The best gaming mice

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Picking the right gaming mouse seems easy, but with an overwhelming range of options on the market, it can be difficult to decide. The temptation to avoid the hassle and settle for an affordable gaming mouse is understandable, and not a bad approach for some. However, we happen to know which mice are better than the rest, whether you want the best around or are just shopping for a solid option that won’t cost too much.

This guide contains recommendations that fit a range of budgets, use cases, grip styles, and game genres. We’ll keep this updated as new, noteworthy models are launched.

If you’re after the best wireless gaming mouse, your search might end with Razer’s DeathAdder V3 Pro. The latest iteration boasts a simpler layout than its predecessor, and it’s significantly lighter, too. Plus, its slightly ergonomic tilt makes it less taxing on the wrist than some competing mice, like Logitech’s G Pro X Superlight.

This mouse has Razer’s Focus Pro 30K optical sensor. It’s great for gaming, though its claims of next-level performance are a little ostentatious; most people won’t utilize its higher levels of sensitivity (Razer is far from the only gaming company that is trying to win people over with the “bigger number is better” advertising strategy).

Prices taken at time of publishing.

Its 90 hours of wireless battery life per charge and a peak 4,000 Hz polling rate make it a market leader. However, to get that 4,000 Hz feature, which pings your PC 4,000 times per second instead of the average of 1,000, you’ll need the optional “HyperPolling” receiver, which isn’t worth it for most people.

Looking for a wireless gaming mouse with more programmable inputs? With a total of 15 buttons, the Corsair Darkstar Wireless RGB