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I have a MSI lightweight V2, and that is my favourite mouse I have big hands and that mouse is simply the correct size + comfortable, other mice for me are usually too small.
Try the Razer V3 HyperSpeed wireless it uses a AA battery and has a wireless connection.
Daniel, you need DiamondLobby Reviews in your life. There's no better mouse reviewer on youtube. www.youtube.com/@DiamondLobbyReviews/videos
G305 was my go to but I kept buying it over and over, and I realized I had to find a similiar mouse without spending too much. The razer mini viper was the closest to it. Its wired but the shape was perfect, especially when putting sticky smooth texture pack that comes with it and put on the side. But yeah no more spending 5 mouses for a g305.
I had the same issue and got good results using a UGREEN USB 3.0 Switch Selector. Since you're possibly running cables to the gaming PC anyway, you'll just need a USB 3.0 male to male 20 to 25 ft long. You can use any mouse wired, wireless, Bluetooth any mouse and easy access to select which PC
Logitech does two things the best: insisting that you wanted to click twice and realizing you actually wanted to scroll all the way up when you scroll down.
Also, with keyboards, when you want a word to have one S letter, Logitech is like "just one?? here's four for you, enjoy."
used g102 to polish coating case, used g304 to polish coating case - no double clicks, but it will be small problem - im a solder master, awesome mouse, no need to spend hundreds
People don't get it, its meant as a feature overtime..🙃
Never had scrolling issues, but the double click issue has made me replace 4 g305s
Me with mcChicken’s:
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@@ohmyyyythe good is it’s McDonalds. The bad is it’s McDonald’s.
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Me with popeyes. Same day sooooo good. Next day. My employer is asking me if I'm doing drugs in the bathroom I'm in there so much.
Its time to learn soldering and replace the switch yourself. The switch cost 1-3$ a piece and you can get the one with high durability (20M clicks). Decent soldering station cost around the same price as your mouse and it can also be use to do another projects. If you haven't do any soldering, maybe it'll take you 30-60 minutes the first time. But if you know what you are doing, it'll take around 10 minutes to replace a switch. Search for some tutorials online, you should find plenty. In the end it comes back to you, how you want to solve the double click problem. For me I prefer changing the switch myself because I like to tinker with stuff.
dont you have to buy replacement pads then too if the screws are underneath?
@@terrycruise-zd5tw yeah but the skates on logitech mice are shit anyways. After market skates like core pads glide a lot smoother. And if you don't want to spend much money just get a cheap pack of dot skates from china, they're still better than the skates on the g305 and the cheapest ones were less than a dollar last time I checked, shipping included
@@terrycruise-zd5tw well, you can stick the old pad back to its place. That way you don't have to buy a new pad. Its not optimal but it'll work.
@damzelfly Are side mouse buttons replaceable? I have been using Glaive RGB Pro for 2years. I love the shape & don't want to upgrade yet. The LEFT click & SIDE (BACK) button double clicks. I can solder but need to know what to buy for the side buttons.
@@raffay7027 generally yes. But you have to do some research on your particular mouse. Search for teardown videos. If you don't mind, you can also open up your mouse and see the part number of the switch for the side button. Then you need to look it up if you can get that particular part online or anywhere else. Do your own research before committing anything that can potentially harm your mouse.
if you collect all the mice when they break you could repair them all in one go and save yourself a bunch of money and you dont have to throw them in the landfill
I would say selling for parts/not working is fine too if you don't want to spend time pursuing this.
Mouse repair video due up next, lol. Thanks for sharing this with us. I like the insight into your thought process.
I soldered different swiches onto my G PRO wireless. Optimum tech made a video about it. It was my first attemt at soldering, and it worked. The soundprofile is also waaaay nicer.
Glad I wasn't the only one who though "let's just put different switches and you're good to go!" 😂But I didn't replace them because of use decay, I replaced them to save money on "a silent mouse". funny how 1 solution works for multiple problems
For people who don't want to solder new switches there are replacing PCBs with new ones already mounted. And even one with sockets so you can just pull them out without soldering and just put new in when needed.
I haven't replaced any of my mouse ever since I learned basic soldering. Whether it's double-clicking or reverse scrolling, the soldering kit takes care of it easily, and saves a lot of money. Just stock up a bunch of switches and you're good to go.
ASUS keris aimpoint. on sale $69. hot swap switches and 2 ROG and 2 Omron included. a charge lasts me a week using it 10+ hours a day
Bonus point: you can actually buy decent switches that will last way longer than the crappy ones that comes with most mice these days.
