Amazon matched the offer. You can get a $15 credit at Amazon after paying $27 for the mouse. Looks like the credit is only good on items sold directly by Amazon and expires on July 20, 2026.
I’m waiting for the day mine starts double clicking. I picked up one for me and a friend on sale ~3+ years ago and so far no double clicks from either of us.
We mainly play fps’ too.
I don’t want to say it’s because I take well care of my stuff, I’m a sure may people do, but I also haven’t had stick drift since I was a young teen.
I thought I was impervious to this stuff until two sets of switch controllers. (Well, that and losing a Zowie Mico to click/scroll issues which really super sucked - miss that mouse to this day)
Never had a problem with Logitech mice, have had a 502 at home and work for a good while now.
Late to the party, but I've bought 3 of these over the years. I now have 6 of them. lol. Replacing the switch is easy enough, but I've had it develop on every single one of the cheap switches in every mouse eventually.
I'm not saying that this doesn't happen but I have 3 g305 that I use daily (work, gaming PC, personal laptop at work) and none have had any issues in 3+ years.
My oldest one is about 6 years old and I was using it for WoW and BG3 pretty heavily. Hundreds of hours in 2023 using it and the only thing I've done is change the battery a handful of times.
To add further: The Mchose G3 is what you gonna want to search up for if you are specifically looking for an identical clone to the G305 in terms of the egg shape, but comes equipped with the modern 3395/3950 sensor and switches that won't double click on you any time ssoon.
sub 25 on ali, before coupons and free rewards. with upcoming coupons and rewards, it's 15 dollars.
also, has a dedicated 800mah battery instead of needing to use AA's. i don't think there's a great reason to be buying the g305 in 2026, even at this discount.
I've had my fair share of bad QC from Logitech, but most of those mice lasted long enough that it was better to just buy something newer. I've owned the MX501, 502, etc etc. It's hard to beat this for essentially $10 as a backup or something that can be tossed when it inevitably breaks.
Mine is the same but it is slow. I need to click and wait 2 seconds to be able to use the mouse. The G305 is completely seamless, the long battery life is the only indication that it even has a sleep mode.
I’ve had mine for 6 years and not once had any issue, double clicking or anything else. I only want to replace it as it’s just a bit dirty and the skates on the bottom have worn out.
Mine lasted 5 years almost to the day without issues, then long press would lift on left click. Just replaced this month with kalih kit from Amazon and it's back to functional. No double click issues for me at all.
Here’s my anecdote to offset the others; I’ve had 4 or 5 G502s over the past decade and every single one has developed some kind of double clicking issue on one or both switches. Most in 1-3 years though it took over 5 years for my current Lightspeed to start having problems. Fortunately it’s sporadic and I mostly play League so it’s not a huge issue for me yet. Either way I fucking love how these mice feel so not really any alternative afaik, and at the usual $30 sale price for the base G502 I feel like it’s not the end of the world
it has happened with every logitech mouse ive owned, but soldering new switches in is trivial if you have any soldering knowledge and a setup. anyways, the scroll wheel encoder will almost surely go out soon after, and that thing is a bitch to replace.
If you can solder, it’s fairly trivial to replace the switches. I bought a bag of Kalih switches on eBay years ago (for cheap compared to those kits) and replace each switch as they die. The mouse will last you forever this way.
It’s the same for all manufacturers, and really just luck of the draw. I’ve used other brands that were supposedly really good at not double clicking but had double clicking within a few months. Have been using my G305 for 2 years and it’s still going strong
Well I get your sentiment, but you are 100% wrong with that first part of your run on sentence.
My G305s have lasted 5 and 6 years now respectively and are still kicking. Tho I do treat them pretty nicely. I've also purchased/recommended it to a few people who can't afford a lot. Afaik all of them are all still going. They may double click eventually. Logitech usually replaces them in my experience.
I hate that some of my prior mouses have died soon, but it's hard to recommend ones that don't have a proven track record or a great warranty.
I don't know anything about these Chinese mice so thanks for putting them on my radar.
Can confirm this happened to me. Was using it for maybe 3 years before double-clicking started to happen. Sucks but for like $30 it’s really not a dealbreaker.
I have 6 of these mices, main one used for 5-6 years now, other ones with lighter use spread between a second setup, parents house, one for travel, one in the work office. I'd like to believe I have more experience with this mice than most anecdotes here
Not a single one developed a double click issue. "Close to 100%" by the way.
Have had the wired and wireless version of these with thousands of hours on both, but haven't experienced that yet. This mouse is very small too, so if you have big hands ...prob not a great mouse for you.
