Logitech G5 Laser Mouse /2007 vs Logitech Performance Mouse MX

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G5 Laser Mouse /2007 compared with Performance Mouse MX

	LogitechG5 Laser Mouse /2007	LogitechPerformance Mouse MX
Overview
Released
Released	2007	August 2009
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Ergonomic	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 2,000 DPI (better)	Up to 1,500 DPI
Sensor
Sensor	Laser	Darkfield laser
Buttons
Buttons	7	7
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	–	Yes
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.	Darkfield laser tracks on clear glass at least 4 mm thick; 100–1,500 DPI in 100 DPI steps (Hardware-Magazin)
Scroll wheel
Scroll wheel	Stepped scroll wheel tilts left and right for horizontal scrolling.	Main wheel switches between stepped and free-spinning modes using a button behind the wheel; no automatic SmartShift
Connections and battery
Connects by
Connects by	Cable	USB receiver
Power
Power	Cable	Rechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	–	Up to 30 days
Charging port
Charging port	–	Micro-USB
Receiver
Receiver	–	Logitech Unifying nano USB receiver; 2.4 GHz wireless, with maker-stated range up to 10 m; can pair other compatible Logitech devices
Charging
Charging	–	Replaceable rechargeable AA NiMH battery, up to 30 days per Logitech; full charge in 4.5 hours via Micro-USB, USB port or included wall adaptor; works while charging
Works with
Works with	Logitech lists Windows XP and Vista at launch and a wired USB connection.	Windows XP, Vista and 7 or Mac OS X 10.4 and later at launch
Software
Software	Logitech SetPoint allows button reassignment and sensitivity adjustment; APH Networks found no onboard profile memory.	Logitech SetPoint 4.80 on Windows or Logitech Control Center 3.0 on Mac at launch
Design
Weight
Weight	116 g (better)	162 g
Size
Size	Logitech lists approximately 130 × 73 × 44 mm, a 2 m cable and 116 g bare weight.	127 × 87 × 49 mm (length × width × height); 162 g including battery measured by Hardware-Magazin, while Logitech lists 136 g without battery
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.	–
In the box
In the box	Mouse, adjustable weight cartridge, weights and case, SetPoint CD and documentation.	Mouse, Unifying receiver, rechargeable AA battery, USB charging cable, USB wall adaptor, USB desktop stand and accessory pouch
Warranty
Warranty	Three years, according to Logitech's 2007 sheet.	–