Logitech G5 Laser Mouse /2007 vs Logitech G703 LIGHTSPEED

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G5 Laser Mouse /2007 compared with G703 LIGHTSPEED

	LogitechG5 Laser Mouse /2007	LogitechG703 LIGHTSPEED
Overview
Released
Released	2007	June 2019
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Ergonomic	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 2,000 DPI	Up to 25,600 DPI (better)
Sensor
Sensor	Laser	HERO 25K
Buttons
Buttons	7 (better)	6
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	–	No
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	–	No
Sensor
Sensor	Logitech lists 400, 800 and 2,000 DPI presets without software, up to five software-set levels, 6.4 megapixels per second image processing and a 1,000-reports-per-second USB rate.	HERO 25K sensor, 100–25,600 DPI; over 400 IPS; over 40 G; 1,000 Hz (1 ms) report rate wireless and wired (launched in 2019 with the HERO 16K sensor, up to 16,000 DPI)
Scroll wheel
Scroll wheel	Stepped scroll wheel tilts left and right for horizontal scrolling.	–
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 60 hours
Receiver
Receiver	–	LIGHTSPEED wireless USB receiver and receiver extension adapter included
Charging
Charging	–	Rechargeable; up to 60 hours with lighting off and 35 hours of constant motion; 1.8 m charging and data cable; POWERPLAY wireless charging compatible (sold separately) with the included POWERCORE disc
Works with
Works with	Logitech lists Windows XP and Vista at launch and a wired USB connection.	–
Software
Software	Logitech SetPoint allows button reassignment and sensitivity adjustment; APH Networks found no onboard profile memory.	Logitech G HUB (LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting, button programming)
Design
Weight
Weight	116 g	95 g (better)
Size
Size	Logitech lists approximately 130 × 73 × 44 mm, a 2 m cable and 116 g bare weight.	124 × 68 × 43 mm (length × width × height); 95 g, plus an optional 10 g weight
Materials
Materials	DryGrip textured top, PTFE feet and a removable 2 g cartridge with up to 36 g of inserted weights, for 38 g extra in total.	Mechanical button tensioning system with metal springs; dual-injected rubber side grips; LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting
Colours
Colours	–	Black
In the box
In the box	Mouse, adjustable weight cartridge, weights and case, SetPoint CD and documentation.	Gaming mouse, LIGHTSPEED wireless receiver, charging/data cable, receiver extension adapter, optional 10 g weight, user documentation
Warranty
Warranty	Three years, according to Logitech's 2007 sheet.	2-year limited hardware warranty