G305 Lightspeed vs Rival 3
G305 Lightspeed
2017 · $39.99 today
7856
Rival 3
2021 · $24.99 today
6754
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why G305 Lightspeed is better
- Battery Life: 250 hours vs N/A(Infinity× more)
- Onboard Profiles: 5 vs 1(5.0× more)
- Max DPI: 12000 vs 8500(41% more)
- Max Speed: 400 IPS vs 300 IPS(33% more)
Why Rival 3 is better
- Weight: 77 g vs 99 g(29% less)
Verdict
Rival 3 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | G305 Lightspeed | Rival 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Max DPI | 12000● | 8500 |
| Max Speed | 400 IPS● | 300 IPS |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 99 g | 77 g● |
| Buttons | 6 | 6 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connection | Lightspeed Wireless | Wired |
| Battery Life | 250 hours● | N/A |
| Software | ||
| Onboard Profiles | 5● | 1 |
| Customization App | Logi G Hub | SteelSeries GG |