Logitech Gaming Software vs Logitech G Hub: What Should You Use?

Back in July of 2018, Logitech released the early access version of their new software, Logitech G Hub.

It has more features, modern design and more lightweight than the now-retired software, Logitech G Software.

However, does that mean you should switch over to G Hub?

Do I have a choice?

First of all, check if you have an option to choose between Logitech Gaming Software and Logitech G Hub.

Here are the devices that are compatible with only one software, according to Logitech’s list of compatible devices.

• Logitech G13
• Logitech G560
• Logitech C920s
• Logitech C920
• Logitech G29
• Logitech POWERPLAY
• Logitech G100 Gaming Combo

The rest of the devices on the compatibility list works with both Logitech Gaming Software and Logitech G Hub:

• G920 Driving Force Racing Wheel

What is Logitech Gaming Software?

Logitech Gaming Software is a software released for Logitech’s gaming line, Logitech G. It allows users to change the settings of their Logitech G devices, such as mice, keyboards, headsets, and even webcams.

With the release of Logitech G Hub, Logitech Gaming Software has been retired. As you can see, it hasn’t been updated since May of 2018.

You can download Logitech Gaming Software here.

Features and Advantages of Using Logitech Gaming Software

Button customization

DPI & polling rate settings

Acceleration (Enhance Pointer Precision)

Lighting settings

Automatic game detection

Custom profiles for each game

Lighting presets & power consumption

Surface tuning

Heatmaps

Settings

Logitech Gaming Software Compatibility List

• Logitech G13
• Logitech C920s
• Logitech C920
• Logitech G29
• Logitech POWERPLAY
• Logitech G100 Gaming Combo
• Logitech G920

What is Logitech G Hub?

Logitech G Hub is the latest software from Logitech that allows users to customize their Logitech G devices, but with more updates and features than the Logitech Gaming Software.

You can download Logitech G Hub here.

Features and Advantages of Using Logitech G Hub

The first thing you can notice is that the design is completely revamped to a more modern look.

Additional features in Logitech G Hub include more lighting effects. In Logitech Gaming Software, only Color Cycle and Breathing Effect were available. Fixed, Screen Sampler and Audio Visualizer effects has been added to the G Hub.

You can continue to use LUA script in G Hub.

But in G Hub, you can also record your own macro and assign it to a mouse button, keyboard key, etc.

Another few feature is that you can download profiles that other people have shared in G Hub.

And of course, you can share your own profiles.

G Hub is also a lot more lightweight than Logitech Gaming Software. Logitech Gaming Software always carried firmware and software updates for all compatible Logitech devices, which created a lot of unnecessary load on the PC. But Logitech G Hub downloads software packages for only the devices you plug in.

Another upgrade from the Logitech Gaming Software is that when your device gets an update, you can just click a button and update your gear. With Logitech Gaming Software, you had to download a whole software again and re-install it.

Automatically import profiles from Logitech Gaming Software

Button Customization

DPI & polling rate settings

Acceleration (Enhance Pointer Precision)

Lighting settings

Automatic game detection

Custom profiles for each game

Lighting presets & power consumption

Heatmaps

Settings

Logitech G Hub Compatibility List

• Logitech G560
• Logitech G920
• Logitech G29

Author Info

Andrew is a lifetime gamer and a former amateur esports player. He has worked as the manager for teams such as the New York Excelsior and the Los Angeles Gladiators. Andrew has been mentioned in ESPN, Inven, The Ringer and other esports magazines and journals. [email protected]