I recommend buying a soldering kit (
7:30 "I've just accepted that once every couple of years I might start developing double click issues and need to replace the mouse." Congratulations to Logitech for cementing planned obsolescence as something normal into the minds of consumers.
its not just logitech, double click issues come with almoust all brands, switches need to be replaced after a number of clicks, its up to you if you preffer to replace them or buy other mouse, in my case its more easy to buy another one, because even triying to learn solder its not the hard part, its have to wait 2-3 months to get the switches from aliexpress, local repair shops cost 2/3 of a new mouse.
It's not planned obsolescence. Anything with moving parts is going to wear down over time.
They used to use much better switches on their older hardware, newer stuff doesn't last even half as long as stuff they made from the early to mid 2000s. Maybe it's not so much planned obsolescence as it's just cheaping out on parts. Anyways, you can buy better quality switches and replace them for something better. If it hadn't proprietary firmware, you could probably just bump up the debounce timer a bit and the same old switches would still work fine for a bit longer, which is another reason I'm not planning on buying proprietary input devices anymore. I used to love Logitech, but they keep designing their products to last shorter and shorter and find new ways to make it turn to e-waste after a while, I'm really disappointed.
Every company has double clicking issues unless the switches are optical. You can't expect parts not to wear down but he has to be really unlucky for them to fuck up so often. I've mained the g305 for 3-5 years and it doesn't double clicking. Now it's just sitting in case my main mouse ever breaks. The scroll was fucked for a while as it would sometimes scroll the opposite direction but then it randomly fixed itself. For a mouse that cost 50 euro and lasted like 5 years, that's a bargain. Companies only give you 2 years of warranty and razer mice and superlights have been breaking like flies sometimes even before the warranty ends.
@@RestTarRr nah, it's not bad luck, just buying new stuff, they used to put switches rated for over 50 million clicks, nowadays it's common to find switches rated for just 10 million or 20 if you're lucky. Most new hardware is made to last for two or three years tops and be thrown away after that. You can still buy better switches, replace them and it should last 8~10 years, it's just that almost no company puts the higher quality stuff in their hardware anymore. Another aspect where they cheap out in how they only use decent switches for the left and right buttons and everything else uses a crappy, loud and super hard to press "tactile switch" instead of the traditional microswitch.
I like this new type of video. You seem to do this type of thing very well, and I think your honesty and genuineness shines and this is quite refreshing on KZhead where much of it is clickbait shock horror alarm fakeness. Keep this going, nice work dude!
Also a big fan of the G305, and I encountered the double click issue a few months ago. I wound up soldering in a new left and right switch and it works perfectly.
The reason why I love this mouse is that it wakes up instantly like a wired mouse. I've learned how to replace the switch whenever I get the double click issue.
I have 4 of these. They're just the obvious choice when we look at specs and price.
I use the wired version, it just does the basics really well and is great for claw grip.
Used to like them but switched to Corsair M65. Work great.
Just bcuz they're wireless doesnt make it worth to exchange quality
I love this, its a very different vibe but its a unique video that has a good story behind it
I just picked one up the other week, was tired of my cabled corsair mice. I generally go with heavy mice. But once I saw the light weight mods and the cheap price for the mouse. Decided to give lighter weight a try. I've really been liking it. Heard about the double click issue happening for some users. I'm only waiting on replacement feet and I'll be switching out the switches for kailh gm8.0's which are tanks. You also convinced my to buy a 2nd one in purple to keep on my living room PC. Good stuff.
I have a G305 for 8 years now, haven't replaced it once. What I did was mod it to have hot swappable buttons with a cheap board from AliExpress and did a small cut in the front portion where the buttons are fixed so that they always stay with the bottom part of the mouse when I open it. Now this is an eternal G305.
Pretty good mouse overall indeed for the price and what it offers, I got one to switch to wireless mouse and keyboard. I've had it for over a year and a half and no problems so far, I have used it daily. Now, recently I got an ergonomic mouse from work so an ergo mouse of mine I had been using for work for the past few months will be for my daily personal use, so I will be switching between the Logitech G305 and MX ERGO Trackball since I do not use my PC just for gaming, so hopefully that will extend the life of my G305 before it starts showing any problems like you mentioned.
