Buying Guide
The Best Gaming Mice for Fortnite
From the M725 to the DeathAdder V4 Pro: five gaming mice ranked on weight and battery life, with who should skip each one.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Fortnite rewards fast aim changes and quick building edits, so a light wireless mouse helps. Every pick weighs 65g or less and connects wirelessly, ordered from the lightest.
We sorted these picks by weight, max DPI and battery life, working from the makers' own data; nothing here was tested in-house, and if a maker skips max DPI, the guide says so.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
Redragon M725 Wireless Gaming Mouse
The lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build.
Our take Check price for Redragon M725 Wireless Gaming Mouse (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
Attack Shark X3 Wireless Gaming Mouse
A PixArt PAW3395 sensor.
Best for: Buyers who want PixArt PAW3395 sensor.
Our take Check price for Attack Shark X3 Wireless Gaming Mouse (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro Wireless
The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with 8000Hz wireless polling.
Best for: Buyers who want the most complete package.
Our take Check price for Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro Wireless (opens in a new tab)
Longest Battery Life
ASUS ROG Strix Impact III Wireless
The longest battery life here (618 hours).
Best for: Buyers who put battery life first.
Our take Check price for ASUS ROG Strix Impact III Wireless (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
Corsair M75 AIR Wireless Gaming Mouse
A 26,000 DPI optical sensor.
Best for: Buyers who want 26,000 DPI optical sensor.
Our take Check price for Corsair M75 AIR Wireless Gaming Mouse (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
Redragon M725 Wireless Gaming Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Redragon's M725 is a 49g symmetrical tri-mode mouse with a honeycomb shell.
Best for
- Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build.
Skip if
- The maker gives no battery life, so look elsewhere if that figure decides it for you.
Why we like it
It stores five configuration modes onboard. It matches the Attack Shark X3 on weight (49g). You get a symmetrical shape here, which sets it apart from the Strix Impact III Wireless and its an ambidextrous shape.
It also offers tri-mode connection at a budget price. Keep the M725 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. It also brings light 49g body.
It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the Attack Shark X3 was the next step up. Buyers who need a confirmed battery life should compare it with the Strix Impact III Wireless, which runs for 618 hours.
Key dimensions & specs
- Weight: 49g
- Programmable buttons: 5
- Max DPI: 8,000
- Connection: 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired
- Shape: Symmetrical
Pros
- Light 49g body
- Dongle plus Bluetooth
- Honeycomb shell
- 5 onboard configuration modes
Cons
- No published battery life
Also Consider2 of 5
Attack Shark X3 Wireless Gaming Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Attack Shark's X3 is a 49g tri-mode mouse with a PAW3395 sensor.
Best for
- Buyers who want PixArt PAW3395 sensor.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the M725 was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
Lift-off distance and polling are set in software. It weighs 49g and connects over Bluetooth 5.2, 2.4GHz or a cable, and the PAW3395 sensor reaches 26,000 DPI. It suits fast aim games on a budget.
It matches the M725 on weight (49g). On battery life it sits mid-pack at 200 hours: the Strix Impact III Wireless runs for 618 hours, and the DeathAdder V4 Pro comes in at 150 hours. It also comes with Kailh GM 8.0 switches rated for 80 million clicks.
Keep the Attack Shark X3 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper M725 and the pricier Strix Impact III Wireless, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Weight: 49g
- Max DPI: 26,000
- Battery life: 200 hours
- Connection: 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired
Pros
- Light 49g body
- Up to 200 hours per charge
- Dongle plus Bluetooth
- PixArt PAW3395 sensor
Cons
- Costs more than the M725 at the time of writing
Premium Pick3 of 5
Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro Wireless on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Razer's DeathAdder V4 Pro weighs 56g with 8000Hz wireless polling and Gen-4 optical switches rated for 100 million clicks.
Best for
- Buyers who want the most complete package.
Skip if
- Skip it if battery life matters most to you; the Strix Impact III Wireless offers 618 hours.
