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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED vs SteelSeries Rival 5

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Black · LIGHTSPEED wireless · M-R0071 hardware

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Exact model & source notes

The black G305 LIGHTSPEED is a wireless mouse with a HERO sensor rated up to 12,000 DPI, six programmable buttons and a 1000 Hz report rate, powered by one replaceable AA battery (99 g with the battery fitted).

Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED for

A wireless connection
A symmetric shape
Shorter stated body length: 116.6 mm vs 128.8 mm

Choose the SteelSeries Rival 5 for

A wired connection
A right-hand shape
More stated listed controls: 9 vs 6

Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.

See the 11 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

SteelSeries Rival 5

Black · 62551 · global manufacturer configuration

Full product profile Official image

Exact model & source notes

The Rival 5 is SteelSeries's wired right-handed multi-button mouse: 85 g, nine programmable buttons including a five-button side panel, a TrueMove Air sensor from 100 to 18,000 CPI and 10-zone RGB.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics

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Connections

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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED2.4 GHz LIGHTSPEED wireless with USB receiver

Manufacturer specification

Source 1

SteelSeries Rival 5Wired

Manufacturer specification · Original exact manufacturer description: Wired USB (Super Mesh cable). Wired only; SteelSeries lists no wireless mode or battery. UK/US source explicitly says Wired; USB port is required and the separate cable entry is Super Mesh2m/6.67ft. No connector shape, cable-part equivalence or wireless capability is inferred.

Source 1 Source 2

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Choose the grip, then check the connection. Left-side thumb controls are not a mirrored left-handed layout. Check the receiver or USB connection, battery requirements and your preferred shape. DPI is tracking resolution, not an accuracy score; no gaming winner is inferred.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

11 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Connections

In Visual facts

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED2.4 GHz LIGHTSPEED wireless with USB receiver

SteelSeries Rival 5Wired

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications

SteelSeries Rival 5

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Sensor model / type

In Visual facts

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDHERO

SteelSeries Rival 5SteelSeries TrueMove Air optical

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · Logitech's sensor name.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries says the sensor was designed with PixArt and includes tilt tracking.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications

Sensor settings and manufacturer tracking limits describe capabilities, not independently measured accuracy or gaming performance. Preserve each test surface and software condition.

Listed controls

In Visual facts

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED6

SteelSeries Rival 59

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · Left, right, wheel click, forward, back and DPI cycle; the underside power switch is extra.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries lists 9 buttons and says every button is programmable, including a five-button side panel with a toggle switch.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications

Physical clicks, programmable wheel actions and optional side buttons can produce different counts. Read each configuration; a larger count does not establish better control or programmability.

Hand orientation

In Visual facts

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDSymmetric shell; side buttons on the left only

SteelSeries Rival 5Right-handed ergonomic shape; five-button side panel on the left

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · Control layout from the manufacturer's button diagram and product views.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries's stated shape, suggested for claw, palm or fingertip grip; side-panel position from the official product views. Not a comfort test.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Body length

In Visual facts

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED116.6 mm

SteelSeries Rival 5128.8 mm

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

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Customisation software

In Visual facts

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDLogitech G HUB

SteelSeries Rival 5SteelSeries GG (Engine 3.18.4 or later; Windows 7+, macOS 10.12+)

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · G HUB is an optional download (internet required); advanced settings need it.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — US black configuration

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · The specification table names SteelSeries Engine 3.18.4+; the feature text names SteelSeries GG.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Stored profiles, sensitivity settings and software assignments are different capabilities. An unspecified profile count is not zero; check the software and firmware conditions.

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Lighting

In Visual facts

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDNo RGB lighting; status indicator only

SteelSeries Rival 5RGB

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · The single status LED shows battery, DPI and mode.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Published lighting implementation: 10-zone RGB (PrismSync). Source-specific tooling, location, modes and effects remain qualified; more detailed wording does not establish another RGB product lacks that implementation.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications

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Listed package

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDG305 mouse; LIGHTSPEED USB receiver; one alkaline AA; documentation

SteelSeries Rival 5Rival 5 Gaming Mouse; Product Information Guide

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · Includes one alkaline AA battery.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer box contents; check the seller's listing.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Maximum tracking resolution

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED12000 DPI

SteelSeries Rival 518000 DPI

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries states CPI; adjustable in 100 CPI increments.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Sensor settings and manufacturer tracking limits describe capabilities, not independently measured accuracy or gaming performance. Preserve each test surface and software condition.