Using these for years. Love them
I've had the wired version of this as well as several Logitech mice and other products. Without fail, all of them developed issues after a year or so, and the mice always start double clicking as soon as the warranty expires. Since then I've tried both Steelseries and Razer mice and they have both been rock solid. I don't think it's a good idea to keep giving money to a company with such low quality standards for such a primary component of their products, not to mention it creates unnecessary e-waste. You are probably better off finding another mouse that fits your needs from another brand that doesn't die every few months.
Been using the Razer Pro Click Mini for about a year now, and have no complaints. Uses a replaceable battery (or 2! Your choice) like the 305 and is similar shape. The Razer has other features like a 4-way scroll wheel, bluetooth connectivity, and a switchable ratchet/smooth scroll wheel button. But the best thing? Silent mouse buttons! It’s a game changer for shared spaces or working in public spaces. It’s similar prob to the Logitech MX Anywhere 3S mouse, which I’ve not tried.
This video is so relatable. I'm on my second G305. I can attest to the near endless battery and the flawless connectivity. But the reason for replacing my first is that the LMB is having those double click issues. My first I got for $50 from BestBuy years ago in black. My second I got for $35 from Amazon in white. I was contemplating getting BestBuy's product warranty plan that allows you to replace it within 24 months no questions asked, but I learned that their plan has drastically changed over the years and now requires a membership with fees. But it's exactly this mouse's build condition that has me apprehensive from moving up to a G Pro Wireless.
The replacement switch kit is about $10 and required no soldering. Even comes with new feet.
The Best Buy plans do not require a membership. The membership comes with a 1 year geek squad warranty included for everything you purchase on BB. However, you can pay for the separate (and longer lasting) warranty still with or without the membership. I bought a lot of tech last year with warranties from BB and I don't have any of their subscriptions.
Buy a switch for a few dollars, if you don't know how to solder, learn, it's easy.
i had a g203 in black, the left click started double clicking and being unable to hold clicks, i want to get a lightweight mod and replace the switches on the clicks. such a good mouse
I can recommend compressed air and contact cleaner... (you know those cans with a thin straw spray nozzle)... Remove dust stuck underneath the button with compressed air, and if dust and grime has found itself into the mechanical parts of the switch, just blast it with contact cleaner. This should fix the double clicking issue. My theory is that the scroll wheel can force dust into the area underneath the mouse button, and once it gets inside the "switch" you get an unstable connection. This has happened to me twice over the years and it's a common issue with mice. With this being said, I am volunteering for a local repair group in my city. During every meetup we help people fix tons of issues with contact cleaner alone. You'd be amazed of how many perfectly good products people would throw away, when in reality they just need a proper deep clean. (like failing buttons, faulty headphone jacks, general bad circuit or cable connections). The fixes are often SO simple it makes me sad to think about how much electronic waste we create unnecessarily create because we lack basic repair skills.
What do you mean the bottom switch?
if you wanted to cut down on returns I think a bath in an ultrasonic tank with distilled water and a tiny bit of dish soap before the contact cleaner would be an even better result. The water isnt going to hurt anything thing as long as it's unpowered and fully dry before being put back into use
@@Snuckster2Or just buy stuff that is more reliable…
@@minecraftmike5193well, there's a switch underneath the button. You are not gonna spray the button, but the switch underneath. 😅 I updated my initial comment.
@@farmeunitThe issue is that it isn't obvious what is reliable or long-lasting. In reality you won't know if it is a good product until you have had it for 5+ years. Mechanical buttons has a fixed lifespan and needs replacing, and they are also very prone to get weak if dirt and stuff gets into the mechanical part. I mean, we repaired a really good 20 year old Denon all-in-one, Hi-Fi stereo with contact cleaner. The only thing that was "broken" was an unresponsive eject button for the CD-Player. We supervised the owner to take the front panel apart and clean the contact area of the button. It worked flawlessly after that. Ultimately, no matter the quality of a product. Being able to do light repair is an essential life skill. Because even great products will fail.
I love this mouse too! Ive had 2-3 over the years and only recently upgraded to the g pro wireless. Not entirely sold on it yet though.
I have the exact same mouse/keyboard combo and I recently sent my G305 for OOW repairs to Logi - I had double clicks on LMB and back button. They fixed both for about half the price of a new unit, which is a pretty good price as far as I'm concerned. Absolutely no other issues with it so far.
