Mad Catz Sponsor Background search expand

Logitech G603 Lightspeed vs Logitech G403 Hero Comparison

Comparison and Difference Between

Use dropdown menus to compare different models.

Compare Mice

Mouse Details

Subjects of comparisons - brand and model.

Manufacturer Logitech Logitech
Model G603 G403 Hero
Photo logitech-g403-hero
Release Date 2019 2019
Your Rating
Price
(#Ad)
First Banner of Mad Catz Sponsored Mouse Product
Check R.A.T. 8+ Specs
#AD

Dimensions and Weight

Mice size, weight and cable length (if applicable).

Length ~124 mm
~12.4 cm
~4.88 in
~124 mm
~12.4 cm
~4.88 in
Width ~68 mm
~6.8 cm
~2.68 in
~68 mm
~6.8 cm
~2.68 in
Height ~43 mm
~4.3 cm
~1.69 in
~43 mm
~4.3 cm
~1.69 in
Weight ~135.7 g
~0.14 kg
~0.3 lbs
~87.3 g
~0.09 kg
~0.19 lbs

Technical Specs

Full tech specifications of the given mice.

Sensor Type Optical Optical
Sensor Model Hero 12K HERO 16K
Resolution (CPI/DPI) 200 - 12000 100 - 16000
Max Resolution (CPI/DPI) 12000 16000
Min Resolution (CPI/DPI) 200 100
Maximum Acceleration 40 G 40 G
Max Tracking Speed 400 IPS 400 IPS
Polling Rate 1000 Hz (1 ms) 1000 Hz (1ms)
Lift Off Distance ~1.2 mm Low, ~2.0 mm
Switch Type Omron D2FC-F-7N Logitech Mechanical Switches
Switch Lifespan 20 million clicks -
Feet (Material) PTFE Unknown
Onboard Memory Yes Unknown
Smoothing / Filtering No No
Hardware Acceleration No No
Click Latency 6 ms 9.2 ms
Shift Latency 9.62 ms 7.67 ms

Accessories and Features

Other options such as grip style, lighting and connectivity.

Mouse Type Gaming mouse Gaming
Sensor Type Optical Optical
Ergonomy Right-handed Right-handed
Buttons 6 6
Suggested Grip Palm grip, Claw grip, Fingertip grip Palm grip
DPI Indicator Yes No
Lighting No Yes
Adjustable Lighting No Yes
Adjustable Weight No Yes (10g)
Editable Scroll-Wheel Resistance No No
Silent Clicking No No
Colors Grey Black
Battery Time 500 h -
Battery Type 2x AA -
Second Banner of Mad Catz Sponsored Mouse Product
Check R.A.T. 8+ Specs
#AD

Price and Warranty

Satisfaction is (not) guaranteed.

Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
Amazon Price
(#Ad)

Vs Comparison Analysis

Our coding Monkeys 🐵 elaborated a Vs comparison for you.

Model G603 G403 Hero
Picture logitech-g403-hero
Age 5 Years 5 Years
Relative Age Same Age Same Age
User Rating 26% Worse Score 26% Better Score
Dimensions ~Same Length
~Same Width
~Same Height
~Same Length
~Same Width
~Same Height
Weight ~48.40 g or ~0.11 lbs Heavier ~48.40 g or ~0.11 lbs Lighter
Sensor Type & Model Same Tech
Different Model
Same Tech
Different Model
Resolution Range
[DPImax - DPImin]
Smaller Range Larger Range
Max Resolution 25% Worse Max Res.
4000 Less DPI/CPI
25% Better Max Res.
4000 More DPI/CPI
Min Resolution 50% Worse Min Res
100 Less DPI/CPI
50% Better Min Res
100 More DPI/CPI
Maximum Acceleration Same Max G Same Max G
Maximum Tracking Speed Same Max IPS Same Max IPS
Polling Rate Same Polling Rate Same Polling Rate
Lift Off Distance Smaller Lift Off Distance Greater Lift Off Distance
Switch Type Different Switch Tech Different Switch Tech
Switch Lifespan
Feet Material Type Different Feet Material Different Feet Material
Number of Buttons Same Buttons Number Same Buttons Number
Battery Time
Click Latency 35% Better Click Latency 35% Worse Click Latency
Shift Latency 20% Worse Shift Latency 20% Better Shift Latency

Graphical Vs Comparison

Wow! The Monkeys 🐒 learnt to make Graphs!