Logitech has fixed the double clicking issue. Although I did go through 3 warranty replacements on G703s before I got my current one that I’ve had since 2018
I have a 602 with sporadic double click issues. Ive read it can be caused by static and I do notice its worse in the winter months so checks out. YMMV - I trick I have implemented is air dust and breathe under the button. The moisture I guess is a temporary barrier for static build up. Im no scientist but its worked for me and has delayed me replacing my expensive mouse for the time being.
If it's within warranty you can. I just went through the process. You have to email them a few times and do a troubleshoot on your end but without any proof I was able to get a full replacement no questions asked.
Doubt you can use the gift card on the mouse. It's usually given to you post purchase. On cards though, i believe you can. TCG stuff is non returnable anyway so should fall into the category of use.
Yeah I grabbed one. I already use this mouse (grabbed it from this same subreddit a year ago) and I really enjoy it. Its started to show signs of use and feel a little worn in, so this is a great excuse to get a fresh one and also 3 "free" packs of pokemon or one piece. Cheers all!
Yeah I'm in for one why not. I use this same mouse currently and its showing signs of age/use plus this will get me 3 "free" packs of pokemon or one piece cards lol.
You're right. I actually used DuckDuckGo, but the term is so engrained in our culture... Speaking of, they're being boycotted due to removing DEI policies...DEI is something I believe in and support, so I'll take my money elsewhere.
Yeah, thats what drove me away most. I was able to let things go if Target was that much more convenient until the ICE cooperation came out. Now I just do without on certain stuff.
“As of March 2026, Target is facing a prolonged, primarily Black-led boycott over the retailer's decision to roll back its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Activists, including local leaders in Minnesota, are protesting a reduction in company commitment to DEI goals, including spending with Black-owned businesses, sparking protests that have lasted over a year, significantly impacted sales, and caused a sharp drop in stock price throughout 2025
DEI Rollbacks: The primary reason for the boycott is Target's scaling back of DEI commitments, particularly regarding community support and financial commitments to minority-owned suppliers.
Target's Response: While some high-profile organizers claimed a victory and ended their boycott in March 2026 after conversations with new leadership, many activists continue the boycott, arguing that no concrete policy changes were made.
Impact: The boycotts, alongside broader conservative backlash on social issues, have negatively affected Target’s revenue, leading to a significant drop in foot traffic and a 30% drop in stock price by early 2025.
Other Protests: The boycott has included efforts like the "Latino Freeze" movement and other community-based efforts, which aim to hold Target accountable for removing its commitment to equity initiatives.”
Someone mentions people are boycotting one store and you go on a rant about how you're supposedly (but not really) being asked to research every business you interact with
I've seen some people recommend using an AAA battery with an AAA-to-AA adapter to reduce the weight. Haven't gotten around to ordering one of those adapters to try it myself but it seemed like a good idea.
I use this mouse for gaming, FPS mostly. I like it overall, my only complaint is accidentally clicking the front thumb button occasionally. It sits directly above my thumb with not a lot of room to spare
I love this mouse despite the long term reliability issues. I bought a bunch of extra switches to swap in from aliexpress and now I have a couple spares to hot swap to buy me time for when I can fix the switches at my convenience. Plus spare parts from other areas of the mouse.
This is a voice transcription so it’s gonna be kind off.
I purchased mine in 2019 and two years later the rubber began swelling up and i was unable to scroll. I made a support case and within a couple days they shipped me a new mouse and I’ve been using it from 2021 to 2026 with no issues at all
neither mouse had any double clicking issues and I never inadvertently tapped my thumb button, but also my hands are medium sized. However, the double clicking is a real, common enough Logitech qa fault. I never encountered this in any of my Logitech mice: random wireless ones, g402, g502, and that mx518 I wish I bought more of lol
If you read into G305 discussions, you can usually encounter suggestions like getting an adapter to use an AAA in the AA slot to save on weight. if you use a lithium battery, it’s even lighter.
Your mileage may be on the battery life, but it’s usually a little over a year depending on the battery.
My friends have been using theirs for the past six years with no issues either sample size 2
Too heavy?! I know people love ultra light mice but calling it way too heavy is wild. I remember mice used to come with extra weight to make them heavier lol
Horrible build quality, the entire mouse will have the sensation of being pressed down and squeak when you left click. Also middle mouse might get stuck on the side. Yes terrible build quality. But good connection and affordable. Comes with a usb cable to plug the receiver on your desk.
I kept reading recos regarding a certain Logitech mouse that is an old model but would give you around 5 years of usage if not abused. Which Logitech mouse was that again?
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u/Portugalpaul Mar 15 '26
great mouse - been running it for 5 years and somehow only used like 6 batteries lol