When I saw the thumbnail, I had to watch it. My buddy got me one for my birthday last year, and I've got such a love/hate relationship with it since. I've now got a can of electrical cleaner on hand because of double click issues. I'll probably wind up drilling an access hole on my left mouse button one of these days for easy access, but until then, prying the button up works well enough for access.
This was and is somewhat still my GOAT. Super good wireless mouse. I'm using wired Glorious Model O now but I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for Logitech G305.
the first 15 secs of the video sums up the main reason why pretty much everyone, including me, still buying Logitech Gaming Mouse (not all of them are good thou just some) eventhou they wear out easily (double click). I've tried other popular brand like razer, but the shape and the button placements just doesn't feel right. But since I realized that Logitech gaming mouse doesn't last long (not just a random bad batch), I started using using 2 mouse. 1 Logitech gaming mouse G502x and a different brand (chinese knockoff) that has the same exact shape and the same buttons placement as G502 but cost 3-4 times less, what I do is I use the logitech mouse one for only gaming, and the chinese knockoff one for non-gaming (browsing, video edting, etc). This way I don't wear out my logitech gaming mouse by doing non gaming activity and spend less money by not replacing it so often. So what's the difference between the chinese one and logitech, the chinese one is practically shaped the same and the buttons placement are also the same? The build quality is different, the laser is lower quality, the button is not as comfortable to press as the logitech one, but for normal browsing and non gaming activity it's good enough and it's shaped the same so it doesn't get awkward when switching between mouse
I use these mice too. One is in my living room for use w/ an HTPC that's up higher on a shelf, and it doesn't have range issues. I've had the left click fail before on other mice, and probably bought this for $50. Didn't know about the price drops to $30, so good to know. Regarding the battery consumption, I use Powerowl 2800 mAh rechargeable batteries, which store more energy than traditional AA batteries. Whenever they eventually do die, I just swap in another freshly charged one. I can't remember the last time I had to replace the battery, so that does support your long battery life experience. I also have a keyboard that charges w/ micro usb. Maybe it's time to upgrade to one w/ usb c. A AA battery powered one would work for me as well, b/c I could just use more rechargeable batteries.
Hey Daniel, You got the capability to catch people’s attention. You are good on screen. Good in teaching. Good in PC stuff. Bet you are good on your Gibson as well. Why not a short video of your guitar skills on you tube? As an interlude for the interesting gpu and pc stuff? Would make it even more dynamic. Good for the you tube graphs without making you a slave of google. (You made the right choice staying independent) Much respect and congrats with what you are doing here!
I have had one of these for years, bc of its cost benefit (for u to have an idea, this mouse costs 18% of the minimum wage here in Brazil, so its possible to imagine what a top of the line mouse costs here hahaha) and its still as good as the day I bought it. It just needs to be cleaned from time to time and the Logitech "G" is almost gone
Nice! I'm actually rocking that same mouse as a daily driver and then the Logitech G613 wireless mechanical keyboard which I really love. I also have the Razer Mamba and Steel Series Rival 3 which are all direct competitor to the G305 but I've found the G305 to be my most reliable. It also hit me that I have 4 wireless Xbox controllers. I guess I don't have a shortage of gaming peripherals 😂
I love this mouse as an accessory for my laptop. Totally agree with the recommendation. First thing I do is remove all the sensitivity toggles, too easy to accidentally click it, but it remembers the change so that's fine. Wouldn't use it as a main pc mouse tho!
I recently got this mouse and it has been the most expensive and the best mouse I've owned so far. I love it so far. I really like the sensitivity button.
I have both the G305 and the G502 Hero, and i alternate between them both often, and they're great mice overall. My 305 I've had since it first came out, and have experienced 0 issues. Also i think I've only replaced the battery about 4 times in 6 years.
4 times in 6 years is crazy, I usually change mine atleast once a month which is why I invested in rechargeable batteries but you must have your polling rate at the lowest setting to get that amount of battery life and on top of that turning it off every night lol
Damn, Daniel that looks like the room I'd want to hang out in on a rainy day goodness; the technology!
Yes! I just went through 2 and am going to order some more!
My previous mice Logitech G Pro X developed double click after about 2.5 years, now I'm running G G502 X LIGHTSPEED (it have new type of switch with should prevent double click in the future) with is great mice, single charge last me about 5 weeks. For the keyboard I also have 915 TKL nearly 3 years and having no issue with it, if I have RGB off then i need to charge it about every 2 months with is great.
