Logitech G5 Laser Mouse (2005) vs Logitech MX Revolution

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G5 Laser Mouse (2005) compared with MX Revolution

	LogitechG5 Laser Mouse (2005)	LogitechMX Revolution
Overview
Released
Released	2005	August 2006
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Ergonomic	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 2,000 DPI (better)	Up to 800 DPI
Sensor
Sensor	Laser	Laser
Buttons
Buttons	6	7 (better)
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	–	Yes
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	–	Yes
Sensor
Sensor	The Logitech guide lists 400, 800 and 2,000 DPI presets, with up to five software-set levels between 400 and 2,000 DPI. Logitech's later G5 /2007 sheet identifies this original as the 500-reports-per-second predecessor.	Laser sensor; 800 DPI reported by Bare Feats
Scroll wheel
Scroll wheel	Stepped scroll wheel tilts left and right for horizontal scrolling and can be reassigned in SetPoint.	MicroGear Precision Scroll Wheel with SmartShift motorised automatic switching between stepped and free-spinning modes; can also be switched manually
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	–	Second wheel can zoom in documents and images or switch between applications
Connections and battery
Connects by
Connects by	Cable	USB receiver
Power
Power	Cable	Rechargeable
Receiver
Receiver	–	USB micro receiver using 2.4 GHz radio, reported by Bare Feats
Charging
Charging	–	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery; mouse charges in an AC-powered desktop station, with battery-level LEDs
Works with
Works with	–	Windows and Mac computers with a USB port; platform-specific Logitech software needed for custom functions
Software
Software	Logitech SetPoint allows button assignments and separate horizontal and vertical sensitivity settings.	Logitech SetPoint on Windows or Logitech Control Center on Mac for button actions and scroll settings
Design
Weight
Weight	112 g (better)	148 g
Size
Size	ComputerBase lists approximately 130 × 65 × 40 mm and a 112 g unweighted mouse; these are review figures, not maker specifications.	–
Materials
Materials	Removable weight cartridge takes 1.7 g or 4.5 g weights; up to 36 g of weights may be inserted, according to the original Logitech guide and period reviews.	–
In the box
In the box	Mouse, weight cartridge, weights and case, SetPoint software CD and documentation, as listed by ComputerBase.	Mouse, recharging station, AC power cord, USB micro receiver, SetPoint CD and guide