Mice / Comparison

Corsair KATAR PRO XT vs Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Mouse · Corsair

Corsair KATAR PRO XT

73 g · PMW3391 · Wired · 2020
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Lightness65
Sensor65
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency53
VS
Mouse · Logitech

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

99 g · HERO · Wireless · 2018
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Lightness42
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection100
Battery life100
Recency40
Verdict

Corsair KATAR PRO XT and Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.

  • Corsair KATAR PRO XT is 26 g lighter (73 g vs 99 g).
  • Max DPI: Corsair KATAR PRO XT leads (12,400 vs 12,000).
  • Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED is wireless; Corsair KATAR PRO XT is wired.
Pick this

Corsair KATAR PRO XT

If you care most about weight, max DPI.

Pick this

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair KATAR PRO XTLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED
64Gear score64
73 gWeight99 g
PMW3391SensorHERO
12,400Max DPI12,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWireless
—Battery life250 h
2020Release year2018
≈ $30Estimated price≈ $30

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Corsair KATAR PRO XT or Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED better?

Corsair KATAR PRO XT and Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. Corsair KATAR PRO XT is 26 g lighter (73 g vs 99 g). Max DPI: Corsair KATAR PRO XT leads (12,400 vs 12,000). Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED is wireless; Corsair KATAR PRO XT is wired.

Which one is lighter?

Corsair KATAR PRO XT is 26 g lighter (73 g vs 99 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair KATAR PRO XT ≈ $30, Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED ≈ $30. Current prices vary by store.