I have two of these, they are great! Didnt have any issues with them in 4 years. Perfect shape, lightweight, easiest middle button I've ever experienced (really helpful in FPS games). Battery life is really long, seems like 4 months or so.
It could be the plastic plunger that clicks the switch twice. The switch on corsair mice and probably other mice for instance makes a dent in the plastic plunger, about 0.5-0.25mm and essentially makes two off-center points that can make contact with the switch, causing double-clicking. Pasting a thin layer of double sided tape or so can fill the gap, permanently fixing the issue possibly. People often assume its the switch when its just the plastic that wears after use. Hope this helps.
Damn, I thought they were saving a couple of cents on the switch and getting switches rated for less clicks, but maybe they're just saving a fraction of a cent with a thin plunger that wasn't even well engineered to begin with.
I remember my first logitech in the 90´s with 3 buttons it lasted me many years and I never had a double click issue as far as I remember. Ive had lots of logitech since and the double click issue has been the biggest issue on them. Now I went all in and got the 502 x lightspeed. So far an amazing mouse supposedly a new tech in the buttons so hopefully no more double clicking issues.
I wish I would've bought like a dozen Logitech MediaPlay mice back in the day. They doubled as a remote control, with buttons for media playback such as play/pause, rewind/fast-forward, volume, and two custom thumb buttons. They were perfect for videos and music, but they've been discontinued and new old stock goes for like $200. Anyway, they had the same problem as the G305 with the main buttons developing that double-click issue. And of course, Logitech's never going to fix a problem that results in people buying more of their mice.
i have one of these and it's never given me a single problem in my life over the past 3 years i've used it, it's also rly ez to modify because i can add some extra things to make it fit my hand better
For me, this is the G502. I have one on four different PCs, and I have three in the box. Why? The G502 is the best mouse I've ever used; nothing else comes close. But it is susceptible to pet hair getting in the scroll wheel. When it does, scrolling becomes inconsistent. It is possible to take the mouse apart and clean it, but it is tricky and can lead to some damage. So when there's a good sale, I buy one or two to keep around. When one gets "hairy," I set it aside to be repaired later. Not a replacement for the G305 -- a wired mouse with multiple programmable buttons.
I can't agree more with you, I really like my G502, best mouse I've ever used, and like you I keep two spares in case they ever stop making it.
Same here! I am still using one of the original g502 proteus spectrum and I have 2 more of the g502 hero...I also have a g502 lightspeed that I take on the go...It is the most comfortable mouse I have ever used in my life and I have tried at least 50 different mice, most of which I ended up returning...
I've been trying to find alternatives to the G502 but I can't find any with as much programmability with as many buttons. Luckily I've only had to buy 2 of these.
In my experience, this is my third mouse and no other mouse can compare to it. It is undoubtedly the most exceptional mouse I have ever had the pleasure of using.
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I love this mouse! It used to be my daily driver at home until I bought a g903 because it was on sale for about 60 EUR. Now it's my daily driver at work. I've never had any problems with it and the single AA battery does indeed last ages. Then I bought a second one in blue because it was on sale and I like the color and it's been sitting in its box in a cabinet lol. For "distance" keyboard I use the Microsoft All-In-One Media Wireless Keyboard with Track Pad which also lasts ages on 2 AAAs and it was also inexpensive. I loved it so much that I bought a second one for my friend. Too bad they stopped making them.
Yup have a 603 and tempted to buy another 2 to keep on the shelf. My only fail so far was the older model's scroll dying, but that was after years of all day every day use. Totally recommend the 603 to anyone wanting a robust dual battery gaming mouse that has absurd battery life and comfortable to use all day every day for years.
I have had mine for 18 months or so now and I use it as my main mouse. I haven’t had any issues with double clicks, but I have heard it can happen quite frequently. This mouse is so good, I think I would be willing to open it up and solder in new switches if it ever happens though. I can’t find anything else on the market that has this great a shape and features for the money.
I think it is a Logitech thing, every Logitech mouse I have tried develops this issue. It doesn't matter how much or how little I spend. My personal favorite is the G502 because it fits my hand well but I really don't like g-hub software (it sometimes resets to defaults after an update) and have thought about switching to Corsair (I recently purchased Corsair headphones and really like the iCue software). Keep up the great content Daniel!
