Buying Guide
The Best Gaming Mice Right Now
Six wireless mice across symmetrical, ergonomic, modular and many-button shapes.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read6 products evaluated
The right mouse depends on grip and genre more than on sensor numbers. These six cover light esports shapes, an ergonomic mouse and a many-button design.
We compared weight, shape and buttons from each listing.
Quick Picks
Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Lightest Mouse
Razer Viper V3 Pro WirelessThe lightest weight here (54g).
Best for: Players who lift the mouse often at low sensitivity.
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Best Ergonomic
Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro WirelessA 63g right-handed shell.
Best for: Palm grips.
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Best Many-Button
Logitech G502 X Plus Wireless MouseThe G502 shape on Lightspeed.
Best for: Games with many binds.
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Best Ambidextrous
Logitech G PRO 2 Lightspeed Wireless MouseAn ambidextrous Lightspeed shape.
Best for: Either hand.
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Best Modular
HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro WirelessInterchangeable magnetic shell parts.
Best for: Changing grips.
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Best Value
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless61g with 100 hours of battery.
Best for: Mid budgets.
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Our Picks
Lightest Mouse1 of 6
Razer Viper V3 Pro Wireless
Razer's Viper V3 Pro is a 54g symmetrical esports mouse with a Focus Pro 35K sensor and 8000Hz wireless polling.
Best for
- Players who lift the mouse often at low sensitivity.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Haste 2 Wireless cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It has 95 hours of battery life. Nothing else here matches its 54g weight; the Haste 2 Wireless comes closest at 61g. On battery life it sits mid-pack at 95 hours: the Haste 2 Wireless runs for 100 hours, and the Pulsefire Saga Pro comes in at 90 hours.
Like the DeathAdder V3 Pro, it has a HyperSpeed 2.4GHz connection, while the G502 X Plus uses a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection. You get a symmetrical shape here, which sets it apart from the G PRO 2 and its an ambidextrous shape. The Viper V3 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. Its price falls between the DeathAdder V3 Pro and the G PRO 2, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Weight
- 54g
- Max DPI
- 35,000
- Battery life
- 95 hours
- Polling rate
- 8,000Hz
- Connection
- HyperSpeed 2.4GHz
- Shape
- Symmetrical
Pros
- Light 54g body
- 8,000Hz polling
- Focus Pro 35K sensor
- 8000Hz wireless polling
Cons
- Costs more than the Haste 2 Wireless at the time of writing
Best Ergonomic2 of 6
Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro Wireless
Razer's DeathAdder V3 Pro is a 63g right-handed wireless mouse with a Focus Pro 30K sensor.
Best for
- Palm grips.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Haste 2 Wireless cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It charges over USB-C. Turning off Windows pointer precision and tuning it in Synapse improves accuracy. Its 63g weight ranks third of 4 here, behind the Viper V3 Pro (54g) and ahead of the Pulsefire Saga Pro (72g).
On battery life it ties with the Pulsefire Saga Pro at 90 hours. Like the Viper V3 Pro, it has a HyperSpeed 2.4GHz connection, while the G502 X Plus uses a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection. A right-handed ergonomic shape is unique to it among these picks, while the G PRO 2 uses an ambidextrous shape.
It also offers the DeathAdder shape refined with esports players and USB-C charging. The DeathAdder V3 Pro's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. On price it sat third of 6, between the cheaper Pulsefire Saga Pro and the pricier Viper V3 Pro, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Weight
- 63g
- Max DPI
- 30,000
- Battery life
- 90 hours
- Connection
- HyperSpeed 2.4GHz
- Shape
- Right-handed ergonomic
Pros
- Light 63g body
- Focus Pro 30K sensor
- The DeathAdder shape refined with esports players
- USB-C charging
Cons
- Costs more than the Haste 2 Wireless at the time of writing
The catch
The maker doesn't give its polling rate; if that figure matters, the Viper V3 Pro offers 8,000Hz.
Best Many-Button3 of 6
Logitech G502 X Plus Wireless Mouse
The G502 X Plus brings the familiar G502 shape to Lightspeed wireless, with Lightforce switches and RGB lighting.
Best for
- Games with many binds.
Skip if
- Skip it if you need to know its weight before buying; the maker doesn't publish one.
Why we like it
Its dual-mode wheel switches between free spin and ratcheting and tilts for two more controls, and LIGHTFORCE hybrid switches pair optical speed with a mechanical feel. Eight-LED lighting dims to save battery. It shares a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection with the G PRO 2; the DeathAdder V3 Pro goes with a HyperSpeed 2.4GHz connection.
It also offers a Hero 25K sensor. The G502 X Plus's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. At our last price check it topped the group, with the G PRO 2 the nearest cheaper option. If you want a confirmed weight, look to the Viper V3 Pro instead: it weighs 54g, while this one gives no figure.
