Logitech G303 Shroud Edition review: $130 wireless mouse for demanding gamers

What do you get if you take a 2015 Logitech G Daedalus Apex G303, halve its weight, change the length and width, and cut the cable? Well, here’s another G303 for you. But this time it’s called the Logitech G G303 Shroud Edition. It’s much more powerful and more expensive (MSRP $130) than its predecessor, and it’s not for everyone.

Some of the changes made to the G303 were necessary for the mouse to compete in today’s gaming world. Weighing 2.6 oz (75g), it’s ready for first-person shooters and long workouts. At the same time, it avoids aggressive ultralights under 57g.

The G303 Shroud Edition is so named because it was made to the specifications of professional streamer Michael “Shroud “Grzesik. What this means for you, aside from some subtle Shroud branding on the mouse, is that you get a wider, flatter device. You’ll need big hands to get comfortable here, and even so, the mouse’s pointed edges can turn you off. But if you have big hands and are looking for a fingertip or claw wireless gaming mouse, you may find some reasons to buy the Shroud.

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Impressively light

There are several reasons why some hardcore gamers won’t touch a wireless mouse. One is the fear of a connection being delayed or dropped (although I would argue that wireless mice have improved a lot in the last few years) and the other is weight. Because wireless mice require batteries, they can be difficult to push, making movement more tiring. Some mice go as far as to make holes in the case to reduce weight, such as the 1.72 ounce (49 grams) Cooler Master MM720, and heavier mice are becoming less popular, especially for those who constantly move the mouse, such as, FPS gamers.

Something like the MM720 is easy to throw quickly so you can target your enemies quickly. But if you’re playing a slower game, you may not need such a small product. Or you might just prefer something more substantial in hand.

The G303 Shroud Edition finds a comfortable sweet spot. The old G303 weighed 4 ounces (113g), which would have made it heavy for a modern gaming mouse, even a wireless one. At 2.6 ounces (75g), the new G303 feels light but not sleek or cheap, and is a good candidate for fingertip grip.

It’s lighter than some similarly priced wireless gaming mice, including the Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro (3.1oz or 88g), SteelSeries Prime Wireless (2.82oz, 80g) and the fan-favorite Logitech G Pro Wireless (2.82oz). 80 g). It can be easier, even without a cable. Logitech’s own Pro X Superlight weighs less than 2.2 ounces (62g), according to the company, while the Glorious Model O-Wireless weighs in at about 2.29 ounces (65g). But for many, the weight of the Shroud Edition strikes a good balance between portability and handling.

There are a pair of non-additive PTFE feet on the underside of the mouse, but I’ve tested gaming mice that perform better from the feet, especially when the feet cover a larger percentage of the bottom. I’ve used mice that seem lighter due to their legs, but the G303 is similar in action to a 2.7 ounce (77 grams) mouse.

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In addition to wireless connectivity, the new G303 differs from the previous model in several other ways. Supposedly the new mouse was made to fit in Shroud’s hand. He seems to be using wider, flatter mice with more room for the pointer and middle finger.

The shape resembles a diamond, and the new G303 seems to have more pronounced corners on the left and right. However, the new G303 is barely wider, only 0.1 inches (2.5 mm) longer than the 2.6 inches (66 mm) wide G303 Daedalus Apex.

The biggest difference is in length. The new mouse is 4.92 inches (125 mm) long, while its predecessor is only 4.57 inches (116 mm). This extra length gives you more room to rest your index and middle fingers, especially when gripping. My fingertips still dangle a little from the buttons, but not enough to droop or lose control of the left and right buttons.

I mainly used the claw grip mouse. Partly because it’s my dominant grip, but also because the edges are so pointed that the mouse is uncomfortable to grip with the palm of your hand. When using the fingertip, the pointed edge on the left side is closer to the ball of my thumb, allowing me better control of the mouse, but makes it difficult to access the front side button, especially without accidentally clicking the left mouse button. The front side button is also angled down and extends beyond the raised portion of the diamond, unlike the back button, making it difficult to access.

I have long fingers for women and felt that the width of the mouse helped to balance the minimum height, but I dragged my little finger too hard on the mouse pad when I squeezed my palm.

However, I asked someone with larger hands to try the G303 Shroud Edition, and they found the headroom to be considerable, with both side buttons easily accessible without adjusting the position of the hand.

The mouse is also too flat to comfortably fill my palm for a palm grip or to give me a lot of fingertip support. Its height is 1.57 inches (39.9mm), which is not much, but the hump is not far enough to naturally hit my palm.