OMG I have had so many of those G series mice till now and all of them have experienced double click at least once in their lifetime. I am a heavy gamer so I face this problem quite often even after replacing them multiple time during the 2 year warranty mark. I have tried a bunch of mice but in the battery case the G series is still superior. But the ones I have settled now on are the razer mice. Though I am using a wired mouse now, the battery ones do last quit long though not as long as logitech as I have come to experience. You might want to consider the gen 3 mice from razer as they boast around 90 million clicks. They fancy optical switches and last much longer than the G series switches. I am very happy with these mice.
Got this exact mouse in December, best in-hand feel of any mouse I’ve used
I bought a white g305 when i built my first modern pc in September 2021. I bought the little plastic adapter to make it use AAA's for weight savings and a 10 (maybe 12 not 100% sure) pack of energizer lithiums. That pack of batteries is still half full, and I NEVER turn it off. The scroll wheel is a bit beat up because I use mouse 3 for melee, but other than that, i have zero complaints, but I might grab a new one at $30.
Goated mice, great specs, great price, universal shape had like 4 of them already
I have two very similar wired models, both G203. I liked this model a lot, and bought a second one when it was cheap because I figured it would be good to have a replacement when the first one eventually fails... Unfortunately, the first one only lasted about two or three years before the buttons started malfunctioning. I would click and often nothing would happen, or I'd try to hold down the mouse button and it would be very inconsistent. I guess two or three years isn't horrible for a mouse which worked very well and didn't completely die yet, but I was really hoping that it would last a lot longer than that. My previous mouse lasted around 9 years, and was very inexpensive, and the only thing which actually failed on it was the mouse-wheel scrolling, which for me makes it still a worthwhile backup mouse. My first Logitech mouse was a three button ball-mouse that used a serial port, and it went strong for around 15 years and never died. I think I still have it in a box somewhere.
I have 2 305's and have used my first for a few years now and the second for maybe 1.5. never had any issues with them. Also picked em up for a $30 deal on Amazon
I’ve been using the Logitech Master 2s since 2017 and it’s still going strong 💪🏼
Back in the day for Quake/Q3 the Microsoft WMO was like that. They were cheap as heck and quality control on them wasn't great, but when you got a good one it was very nice. And worth stocking up on.
The feel is real but I'm yet on my second G305 since 2018 Great mouse and even having a G903 I keep getting back to the 305 for its battery life around 6-8 months, shape and weight
I'm running 2 of the Logitech G Pro Wireless mice with the PowerPlay mat. When the switched start to exhibit the debounce issue (double clicking) I swap to the backup (last to be fixed) mouse. Then when I have time, I replace the switches with new Omron D2F-01F switches, then slap on a new set of PTFE skates (you have to remove the skates to disassemble the mouse.). If Logitech would release a new G Pro Wireless with optical switches or a switch that is designed to operate at the lower voltage, I would buy it in a heart beat... The micro switches being used for mice, are operating at substantially lower voltages then they are designed to. Alex Kenis on KZhead has a couple of good videos going over the issue: 1. Failing switch problem: Omron vs the modern mouse circuit 2. Failing mouse switch part 2: teardown and testing
It's cheap to buy replacement microswitches and easy to replace them. I've used a single G305 for about 7 years, and only replaced it a couple days ago for a G502 Lightspeed merely because I always wanted a G502, the G305 is still working with both primary buttons replaced for kailh gm4.0 switches and the scroll encoder was also replaced last year.
Hey! The soldering job can be a bit tricky, but as long as you have a soldering iron, some solder, cheap manual solder pump, and a couple of your preferred switches (4 if you wanna switch the side buttons), it is very possible to improve the experience of this mouse by a lot. I personally have Kailh Silent switches, since my mouse clicking drives my wife insane, after that we never had issues with the sound and I never had issues with the double click. Also I had experience with doing this mod with other mice, and G305 is much more beginner friendly in terms of ease of repairs.
I like G300s. Yes it’s wired but the buttons are still flawless after 5+ years, fits my hand and I need the 4 side buttons it has on the top side.
I have the wired G Pro which is essentially a wired version of this and yeah I like it enough I bought spares too. The shape is perfect for FPS games and the scroll wheel lacking side scrolling or free-wheeling is actually a huge plus because it means middle clicking it feels so much better (and works more reliably) than it does with the usual scroll/tilt wheel mechanism logitech uses (having taken a few of those apart it's not surprising that they develop issues and feel a bit janky in general). I wonder if your problems with the buttons might be solved by spraying isopropyl into the switch, might be worth a try (I've also heard of people RMAing logitech mice for this exact issue and apparently logitech customers service is quite good, so there's that option too).