Key specs
- Connection
- Lightspeed 2.4GHz
Pros
- Hero 25K sensor
- Lightforce hybrid switches
- RGB lighting on the classic G502 shape
Cons
- No published weight
- No published battery life
- Costs more than the Haste 2 Wireless at the time of writing
Best Ambidextrous4 of 6
Logitech G PRO 2 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse
The G PRO 2 keeps Logitech's newest sensor and switches in an ambidextrous shape, for players who find the Superlight too narrow or who aim left-handed.
Best for
- Either hand.
Skip if
- Pass if a published weight matters; this one has none.
Why we like it
Its HERO 2 sensor reaches 44,000 DPI and tracks above 888 IPS. LIGHTSPEED wireless is tested for tournament-grade reliability. It shares a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection with the G502 X Plus; the DeathAdder V3 Pro goes with a HyperSpeed 2.4GHz connection.
It is the only pick here with an ambidextrous shape; the Viper V3 Pro has a symmetrical shape instead. It also comes with Lightforce hybrid switches. The G PRO 2's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse.
It was priced above the Viper V3 Pro and below the G502 X Plus at the time of writing. There is no published weight figure, whereas the Viper V3 Pro weighs 54g.
Key specs
- Connection
- Lightspeed 2.4GHz
- Shape
- Ambidextrous
Pros
- Ambidextrous shape
- Hero 2 sensor
- Lightforce hybrid switches
- An ambidextrous Lightspeed shape
Cons
- No published weight
- No published battery life
- Costs more than the Haste 2 Wireless at the time of writing
Best Modular5 of 6
HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro Wireless
HyperX's Pulsefire Saga Pro has interchangeable magnetic shell parts for different grips and 4000Hz polling.
Best for
- Changing grips.
Skip if
- Skip it if weight matters most to you; the Viper V3 Pro offers 54g.
Why we like it
It weighs 72g. Its optical switches remove debounce delay, and polling reaches 4kHz. It is NVIDIA Reflex validated.
On weight it trails the group at 72g, while the Viper V3 Pro weighs 54g. It matches the DeathAdder V3 Pro on battery life (90 hours). It also offers a modular design unique among these picks.
Keep the Pulsefire Saga Pro on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. Polling above 1,000Hz shortens battery life and needs a CPU with headroom. When we checked, only the Haste 2 Wireless cost less, and the DeathAdder V3 Pro cost more. Weight is its weakest area, and the Viper V3 Pro covers it better at 54g.
Key specs
- Weight
- 72g
- Battery life
- 90 hours
- Polling rate
- 4,000Hz
- Connection
- 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired
Pros
- 4,000Hz polling
- Dongle plus Bluetooth
- Interchangeable magnetic shell parts for different grips
- 4000Hz polling
Cons
- Weight trails the Viper V3 Pro (54g)
- Battery life trails the Haste 2 Wireless (100 hours)
- Costs more than the Haste 2 Wireless at the time of writing
Best Value6 of 6
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless
HyperX's Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless weighs 61g with a 26K sensor and 100 hours of battery.
Best for
- Mid budgets.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: weight of 61g, behind the Viper V3 Pro (54g).
Why we like it
Grip tape is included. HyperX switches are rated for 100 million clicks, and the 26K sensor tracks at up to 650 IPS. It weighs 61g despite a solid shell.
It is light for a solid-shell wireless mouse, which helps on long sessions. On weight it sits mid-pack at 61g: the Viper V3 Pro weighs 54g, and the Pulsefire Saga Pro comes in at 72g. On battery life it leads this guide at 100 hours, ahead of the Viper V3 Pro (95 hours).
It also offers dual wireless modes. Keep the Haste 2 Wireless on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. It cost the least of the 6 picks at the time of writing, with the Pulsefire Saga Pro the next step up.
Key specs
- Weight
- 61g
- Max DPI
- 26,000
- Battery life
- 100 hours
- Connection
- 2.4GHz, Bluetooth
Pros
- Light 61g body
- Up to 100 hours per charge
- Dongle plus Bluetooth
- 26K sensor
Cons
- Weight of 61g, behind the Viper V3 Pro (54g)
The catch
There is no published polling rate figure, whereas the Viper V3 Pro offers 8,000Hz.
How We Chose
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- The figures behind the order
- We lined up six mice on weight, max DPI, battery life and polling rate as the makers state them. These are research figures, not bench results: 2 of 6 picks leave out weight.
- What every pick has in common
- All 6, from the Viper V3 Pro to the Haste 2 Wireless, state connection.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The G502 X Plus and the G PRO 2 give no weight; the G502 X Plus, the G PRO 2 and the Pulsefire Saga Pro give no max DPI.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Haste 2 Wireless ($50 to $100) to the G502 X Plus ($100 to $150).
What to Look for in a Gaming Mice Right Now
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Weight across these picks
Across these 4 picks weight spans 72g (the Pulsefire Saga Pro) to 54g (the Viper V3 Pro). The Haste 2 Wireless comes second at 61g, in the $50 to $100 tier against $100 to $150 for the Viper V3 Pro. The G502 X Plus and the G PRO 2 give no weight figure, so 4 of 6 picks are compared here.