Minimum sensitivity

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED200 DPI

SteelSeries Rival 5100 DPI

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — US black configuration

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Lowest CPI setting listed by SteelSeries.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Sensor settings and manufacturer tracking limits describe capabilities, not independently measured accuracy or gaming performance. Preserve each test surface and software condition.

Rated primary-button lifecycle

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED10 million clicks

SteelSeries Rival 580 million clicks

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · Logitech's rating for the left and right primary buttons; not observed lifetime. A full durability-test protocol is not stated.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — US black configuration

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Manufacturer host requirements

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDUSB port; Windows 7 or later; macOS 10.13 or later; ChromeOS

SteelSeries Rival 5Windows, Mac, Xbox and Linux; USB port required

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · Requires a USB 2.0 or later port; G HUB has its own current system requirements.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — US black configuration

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (19)

Main switch technology

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDNot verified

SteelSeries Rival 5SteelSeries Golden Micro IP54 mechanical switches

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

The manufacturer describes mechanical button tensioning, which does not establish the electrical switch actuation type. · Manufacturer specification · Primary-button tensioning is recorded separately. Electrical switch actuation and vendor remain unverified.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — US black configuration

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries describes the switches as dust and water resistant.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Scroll controls

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDWheel scrolling and middle click; no left/right tilt

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · Logitech's support table says no tilt.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Onboard profile capacity

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED1 profile

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · One hardware profile, separate from the five DPI settings.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout Logitech G305 — US black configuration

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Onboard memory

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDYes

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · Stores one hardware profile on the mouse.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout Logitech G305 — US black configuration

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Power source

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDOne AA battery

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · Original exact battery-type description: One replaceable AA alkaline or lithium battery. One AA battery (alkaline cell included); a lithium AA is lighter. Manufacturer supports replaceable alkaline or lithium AA; the included alkaline and optional lighter lithium are distinct conditions. Separately sourced250hour continuous performance-mode and nine-month standard Endurance-mode fields remain unchanged; Endurance reduces tracking performance.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed Endurance-mode runtime

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDUp to nine months of standard use

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · Endurance mode, standard use; Endurance mode reduces tracking performance.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout Logitech G305 — US black configuration

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed performance-mode runtime

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED250 hours

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · Continuous use in performance mode.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cable length

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDNot verified

SteelSeries Rival 52 m

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

No source recorded for this side.

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Super Mesh (microfibre mesh) cable.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Receiver storage

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDInside the mouse battery compartment

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · The USB receiver stores under the battery cover.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout Logitech G305 — US black configuration

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Primary-button tensioning

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDPrimary-button tensioning system

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-stated primary-button tensioning mechanism, separate from electrical actuation, measured click force, latency or reliability. Original manufacturer description: Mechanical primary-button tensioning system. Detail absence on a counterpart is not proof of a different mechanism.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — US black configuration

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

On-the-fly DPI settings

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED5 settings

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · Four default settings; G HUB enables a fifth.

Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout Logitech G305 — US black configuration

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Glide feet

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDPTFE

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · Logitech rates the feet for 250 km.

Logitech G305 — US black configuration

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

RGB lighting zones

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDNot verified

SteelSeries Rival 510

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

No source recorded for this side.

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · The exact product source explicitly states 10 configurable RGB zones. Published lighting implementation: 10-zone RGB (PrismSync). Source-specific tooling, location, modes and effects remain qualified; more detailed wording does not establish another RGB product lacks that implementation. Status indicators are not counted as additional configurable zones.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published sensor processing

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDZero smoothing, acceleration and filtering

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification

Logitech G305 — US black configuration

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed wireless range

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDUp to 10 m

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · Logitech recommends keeping the receiver within 20 cm in noisy wireless environments.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Body width

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDConflicting evidence

SteelSeries Rival 562.9 mm

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Logitech's M-R0071 support table lists 62.15 mm width; its current US product page lists 62.1 mm. The width remains unresolved. Both list 116.6 mm length and 38.2 mm height. · Manufacturer specification · Logitech's M-R0071 support table lists 62.15 mm width; its current US product page lists 62.1 mm. The width remains unresolved. Both list 116.6 mm length and 38.2 mm height.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — US black configuration

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Widest listed (front) figure.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dimensions

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDConflicting evidence

SteelSeries Rival 5128.8 × 62.9 × 42.1 mm (length × width × height)

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — US black configuration

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Length plus SteelSeries's widest (front, 62.9 mm) width and rear height; it lists 62.8 mm at the centre, 58.2 mm at the back and 26.7 mm front height.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED99 g

SteelSeries Rival 585 g

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · With one AA battery; 75 g without it.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed weight; SteelSeries does not state whether the cable is included.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications

The manufacturer sources do not establish the same cable weighing basis. Both published masses remain visible with their conditions, but are not ranked.

