Conclusion
As we constantly tell you choosing a mouse is more of a personal decision than a technical/numbers decision. It is nothing like comparing a Core 2 Duo vs. AM2 no matter what kind of “technical” tests are done. Often such tests measure outside of the ranges that we gamers would actually use them. Let's be honest, who moves their mice 4.9ft/1.5m in a second? This makes mice, much like keyboards and mouse pads, a subjective opinion. We can rattle off specifications till we are blue in the face, but in actuality there are really only three things that matter when it comes to a mouse. One, how does it feel in your own hands; two, does it perform without issue in in-game testing scenarios; three, the cost, which is an issue we need to be concerned about. The G5 in my personal opinion feels exceptional. I love the grip, how it sits in my hand, and the overall comfort level of it. In game the mouse has been stellar and I have yet to see any degraded performance from the laser or the mouse itself. Cost wise you can find this mouse online for about $65 dollars right now. It is on the higher end of the mouse scale much like the DeathAdder from Razer but I feel the options and customizations make it worthwhile.

Never the less my opinion may not be yours. You may not like the feel of the Logitech mouse shell, or maybe you don’t like the textured surface. This is why I will always recommend you test out a mouse before you buy it if you can. A mouse and keyboard are the two most physically used aspects of your PC thus you want something that works for you and not just what everyone tells you to get. The competition to win over your hard earned dollar in the gaming mouse world has never been fiercer. The latest G5 continues to ride the peak of gaming mice offering excellent performance and features that any gamer would be happy to have. This mouse is a joy to game with and I can see myself using for some time down the road even over the 518 and MSIE 3.0 which I have recently owned and it most certainly is a improvement over the last version of the G5.

Pros
+ 2nd side button is back!
+ 1000 Hz USB polling rate
+ Excellent mouse feet rivaling the best from any 3rd party
+ Adjustable weights to get the feel you need
+ Amazing textured surface makes it easy to keep a solid grip
+ Performance right up with the best the mice world has to offer
+ Setpoint is easy to use, and highly customizable
Cons
- 2nd side button positioning, move it back a bit
- May be too expensive for some users
Rating
9.6 out of 10