In terms of appearance, the G309 Lightspeed keeps things simple.
Only a small Logitech G logo offers any sort of contrast to the monochrome colorway.
The overall shape is sleek, as the bulbous rear thins out towards the front.
Its not as wide or as long as the G502 Lightspeed, one of thebest gaming micearound.
Build quality is also good.
The mouse buttons are snappy and light, but with enough solidity to inspire confidence.
The scroll wheel is notched tightly enough to prevent misfires, yet loose enough for speedy performance.
The scroll wheel button puts up too much resistance, though, and is awkward to press at times.
The side buttons, however, are light and responsive yet solid.
Theres no replacement skates included in the box either, as some other gaming mice do.
Weighing in at 86g, the G309 Lightspeed does make itself felt in the hand.
This makes the G309 Lightspeed much more amenable to large sweeps.
However, Powerplay is an additional extra that adds to the overall price of the mouse.
Logitech claims the Lightspeed Hybrid switches feel mechanical despite being optical.
I have to say that these claims hold water.
However, the G309 Lightspeed still performs on this front.
The Lightspeed Wireless connection also gave me no trouble when gaming.
Via Logitechs G Hub software, various tweaks and customizations to the G309 Lightspeed are possible.
Along with the DPI controls, you’re able to also reassign the mouse buttons.
There are also configurable actions specific to Discord, Streamlabs, Overwolf and OBS.
However, the G309 Lightspeed lacks some of the more advanced tweaks seen on other gaming mice.
For instance, theres no motion sync toggle, or lift-off and debounce time adjustments.
At this price point, the G309 Lightspeed represents good value, considering its performance and specs.
It comes in two colorways, black and white.
Theres also a Kamisato Ayaka Special Edition available in certain territories, such as the US.
The G309 Lightspeed sits somewhere towards the lower end of Logitechs Lightspeed wireless range of gaming mice.
The G502 and G903 sit above it in terms of spec, with their upgraded hardware and additional features.
Theres also no Bluetooth connectivity, but it does have an inbuilt battery and a USB-C port.
Like the G309 Lightspeed, the MM311 also has a 1K polling rate and requires a AA battery.
Logitech G309 Lightspeed: Specs
Should you buy the Logitech G309 Lightspeed?
Theres an optional charging mat available, but itll cost you.
It also requires an AA battery like the G309 Lightspeed, but its lighter at 77g.
Read our fullCooler Master MM311 review.
Logitech G305 LightspeedFor less money than the G309 Lightspeed, you could opt for the G305 Lightspeed.
It has an inbuilt battery and a USB-C port, both of which are absent from the G309.
If you want to keep things as simple as possible, though, this could be a contender.
Read our fullLogitech G305 Lightspeed review.
How I tested the Logitech G309 Lightspeed
I tested the G309 Lightspeed for about a week.
I played games that put the G309 Lightspeed through its paces, includingCounter-Strike 2andI Am Your Beast.
