Logitech G703 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse, HERO 25K Sensor, 25,600 DPI, RGB, Adjustable Weights, 6 Programmable Buttons, Long Battery Life, POWERPLAY-compatible, PC/Mac - Black

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The G703 is the perfect gaming mouse for those who want a comfortable wireless gaming device that’s great across the entire range of PC games. While there’s no doubt it’s an expensive upgrade, the PowerPlay integration allows for a truly wire-free experience.Some will want something a mouse that’s more flashy; others a mouse that has a greater number of buttons. Lighting Zone Selection: Apply light settings to the G logo, scroll wheel or both. You can also disable the lighting. It’s slow, sure. If you need to be somewhere in an hour and don’t plan to take the mouse pad, you’ll probably want to plug in the G703 directly. It’s the feet that make the difference. Indeed, if there’s any feature that typifies the entry-level nature of the G703, I think it’s the feet. Most people don’t give much thought to what’s under the mouse, but it can be just as important as the weight, the balance, the sensor, etc. Compare the bottoms of the G703 and G903 here: IDG / Hayden Dingman

Using the G703 in its traditional, non-Powerplay mode, I got about two or three days of use before I needed to connect the included Micro USB cable and plug in the mouse. That matches Logitech’s figures, which list 24 hours of battery with the default lighting (or 30-plus if you go dark). Charging takes about two hours, so the mouse should be charged with time to spare if you plug it in overnight.

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Lighting Zone Selection: The G403 and G703 gaming mouse has two lighting zones: The G logo and scroll wheel. You can apply light settings to the logo, scroll wheel or both. You can also disable the lighting. Is it unusable? Far from it, and a few may even prefer the G703. That drag allows for more precise movements, at the expense of slightly more effort. For my money though, I prefer the G903, or really any mouse that glides without a second thought. IDG / Hayden Dingman

The G703 is rated for 24 hours of battery with the RGB lighting enabled, and 32 hours with this disabled. If you’re using the PowerPlay mat then you’ll never need to charge the mouse, although the occasional hiccup meant that I saw a few low-battery warnings – but nothing that can’t be resolved.It also uses Logitech’s proprietary “Lightspeed” wireless tech. Time was, a wireless mouse was verboten in gaming circles—prone to interference, plagued by bad sensors, people wanted wired mice because they were dependable. There’s also an assumed benefit to wired: speed. Surely nothing’s faster than an electric signal over a wired connection, right? Those strong points include the sensor. The G703 might be the inexpensive option, but it still features the same PWM3366 sensor that Logitech uses in the G502, G903, and its other high-end mice. Beloved by many for its precision and consistency, the presence of the PWM3366 automatically puts the G703 in good company. IDG / Hayden Dingman That’s true regardless of pairing method. Those of you who abstain from Powerplay and buy the G703 on its own will receive the usual USB dongle. Easy. Those who do opt for Powerplay will have the mouse pad itself as a Lightspeed receiver. The first time you turn on the mouse pad and mouse it’ll pair, and from there you should be good to go. I haven’t noticed any performance difference between the two methods. NOTE: For help choosing between the two, see Choose between gaming mouse On-Board Memory and Automatic Game Detection modes. We've simplified the name of this mouse from Logitech G703 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse with HERO Sensor to Logitech G703 LIGHTSPEED with HERO Sensor.