Using the G403 as we speak. Love the shape of it.
I honestly totally understand it since i also have like 3 Logitech 305 xD. I upgrade to a Logitech G303 and yes it is a bit bigger and weird to hold at first but i need to charge it like what 2-4 times a year? I didnt charge it yet this year and im playing alot of games where you kinda move the mouse alot so yeah maybe that could be an option for you. But keep in mind it is a bit bigger and a bit weird to get used to in the beginning.
Shahzam, a former CS/Valorant pro, does this with G403/G703. He runs them into the ground until they start double clicking and then he buys more new ones. He currently has over 60 on hand.
I love the G305. Mine developed the double click so I fell back on a wired G402 from my job. I want to swap in new switches, I just haven't got around to it yet.
I have a similar set up with the same mice, highly recommend getting a usb extender + usb hub to have a lot more freedom with product choice and no latency
My wired G102 Prodigy (i.e. the one with the Mercury sensor) has worked flawlessly for 5.5 years now. It's been abused in high click rate scenarios, and still no double-click issues. My only complaint is that the mouse feet had worn out and I need replacement ones 😄
I have a 305, its great, really nice and precise, good range and nice to hold
that is a pretty good mouse, I travelled not long ago with my xbox and needed a keyboard and mouse for MW3 (I'm nuts) so went with it and a matching keyboard, I forget the model of keyboard. when the G305 worked it was great, but in a 3 month period I had 2 of them go on me with clicking issues. back home i use Glorious mice, so I just replaced the second mouse with a model d wired version. my day to day mouse is the Model D 2 Pro, it is amazing and has ridiculous range.
I have a G703 and it’s treated me well. Love it
I do have the G304 and the solution I did with the double clicking is just change the switch. I opt with Linear Kailh Silent switch for just 7 bucks in total plus the labor for the professional who did the soldering. 2 years after, no double clicking for the longest time.
I had multiple Logitech mice and all, and one single of them had the same double-clicking issue, it's super common and almost like a feature sooner or later. Never bought anything from them since then.
I know this is a common issue, but I have 4 logitech mice and none of them have had this issue so far...One of them I have used daily for 6 years now...I guess I have just gotten really lucky!
@@brucepreston3927 nah, I've been using Logitech mice since the 90s so went through maaany mice over the years, not just Logitech but every time I tried another brand I later returned to Logitech, tried most of the Logitech range of mice, from the cheapest 200 series that are total crap and should never be used daily but usable on the go when you need to have something to control the PC to the MX master from the first 1 that was the second ever Logitech mouse to develop the double click to the 3rd one, most mice I used for many years before replacing, usually because I wanted something new and not because a problem with the mouse. I have a Logitech M510 that I used for 4-5 years then gave it to my Mom and she used it for another 3-4 years before the wheel button died but rest of the mouse is still fully functional.
What have you switched to?
I bought a 305 refurbished and used it for 2ish or 3 years without any problems until a few months ago. I looked it up and saw that other ppl have had the same double click problems as me so i checked if it was under warranty and it was. I emailed Logitech and they just sent me a new one free of charge. I even got to keep my old one that weirdly started working fine again a few days later before the new one even came in the mail. Since then my family uses it on the family computer without any problems and i just use the new one.
Very sustainable habit right there. :P :D But I get it. My G603 has the same doubleclick issue. And then I still have my ancient G400s that starts to have problems now. What a difference.
absolutely love this mouse
the perfect mouse for me too. Super stable, great to use for my hands. Now i only need a G213 keyboard as wireless, which does not exist, i think.
Haven't had issues with g305 (except dust in my laser) so far. Much better mouse than my previous Corsair mouse with the sniper button.
I've had the G305 in white for about 3 years, still going great i dont think ive ever changed the battery in those 3 years. It was my first and last mouse.
nice speakers are those svs? youd get better sound and bass response if your sub was in the corner and not sending sound waves sideways against your speakers. i have a similar issue with the g502 x middle scroll wheel and bought a few of them. I have to push down really fucking hard on the scroll wheel to stop it from getting stuck and staying in page scroll mode. its just because they get dirty and happens more in humid environments i think
I've had 2 of these, but then changed to the Logitech - PRO X SUPERLIGHT and have been driving it for a year. I only put it to charge about once every 2 weeks to a month.
