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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED vs Logitech Marathon M705

Compare sensor, connection, battery and comfort.

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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

  • 99 g.
  • Battery: 1 × AA.
  • Up to 250 hours per charge.
  • 12,000 DPI sensor.
  • Tracking speed: 400 IPS.
KSh 8,400In Stock
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Logitech Marathon M705

Logitech Marathon M705

  • 135 g.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless connection.
  • Horizontal scrolling for wide documents.
  • Battery: 2 × AA.
  • Precision Optical Tracking.
KSh 8,900In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED if you want a lighter build (99 g). Choose the Logitech Marathon M705 if you prefer Precision Optical Tracking and 2 × AA.

Weight

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED
99 g
Logitech Marathon M705
135 g

Battery capacity

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED
1 × AA
Logitech Marathon M705
2 × AA

Connections

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED
LIGHTSPEED
Logitech Marathon M705
2.4 GHz wireless Unifying USB receiver

Controls

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED
6 buttons
Logitech Marathon M705
5 buttons

Performance

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED
12,000 DPI sensor
Logitech Marathon M705
Precision Optical Tracking

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

  • Lighter: 99 g (vs 135 g).
  • HERO sensor.
  • Power: 1 × AA.
  • Also in the box: AA battery.

Logitech Marathon M705

  • Precision Optical Tracking sensor.
  • Power: 2 × AA.
  • Also in the box: mouse and AA batteries.

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PriorityLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDLogitech Marathon M705
Weight99 g135 g
ConnectionsLIGHTSPEED2.4 GHz wireless Unifying USB receiver
Controls6 buttons5 buttons
Battery lifeUp to 250 hours per chargeUp to 36 months of battery life
Performance12,000 DPI sensorPrecision Optical Tracking
Battery capacityBattery: 1 × AABattery: 2 × AA

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDLogitech Marathon M705
BrandLogitechLogitech
ModelG305 LIGHTSPEED — Black: 910-005283; Blue: 910-006014; White: 910-005292Marathon M705 (910-001949)
TypeGaming mouseProductivity mouse
ColorBlack; Blue; White; Green; PurpleCharcoal

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDLogitech Marathon M705
Dimensions38.2 × 62.1 × 116.6 mm109 mm × 71 mm × 42 mm
Weight99 g135 g

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDLogitech Marathon M705
Connection TypeLIGHTSPEED wireless USB receiver2.4 GHz wireless Unifying USB receiver
Wireless TechnologyLIGHTSPEED—
BluetoothNo—
Wireless ReceiverLIGHTSPEED USB receiver includedUnifying USB receiver included
Wireless Range—10 meters

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDLogitech Marathon M705
Customization SoftwareLogitech G HUB—
Onboard MemoryOne profile—
Special FeaturesReceiver storage; mechanical button tensioning; six programmable buttons—

Sensor & Tracking

Sensor & Tracking specifications comparison
SpecificationLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDLogitech Marathon M705
Sensor TechnologyHEROPrecision Optical Tracking
DPI200–12,000 DPI1000±
Tracking Speed400 IPS—
Acceleration40 G—
Polling Rate1,000 Hz (1 ms)—

Buttons & Scrolling

Buttons & Scrolling specifications comparison
SpecificationLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDLogitech Marathon M705
Number of Buttons65
Programmable Buttons6—
Button / Switch TypeMechanical button tensioning—
Scroll Wheel—Hyper-fast scroll wheel with tilt

Battery & Power

Battery & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDLogitech Marathon M705
Battery Type1 × AA2 × AA
Battery LifeUp to 250 hoursUp to 36 months

System Requirements

System Requirements specifications comparison
SpecificationLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDLogitech Marathon M705
WindowsWindows 7 or laterWindows 10, 11 or later
macOSmacOS 10.13 or later—
Other Operating SystemsChromeOS—
Required Port / ConnectionUSB port—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDLogitech Marathon M705
In the BoxG305 LIGHTSPEED gaming mouse; LIGHTSPEED USB receiver; one AA battery; user documentationMouse; Logitech® Unifying receiver; 2 AA batteries; User documentation

Similarities

  • Both connect with a USB receiver.
  • Both are made by Logitech.

In summary

Choose G305 LIGHTSPEED for a lighter build.

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In-stock alternatives

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