Buying Guide
The Best Right-Handed Gaming Mice
We weighed five gaming mice on weight and battery life; the DeathAdder V4 Pro has the lightest weight, and the E-YOOSO X-31 costs the least.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
A right-handed shape supports the palm and thumb better than a symmetrical one. Every pick has a right-handed ergonomic shape, ordered from the lightest.
Rankings weigh weight, max DPI and battery life as the makers state them; we did not test these gaming mice ourselves, and if a maker skips weight, the guide says so.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Lightest Mouse
Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro WirelessThe lightest weight here (56g).
Best for: Players who lift the mouse often at low sensitivity.
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Also Consider
ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II Wired MouseIP56 water and dust resistance.
Best for: Buyers who want IP56 water and dust resistance.
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Strong Alternative
Razer DeathAdder V3 Wired Gaming MouseThe DeathAdder ergonomic shape refined with esports players.
Best for: Buyers who want DeathAdder ergonomic shape refined with esports players.
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Worth a Look
Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro WirelessA Focus Pro 30K sensor.
Best for: Buyers who want Focus Pro 30K sensor.
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Lowest Price Here
E-YOOSO X-31 Large Wireless MouseThe lowest price among these gaming mice at the time of writing.
Best for: Getting large body with forward and back buttons for the least money.
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Our Picks
Lightest Mouse1 of 5
Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro Wireless
Razer's DeathAdder V4 Pro weighs 56g with 8000Hz wireless polling and Gen-4 optical switches rated for 100 million clicks.
Best for
- Players who lift the mouse often at low sensitivity.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the E-YOOSO X-31, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It adds an optical scroll wheel. Its 56g weight is the lightest here; the TUF M3 Gen II comes next at 59g. Like the DeathAdder V3 Pro, it has a HyperSpeed 2.4GHz connection, while the TUF M3 Gen II uses a wired connection.
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. Worth noting: light 56g body.
You also get this: up to 150 hours per charge. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the DeathAdder V3 Pro.
Key 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
- Costs more than the E-YOOSO X-31 at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II Wired Mouse
ASUS's TUF M3 Gen II is a 59g wired mouse with IP56 water and dust resistance.
Best for
- Buyers who want IP56 water and dust resistance.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the E-YOOSO X-31 cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
The shell carries an antibacterial coating. It weighs 59g, and its IP56 rating resists dust and water. An 8,000 DPI sensor and ASUS's antibacterial coating round it out.
It matches the DeathAdder V3 on weight (59g). Like the DeathAdder V3, it has a wired connection, while the DeathAdder V4 Pro uses a HyperSpeed 2.4GHz connection. You also get a DPI button with four sensitivity levels.
Its price falls between the E-YOOSO X-31 and the DeathAdder V3, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed battery life should compare it with the DeathAdder V4 Pro, which runs for 150 hours.
Key specs
- Weight
- 59g
- Max DPI
- 8,000
- Connection
- Wired
- Shape
- Right-handed ergonomic
Pros
- Light 59g body
- No battery to charge
- IP56 water and dust resistance
- Antibacterial coating on the shell and buttons
Cons
- Costs more than the E-YOOSO X-31 at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
Razer DeathAdder V3 Wired Gaming Mouse
Razer's wired DeathAdder V3 is a 59g right-handed mouse with a Focus Pro 30K sensor and 8000Hz polling.
Best for
- Buyers who want DeathAdder ergonomic shape refined with esports players.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the E-YOOSO X-31 was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
The shape was refined with esports players, per Razer. Gen-3 optical switches are rated for 90 million clicks. Its Speedflex cable reduces drag compared with a standard rubber cable.
On weight it ties with the TUF M3 Gen II at 59g. It shares a wired connection with the TUF M3 Gen II; the DeathAdder V3 Pro goes with a HyperSpeed 2.4GHz connection. Polling above 1,000Hz shortens battery life and needs a CPU with headroom.