How much battery life you need
The Haste 2 Wireless tops battery life at 100 hours and the Pulsefire Saga Pro sits lowest at 90 hours. Start with the Haste 2 Wireless if battery life decides it. The G502 X Plus and the G PRO 2 give no battery life figure, so 4 of 6 picks are compared here.
A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad How much polling rate you need
Here polling rate runs from 4,000Hz on the Pulsefire Saga Pro to 8,000Hz on the Viper V3 Pro, a 100% spread. Start with the Viper V3 Pro if polling rate decides it. The DeathAdder V3 Pro, the G502 X Plus, the G PRO 2 and the Haste 2 Wireless give no polling rate figure, so 2 of 6 picks are compared here.
Fit and compatibility
The Viper V3 Pro's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. Keep the Pulsefire Saga Pro on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop.
A hand on a white gaming mouse, and the same mouse shown from below Extras that separate them
The G502 X Plus: Lightforce hybrid switches. The Pulsefire Saga Pro: 4000Hz polling. The Haste 2 Wireless: included grip tape.
How to Choose a Gaming Mice Right Now
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Players who lift the mouse often at low sensitivity | Viper V3 Pro | The lightest weight here (54g) |
| Palm grips | DeathAdder V3 Pro | A 63g right-handed shell |
| Games with many binds | G502 X Plus | The G502 shape on Lightspeed |
| Either hand | G PRO 2 | An ambidextrous Lightspeed shape |
| Changing grips | Pulsefire Saga Pro | Interchangeable magnetic shell parts |
| Mid budgets | Haste 2 Wireless | 61g with 100 hours of battery |
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Key specs side by side
The Viper V3 Pro leads on weight at 54g, ahead of the Haste 2 Wireless at 61g. "Not listed" marks weight where the G502 X Plus and the G PRO 2 leave the figure out.
| Mice | Weight | Max DPI | Battery life | Polling rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viper V3 Pro | 54g | 35,000 | 95 hours | 8,000Hz |
| DeathAdder V3 Pro | 63g | 30,000 | 90 hours | Not listed |
| G502 X Plus | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| G PRO 2 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Pulsefire Saga Pro | 72g | Not listed | 90 hours | 4,000Hz |
| Haste 2 Wireless | 61g | 26,000 | 100 hours | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
The Haste 2 Wireless was the lowest-priced pick ($50 to $100) and the G502 X Plus the highest ($100 to $150) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Mice |
|---|---|
| About $50 to $100 | Haste 2 Wireless, Pulsefire Saga Pro, DeathAdder V3 Pro |
| About $100 to $150 | Viper V3 Pro, G PRO 2, G502 X Plus |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the lightest weight: the Viper V3 Pro or the Haste 2 Wireless?
Between the top two, it is 54g on the Viper V3 Pro against 61g on the Haste 2 Wireless, an 11% difference. The Pulsefire Saga Pro closes the ranking at 72g. The G502 X Plus and the G PRO 2 don't state a weight figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 4 of 6 picks are ranked.
Is the Haste 2 Wireless ahead of the Viper V3 Pro on battery life?
The Haste 2 Wireless tops battery life at 100 hours; the Viper V3 Pro follows at 95 hours, 5% apart. The Pulsefire Saga Pro is at the other end of this group with 90 hours. The G502 X Plus and the G PRO 2 are left out of this ranking because their battery life isn't stated; 4 of 6 picks are ranked.
How does the Pulsefire Saga Pro compare with the Viper V3 Pro on polling rate?
The Viper V3 Pro leads at 8,000Hz, with the Pulsefire Saga Pro at 4,000Hz. No polling rate figure is published for the DeathAdder V3 Pro, the G502 X Plus, the G PRO 2 and the Haste 2 Wireless, which leaves 2 of 6 picks ranked here.
Why is the G PRO 2 our Best Ambidextrous pick?
It earns the label for an ambidextrous Lightspeed shape. The Haste 2 Wireless, the cheapest pick, sat in the $50 to $100 tier against $100 to $150 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at either hand.
Do the Viper V3 Pro and the DeathAdder V3 Pro differ on shape?
The Viper V3 Pro uses symmetrical; the DeathAdder V3 Pro uses Right-handed ergonomic; the G PRO 2 uses Ambidextrous. The G502 X Plus, the Pulsefire Saga Pro and the Haste 2 Wireless have no shape listed, so 3 of 6 picks are covered here.
Will the Pulsefire Saga Pro work with my setup?
Keep the Pulsefire Saga Pro on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. In this guide it ranks fifth of 6, as our Best Modular pick, and fourth of 4 on weight (72g).
Bottom Line
Razer's Viper V3 Pro is the esports pick. The DeathAdder V3 Pro suits palm grips, and Logitech's G502 X Plus has the most buttons.
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