Weight without battery

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED75 g

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Manufacturer specification · Without the AA battery; 99 g ready to use.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

3 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

What it brings

Logitech rates the AA battery at up to 250 hours of continuous use in performance mode, or up to nine months in Endurance mode, and the USB receiver stores inside the mouse.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The HERO sensor offers five on-the-fly DPI settings, and G HUB saves one onboard profile so settings travel with the mouse.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

There is no RGB lighting or wheel tilt, the thumb buttons are on the left side only, and Endurance mode reduces tracking performance.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

SteelSeries Rival 5

What it brings

SteelSeries says all nine buttons are programmable, including a five-button thumb panel with a toggle switch.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
SteelSeries lists a 100–18,000 CPI range with zero hardware acceleration, IP54 dust- and water-resistant main switches rated for 80 million clicks, and a 2 m mesh cable.
Manufacturer source

What to check

It is wired only and right-handed only, and SteelSeries lists it at 85 g.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
SteelSeries does not state onboard memory or profile storage on this page, and the report rate is 1000 Hz.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify

Differences only

34 of 34 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED and SteelSeries Rival 5
Specification	Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED	SteelSeries Rival 5

WeightDifferent Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · With one AA battery; 75 g without it. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed weight; SteelSeries does not state whether the cable is included. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications	99 g	85 g
Dimensions Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Logitech's M-R0071 support table lists 62.15 mm width; its current US product page lists 62.1 mm. The width remains unresolved. Both list 116.6 mm length and 38.2 mm height. · Manufacturer specification · Logitech's M-R0071 support table lists 62.15 mm width; its current US product page lists 62.1 mm. The width remains unresolved. Both list 116.6 mm length and 38.2 mm height. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Length plus SteelSeries's widest (front, 62.9 mm) width and rear height; it lists 62.8 mm at the centre, 58.2 mm at the back and 26.7 mm front height. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications	Conflicting sources	128.8 × 62.9 × 42.1 mm (length × width × height)
Body lengthDifferent Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	116.6 mm	128.8 mm
Body width Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Logitech's M-R0071 support table lists 62.15 mm width; its current US product page lists 62.1 mm. The width remains unresolved. Both list 116.6 mm length and 38.2 mm height. · Manufacturer specification · Logitech's M-R0071 support table lists 62.15 mm width; its current US product page lists 62.1 mm. The width remains unresolved. Both list 116.6 mm length and 38.2 mm height. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Widest listed (front) figure. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	Conflicting sources	62.9 mm
Hand orientationDifferent Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Control layout from the manufacturer's button diagram and product views. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries's stated shape, suggested for claw, palm or fingertip grip; side-panel position from the official product views. Not a comfort test. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications	Symmetric shell; side buttons on the left only	Right-handed ergonomic shape; five-button side panel on the left
Weight without battery Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Without the AA battery; 99 g ready to use. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	75 g	Not provided
Glide feet Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Logitech rates the feet for 250 km. Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	PTFE	Not provided

Sensor model / typeDifferent Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Logitech's sensor name. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries says the sensor was designed with PixArt and includes tilt tracking. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications	HERO	SteelSeries TrueMove Air optical
Maximum tracking resolutionDifferent Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries states CPI; adjustable in 100 CPI increments. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	12000 DPI	18000 DPI
Maximum report rate Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · 1 ms report interval. Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · 1000 Hz (1 ms) over the wired connection. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	1000 Hz	1000 Hz
Published tracking speed Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Tested by Logitech on a G240 mouse pad. Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Rated on SteelSeries QcK surfaces. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	400 IPS	400 IPS
Published acceleration threshold Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Tested by Logitech on a G240 mouse pad. Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries also states zero hardware acceleration. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	40 G	40 G
Published sensor processing Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	Zero smoothing, acceleration and filtering	Not provided
Minimum sensitivityDifferent Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Lowest CPI setting listed by SteelSeries. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	200 DPI	100 DPI
On-the-fly DPI settings Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Four default settings; G HUB enables a fifth. Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	5 settings	Not provided

