Logitech's new G305 X Superlight weighs just 59 grams and costs $79 — company also releases hot-swappable G316 X 98 keyboard with pixel display, translucent control knob

Logitech has announced new gaming peripherals, including the G305 X Superlight wireless gaming mouse and the G316 X 98 wired mechanical gaming keyboard. The new products are an expansion of the company’s relatively affordable G3 series, which also includes the G325 wireless gaming headset, which was introduced earlier this year.

The G305 (G304 in certain regions) has been a popular choice among gamers and is widely considered one of the best and most reliable budget wireless gaming mice on the market. With the new G305 X Superlight, Logitech has managed to cut the overall weight down to just 59 grams. It is also claimed to be built with a minimum 51% recycled plastic with exposed screws, offering users the right to repair. Available in black and white color options, the new G305 X Superlight is available for purchase at $79.99. You can purchase the Logitech G316 X 98 in either black or white for $119.99. It will be offered with either tactile or linear key switches.

• Buy the Logitech G305 X Superlight on Amazon
• Buy the Logitech G316 X 98 on Amazon

The mouse also comes with the company’s latest Hero sensor that is capable of 44,000 DPI. Pairing the G305 X Superlight with the Pro Lightspeed wireless USB receiver offers up to 8,000 Hz of polling rate, which ensures ultra-low latency with improved responsiveness and precision. In addition to the 2.4 GHz Lightpeed wireless connectivity, the G305 X Superlight also supports Bluetooth and wired connectivity.

(Image credit: Logitech)

(Image credit: Logitech)

(Image credit: Logitech)

(Image credit: Logitech)

As for battery life, Logitech claims that it can deliver over 130 hours on a single full charge and supports fast charging via USB Type-C, providing up to 3.5 hours of playtime from just a two-minute recharge.

Moving onto the G316 X 98 mechanical keyboard, Logitech says that it offers a combination of customizability, “thocky” sound, and competitive gaming speeds. This one also offers up to 8,000 Hz polling rate and a 0.125 ms response time, making it suitable for competitive gaming. The keyboard offers hot-swappable switches, which is rare for a Logitech keyboard, along with a multi-layer snap-fit gasket design, which is claimed to improve structural integrity without using screws while offering a thocky sound profile.

There’s plenty of RGB as well, with a fully customizable LED lightbar and per-key RGB lighting. It even comes with a dial to control volume, brightness, and music playback, alongside a tiny dot-matrix LED display.

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