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Logitech G304X, is this the return of the nation's favorite mouse? An in-depth analysis of the value-for-money mouse that's back with USB-C charging!The G304X, the successor to the Logitech G304 which has been loved by gamers for a long time, has finally returned with USB-C charging. While maintaining the advantages of the original G304, the G304X has undergone significant changes in weight and battery type. Let's find out if it can maintain its title as the best value-for-money mouse through a detailed look at its specs and user experience.
1. ✨ G304X, the USB-C successor to the national mouse G304, is here!
· The Logitech G304 was a national mouse loved by many gamers for its excellent value for money and grip.
· However, its old sensor and heavy weight due to the replaceable battery method have been pointed out as drawbacks.
· The newly released G304X adopts a USB-C charging method, attempting to improve these shortcomings.
· We will take a detailed look at whether the G304X can maintain its title as the best value-for-money mouse.
· However, its old sensor and heavy weight due to the replaceable battery method have been pointed out as drawbacks.
· The newly released G304X adopts a USB-C charging method, attempting to improve these shortcomings.
· We will take a detailed look at whether the G304X can maintain its title as the best value-for-money mouse.
00:03 - 00:40
1. ✨ G304X, the USB-C successor to the national mouse G304, is here!
· The Logitech G304 was a national mouse loved by many gamers for its excellent value for money and grip.
· However, its old sensor and heavy weight due to the replaceable battery method have been pointed out as drawbacks.
· The newly released G304X adopts a USB-C charging method, attempting to improve these shortcomings.
· We will take a detailed look at whether the G304X can maintain its title as the best value-for-money mouse.
· However, its old sensor and heavy weight due to the replaceable battery method have been pointed out as drawbacks.
· The newly released G304X adopts a USB-C charging method, attempting to improve these shortcomings.
· We will take a detailed look at whether the G304X can maintain its title as the best value-for-money mouse.
00:52 - 01:50
2. 📦 Components and Exterior Changes: Lighter weight, but some disappointments?
· The G304X's components include the mouse, dongle, and manual; the absence of a charging cable is a letdown.
· The exterior is 99% identical to the G304, with the battery compartment removed and the power switch relocated.
· The coating has been slightly altered to provide a consistent texture across the entire mouse, including the click buttons, but it's hard to notice a significant difference in general use.
· The weight has been reduced by over 30g to 56g compared to the G304 (89g with AAA lithium battery), but considering the mouse size and battery capacity, it's still a disappointing weight.
· The exterior is 99% identical to the G304, with the battery compartment removed and the power switch relocated.
· The coating has been slightly altered to provide a consistent texture across the entire mouse, including the click buttons, but it's hard to notice a significant difference in general use.
· The weight has been reduced by over 30g to 56g compared to the G304 (89g with AAA lithium battery), but considering the mouse size and battery capacity, it's still a disappointing weight.
01:51 - 03:05
3. 🖱️ Switches and Click Feel: Omron Mechanical 20M Switches, Low Click Pressure Maintained
· Omron mechanical 20M switches are used.
· Compared to previous Omron switches, double-clicking is less common, but it's still a switch where it can occur.
· While it's an upgrade from the Omron 10M switches in the G304 released in 2018, it's still disappointing when compared to competing products that now feature 100-million-click lifespan switches.
· The click sound is almost identical to the G304, with only the scroll wheel sound slightly changed.
· Click pressure was measured consistently without left/right deviation and was similar to the G304 within the margin of error.
· Compared to other mice, it shows a very low click pressure in the 50g range.
· Compared to previous Omron switches, double-clicking is less common, but it's still a switch where it can occur.
· While it's an upgrade from the Omron 10M switches in the G304 released in 2018, it's still disappointing when compared to competing products that now feature 100-million-click lifespan switches.
· The click sound is almost identical to the G304, with only the scroll wheel sound slightly changed.
· Click pressure was measured consistently without left/right deviation and was similar to the G304 within the margin of error.
· Compared to other mice, it shows a very low click pressure in the 50g range.
03:06 - 03:44
4. ⚙️ Scroll Wheel: Firm Tactile Feedback and Slight Noise
· The G304X's scroll wheel feels firmer than the G304, with clear, weighty tactile feedback when scrolled.
· A slight 'click-clack' sound, similar to a click, occurs when the wheel is scrolled.
· Disassembly revealed that this was the sound of the wheel hitting the scroll click switch due to a small gap between them.
· This could be an issue with individual units, but it's similar to quality control issues like PCB wobble that sometimes occur with Logitech mice.
