Great Wireless Mouse for less than $50

Searching for a new mouse? Here's a recommendation for you.

Overview

The Logitech G305 (In some countries , it is called the G304 , but it is exactly the same mouse.)
In Japan , the Logitech G305 is called the Logicool G304 , and I bought it off Amazon Japan for 4300 Japanese Yen (about 40USD)

The Logitech G305 uses the same sensor as the renowned 150USD Logitech G Pro. Although it is wireless, the G305(and also other wireless Logitech Mouse that uses the 'hero' sensor) has no noticeable delay just like a wired mouse. The shape of the mouse is small and is perfect for claw grip.

The problem with this mouse is that it is quite heavy.It weights at about 98 grams with the battery in it. In comparison , Logitech G Pro weights about 80 grams. However, this can be solved with a simple and cheap solution.

The Mod

The image above is the battery that goes with the G305. It is an Alkaline AA battery that is quite heavy.



This is the battery that I bought to replace the given battery. It is a Lithium AAA Energizer brand battery. Other than the lighter weight , the lithium battery can last longer. You can get this battery at Amazon for about $10.



Because of the smaller size of the AAA battery , you will need an adapter to fit the battery in the mouse. I got one(or rather 5 piece) for $2 at Amazon.



To save even more weight , I used aluminium foil instead of the adapter.



The final product. This mouse now weights at about 80 grams which is pretty light for a mouse.

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UPDATE : There is a new Razer mouse called the Razer Viper Mini which cost about USD40 and only weight in at 61 grams. So I recommend that mouse unless if you want wireless.

[橋本環奈]

Shape and look is personal preference. Most(good) mouse for FPS has a basic or neutral look to it. If you want edgy-looking mouse then go for the Razer Viper Ultimate(perfect for FPS and is light) or Logitech G502 Lightspeed(not so suitable for FPS and is heavy).Both cost around 150 bucks though.Cheap and no brand 'gaming' mouse also looks edgy and always have rgb if you're interested in that.

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form like typical office mouse sucks

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nice. I tested it

[illyas]

instruction unclear, sensitivity went too high

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@Smirn 80 grams is pretty damn light for a mouse. Most professional player uses mouse around 80 to 100 grams range(source:prosetting.net) . sure the current lightest mouse is around 50 grams , but those mouse usually cost way more than 50 usd , have honeycomb structure which not all people like , and is also not wireless.