Logitech G5 Laser Mouse (2005) vs Logitech PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE

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G5 Laser Mouse (2005) compared with PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE

	LogitechG5 Laser Mouse (2005)	LogitechPRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE
Overview
Released
Released	2005	September 2026
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Ergonomic	Standard
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 2,000 DPI	Up to 48,000 DPI (better)
Sensor
Sensor	Laser	HERO 2
Buttons
Buttons	6 (better)	5
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	–	No
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	–	No
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.	100–48,000 DPI; over 930 IPS and 90 G tested on a Logitech G640 pad; no smoothing, acceleration or filtering; up to 8,000 Hz wired or wireless 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 free-spin or tilt; no dedicated DPI button
Haptic feedback
Haptic feedback	–	Haptic Inductive Trigger System on both main buttons; ten actuation levels, five rapid-trigger reset options and six haptic feedback settings; almost silent main clicks (The Shortcut)
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 135 hours
Charging port
Charging port	–	USB-C
Receiver
Receiver	–	Included LIGHTSPEED USB receiver and extension adapter; NxLOGI chipset; wired USB-A to USB-C data cable
Charging
Charging	–	USB-C charging; up to 135 hours of constant motion, varying with use and settings; 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 settings; onboard storage of configured settings, DPI presets, button assignments and BHOP scroll filtering (Club386)
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); 61 g in the UK and EMEA, compared with the maker's 59 g global version
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; PTFE skates (Club386); optional grip tape
Colours
Colours	–	Midnight Black and Magenta Eclipse; 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, optional grip tape, cleaning cloth and documentation
Warranty
Warranty	–	Two-year limited hardware warranty