When we checked, only the TUF M3 Gen II and cheaper picks cost less, and the DeathAdder V3 Pro cost more. If you want a confirmed battery life, look to the DeathAdder V4 Pro instead: it runs for 150 hours, while this one gives no figure.
Key specs
- Weight
- 59g
- Polling rate
- 8,000Hz
- Connection
- Wired
- Shape
- Right-handed ergonomic
Pros
- Light 59g body
- 8,000Hz polling
- No battery to charge
- The DeathAdder ergonomic shape refined with esports players
Cons
- Costs more than the E-YOOSO X-31 at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
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
- Buyers who want Focus Pro 30K sensor.
Skip if
- Skip it if weight matters most to you; the DeathAdder V4 Pro offers 56g.
Why we like it
It charges over USB-C. Turning off Windows pointer precision and tuning it in Synapse improves accuracy. Its 63g weight is the heaviest in this group; the DeathAdder V4 Pro leads at 56g.
Like the DeathAdder V4 Pro, it has a HyperSpeed 2.4GHz connection, while the TUF M3 Gen II uses a wired connection. You also get 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 fourth of 5, between the cheaper DeathAdder V3 and the pricier DeathAdder V4 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
- Weight trails the DeathAdder V4 Pro (56g)
- Costs more than the E-YOOSO X-31 at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
E-YOOSO X-31 Large Wireless Mouse
E-YOOSO's X-31 is a large 2.4GHz mouse with forward and back buttons.
Best for
- Getting large body with forward and back buttons for the least money.
Skip if
- Skip it if you need to know its weight before buying; the maker doesn't publish one.
Why we like it
It is shaped for large hands, with an anti-sweat, non-slip finish. Five DPI steps run up to 4,800, and the receiver stores inside the mouse. It works with Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS, though the side buttons do not work on Mac.
The receiver reaches about 33 feet. The large contoured shell uses an anti-slip, anti-sweat material suited to big hands. It also offers a selectable 125Hz or 250Hz polling rate and the lowest price among the large mice here.
No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the TUF M3 Gen II was closest. If you want a confirmed weight, look to the DeathAdder V4 Pro instead: it weighs 56g, while this one gives no figure.
Key specs
- Programmable buttons
- 6
- Max DPI
- 4,800
- Connection
- 2.4GHz
- Shape
- Right-handed, large
Pros
- Large body with forward and back buttons
- Selectable 125Hz or 250Hz polling rate
- The lowest price among the large mice here
- The lowest price among these gaming mice at the time of writing
Cons
- No published weight
How We Chose These Right-Handed Gaming Mice
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.
- How these picks were ranked
- We set side by side five mice on weight, max DPI, battery life and polling rate, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and weight and max DPI are missing for at least one pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the DeathAdder V4 Pro to the E-YOOSO X-31, state connection and shape.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The E-YOOSO X-31 gives no weight; the DeathAdder V4 Pro and the DeathAdder V3 give no max DPI.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the E-YOOSO X-31 (under $50) to the DeathAdder V4 Pro ($150 to $250).
What to Look for in a Right-Handed Gaming Mouse
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Weight across these picks
The DeathAdder V4 Pro tops weight at 56g and the DeathAdder V3 Pro sits lowest at 63g. The TUF M3 Gen II comes second at 59g, in the under $50 tier against $150 to $250 for the DeathAdder V4 Pro. The E-YOOSO X-31 gives no weight figure, so 4 of 5 picks are compared here.
How much battery life you need
Here battery life runs from 90 hours on the DeathAdder V3 Pro to 150 hours on the DeathAdder V4 Pro, a 67% spread. The DeathAdder V4 Pro is the pick for battery life. The TUF M3 Gen II, the DeathAdder V3 and the E-YOOSO X-31 give no battery life figure, so 2 of 5 picks are compared here.
A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad Setup checks
The DeathAdder V4 Pro's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse.
Extras that separate them
The DeathAdder V3: 8000Hz HyperPolling. The DeathAdder V3 Pro: the DeathAdder shape refined with esports players. The E-YOOSO X-31: a selectable 125Hz or 250Hz polling rate.
