Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse: Battlefield 2142 Edition

by Logitech

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000J45SW2
• Item model number: 932281-0403
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 28, 2006

Product Description

Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse - Battlefield 2142 Special Edition

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars G5 vs Diamondback 3G, January 27, 2008

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SH (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse: Battlefield 2142 Edition (Personal Computers)

Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse: Battlefield 2142 Edition VS Razer Diamondback Earth Green

First of all, I own these 2 wonderful mice, they are currently both plugged into my pc and share a single mouse pad. I can use whichever one I want at will and their drivers do not conflict which is good. Now I can write an objective and unbiased review of them to help users decide.

First I would like to identify an error in the specifications. According to Amazon this G5 has USB Report Rate: 500 reports/second; The G5 software actually goes up to 1000 reports/second which is the same as the 3G. I cannot remember what the G5 packaging had with regard to the usb polling rate so maybe somebody could verify that for me. Since this is a contrasting review I will only point out differences

G5 Pros:
1.) 2000 dpi.
2.) DPI meter built into mouse so you always know what dpi you are using.
3.) Adjustable weights, although the G5 is already heavier than the 3G.
4.) Cord is shrouded with nylon which makes it truly non-tangle and non-stick.
5.) Side button easily reachable which is good for combat.

G5 Cons:
1.) Only 1 side button.
2.) Scroll wheel tilts if you do not press it exactly straight down, this is kind of a nuisance because many times when you press the middle mouse button it also pushes it to the right for right tilt action. Not a problem if you normally press your scroll button with your middle finger but I use my index finger so I had to get accustomed to pressing it straight down. After a while you get adapted to pressing the button correctly so this is not a major con however it is worth mentioning.
3.) Software takes up plenty more memory than the 3G software.


3G Pros:
1.) Ambidextrous.
2.) It lights up nicely. (I don't care about this but some people do).
3.) Better scroll wheel action because it does not have tilt wheel functions. This is more of a trade off because I prefer the tilt wheel even though it takes some getting used to.
4.) 2 side buttons (2 buttons on each side).
5.) Software uses less memory. Also it spans multiple processes so a resident module automatically loads or unloads the user interface (system tray icon). In a way this is more efficient because it frees up some memory if the mouse is not plugged in.

3G Cons:
1.) Nobody knows what a 3G infra-red sensor really is, so this could be just a marketing ploy to make you think it is superior somehow.
2.) Razer claims the cord is non-tangle but it is regular plastic cord that comes with any cheap mouse so I don't know why they claimed that as a feature of their mouse.
3.) 2 side buttons are joined which is stupid because you have to think about it too much to figure out which button you want to press. Worthless if your survival depends on it you might press the wrong side button. The new blue G5 with 2 side buttons is better because you can subconsciously feel the 2 separate buttons and use the correct one without thinking.
4.) New self praised 3G technology came out later than the G5 and it does not even match the DPI, instead you only get 1800 DPI.
5.) You have to press a button and scroll the wheel to adjust the sensitivity and it does not have a display on the mouse so you have to rely on a meter that shows up in the right side bottom of the screen. This may not even display correctly while you are playing a game. Worst part is that it goes from 1 to 10 so you have to do maths to figure out the exact DPI. How hard was it to display the actual DPI figure instead of putting 1 to 10 which means nothing without you having to calculate the actual DPI.
6.) Razer exaggerates on features like the lights on the sides of the mouse which is really too dim to help you identify the side buttons.
7.) Razer makes useless features like Gold-plated USB connector which does absolutely nothing to enhance performance but commands extra cost for no logical reason. Gold plated contacts are better for increased conductivity but why would you need that on the entire USB connector that has such a large surface area. Gold plated contacts are only beneficial in situations where you have small connectors like the pins on ram modules etc. Razer is playing you for your money with such wasteful features.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME Mouse, November 15, 2007

By 

JJGuy (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse: Battlefield 2142 Edition (Personal Computers)

Not much to say other than this is an AWESOME mouse - best I have ever owned. DO NOT go cordless if you are a serious gamer - use this.
Graphics are ok and for the price, you can't go wrong.

UPDATE 03/2011 - Still the best mouse ever invented. Works great. Graphics are sweet also.. Love the quick speed button change on top - unbeatable for gaming.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Mouse I have Ever Used, July 30, 2007

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J. Martino (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse: Battlefield 2142 Edition (Personal Computers)

I'm not exactly sure what the problem was with the other reviewers, but this is the best mouse I have ever used. I'd bet that J. Barnes has a USB or motherboard issue, not a mouse issue. Also, I've used this mouse when playing Battlefield 2142 with no problems, so I'm sure Russell Keller's problems are strictly user-error.

Back to the mouse:

1. The optical sensor on this mouse is fantastic. You can use it with high precision on nearly any surface, including ones that are glossy. Other optical mice I have used do not work on glossy surfaces.

2. The weight cartridge is an amazing feature because it allows you to fully customize the weight and feel of this mouse. Weight and "heft" are typically important factors for me when buying a mouse, as I prefer heavier mice because they seem to glide smoother.

3. The sides of the mouse are textured and are easy to grip.

4. The scroll wheel is quiet and smooth, and the in-game sensitivity buttons definitely come in handy.

5. The cord seems durable and high quality, and not easily frayed or broken.

6. The large PTFE "feet" really allow this mouse to glide smoothly across nearly any surface.

My only complaint about this mouse is that it has no left-side "forward" button, only a "back" button. I find the forward button to be convenient when using a web browser.

Overall, I fully recommend this mouse, especially at this price. I bought it for full price nearly 9 months ago, and it was probably the best investment into my computer I have made thus far.