Quick take
When comparing the Logitech G Pro Wireless and Logitech G305, it’s mostly a tale of two different price points. The G Pro Wireless has flagship-level gaming performance without the flagship price, whereas the G305 is a fast gaming mouse for its budget price point. But the G Pro Wireless is the better pick, taking cost out of the equation. It has lower click latency, includes Logitech’s flagship sensor, the L/R switches are more durable, and there are more buttons. The G Pro Wireless can also be used left or right-handed. We detail below specific scenarios where the G305 is better, including its far longer battery life.
Table of Contents
Gaming performance
Weight
Sensor
DPI Range
DPI Increments
Max Polling Rate (Hz)
Polling Rates (Hz)
Inches Per Second
Switches
Switch Type
Switch Durability (million clicks)
Feet Material
The Logitech G Pro Wireless is the better gaming mouse if you’re focused on lightning-fast performance and accuracy. The G Pro Wireless includes Logitech’s flagship Hero 25k DPI sensor, whereas the G305 has Logitech’s previous generation Hero 12k DPI sensor.
Both models have a high 1000 Hz polling rate, so the click latency is low. But the G Pro Wireless’s newer generation sensor and Logitech’s improved firmware tuning make it a much faster mouse, great for FPS gaming and firing off quick headshots.
The G Pro Wireless also one-ups the G305 regarding the durability of its switches. While both models include mechanical switches, a head-scratcher with most brands favoring optical switches, the G Pro Wireless’s L/R switches are rated for 50 million clicks, compared to just 10 million clicks for the G305. The lower click durability is a sacrifice Logitech made to bring down the price of the G305.
However, we noted in our review that the Logitech G305’s L/R switches feel great for a budget gaming mouse. The switches are tactical and register a crisp click, unlike the Logitech G Pro Wireless switches that feel a bit softer with less tactile performance.
Our G Pro Wireless review noted that the scroll wheel click could be improved with a more tactile click, though scrolling through each step feels premium, unlike the G305.
The G Pro Wireless and G305 weigh practically the same, so they perform equally gliding on a mousepad. Since they’re not ultralight models, you won’t glide effortlessly on a mousepad with either Logitech gaming mouse. But they glide smoothly enough on a mousepad and have little resistance with quick mouse flicks and changing directions.
Connectivity
Wired/Wireless
Battery Life (hours)
Battery Type
Connectivity
USB Receiver Storage
The Logitech G 305 and Logitech Pro Wireless are wireless gaming mice that connect via a USB receiver for convenience and portability. Bluetooth is a slower latency transmission protocol, so you won’t find it with these performance-oriented gaming mice.
The G305 is powered by a AA battery accessed by removing the cover on top, and the G Pro Wireless uses a rechargeable battery. As a result, the G305’s battery life is orders of magnitude better with 250 hours and 60 hours of advertised battery life, respectively, for the G305 and G Pro Wireless. The battery is worth considering when comparing the two models, the battery is worth considering, especially if you covet long battery life and/or don’t want the (minor) hassle of changing AA batteries.
The Logitech G Pro Wireless has one trick up its sleeve that is perfect if you want to stay in the Logitech ecosystem of peripherals. The G Pro Wireless charges wirelessly and is compatible with Logitech G Powerplay charging systems.
Design
Buttons
Buttons Both Sides
Shape
Dimensions (in.)
Dimensions (mm)
Scroll Wheel L/R Tilt
Scroll Wheel Free Scroll
The Logitech G Pro Wireless and Logitech G305 are unique in their own ways when compared to each other and other gaming mice.
Let’s focus on the G Pro Wireless first. The G Pro Wireless is symmetrically designed and has an eight-button layout, including two buttons on both sides that are configurable for right and left-handed users. Including buttons on both sides also unlocks more programmable inputs.
The G305 ditches the right side buttons for a more familiar six-button layout but adds a button behind the scroll wheel. Many gamers map this button to cycle through DPIs, which you could also do with the G Pro Wireless and mapping a DPI cycling command in G-Hub to one of the unused side buttons.
There are differences worth considering as well for hand size and shape. The G Pro Wireless uses the same safe shape that made it and its flagship cousin, the Logitech G Pro X Superlight, endlessly popular. The G Pro Wireless works well with all grip styles and medium and large hands.
The G305’s egg-like shape balances the widest point behind the center point, and there are no recessed inward curves on the side as with the G Pro Wireless. The G305 is also shorter in length and height, making it more suitable if you have small hands but not a fit if you have large hands, especially when using a palm grip.
Software and customization
RGB
Onboard Memory
Profile Auto-Switching
Programmable Actions
Compatibility
Both Logitech models use Logitech’s G-Hub software for customizations and configuring profiles. G-Hub is simple to use and includes the most common features most gamers need, such as remapping the buttons, enabling G-Shift functionality for button layers, and setting custom DPIs. G-Hub also has full macOS functionality, rare among gaming peripheral brands.
But there are a few areas where the Logitech G Pro Wireless has more features. The G Pro Wireless has one RGB zone in the logo, whereas the G305 has no RGB.
The G Pro Wireless has more programmable inputs using G-Shift and the additional side buttons.
To keep the price lower, the G305 only can carry onboard one customized profile, a fraction of the number available with the G Pro Wireless. Access to several onboard profiles is handy if you want to change profiles seamlessly without accessing G-Hub first. This way, you can switch profiles on the fly when changing roles in a game or playing several games requiring different mouse settings.
But consider that the G305 does include a button behind the scroll wheel, great for quickly cycling through DPIs.
Lastly, the G Pro Wireless has several third-party integrations that aren’t available in G-Hub with the G305. You can seamlessly integrate the G Pro Wireless with OBS and Discord, which adds some convenience for power users of those software programs.
In the box