Why we like it
It adds an optical scroll wheel. On weight it sits mid-pack at 56g: the M725 weighs 49g, and the M75 AIR comes in at 60g. Its 150 hours battery life is the shortest in this group; the Strix Impact III Wireless leads at 618 hours.
You get a HyperSpeed 2.4GHz connection here, which sets it apart from the M75 AIR and its a wireless connection. It is the only pick here with a right-handed ergonomic shape; the M725 has a symmetrical shape instead. The DeathAdder V4 Pro's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse.
Polling above 1,000Hz shortens battery life and needs a CPU with headroom. Only the M75 AIR came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks.
Key dimensions & specs
- Weight: 56g
- Battery life: 150 hours
- Polling rate: 8,000Hz
- Connection: HyperSpeed 2.4GHz
- Shape: Right-handed ergonomic
Pros
- Light 56g body
- Up to 150 hours per charge
- 8,000Hz polling
- 8000Hz wireless polling
Cons
- Battery life trails the Strix Impact III Wireless (618 hours)
- Costs more than the M725 at the time of writing
Longest Battery Life4 of 5
ASUS ROG Strix Impact III Wireless on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASUS's ROG Strix Impact III Wireless is a 57g ambidextrous mouse with replaceable switches.
Best for
- Buyers who put battery life first.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the M725 was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It has 618 hours of battery life. It weighs 57g without the battery, and the ROG Omni Receiver connects several devices through one dongle. On weight it sits mid-pack at 57g: the M725 weighs 49g, and the M75 AIR comes in at 60g.
Its 618 hours battery life is the longest here; the Attack Shark X3 comes next at 200 hours. No other pick in this guide offers an ambidextrous shape; compare the M725, which has a symmetrical shape. It also offers a 36K ROG AimPoint sensor.
Keep the Strix Impact III Wireless on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. When we checked, only the Attack Shark X3 and cheaper picks cost less, and the M75 AIR cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- Weight: 57g
- Max DPI: 36,000
- Battery life: 618 hours
- Connection: 2.4GHz, Bluetooth
- Shape: Ambidextrous
Pros
- Light 57g body
- Up to 618 hours per charge
- Dongle plus Bluetooth
- Ambidextrous shape
Cons
- Costs more than the M725 at the time of writing
Strong Alternative5 of 5
Corsair M75 AIR Wireless Gaming Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The M75 AIR is Corsair's lightest mouse at a 60g, with a 26,000 DPI sensor and a simple wireless connection.
Best for
- Buyers who want 26,000 DPI optical sensor.
Skip if
- Skip it if weight matters most to you; the M725 offers 49g.
Why we like it
QUICKSTRIKE buttons remove the delay between the shell and switch, and the symmetrical shape places buttons for fast reach. Its symmetrical shape was refined through extensive testing for comfort and control. On weight it trails the group at 60g, while the M725 weighs 49g.
A wireless connection is unique to it among these picks, while the DeathAdder V4 Pro uses a HyperSpeed 2.4GHz connection. The M75 AIR's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. When we checked, only the Strix Impact III Wireless and cheaper picks cost less, and the DeathAdder V4 Pro cost more. Weight is its weakest area, and the M725 covers it better at 49g.
Key dimensions & specs
- Weight: 60g
- Max DPI: 26,000
- Connection: Wireless
Pros
- Light 60g body
- 26,000 DPI optical sensor
- Wireless connection, the only one here
Cons
- Weight trails the M725 (49g)
- No published battery life
- Costs more than the M725 at the time of writing
How We Chose These Gaming Mice for Fortnite
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- What we compared
- We lined up five mice on weight, max DPI, battery life and connection from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the M725 to the M75 AIR, state weight and connection.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The DeathAdder V4 Pro gives no max DPI; the M725 and the M75 AIR give no battery life.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the M725 (under $50) to the DeathAdder V4 Pro ($150 to $250).
What to Look for in a Gaming Mouse for Fortnite
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Weight across these picks
Here weight runs from 60g on the M75 AIR to 49g on the M725. The M725 is the pick for weight.