One of the alternatives is razer basilisk x hyperspeed that I'm using. It does have worse battery life and connection issues from time to time when waking from sleep (never in use though), but it's an ergo shaped mouse which to me immediately puts it above the G305. All in all, just replace the switches with higher quality ones and use rechargeable batteries and you're good to go.
I use Logitech Marathon M705 for work - its batteries also last forever. I think I've only changed them once since I got it in 2018, and that's with constant use for 8h a day, 5 days a week. Also surprisingly not prone to the Logitech double-click issue - still works fine after almost 6 years. I managed to sideline two G700s in the same time (best mouse Logitech ever made imo), and currently using a G502x that's also starting to show signs of attrition on the left click.
G305 is my go-to mouse. I'm a left handed mouse user so I need something that isn't shaped for a right hander, has minimal "gaming" buttons I can disable on the side while being affordable. Combined with a solid set of eneloop rechargable batteries, It's nothing too fancy and just works... when it works. I had my first one develop the click issue after heavy heavy use, but to be honest it took enough time for me to get there I don't mind *too much*. I'll probably attempt to repair this second one if it starts to do that myself. In any case, it's still my preferred choice.
I use the G305 for years as well, amazing mouse, stunning battery life - mine is kinda stuttering at times but it has like 3 yrs.
I got fed years ago up with throwing out otherwise perfectly functional Logitech mice because of dying micro switches and got an *Asus Strix Carry* instead. It checks pretty much all the boxes mentioned in the video (except that it uses 2 AA batteries, which I have to swap/recharge every 2 or 3 months) but, additionally, you can easily replace the micro switches. I bought it five years ago and it's still going strong. Replaced the left switch once in that period. I don't think it's sold any more, but Asus have other similar models available currently.
Hey Daniel, Do you have a recommendation for wireless mice (maybe more fit for gaming but inexpensive) that comes with a 2.4hz dongle? My logitech mouse made for everyday computing, double clicks now. Only had it for about 6 months I believe. Thank you.
You can buy Kailh GM8.0 switches and replace stock omrons, they feel great and works great. I did replacement on my g102
for me the razer viper with the dock is good, connection is fine and just put it on the dock when your done and it just stays charged even when the pc is turned off. had it for a about a year and a half now and no double clicks issues( i game a lot).
I bought 1, have 3. Kept starting to double click so I took advantage of the warranty. The last replacement I got seems to be better at the double clicking issue.
Yes have two for family members and many spare clicker switch waiting to replace or get optical version that 3x more (not happening).
I have the same mouse and I concur with basically all of your points. Love the shape, size, battery life, wireless, etc. But just a month ago it started developing the unwanted double-click problem. Such a shame. Don't know if I will be getting another one, though I loved it while it was working as it should.
I've had the double click problem many times over the years(2 G903's, 2 GPRO's and 1 G502) and is the main reason I tried the newer G502X with the optical switches and haven't had any problems in 1.5yrs I've had it. The battery also last a really long time if you turn off the RGB lighting (~140hrs @1000hz polling)
G403 is my jam. Perfect shape for me.
Laughs in MX Anywhere 2. Thing has been beat to hell over 7 or so years now. Still works like a champ, used everyday. Takes a charge like once a month. Only issue with it is Micro USB, if it were USB C there'd be no reason for any other IMO. Try some DeOxit on it perhaps. Stuff is great. Cheers.
haha snap. I have 2 of these. I ended up getting rid of my G502 as it was quite heavy. I love the lightness and ergonomics for my smaller hands of these.
my g203 is 6 years old and going strong! just the middle mouse button broke because i use it as push to talk, but the scroll still works fine! and i play alot every day, converting to USD i paid probably something around $15
I’ve had my g305 for 2 years now and have had no issues besides getting one for a sibling that came in the mail broken but other then that if you’re somewhat competitive id recommend with replacing the stock skates to some tiger ice skates for a more consistent smoother slide.
I have a handful of the G502 mice. My original one was really great, no double button presses but the scroll wheel actually started corroding. So when I bought the newer versions, that's when I started to see the double button presses. I guess they went cheaper or something. Still love the feel of the mouse.
I've eventually experienced this with EVERY SINGLE Logitech mouse I've ever had that I use regularly. I have a small pile of five or six various mice with this issue. I fully expect the MX2 and MX3 I have on other systems to eventually do this as well. This is Logitech wide issue TBH, if you use it regularly. I had planned on attempting to repair them... but always forget to give any fixes a try and just buy a replacement.
I love the g305. So many aftermarket mods if you're into 3D printing!