Physical Characteristics
(mm, grams)
Sensor Characteristics
(0 ➡ 100%)
(worse ➡ better)
Latency Characteristics
(0 ➡ 100%)
(worse ➡ better)
Other Features
(0 ➡ 100%)
(worse ➡ better)
Graphs Description The Physical Characteristics comparison is just a viewable representation of the devices' length, width, height and weight. Sensor, Latency and Other Features are, instead, computed within the range 0-->100, taking into account if the variable is getting better with the increase of its value (e.g the highest max DPI, the better it is) or vice versa (the lowest Click Latency, the better); for example, a score of 50 for both devices means they are equal, scores of 70 and 30 mean that first one better. So, the data are homogeneous to provide immediate meaning, higher bar(s) means better value(s). An empty graph means that there is not enough data to compute that comparison (one value or both are missing).
Compare Price
#Ad
Logitech G603 Logitech G403 Hero
Third Banner of Mad Catz Sponsored Mouse Product
Check R.A.T. 8+ Specs
#AD

Final Vs Words

Aiding our visitors to the final choice between the mice.

This final paragraph will help you in the decision making process, between Logitech G603 and Logitech G403 Hero, and in selecting the mouse that is performing better and best suits your needs. We are aware that every user has own needs and preferences, due to this each mouse could be better for some features and worse for other ones. The purpose of the text is to highlight this possibility and generate an "overall score" for a purchase decision.

First of all, mice have different utilization aim, G603 is meant to be Gaming mouse while G403 Hero, instead, Gaming. The mice are aged similarly, 5 years old, being released in the 2019.

• Dimensions, Weight, Ergonomy 📐⚖️🫳

When it comes to evaluate mice dimensions, you should take into consideration the size of your hand and check if it would properly fit it or not. In this case, you should check which mice would be the fittest. Compared to G403 Hero mouse, G603 is ~Same Length, ~Same Width and ~Same Height, which makes it, overally, 0 mm (or 0.00 in) different in size and not significantly influencing the choice based on own's hand size.

Considering the weight, Logitech G603 is 36% heavier, a difference of 48.40 g (0.11 lbs), which can be considered very significant. We do not express a particular preference for heavier or lighter mice, being this a completely personal objective preference. However, G403 Hero offers weight personalization (addable weights or editable shape) while G603 does not.

Regarding the Ergonomy, both mice are meant to be used with your right hand. They offer different grip, Palm grip, Claw grip, Fingertip grip by G603 while G403 Hero has Palm grip; the first one can be considered more adaptable, with a greater number of grip possibilities equal to 3 instead of the 1 offered by the other one.

• Sensor and Latencies 🐭⏱️

Let's now compare Logitech G603 sensor with the one of Logitech G403 Hero. The two mice share the same sensor technology, that is Optical, but different sensor model: Hero 12K equipped by G603 and HERO 16K used by G403 Hero. It is very important to say that, although tech and model sometimes coincide, the assembly and composition of interior circuits might result in different specs and latencies.

Resolution, Max Acceleration and Max Tracking, Polling Rate and Lift Off
The mice offer different resolution range (DPImax - DPImin), the G603 provides 11800 DPI/CPI, while G403 Hero offers 15900 DPI/CPI, meaning that the last one has larger range. Consider picking up the one having the sensitivity range that mostly suits your needs, depending on the aim (Gaming/Business) but also the kind of game you are going to use it mostly (e.g. FPS is different than RTS or MOBA). If you need a higher precision mouse, meaning that for the same length of shift the mouse will recognize more movement, "reading" more dots per inch and, in other words, will move faster on the screen, G403 Hero is offering 25% better Max Resolution, 4000 More DPI/CPI.

