Logitech G5 Laser Mouse (2005) vs Logitech PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE

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G5 Laser Mouse (2005) compared with PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE

	LogitechG5 Laser Mouse (2005)	LogitechPRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE
Overview
Released
Released	2005	February 2026
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Ergonomic	Standard
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 2,000 DPI	Up to 44,000 DPI (better)
Sensor
Sensor	Laser	HERO 2
Buttons
Buttons	6 (better)	5
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	–	No
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	–	No
Quiet clicks
Quiet clicks	–	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.	100–44,000 DPI; 888 IPS and 88 G tested on a Logitech G640 pad; no smoothing, acceleration or filtering; up to 8,000 Hz wireless and 1,000 Hz wired polling
Scroll wheel
Scroll wheel	Stepped scroll wheel tilts left and right for horizontal scrolling and can be reassigned in SetPoint.	Notched wheel with middle click; no tilt or free-spin; no dedicated DPI button
Haptic feedback
Haptic feedback	–	Haptic Inductive Trigger System on the left and right main buttons; ten actuation levels, five rapid-trigger reset points and six haptic intensity settings; near-silent main clicks; rapid trigger disabled by default
Connections and battery
Connects by
Connects by	Cable	USB receiver and Cable
Power
Power	Cable	Rechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	–	Up to 90 hours
Charging port
Charging port	–	USB-C
Receiver
Receiver	–	Included LIGHTSPEED USB receiver and extension adapter; wired USB-A to USB-C data cable
Charging
Charging	–	USB-C charging; up to 90 hours of constant motion, varying with use; compatible with separately sold POWERPLAY wireless charging
Works with
Works with	–	Windows or macOS with a USB 2.0 or later port
Software
Software	Logitech SetPoint allows button assignments and separate horizontal and vertical sensitivity settings.	Logitech G HUB for advanced click, polling and profile settings; current maker guide confirms HITS settings, DPI and assignments can be saved to onboard memory; independent X/Y DPI, adjustable lift-off distance and BHOP scroll filtering
Design
Weight
Weight	112 g	61 g (better)
Size
Size	ComputerBase lists approximately 130 × 65 × 40 mm and a 112 g unweighted mouse; these are review figures, not maker specifications.	125 × 63.5 × 40 mm (length × width × height); current product page lists 61 g, while the support specification lists 60 g
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.	Plastic shell; UHMWPE feet and optional grip tape
Colours
Colours	–	Lunar Eclipse, with black buttons and a white shell; no RGB lighting
In the box
In the box	Mouse, weight cartridge, weights and case, SetPoint software CD and documentation, as listed by ComputerBase.	Mouse, LIGHTSPEED receiver, USB-A to USB-C charging/data cable, receiver extension adapter, POWERPLAY aperture cover with UHMWPE foot, optional grip tape, cleaning cloth and documentation
Warranty
Warranty	–	Two-year limited hardware warranty