Start with the problem you want a new mouse to solve. If a cable catches on the edge of your desk, removing the cable may matter more than adding buttons. If you want more commands under your fingers, a different control layout may matter more than wireless operation.
The practical difference
The Logitech G305 uses a LIGHTSPEED USB receiver and an AA battery. The G502 HERO is wired and offers 11 programmable buttons through Logitech G HUB. That makes them two different desk arrangements to compare, even though both are gaming mice.
| Question | G305 | G502 HERO |
|---|---|---|
| How does it connect? | USB receiver | Cable |
| What needs planning? | Receiver port and battery replacement | Cable route and spare desk space |
| What should you inspect? | Receiver included in the listing | Exact HERO model and button layout |
Try this before ordering
Place your current mouse where you normally use it and make the widest movement your game requires. Notice where its cable, your keyboard and the desk edge get in the way. Then write down the two commands you would actually put on extra mouse buttons. This turns a long feature list into a short list of needs.
Do not assume wireless means Bluetooth, or that every product named G502 has the same connection. Open the exact variant and check your computer's ports. A USB-C-only laptop may need an appropriate adapter, which belongs in your total budget.
Neither model is an automatic comfort winner. Compare dimensions with a mouse you already know and check the seller's return conditions. Choose the connection and controls you will use, then compare the delivered prices.
Check Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED on Amazon — paid link. Confirm the selected model, seller, price and delivery details on Amazon.
Check Logitech G502 HERO on Amazon — paid link. Confirm the selected model, seller, price and delivery details on Amazon.
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Product reference: Logitech G305 specifications. This is a buying guide based on published specifications, not a hands-on test. Listing availability checked September 13, 2026.
Product reference: Logitech G502 HERO specifications. This is a buying guide based on published specifications, not a hands-on test. Listing availability checked September 13, 2026.