As for the Maximum Acceleration, which measures the maximum pull force in G(s) that the sensor can trace before inconsistencies occur, the models show equal values, 40 G. Going on, taking into account the Maximum Tracking Speed, the velocity (inches per second) that the mouse can move at before it starts to loose track and cause anomalies, they have the same spec of 400 IPS. Take into account that max G and max IPS mostly affect activities requiring very fast mouse shift, together with the shift latency that we will analyse further in this section.

They have a Polling Rate of 1000 Hz, in other words they report data to computer 1 time every 1.00 ms. Lastly, the Lift Off distance of G403 Hero shows an higher value, 2 mm, a significant difference of 0.80 mm. Anyway, they do not offer adjustable lift off distance through software.

Click and Shift Latencies

Logitech G603 has lower click latency than Logitech G403 Hero, a consistent difference of 3.20 ms, 35% better Click Latency, which can be evaluated significant, in terms of compared performance. Anyway, we feel it is important to underline that the differences in latencies are often more perceptible from the machine's point of view rather than human's, reducing the real impact of these values and deviations. The G603 has higher shift latency than G403 Hero, a not so small difference of 1.95 ms, 20% worse Shift Latency, which can be evaluated slightly significant, in terms of comparison of values.

• Other Features 📎

Let's now have a look, finally, to the general features of the two mice. They are equipped with different Switch Technology, G603 has Omron D2FC-F-7N while G403 Hero has Logitech Mechanical Switches; The Feet Material is different, G603 (PTFE) and G403 Hero (Unknown). Considering the available Number of Buttons, 6 offered by first mouse and 6 offered by the second one, a no difference of 0 that can be considered important or not depending on the utilization purpose. In the end, the features offered by Logitech G603 are On board Memory, DPI Indicator, while Logitech G403 Hero is giving RGB Lighting, Customizable RGB.

Fourth Banner of Mad Catz Sponsored Mouse Product
Check R.A.T. 8+ Specs
#AD

Final Choice & Ranking

Numerical and Graphical Scoring of the G603 and G403 Hero models, for buying decision.

In this final section you will find Mouse Specs comparison score of the two mice. The graphs below are elaborated considering the most important variables per each type of device utilization.

Click the buttons to have a wide view of the G603 and G403 Hero performance in different utilization environments.


Comparison Score

Mouse Specs comparison score has been computed equally weighting the "OVERVIEW" comparison variables of the above Graph, with a medium value of 3 out of 5.

Logitech G603 Logitech G403 Hero
2376324237
50%50%
Check Price Check Price

Use the selectors below to weight the score depending on your needs, from 0 (not important) to 5 (high priority).

Your RateMax ResMax AccMax TrackPoll Rate
Click LagAdj. WeightN. ButtonsDPI Ind.


The scores above represent a numerical evaluation of the Logitech G603 and Logitech G403 Hero specifications.

You should take into consideration also the personal feelings and not only the technical specs.


I'm not sure...
Help me with a Question!




Thank you for reading this comparison!
Please send us a feedback or any improvement idea.

Author

To let you know who has written this Logitech G603 Vs Logitech G403 Hero comparison and how it was created.
Author V4SS1L1's Avatar

Born in 1990, Italian, Passionate Laptop Gamer, Management Engineer, JavaScript Coder and Web Designer.
Numerous mice owned in his life, he understands users' needs from Gaming and Business point of view, being one of them.
Has observed the evolution and technical improvements of the Mouse device in this 30+ years.
JS Coded a value dependent comparison model of 280+ Mice and 40K+ Comparison Pages, to guide visitors in buying choices.
Check the About Us page for a complete background view.


Disclaimers

Small print and stuff

Disclaimer: The data and mouse specs on our website are provided on "as is, as available basis" without warranty of any kind, although the effort in data validation to offer high quality service. MouseSpecs.org is not responsible for any possible damages caused by errors on our site. Double check all the information directly on the manufacturer sites.

MouseSpecs.org is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and/or country specific amazon websites.

We do not endorse any product or service for money unless clearly specified. We do not use any artificial intelligence to produce our content, the coding monkeys have elaborated a case/value sensitive java script, with an high degree of specificity. Check the About Us page!