Logitech G Pro Wireless
Full specifications from our spec database — measured values, not marketing copy
- Sensor
- HERO
- Max DPI
- 16K
- Polling rate
- 1000 Hz
- Shape
- Symmetrical
- Main switches
- Omron
- Button force
- —
- Suited grips
- Claw / Fingertip
- Weight
- 80 g
- Dimensions (L×W×H)
- 12.5 × 6.3 × 6.3 cm
- Size class
- Medium
- Connection
- Wireless
- Price
- Not tracked — we don't publish prices we can't verify
Our take 39 pros — and this is the mouse that started the wireless flagship era
In 2018, "wireless gaming mouse" was a punchline. The Logitech G Pro Wireless — also called the GPW — changed that. August 21, 2018, 80 grams, LIGHTSPEED wireless at 1ms, HERO 16K sensor, 50-million-click mechanical buttons, an exoskeleton chassis with 1mm thin walls, and a 1,000Hz polling rate. The GPW proved to competitive Counter-Strike and Overwatch players that wireless wasn't a compromise. Every lightweight wireless flagship that came after — the Superlight, the Viper V3 Pro, the Viper V4 Pro, the SUPERSTRIKE — is a descendant of this mouse.
The numbers in our database tell the rest of the story. The GPW is used by 39 pros — fewer than every wireless flagship that came after it. The successor GPX Superlight has 226 pros. The GPX Superlight 2 has 298. The V3 Pro has 287. The GPW is the founding document of a category it no longer leads. And that's exactly what you'd expect — 80g versus 60g (Superlight 2), micro-USB versus USB-C, 1000Hz versus 8000Hz, HERO 16K versus HERO 2. The GPW is what the Superlight is built on top of. Same shape, same LIGHTSPEED wireless, same endoskeleton engineering principle. The shell is still manufactured, still shipped, still in pro setups — just outnumbered by the mice it taught the industry to build.
The short version: the mouse that made wireless viable for competitive FPS. Eight years later, 39 pros still run it, and every modern lightweight wireless flagship inherits its DNA. If you want a piece of competitive FPS history and don't mind 80g, this is the original.
Two honest caveats. 80g was 'lightweight' in 2018 — by 2026 standards it's a tier heavier (Viper V3 Pro 54g, SUPERSTRIKE 61g, Maya X 47g).
And micro-USB charging — even the GPX 1st gen kept it; only the GPX2 moved to USB-C. The GPW never moved.
Who it's for
- Anyone who wants the mouse that started the wireless flagship era — LIGHTSPEED's debut is real history.
- Anyone still using the GPW and refusing to switch — 39 pros prove this mouse isn't broken, and POWERPLAY compatibility means the pad charges it forever.
- LIGHTSPEED fans who want the classic — the original flagship in Logitech's lineup, still beating most mid-tier current mice on specs.
- Anyone who wants 6 side buttons — the GPW is one of the few Logitech G flagships with detachable left and right side buttons, making it fully ambidextrous.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants under 60g — GPW is 80g, 20g heavier than the Superlight 2. Go Superlight 2 or SUPERSTRIKE for lighter.
- Anyone who wants USB-C / 8kHz / HITS — GPW is 2018's flagship, three generations behind.
- Anyone who only cares about what to use right now — the GPW's historical value is real, but as a daily driver the GPX Superlight / Superlight 2 / SUPERSTRIKE are all better.
Alternatives to consider
Each is a real pick, not filler — with one concrete reason to choose it over this mouse.
Same shape, ZERØ OPPOSITION RGB-stripped, 18g lighter. The GPW's direct upgrade path.
G Pro X Superlight (1st gen) →Same shape, LIGHTFORCE switches, USB-C, optional 8kHz. The GPW's direct upgrade + the default answer now.
G Pro X Superlight 2 →Same shape, HITS electromagnetic triggers, 8kHz. The GPW's direct upgrade + Logitech's fastest click right now.
G Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE →More from Logitech
FAQ
How was 80g considered 'lightweight' in 2018?
Because in 2018 the wireless pro mouse didn't exist — the GPW was the first LIGHTSPEED flagship designed with 50+ pros over two years. 80g with a full LiPo battery, 1mm-thin walls and an endoskeleton was a genuine breakthrough when wired mice sat at 90-110g. Today's 47-61g flagships exist because the GPW proved wireless could compete first.
Why does the GPW have removable side buttons?
True ambidexterity. Left-handed players can move both button sets to the right side, and anyone can strip them down to zero side buttons for a cleaner grip — the GPW is the rare flagship where lefties aren't an afterthought. This is why it ran 4-8 programmable buttons depending on configuration. Later Logitech flagships dropped the feature to save grams.
What did HERO 16K's '10× less power' actually enable?
It's the reason the GPW could exist at 80g. The older PMW3366-era sensors drew so much power that a wireless flagship needed a heavy battery. HERO 16K cut consumption ~10×, letting Logitech use a small LiPo and still claim 48-60 hours. Every light wireless mouse after it — Superlight, Viper, Maya — stands on this power-efficiency breakthrough.
Does POWERPLAY mean the GPW never needs charging?
Effectively, yes. On a Logitech POWERPLAY mousepad the GPW charges wirelessly while you play — the battery stays topped up and the 1.8m cable basically becomes emergency backup. This is the single strongest reason long-time owners never upgraded: they haven't plugged the mouse in since 2018. It's also why 39 pros in our database still run it.
Is the GPW obsolete in 2026?
As a daily gaming driver, mostly — 80g is heavy, it's micro-USB, no 8kHz, and modern flagships out-spec it in every column. But it's not 'broken': the HERO 16K still tracks cleanly, and 39 pros in our database refuse to switch. Its real value in 2026 is historical — the founding document of the wireless flagship era — plus POWERPLAY users who never plug in.