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Logitech Launches G305 X Superlight Mouse and G316 X 98 Keyboard, Bringing Pro Gaming Features to Budget
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Logitech says the G305 X SUPERLIGHT’s exterior uses exposed screws specifically “intended to make the mouse easier to open and repair,” aiming to extend the product’s usable lifespan.
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The G305 X SUPERLIGHT’s recycled-plastics mix varies by color: Logitech uses “65%” post-consumer recycled plastic for the black model and “51%” for the white model.
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Beyond the headline HERO 44K upgrade and 8kHz support, Logitech lists concrete performance metrics for the mouse: 40G acceleration and 678 IPS tracking, with a 1 kHz (USB/wireless) report rate as the baseline.
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The G305 X SUPERLIGHT includes features that round out its “budget-pro” positioning, including on-board storage for up to five user profiles and a 32-bit Arm microprocessor.
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For the G316 X 98 keyboard, Logitech says users can choose between tactile or linear switches and the board includes “30 customizable light bar zones,” alongside hot-swappable switches/keycaps and an interactive dot-matrix LED display.
Logitech G has unveiled two new products that complete its budget-focused G3 lineup: the G305 X SUPERLIGHT wireless mouse at $79.99 and the G316 X 98 mechanical keyboard at $119.99. Both go on sale June 30, TechSpot reported, rounding out a full desktop ecosystem alongside the earlier G325 X headset.
The headline move is the mouse. Logitech slashed the weight of the original G305 from 99 grams down to just 59 grams — a 40% reduction — while adding a new HERO 44K sensor and an 8 kHz polling rate option. It also swapped the old AA battery for a built-in rechargeable cell rated at 130 hours, according to Craving Tech.
G305 X SUPERLIGHT Cuts Weight and Adds Pro Specs
The G305 X SUPERLIGHT connects via LIGHTSPEED wireless, Bluetooth, or USB-C wired. Its baseline polling rate is 1,000 Hz, but users can push it to 8,000 Hz — meaning the mouse reports its position every 0.125 milliseconds — with an optional PRO Lightspeed receiver, Technet Books noted. The sensor tracks at 678 IPS and handles 40G of acceleration.
The mouse stores up to five user profiles onboard and runs on a 32-bit Arm processor, TechSpot reported. Fast charging via USB-C is supported. Logitech offers the mouse in black and white, with both colors available at launch.
Exposed Screws Signal a Right-to-Repair Commitment
One of the G305 X's most unusual features is purely physical: the screws are visible on the outside of the shell. Logitech says they are "intended to make the mouse easier to open and repair," aiming to extend how long the product lasts. Most gaming mice hide screws under adhesive Teflon pads, which users must damage to access the internals.
The sustainability push goes further. Logitech built the black model from 65% post-consumer recycled plastic and the white model from 51%, according to Craving Tech. Logitech calls the product "Carbon Neutral." The repair-friendly design aligns with CEO Hanneke Faber's public push toward a circular economy for Logitech's product lines.
G316 X 98 Brings Hot-Swap and RGB to the Budget Tier
The G316 X 98 keyboard uses a 98-key "compact full-size" layout, also called an 1800 layout. It saves roughly 20% of desk space compared to a standard 104-key board while keeping a full number pad. Buyers can choose between tactile or linear switches, and all switches are hot-swappable — meaning they can be pulled out and replaced without soldering, Channel News reported.
The board supports an 8 kHz report rate and includes per-key RGB lighting plus 30 customizable light bar zones. A built-in dot-matrix LED display adds an interactive element uncommon at this price. At $119.99, some enthusiasts on forums have pointed out that competing brands like Keychron offer hot-swappable boards for less, according to Craving Tech.
Logitech Bets on "Trickle-Down" Tech to Fight Cheaper Rivals
The G3 launch is a direct response to pressure from smaller brands like Lamzu and Pulsar, which have sold sub-50-gram mice with high-end sensors for under $100. Logitech's original G305, released in 2018, weighed 99 grams and required a AA battery — specs that had grown stale. Ujesh Desai, General Manager of Logitech G, said the series aims to "democratize elite performance" for aspiring competitors.
By putting its best sensor in an $80 mouse, Logitech narrows the gap between the G305 X and its own $159 G Pro X Superlight 2. That could pressure the premium line's sales. Still, the 8 kHz receiver remains optional, meaning buyers pay extra to unlock the headline polling rate — a detail that analysts at Head Topics flagged as a hidden cost on top of the base price.
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