Listed controlsDifferent Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Left, right, wheel click, forward, back and DPI cycle; the underside power switch is extra. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries lists 9 buttons and says every button is programmable, including a five-button side panel with a toggle switch. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications	6	9
Scroll controls Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Logitech's support table says no tilt. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	Wheel scrolling and middle click; no left/right tilt	Not provided
Main switch technology Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED The manufacturer describes mechanical button tensioning, which does not establish the electrical switch actuation type. · Manufacturer specification · Primary-button tensioning is recorded separately. Electrical switch actuation and vendor remain unverified. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries describes the switches as dust and water resistant. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	SteelSeries Golden Micro IP54 mechanical switches
Primary-button tensioning Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-stated primary-button tensioning mechanism, separate from electrical actuation, measured click force, latency or reliability. Original manufacturer description: Mechanical primary-button tensioning system. Detail absence on a counterpart is not proof of a different mechanism. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	Primary-button tensioning system	Not provided
Rated primary-button lifecycleDifferent Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Logitech's rating for the left and right primary buttons; not observed lifetime. A full durability-test protocol is not stated. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	10 million clicks	80 million clicks

ConnectionsDifferent Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Original exact manufacturer description: Wired USB (Super Mesh cable). Wired only; SteelSeries lists no wireless mode or battery. UK/US source explicitly says Wired; USB port is required and the separate cable entry is Super Mesh2m/6.67ft. No connector shape, cable-part equivalence or wireless capability is inferred. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications	2.4 GHz LIGHTSPEED wireless with USB receiver	Wired
Power source Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Original exact battery-type description: One replaceable AA alkaline or lithium battery. One AA battery (alkaline cell included); a lithium AA is lighter. Manufacturer supports replaceable alkaline or lithium AA; the included alkaline and optional lighter lithium are distinct conditions. Separately sourced250hour continuous performance-mode and nine-month standard Endurance-mode fields remain unchanged; Endurance reduces tracking performance. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	One AA battery	Not provided
Claimed performance-mode runtime Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Continuous use in performance mode. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	250 hours	Not provided
Claimed Endurance-mode runtime Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Endurance mode, standard use; Endurance mode reduces tracking performance. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	Up to nine months of standard use	Not provided
Receiver storage Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · The USB receiver stores under the battery cover. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	Inside the mouse battery compartment	Not provided
Claimed wireless range Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Logitech recommends keeping the receiver within 20 cm in noisy wireless environments. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	Up to 10 m	Not provided
Cable length Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED No source recorded. SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Super Mesh (microfibre mesh) cable. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	Not provided	2 m

LightingDifferent Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · The single status LED shows battery, DPI and mode. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Published lighting implementation: 10-zone RGB (PrismSync). Source-specific tooling, location, modes and effects remain qualified; more detailed wording does not establish another RGB product lacks that implementation. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications	No RGB lighting; status indicator only	RGB
Onboard profile capacity Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · One hardware profile, separate from the five DPI settings. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	1 profile	Not provided
Customisation softwareDifferent Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · G HUB is an optional download (internet required); advanced settings need it. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · The specification table names SteelSeries Engine 3.18.4+; the feature text names SteelSeries GG. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	Logitech G HUB	SteelSeries GG (Engine 3.18.4 or later; Windows 7+, macOS 10.12+)
Onboard memory Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Stores one hardware profile on the mouse. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
RGB lighting zones Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED No source recorded. SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · The exact product source explicitly states 10 configurable RGB zones. Published lighting implementation: 10-zone RGB (PrismSync). Source-specific tooling, location, modes and effects remain qualified; more detailed wording does not establish another RGB product lacks that implementation. Status indicators are not counted as additional configurable zones. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications	Not provided	10

Listed packageDifferent Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Includes one alkaline AA battery. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — battery, receiver and button layout SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer box contents; check the seller's listing. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	G305 mouse; LIGHTSPEED USB receiver; one alkaline AA; documentation	Rival 5 Gaming Mouse; Product Information Guide
Manufacturer host requirementsDifferent Sources Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Manufacturer specification · Requires a USB 2.0 or later port; G HUB has its own current system requirements. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED — manufacturer specifications Logitech G305 — US black configuration SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	USB port; Windows 7 or later; macOS 10.13 or later; ChromeOS	Windows, Mac, Xbox and Linux; USB port required

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