A hand on a white gaming mouse, and the same mouse shown from below How much to spend
Under $50 buys the E-YOOSO X-31 and the TUF M3 Gen II; $50 to $100 buys the DeathAdder V3 and the DeathAdder V3 Pro; $150 to $250 buys the DeathAdder V4 Pro at our last check.
How to Choose a Right-Handed Gaming Mouse
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Players who lift the mouse often at low sensitivity | DeathAdder V4 Pro | The lightest weight here (56g) |
| Buyers who want IP56 water and dust resistance | TUF M3 Gen II | IP56 water and dust resistance |
| Buyers who want DeathAdder ergonomic shape refined with esports players | DeathAdder V3 | The DeathAdder ergonomic shape refined with esports players |
| Buyers who want Focus Pro 30K sensor | DeathAdder V3 Pro | A Focus Pro 30K sensor |
| Getting large body with forward and back buttons for the least money | E-YOOSO X-31 | The lowest price among these gaming mice at the time of writing |
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Key specs side by side
The DeathAdder V4 Pro leads on weight at 56g, ahead of the TUF M3 Gen II at 59g. "Not listed" marks weight where the E-YOOSO X-31 leaves the figure out.
| Mice | Weight | Max DPI | Battery life | Polling rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeathAdder V4 Pro | 56g | Not listed | 150 hours | 8,000Hz |
| TUF M3 Gen II | 59g | 8,000 | Not listed | Not listed |
| DeathAdder V3 | 59g | Not listed | Not listed | 8,000Hz |
| DeathAdder V3 Pro | 63g | 30,000 | 90 hours | Not listed |
| E-YOOSO X-31 | Not listed | 4,800 | Not listed | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
The E-YOOSO X-31 was the lowest-priced pick (under $50) and the DeathAdder V4 Pro the highest ($150 to $250) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Mice |
|---|---|
| Under $50 | E-YOOSO X-31, TUF M3 Gen II |
| About $50 to $100 | DeathAdder V3, DeathAdder V3 Pro |
| About $150 to $250 | DeathAdder V4 Pro |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the lightest weight: the DeathAdder V4 Pro or the TUF M3 Gen II?
Between the top two, it is 56g on the DeathAdder V4 Pro against 59g on the TUF M3 Gen II, a 5% difference. The spread runs down to the DeathAdder V3 Pro at 63g. No weight figure is published for the E-YOOSO X-31, which leaves 4 of 5 picks ranked here.
Is the DeathAdder V4 Pro ahead of the DeathAdder V3 Pro on battery life?
The DeathAdder V4 Pro tops battery life at 150 hours; the DeathAdder V3 Pro follows at 90 hours, 67% apart. The TUF M3 Gen II, the DeathAdder V3 and the E-YOOSO X-31 don't state a battery life figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 2 of 5 picks are ranked.
Why is the DeathAdder V4 Pro our Lightest Mouse pick?
It earns the label for the lightest weight here (56g). On weight it leads the TUF M3 Gen II, 56g against 59g, a 5% margin. The E-YOOSO X-31, the cheapest pick, sat in the under $50 tier against $150 to $250 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at anyone who lifts the mouse often at low sensitivity.
Will the DeathAdder V4 Pro work with my setup?
The DeathAdder V4 Pro's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. In this guide it ranks first of 5, as our Lightest Mouse pick, and first of 4 on weight (56g).
What extras do the DeathAdder V4 Pro and the TUF M3 Gen II include?
The DeathAdder V4 Pro: 8000Hz wireless polling. The TUF M3 Gen II: IP56 water and dust resistance. The DeathAdder V3: the DeathAdder ergonomic shape refined with esports players.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the DeathAdder V4 Pro. Look at the TUF M3 Gen II for IP56 water and dust resistance, the DeathAdder V3 for the DeathAdder ergonomic shape refined with esports players and the DeathAdder V3 Pro for a Focus Pro 30K sensor if those matter more to you.
Measure your hand; ergonomic shapes suit a size range.
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