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If you regularly play games on a PC, a good mouse will give you greater control over your cursor, add a few more buttons you can customize to your liking and generally make your downtime more comfortable. In competitive games, the best gaming mouse won\u2019t magically make you unstoppable, but its faster response time and extra inputs should make for a more pleasurable and responsive experience as you continue practicing.<\/p>\n

Exactly which gaming mouse will work best for you is a matter of preference \u2013 how well its shape fits your hand and how well its feature set suits your particular gaming needs. Over the past three months, though, we set out to find a few options that might fit the bill, be they for FPSes, MMOs or anything in between. After researching dozens of mice, testing around 20, and playing countless hours of Overwatch<\/em>, CS: GO<\/em>, Halo Infinite <\/em>and Final Fantasy XIV<\/em> (among others), here\u2019s what we\u2019ve found, with some general buying advice on top.<\/p>\n

What to look for in a gaming mouse<\/h2>\n

Wired vs. wireless<\/h3>\n

Buying a wireless gaming mouse used to mean sacrificing a certain level of responsiveness, but thankfully, that\u2019s no longer the case. Over the last few years, wireless connectivity has improved to the point where the difference in latency between a good wireless model and a tried-and-true wired gaming mouse is barely perceptible.<\/p>\n

Note, however, that we\u2019re strictly talking about mice that use a 2.4GHz connection (over a USB dongle), not Bluetooth. Many wireless models support both connection options, which is great for travel, but Bluetooth\u2019s latency is generally too high to be reliable for gaming.<\/p>\n

Going wireless still has other trade-offs, too. Battery life is improving all the time, but with their higher performance demands and, oftentimes RGB lighting, wireless gaming mice tend not to last as long as traditional wireless models. You shouldn\u2019t expect more than a few days of power from a rechargeable mouse you use regularly. Beyond that, good wireless gaming mice usually come at a much higher cost than their wired counterparts.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not to say the premium isn\u2019t worth it: Who wants yet another<\/em> cable on their desk? Plus, you may need a wireless model if you hate the feel of \u201ccable drag\u201d or if your gaming PC is located in an awkward spot. Many wireless gaming mice come with a cable you can hook up in a pinch as well. But if price is any sort of concern, a good wired mouse is usually a better value.<\/p>\n

Comfort and grip types<\/h3>\n

Everyone\u2019s hands are different, so at the end of the day, calling one mouse \u201cmore comfortable\u201d than another is mostly subjective. Ensuring your comfort is the most essential step when buying any mouse, though, so we\u2019ve done our best to consider how each device we tested works with small, average-sized and big hands alike.<\/p>\n

We also considered how each device accommodates the three grip styles most people use while holding a mouse: palm, fingertip and claw. As a refresher, a palm grip is when your whole hand rests on the mouse, with your fingers resting flat on the main buttons. A fingertip grip is when you steer the mouse solely with the tips of your fingers, with your palm not in contact with the device at all. A claw grip is when your palm only touches the back edge of the mouse, with your fingers arched in a claw-like shape toward the buttons.<\/p>\n

In general, most people use a palm grip, which tends to offer the greatest sense of control \u2013 though, depending on the size of your hand, you may need your mouse to be a specific length to use it comfortably. A fingertip grip can allow for more rapid movements, while a claw grip is something of a balance between the two. Switch and Click<\/a> has a good breakdown if you\u2019d like a bit more detail, but we\u2019ll note below if a mouse isn\u2019t well-suited for a particular grip style. For what it\u2019s worth, yours truly is a claw gripper most of the time.<\/p>\n

Build quality and design<\/h3>\n

A good gaming mouse feels sturdy and won\u2019t flex or creak when used strenuously. We also valued mice without any overly sharp angles or grooves that could be awkward for most people to hold. And while most gaming mice have plastic exteriors, not all plastic is created equal, so we looked for finishes that were smooth, not too slick and capable of withstanding the sweaty palms that often come with competitive gaming sessions.<\/p>\n

