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Logitech G309 vs Xtrfy M42 (lower back)

Mouse · Logitech

Logitech G309

86 g · Logitech HERO 25K · Wireless · 2024
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Lightness53
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection100
Recency86
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Mouse · Xtrfy

Xtrfy M42 (lower back)

59 g · PMW3389 · Wired
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Lightness77
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Verdict

Logitech G309 and Xtrfy M42 (lower back) are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 73.

  • Xtrfy M42 (lower back) is 27 g lighter (59 g vs 86 g).
  • Max DPI: Logitech G309 leads (25,600 vs 16,000).
  • Logitech G309 is wireless; Xtrfy M42 (lower back) is wired.
Pick this

Logitech G309

If you care most about max DPI, connection.

Pick this

Xtrfy M42 (lower back)

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Logitech G309Xtrfy M42 (lower back)
74Gear score73
86 gWeight59 g
Logitech HERO 25KSensorPMW3389
25,600Max DPI16,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWired
2024Release year—
≈ $90Estimated price—

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 Logitech G309 or Xtrfy M42 (lower back) better?

Logitech G309 and Xtrfy M42 (lower back) are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 73. Xtrfy M42 (lower back) is 27 g lighter (59 g vs 86 g). Max DPI: Logitech G309 leads (25,600 vs 16,000). Logitech G309 is wireless; Xtrfy M42 (lower back) is wired.

Which one is lighter?

Xtrfy M42 (lower back) is 27 g lighter (59 g vs 86 g).