The Best Desk Mats for Gaming

It suits a plain desk setup. It matches the LifeTrim on width (36 in). On depth it sits mid-pack at 12 in: the Mydours leather comes in at 15.7 in, and the DIGSOM comes in at 11.8 in.

Its 5mm thickness is the thickest here; the stitched 31.5 x 15.7 pad comes next at 3mm. It also offers a logo-free surface and a 36 x 12 inch size. Measure your desk first: the Traverse Ridge is 36 inches wide and needs a flat surface for its full length. It was the highest-priced of the 6 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the MM300 and the rest.

It wipes clean rather than needing a wash. Its 35.4 in width ranks third of 5 here, behind the Traverse Ridge (36 in) and ahead of the DIGSOM (31.5 in). On depth it ties with the stitched 31.5 x 15.7 pad at 15.7 in.

A PU leather surface is unique to it among these picks, while the LifeTrim uses a cloth surface. Measure your desk first: the Mydours leather is 35.4 inches wide and needs a flat surface for its full length. Its price falls between the stitched 31.5 x 15.7 pad and the LifeTrim, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed thickness should compare it with the Traverse Ridge, which comes in at 5mm.

It is a simple wide cloth mat. Its thick foam cushions the wrist, and a water-resistant coating protects against spills. It matches the Traverse Ridge on width (36 in).

On depth it sits mid-pack at 13 in: the Mydours leather comes in at 15.7 in, and the DIGSOM comes in at 11.8 in. Measure your desk first: the LifeTrim is 36 inches wide and needs a flat surface for its full length. On price it sat fourth of 6, between the cheaper Mydours leather and the pricier MM300, at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its thickness; if that figure matters, the Traverse Ridge comes in at 5mm.

It covers keyboard and mouse. A waterproof coating makes spills bead up and wipe off, and the 3mm base suits most desks. It works with laser and optical mice.

Its natural rubber base is non-toxic and anti-slip. On width it ties with the DIGSOM at 31.5 in. It matches the Mydours leather on depth (15.7 in).

It matches the DIGSOM on thickness (3mm). The nearest alternative on thickness is the Traverse Ridge at 5mm, against 3mm here. When we checked, only the DIGSOM cost less, and the Mydours leather cost more.

At 31.5 by 11.8 inches it fits a full keyboard and mouse, with stitched edges that resist fraying. The surface is water-resistant. It matches the stitched 31.5 x 15.7 pad on width (31.5 in).

On depth it trails the group at 11.8 in, while the Mydours leather comes in at 15.7 in. On thickness it ties with the stitched 31.5 x 15.7 pad at 3mm. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the stitched 31.5 x 15.7 pad was the next step up. If width is your priority, the Traverse Ridge (36 in) is the stronger choice.

It is a long-running Corsair pad. Its textile weave is tuned for both laser and optical sensors, and an anti-skid rubber base keeps it in place. The anti-fray edges resist wear where your wrist rests.

It is a straightforward cloth pad for low-friction tracking. Its stitched edges guard against the surface peeling. Its price falls between the LifeTrim and the Traverse Ridge, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed width should compare it with the Traverse Ridge, which comes in at 36 in.