· A slight 'click-clack' sound, similar to a click, occurs when the wheel is scrolled.
· Disassembly revealed that this was the sound of the wheel hitting the scroll click switch due to a small gap between them.
· This could be an issue with individual units, but it's similar to quality control issues like PCB wobble that sometimes occur with Logitech mice.
03:45 - 04:51
5. ⚡ Sensor and Battery: HERO 25K Sensor and 290mAh Battery
· The HERO 25K sensor is installed, supporting up to 25,000 DPI, 400 IPS, and 40G acceleration.
· While not a top-tier sensor, it provides sufficient performance for gaming.
· Compared to the G3, the G304X has a 1K polling rate and a 290mAh battery, lacking modern mouse features like Motion Sync and Ripple Control.
· The G3 (64g) and G304X (54g) only differ by 8g, but the G3 offers an 8K polling rate, a 500mAh battery, Motion Sync, and various other features.
· The battery life is stated to be over 106 hours at 1K polling rate, and actual tests showed it could last over 100 hours.
· However, considering the G3, with its 500mAh battery, can last over 170 hours, sacrificing 70 hours of battery life for an 8g weight difference might feel disappointing.
· While not a top-tier sensor, it provides sufficient performance for gaming.
· Compared to the G3, the G304X has a 1K polling rate and a 290mAh battery, lacking modern mouse features like Motion Sync and Ripple Control.
· The G3 (64g) and G304X (54g) only differ by 8g, but the G3 offers an 8K polling rate, a 500mAh battery, Motion Sync, and various other features.
· The battery life is stated to be over 106 hours at 1K polling rate, and actual tests showed it could last over 100 hours.
· However, considering the G3, with its 500mAh battery, can last over 170 hours, sacrificing 70 hours of battery life for an 8g weight difference might feel disappointing.
| Category | G304X | G3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | HERO 25K | PAW3395 |
| Polling Rate | 1K | 8K |
| Battery Capacity | 290mAh | 500mAh |
| Battery Life (1K) | Over 106 hours | Over 170 hours |
| Weight | 56g | 64g |
| Additional Features | None | Motion Sync, Ripple Control, etc. |
04:52 - 05:40
6. 🖐️ Grip: Improved Center of Gravity and Versatile Grip Compatibility
· The G304X retains the excellent grip of the G304.
· The original G304 had an inconvenient rearward center of gravity due to the battery weight, but the G304X, with its internal battery, has a well-balanced center of gravity.
· Its moderate size and contoured design make it suitable for all grip styles, including palm, claw, and fingertip.
· Especially with its well-balanced center of gravity, it provides a satisfying grip for fingertip grip users.
· The original G304 had an inconvenient rearward center of gravity due to the battery weight, but the G304X, with its internal battery, has a well-balanced center of gravity.
· Its moderate size and contoured design make it suitable for all grip styles, including palm, claw, and fingertip.
· Especially with its well-balanced center of gravity, it provides a satisfying grip for fingertip grip users.
05:41 - 06:55
7. 💰 Overall Review and Price: Can it maintain its title as the best value-for-money mouse?
· The G304X has not yet been officially released in Korea, so the exact price is unknown, but it can be purchased for around 60,000-70,000 KRW through overseas direct purchase.
· The Omron mechanical switches, 1K polling rate, and the absence of core gaming mouse features like Motion Sync/Ripple Control are considered drawbacks.
· In the 50,000-70,000 KRW price range, there are many competing mice with better specs, such as the F1 PRO MAX, F1 PRO, A950G, and MAD G MAX, making the G304X's value for money seem relatively lower.
· The switch from AA batteries to a USB-C rechargeable battery is a significant upgrade, but there are considerable disappointments in other areas like switches, scroll wheel, and weight.
· While it's good news for users who strongly prefer the G304's shell design, for others, there are better alternatives in the current market.
· The Omron mechanical switches, 1K polling rate, and the absence of core gaming mouse features like Motion Sync/Ripple Control are considered drawbacks.
· In the 50,000-70,000 KRW price range, there are many competing mice with better specs, such as the F1 PRO MAX, F1 PRO, A950G, and MAD G MAX, making the G304X's value for money seem relatively lower.
· The switch from AA batteries to a USB-C rechargeable battery is a significant upgrade, but there are considerable disappointments in other areas like switches, scroll wheel, and weight.
· While it's good news for users who strongly prefer the G304's shell design, for others, there are better alternatives in the current market.