Logitech
G309
AUTHOR:Onie T.
TESTED BY:Antoine L., and Ariel W.
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The Logitech 309 LIGHTSPEED is an affordable and reliable mouse designed to meet the needs of a variety of users. One of its standout features is its compatibility with Logitech POWERPLAY, which allows users to swap out the AA battery for the Logitech wireless charging system, thus making the mouse lighter than the previous generation model. However, it is important to note that the POWERPLAY system is sold separately at a relatively high price and comes with its own set of pros and cons.

The G309 LIGHTSPEED is known for its very low latency, high responsiveness, and accuracy, with adjustable DPI settings to suit different preferences. Priced at a suggested retail price of $79.99 USD, it is available in two colorways: Black and White. Overall, the G309 LIGHTSPEED is a lightweight mouse featuring hybrid optical-mechanical switches, making it suitable for mixed usage. It is marketed as an upgrade from the previous generation model, with improved battery life being the most significant change.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

THE GOOD

  • Sensor

    It has a high-precision sensor with customizable DPI settings.

THE BAD

  • Weight

    Despite the option to swap out the battery, the mouse is still a fair bit heavy for its performance capabilities with the minimum weight measured at 76g.

THE REST

  • Battery Life

    Logitech is claiming 300+ hours with LIGHTSPEED wireless, 600+ hours in Bluetooth mode, with the option of using their POWERPLAY wireless charging system instead of an AA battery, though Labs cannot verify this through testing.

  • Overall

    The G309 LIGHTSPEED is a good step up from the previous gen G305 for users looking for an upgrade.

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Hardware
HardwareNotes

The Logitech G309 LIGHTSPEED does not offer button or trigger customization options. In the Box it includes the mouse, a LIGHTSPEED USB Receiver, a USB Cable Extender, Grip Stickers, a AA Battery, and User Documentation. This model is a wireless-only mouse.

In the Box

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Front of the box.

Connectivity
The mouse is connected by Bluetooth or LIGHTSPEED Receiver.

The mouse is connected by Bluetooth or LIGHTSPEED Receiver.

Cable Type
Computer Side Connector
Detachable Cable
Mouse Side Connector
Cable Length
Bluetooth
Receiver
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
Construction

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Birds eye view of the mouse.

Battery Type
Chassis Material
Chassis Coating
Feet Materials
Extra Feet Included
Features & Software
Features & SoftwareNotes

The G309 LIGHTSPEED features compatibility with the aforementioned POWERPLAY system. It also supports the Logitech G Hub software, which is compatible with Windows and MacOS. This software allows users to configure various aspects of the mouse, including DPI settings, scroll and acceleration, button programming, and onboard memory. The mouse can store up to five onboard memory profiles, offering convenience and versatility for different user needs, though more profiles can be saved in the software.

Software & Firmware
Software Name
Mandatory Registration
Number of Profiles
Onboard Memory
Cloud Sync
Macro Programming
Windows Version
MacOS Version
Performance
PerformanceNotes

The Logitech G309 LIGHTSPEED supports a DPI range from 100 to 25,600, utilizing a HERO 25K sensor. It is equipped with 7 physical buttons and features Logitech's LIGHTFORCE hybrid optical-mechanical switches, though these switches cannot be swapped out. The mouse achieves an impressive latency of 2.3 ms when using the LIGHTSPEED receiver.

Click Tactility
Switch Brand
Switch Type
Hot Swappable
Latency
Sensor
Sound
Productivity & Efficiency
Productivity & EfficiencyNotes

Despite its ambidextrous appearance, the Logitech G309 LIGHTSPEED has programmable buttons located on the left side of the mouse only. It lacks both a thumb rest and pinky rest, but the overall height of the mouse is not too high, contributing to its comfortable and ergonomic design.

Ergonomics

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Left side of the mouse.

Length
Width
Height
Grip Width
Min Weight
Max Weight
Ambidextrous
Left Hand Variant
Thumb Rest
Pinky Rest
Total Number of Buttons
Number of Side Buttons
Dedicated DPI Buttons
Macro Programmable Buttons
Scroll Wheel Type
Scroll Wheel Tilt
Test Configuration
Tested Settings

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