The gaming mouse market is mostly split between two design styles: ergonomic and ambidextrous. Ergonomic gaming mice are almost always made with right-handed users in mind and often feature dedicated thumb rests. Ambidextrous mice are more symmetrical and designed to be used with either hand (though they may not have extra buttons on both sides). Which shape works best for you is largely a matter of personal preference.<\/p>\n

A gaming mouse\u2019s feet, meanwhile, should provide a consistent glide and reduce the friction between your mouse and the surface beneath it as much as possible. For the best performance, look for feet made from PTFE<\/a> (aka Teflon). All feet will eventually wear down, but many mice come with spares, and most manufacturers sell replacements if needed.<\/p>\n

As for flashy RGB lighting, it\u2019s a nice bonus, but little more than that. Still, if you\u2019ve already kitted out your setup with RGB, having a mouse with adjustable lighting effects can add to the gaming experience (and more consumer tech could stand to do things for pleasure\u2019s sake). More practically, some mice let you assign custom lighting settings to separate profiles, which can make it easier to see which one you\u2019re currently using.<\/p>\n

Weight<\/h3>\n

Gaming mice have gotten lighter and lighter in recent years, with some models we tested weighing as little as 45 grams. Your mouse doesn\u2019t need <\/em>to be that light \u2013 anything under 80g is still fairly low, and it\u2019s not like a 100g mouse feels like an anchor. Regardless, a low weight makes it easier to pull off repeated fast movements, with less inertia. That said, some players still enjoy a little bit of bulk in their gaming mouse (relatively speaking), especially with games that aren\u2019t as reliant on twitchy reactions.<\/p>\n

To reach those lower weights, some manufacturers have released gaming mice with \u201choneycomb\u201d-style designs, which come with several cutouts in the outer shell. These mice can still perform great, but having a bunch of holes that expose the internal circuit board to possible sweat, dust and detritus isn\u2019t the best for long-term durability. We generally avoid recommending models with this design as a result.<\/p>\n

Switches, buttons and scroll wheel<\/h3>\n

A growing number of gaming mice use optical switches instead of mechanical ones. Since these involve fewer bits making physical contact, they should generally be more durable and less prone to unwanted \u201cdouble-clicks\u201d over time. Mice with mechanical switches still have plenty of merit, but they carry a little more long-term risk in a vacuum.<\/p>\n

Since most people will use their gaming mouse as their mouse<\/em>-mouse, we valued models whose main buttons have a softer feel when pressed, with enough travel to make inadvertent actuations less frequent. But even this is a matter of preference: You may want lighter buttons if you play games that call for constant clicking. Also, we looked to testing from sites like Rtings<\/a> to ensure each mouse we recommend has a sufficiently low click latency, meaning your clicks will register with minimal lag.<\/p>\n

Beyond the standard click panels, a good gaming mouse should also have programmable buttons for quick macros or shortcuts. For most games, shoot for at least two extra buttons on the thumb side that are easy to reach and difficult to press by accident. Lots of mice have more buttons, which can be a plus, but not if they force you to contort your fingers to avoid hitting them. For MMO mice, having at least 12 side buttons is preferable in order to access as many hotbar commands as possible.<\/p>\n

As for the scroll wheel, it should have distinct, ratcheted \u201csteps\u201d that aren\u2019t too resistant but make it clear when you\u2019ve actually scrolled. Its texture should be grippy, and it shouldn’t make any distracting amount of noise when used. The wheel should also be clickable, giving you another input to customize for certain games (e.g., to control the zoom on a sniper rifle).<\/p>\n

Sensors and performance<\/h3>\n

Some are more proficient than others, but generally speaking, the optical sensors built into most modern gaming mice are more than fast and accurate enough for most people\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

While shopping for gaming mice, you\u2019ll see a number of terms related to sensor performance. To be clear, a gaming mouse\u2019s responsiveness doesn\u2019t come down to just one spec. But for clarity\u2019s sake, here\u2019s a rundown of the more noteworthy jargon:<\/p>\n