Logitech G309 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse Offers Smooth Performance at Home and Away

Traveling typically necessitates traveling light, so a mouse that adds bulk or requires constant charging can be a real hassle. Logitech’s G309 Lightspeed, priced at $49.99 (was $90), avoids these concerns by clever engineering, allowing it to function for hours on a single AA battery while being heavy enough to feel substantial in your hands.

You can even remove the battery entirely and use Logitech’s PowerPlay charging mat, which costs a little more but reduces the weight to 68g. That’s the type of lightness that a few dedicated gamers seek, without losing usability.

Battery concerns vanish in both setups, as one AA provides a whopping 300 hours of continuous wireless use in the rapid Lightspeed mode, or over 600 hours in the slower but still adequate Bluetooth mode. Most people won’t have to alter it in months, whether they play games every day or merely browse. If you’re travelling, you may either bring an extra AA battery or utilize Bluetooth and store the wireless receiver neatly inside the mouse to avoid losing it in transit.

The performance is also strong, as the HERO 25K sensor tracks your movements well even at high speeds of up to 25,600 DPI, and it does so without any fancy (and obnoxious) smoothing or acceleration. Clicks are nice and sharp with the optical Lightforce switches, a bit of a blend of the best of both worlds, so whether you’re gaming or performing precise work, you’ll get a rapid and solid reaction. There are also six customizable buttons for creating shortcuts or simplifying tasks, and the symmetrical design fits well in a variety of hands.

It’s also built tough, with the mouse being approximately 4.7 x 2.5 inches, and the design is simply utilitarian enough to get the job done. At around $49.99, it’s a really robust wireless gaming mouse without the expensive price tag.