Logitech M705 Marathon Mouse: At a Glance
Logitech positions the Logitech M705 Marathon Mouse as a affordable mice, asking $34.89. After 11,777 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.4 stars. We've ranked it #30 out of 141 in this category. It's in the top quartile of the category, which is where most buyers should be looking.
Shape, Weight, and Build
Comfort over a long session matters more than peak DPI specs. Reviews lean strongly toward 'comfortable' here, suggesting the shape works for most hand sizes.
Worth noting on the Logitech M705 Marathon Mouse specifically - reviews repeatedly flag "Long battery life" as a standout.
The Numbers
- Brand: Logitech
- Price: $34.89 (slightly above the $31.58 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 11,777
- Category rank: #30 of 141 in mice
- Cheaper in category: 116 products
- Higher-rated in category: 58 products
- More-reviewed in category: 23 products
From the Reviews
A 4.4-star average from 11,777 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- Long battery life
- Programmable buttons
Common complaints:
- Bulky design
- Limited color options
The Field Around It
At $34.89, the Logitech M705 Marathon Mouse sits slightly above the $31.58 category average. 116 options are cheaper and 24 are more expensive.
The category leader is the seenda Wireless Mouse ($9.98, 4.5★, 121,774 reviews). It's $24.91 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- Sony INZONE Wireless Gaming Mouse - $119.99, 4.9★ (10 reviews) · Higher rated
- VGN F1 Wireless Gaming Mouse - $39.99, 4.8★ (77 reviews) · Higher rated
- Amazon Basics Wired Mouse - $7.19, 4.6★ (88,798 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Sony INZONE Wireless Gaming Mouse at 4.9★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Guiheng Ergonomic Wired Mouse at $4.99.
Should You Buy It?
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Long battery life
- Programmable buttons
Cons:
- Bulky design
- Limited color options
Bottom Line
8.2/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.