Battery life
Here battery life runs from 150 hours on the DeathAdder V4 Pro to 618 hours on the Strix Impact III Wireless. The Attack Shark X3 comes second for less money. No figure for the M725 and the M75 AIR.
Fit and compatibility
Keep the M725 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. The DeathAdder V4 Pro's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse.
Features beyond the spec table
The DeathAdder V4 Pro: an optical scroll wheel. The Strix Impact III Wireless: replaceable switches. The M75 AIR: a 26,000 DPI optical sensor.
Where your budget lands
Under $50 buys the M725 and the Attack Shark X3; $50 to $100 buys the Strix Impact III Wireless and the M75 AIR; $150 to $250 buys the DeathAdder V4 Pro at our last check.
How to Choose a Gaming Mouse for Fortnite
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build | M725 | The lowest price of the group at our last check |
| Buyers who want PixArt PAW3395 sensor | Attack Shark X3 | A PixArt PAW3395 sensor |
| Buyers who want the most complete package | DeathAdder V4 Pro | The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with 8000Hz wireless polling |
| Buyers who put battery life first | Strix Impact III Wireless | The longest battery life here (618 hours) |
| Buyers who want 26,000 DPI optical sensor | M75 AIR | A 26,000 DPI optical sensor |
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Key specs side by side
The M725 leads on weight at 49g, ahead of the Attack Shark X3 at 49g. "Not listed" means the maker leaves that figure out.
| Mice | Weight | Max DPI | Battery life | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M725 | 49g | 8,000 | Not listed | 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired |
| Attack Shark X3 | 49g | 26,000 | 200 hours | 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired |
| DeathAdder V4 Pro | 56g | Not listed | 150 hours | HyperSpeed 2.4GHz |
| Strix Impact III Wireless | 57g | 36,000 | 618 hours | 2.4GHz, Bluetooth |
| M75 AIR | 60g | 26,000 | Not listed | Wireless |
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By price at the time of writing
The M725 was the lowest-priced pick and the DeathAdder V4 Pro the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Mice |
|---|---|
| Under $50 | M725, Attack Shark X3 |
| About $50 to $100 | Strix Impact III Wireless, M75 AIR |
| About $150 to $250 | DeathAdder V4 Pro |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the longest battery life: the Strix Impact III Wireless or the Attack Shark X3?
The Strix Impact III Wireless leads at 618 hours, with the Attack Shark X3 at 200 hours. The DeathAdder V4 Pro is at the other end of this group with 150 hours. The M725 and the M75 AIR don't state a figure, so they sit outside this comparison.
Is the DeathAdder V4 Pro worth paying more than the M725?
On the figures both makers state, it adds little. It does not win everywhere: the M725 still leads on weight (49g). The M725 was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if a feature outside the spec sheet matters to you.
What makes the Strix Impact III Wireless the Longest Battery Life?
It earns the label for the longest battery life here (618 hours). It suits anyone who put battery life first.
Do the M725 and the DeathAdder V4 Pro differ on shape?
The M725 uses symmetrical; the DeathAdder V4 Pro uses Right-handed ergonomic; the Strix Impact III Wireless uses Ambidextrous. The makers of the Attack Shark X3 and the M75 AIR don't say.
What should I check before buying the M75 AIR?
The M75 AIR's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. In this guide it ranks fifth of 5.
Beyond the specs, what sets the M725 and the Attack Shark X3 apart?
The M725: a honeycomb shell. The Attack Shark X3: a PixArt PAW3395 sensor. The DeathAdder V4 Pro: 8000Hz wireless polling.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the M725, chosen for the lowest price of the group at our last check. Look at the Attack Shark X3 for a PixArt PAW3395 sensor, the DeathAdder V4 Pro for the highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with 8000Hz wireless polling and the Strix Impact III Wireless for the longest battery life here (618 hours) if those matter more to you.
Bind building keys to side buttons and test the layout in Creative mode.