Buying Guide
The Best Honeycomb Gaming Mice
We weighed three gaming mice on weight and button count; the M725 has the lightest weight, and it also costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
11 min read3 products evaluated
Honeycomb shells cut weight with holes. Every pick has a honeycomb shell, ordered from the lightest.
We ranked these gaming mice on weight, programmable buttons and connection using manufacturer specifications; we did not test these gaming mice ourselves, and where a maker leaves a figure out, we say so.
Quick Picks
Our 3 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lightest Mouse
Redragon M725 Wireless Gaming Mouse
The lightest weight here (49g).
Best for: Players who lift the mouse often at low sensitivity.
Our take Check price for Redragon M725 Wireless Gaming Mouse (opens in a new tab)
Ambidextrous Shape
Glorious Model O Eternal Wired Gaming Mouse
An ambidextrous shape.
Best for: Buyers who want an ambidextrous shape.
Our take Check price for Glorious Model O Eternal Wired Gaming Mouse (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
Glorious Model O- (Minus) Wired Gaming Mouse
A size Glorious lists for medium and small hands at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
Our take Check price for Glorious Model O- (Minus) Wired Gaming Mouse (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The lightest weight here (49g). | Players who lift the mouse often at low sensitivity. | Check price for Redragon M725 Wireless Gaming Mouse (opens in a new tab) |
| An ambidextrous shape. | Buyers who want an ambidextrous shape. | Check price for Glorious Model O Eternal Wired Gaming Mouse (opens in a new tab) |
| A size Glorious lists for medium and small hands at the highest price in the group. | Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor. | Check price for Glorious Model O- (Minus) Wired Gaming Mouse (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Lightest Mouse1 of 3
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
- Players who lift the mouse often at low sensitivity.
Skip if
- Skip it if button count matters most to you; the Model O Eternal offers 6.
Why we like it
It stores five configuration modes onboard. Nothing else here matches its 49g weight; the Model O Eternal comes closest at 55g. Its 5 button count is the fewest in this group; the Model O Eternal leads at 6.
It is the only pick here with a symmetrical shape; the Model O Eternal has an ambidextrous shape instead. You also get tri-mode connection at a budget price. Keep the M725 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. It cost the least of the 3 picks at the time of writing, with the Model O Eternal the next step up.
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
- Button count trails the Model O Eternal (6)
Ambidextrous Shape2 of 3
Glorious Model O Eternal Wired Gaming Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Glorious's Model O Eternal is a 55g ambidextrous wired mouse with a honeycomb shell.
Best for
- Buyers who want an ambidextrous shape.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the M725 cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
Its switches are rated for 80 million clicks. Its honeycomb shell brings the weight down to 55g, and the symmetrical shape works for most grips. The wired cable keeps latency and battery out of the picture.
On weight it sits mid-pack at 55g: the M725 weighs 49g, and the Model O- comes in at 58g. It matches the Model O- on button count (6). No other pick in this guide offers an ambidextrous shape; compare the M725, which has a symmetrical shape.
You also get Glorious CORE software for remapping. When we checked, only the M725 cost less, and the Model O- cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- Weight: 55g
- Programmable buttons: 6
- Connection: Wired
- Shape: Ambidextrous
Pros
- Light 55g body
- No battery to charge
- Ambidextrous shape
- Honeycomb shell
Cons
- Costs more than the M725 at the time of writing
Premium Pick3 of 3
Glorious Model O- (Minus) Wired Gaming Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Model O- shrinks Glorious's ambidextrous shape to a size listed for medium and small hands.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
Skip if
- Skip it if weight matters most to you; the M725 offers 49g.
Why we like it
It weighs 58g. Its PTFE skates glide smoothly, and lift-off distance is under 0.7mm. Omron switches are rated for 20 million clicks.
Its 58g weight is the heaviest in this group; the M725 leads at 49g. On button count it ties with the Model O Eternal at 6. You also get a honeycomb shell and a flexible braided cable.
It also brings light 58g body. Worth noting too: no battery to charge. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Model O Eternal. If weight is your priority, the M725 (49g) is the stronger choice.
Key dimensions & specs
- Weight: 58g
- Programmable buttons: 6
- Connection: Wired
- Shape: Ambidextrous, compact
Pros
- Light 58g body
- No battery to charge
- Ambidextrous shape
- Size Glorious lists for medium and small hands
Cons
- Weight trails the M725 (49g)
- Costs more than the M725 at the time of writing
How We Chose These Honeycomb Gaming Mice
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- How these picks were ranked
- We set side by side three mice on weight, button count, connection and shape, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house.
- What every pick has in common
- All 3, from the M725 to the Model O-, state weight, button count and connection.
- Who each pick suits
- The M725 for the lightest weight here (49g); the Model O Eternal for an ambidextrous shape; the Model O- for a size Glorious lists for medium and small hands at the highest price in the group.
- Price range
- From the M725 to the Model O-, all sat in the under $50 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a Honeycomb Gaming Mouse
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Weight across these picks
Here weight runs from 58g on the Model O- to 49g on the M725. Start with the M725 if weight decides it.
How much button count you need
Here button count runs from 5 on the M725 to 6 on the Model O Eternal. The Model O Eternal is the pick for button count.
Extras that separate them
The M725: 5 onboard configuration modes. The Model O Eternal: mechanical switches rated for 80 million clicks. The Model O-: a honeycomb shell.
Budget
All 3 sat in one tier when we checked, from the M725 at the low end to the Model O- at the top, so decide on features first.
Start from what matters most
Players who lift the mouse often at low sensitivity: the M725. Buyers who want an ambidextrous shape: the Model O Eternal. Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor: the Model O-.
Wireless is no longer a handicap
A 2.4GHz dongle matches a cable for games. Check battery life with lighting on and whether the mouse charges while in use.
How to Choose a Honeycomb Gaming Mouse
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Players who lift the mouse often at low sensitivity | M725 | The lightest weight here (49g) |
| Buyers who want an ambidextrous shape | Model O Eternal | An ambidextrous shape |
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor | Model O- | A size Glorious lists for medium and small hands at the highest price in the group |
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Key specs side by side
The M725 leads on weight at 49g, ahead of the Model O Eternal at 55g.
| Mice | Weight | Programmable buttons | Connection | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M725 | 49g | 5 | 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired | Symmetrical |
| Model O Eternal | 55g | 6 | Wired | Ambidextrous |
| Model O- | 58g | 6 | Wired | Ambidextrous, compact |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the lightest weight: the M725 or the Model O Eternal?
The M725 comes out best at 49g, with the Model O Eternal at 55g. The Model O- is at the other end of this group with 58g.
What does the Model O- add over the M725?
On paper it adds button count (6 against 5). 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 those gains matter to you.
Why is the Model O Eternal our Ambidextrous Shape pick?
It earns the label for an ambidextrous shape. It suits anyone who wants an ambidextrous shape.
Will the M725 work with my setup?
Keep the M725 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. In this guide it ranks first of 3, as our Lightest Mouse pick.
What extras do the M725 and the Model O Eternal include?
The M725: a honeycomb shell. The Model O Eternal: a honeycomb shell. The Model O-: a size Glorious lists for medium and small hands.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the M725. Look at the Model O Eternal for an ambidextrous shape and the Model O- for a size Glorious lists for medium and small hands at the highest price in the group if those matter more to you.
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