Between the OP1 8K and G309 Lightspeed, the OP1 8K comes out ahead in polling rate and weight, while the G309 Lightspeed wins on wireless and battery. Overall, the OP1 8K scores 87.2 and the G309 Lightspeed scores 68.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The OP1 8K is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 19.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the OP1 8K if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are polling rate, weight, max dpi.
Pick the G309 Lightspeed if you care most about wireless and battery. Its strongest claims are wireless, battery.
Both ship with comparable buttons, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the OP1 8K is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Endgame Gear - OP1 8K wins
- ▲Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
- ▲Weight — 18.00 g less. 50 vs 68.
- ▲Max DPI — 1.56% more. 26000 vs 25600.
Why Logitech - G309 Lightspeed wins
- ▲Wireless: true (vs false).
- ▲Battery: 300 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Endgame Gear - OP1 8K | Logitech - G309 Lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Max DPI | 26000lead | 25600 |
| Max IPS | 650lead | 400 |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hzlead | 1000 Hz |
Design
| Spec | Endgame Gear - OP1 8K | Logitech - G309 Lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 50 glead | 68 g |
| Buttons | 6 | 6 |
| Shape | Symmetrical | Right-handed |
Connectivity
| Spec | Endgame Gear - OP1 8K | Logitech - G309 Lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| Battery | 0 h | 300 hlead |
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