Buying Guide
The Best Lightweight Gaming Mice
We weighed five gaming mice on weight and button count, and the TUF M3 Gen II costs the least.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
Lightweight gaming mice at 60g or less take less effort to flick and stop. Every pick has a weight of 60g or less, ordered from the lowest listed price.
We ranked these gaming mice on weight, programmable buttons and max DPI using manufacturer specifications; we did not test these gaming mice ourselves, and where a maker leaves out programmable buttons, we say so.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Lowest Price Here
ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II Wired MouseUndercutting the M725 on price when we checked.
Best for: Spending as little as possible, with the M725 the next step up.
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Symmetrical Shape
Redragon M725 Wireless Gaming MouseA symmetrical shape.
Best for: Buyers who want a symmetrical shape.
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Also Consider
Razer Cobra Wired Gaming MouseGen-3 optical switches rated for 90 million clicks.
Best for: Buyers who want Gen-3 optical switches rated for 90 million clicks.
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Most Buttons
Glorious Model O Eternal Wired Gaming MouseThe most button count here (6).
Best for: MMO hotbars on the thumb.
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Premium Pick
Attack Shark X3 Wireless Gaming MouseThe top of this price range, adding a PixArt PAW3395 sensor.
Best for: Spending more than the Model O Eternal costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
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Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 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
- Spending as little as possible, with the M725 the next step up.
Skip if
- Skip it if weight matters most to you; the M725 offers 49g.
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.
Its 59g weight is the heaviest in this group; the M725 leads at 49g. You get a right-handed ergonomic shape here, which sets it apart from the Model O Eternal and its an ambidextrous shape. It also comes with a DPI button with four sensitivity levels.
It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the M725 was the next step up. If weight is your priority, the M725 (49g) is the stronger choice.
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
- Weight trails the M725 (49g)
Symmetrical Shape2 of 5
Redragon M725 Wireless Gaming Mouse
Redragon's M725 is a 49g symmetrical tri-mode mouse with a honeycomb shell.
Best for
- Buyers who want a symmetrical shape.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the TUF M3 Gen II cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It stores five configuration modes onboard. On weight it ties with the Attack Shark X3 at 49g. It is the only pick here with a symmetrical shape; the TUF M3 Gen II has a right-handed ergonomic shape instead.
It also comes with tri-mode connection at a budget price. Keep the M725 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. Another plus: light 49g body.
The nearest alternative on weight is the Model O Eternal at 55g, against 49g here. The nearest alternative on button count is the Model O Eternal at 6, against 5 here. It was priced above the TUF M3 Gen II and below the Cobra at the time of writing.
Key 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
- Costs more than the TUF M3 Gen II at the time of writing
Also Consider3 of 5
Razer Cobra Wired Gaming Mouse
Razer's Cobra is a compact 58g wired mouse with Gen-3 optical switches.
Best for
- Buyers who want Gen-3 optical switches rated for 90 million clicks.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the TUF M3 Gen II was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
Sensitivity adjusts in 50 DPI steps. It weighs 58g and uses Razer's Gen-3 optical switches, rated for 90 million clicks without double-clicking. The compact shape fits most grip styles.
DPI adjusts in 50-step increments, and the Speedflex cable reduces drag. Chroma lighting includes an underglow. Its 58g weight ranks fourth of 5 here, behind the M725 (49g) and ahead of the TUF M3 Gen II (59g).
Its price falls between the M725 and the Model O Eternal, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed button count should compare it with the Model O Eternal, which offers 6.
Key specs
- Weight
- 58g
- Max DPI
- 8,500
- Connection
- Wired
Pros
- Light 58g body
- No battery to charge
- Gen-3 optical switches rated for 90 million clicks
- Sensitivity adjustable in 50 DPI steps
Cons
- Costs more than the TUF M3 Gen II at the time of writing
Most Buttons4 of 5
Glorious Model O Eternal Wired Gaming Mouse
Glorious's Model O Eternal is a 55g ambidextrous wired mouse with a honeycomb shell.
Best for
- MMO hotbars on the thumb.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the TUF M3 Gen II, which 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 TUF M3 Gen II comes in at 59g. No other pick in this guide offers an ambidextrous shape; compare the TUF M3 Gen II, which has a right-handed ergonomic shape. It also offers Glorious CORE software for remapping.
You also get this: light 55g body. Worth noting: most button count of the picks (6).
Key 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 TUF M3 Gen II at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
Attack Shark X3 Wireless Gaming Mouse
Attack Shark's X3 is a 49g tri-mode mouse with a PAW3395 sensor.
Best for
- Spending more than the Model O Eternal costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the TUF M3 Gen II 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.
On weight it ties with the M725 at 49g. You also get 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.
At our last price check it topped the group, with the Model O Eternal the nearest cheaper option. If you want a confirmed button count, look to the Model O Eternal instead: it offers 6, while this one gives no figure.
Key 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 TUF M3 Gen II at the time of writing
How We Chose These Lightweight 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 lined up five mice on weight, button count, max DPI and connection as the makers state them. These are research figures, not bench results: 3 of 5 picks leave out button count.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the TUF M3 Gen II to the Attack Shark X3, state weight and connection.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The TUF M3 Gen II, the Cobra and the Attack Shark X3 give no button count; the Model O Eternal gives no max DPI.
- Price range
- From the TUF M3 Gen II to the Attack Shark X3, all sat in the under $50 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a Lightweight Gaming Mouse
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Weight
Here weight runs from 59g on the TUF M3 Gen II to 49g on the M725, a 17% spread. Start with the M725 if weight decides it.
Button count across these picks
Across these 2 picks button count spans 5 (the M725) to 6 (the Model O Eternal). If button count is your first filter, the Model O Eternal sets the ceiling at 6. The TUF M3 Gen II, the Cobra and the Attack Shark X3 give no button count figure, so 2 of 5 picks are compared here.
A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad Setup checks
Keep the M725 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop.
Extras that separate them
The Cobra: sensitivity adjustable in 50 DPI steps. The Model O Eternal: mechanical switches rated for 80 million clicks. The Attack Shark X3: Kailh GM 8.0 switches rated for 80 million clicks.
A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad Budget
All 5 sat in the under $50 tier when we checked, from the TUF M3 Gen II at the low end to the Attack Shark X3 at the top, so decide on features first.
How to Choose a Lightweight Gaming Mouse
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Spending as little as possible, with the M725 the next step up | TUF M3 Gen II | Undercutting the M725 on price when we checked |
| Buyers who want a symmetrical shape | M725 | A symmetrical shape |
| Buyers who want Gen-3 optical switches rated for 90 million clicks | Cobra | Gen-3 optical switches rated for 90 million clicks |
| MMO hotbars on the thumb | Model O Eternal | The most button count here (6) |
| Spending more than the Model O Eternal costs for the fullest feature set in this group | Attack Shark X3 | The top of this price range, adding a PixArt PAW3395 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" marks button count where the TUF M3 Gen II, the Cobra and the Attack Shark X3 leave the figure out.
| Mice | Weight | Programmable buttons | Max DPI | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUF M3 Gen II | 59g | Not listed | 8,000 | Wired |
| M725 | 49g | 5 | 8,000 | 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired |
| Cobra | 58g | Not listed | 8,500 | Wired |
| Model O Eternal | 55g | 6 | Not listed | Wired |
| Attack Shark X3 | 49g | Not listed | 26,000 | 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the M725 compare with the Model O Eternal on button count?
The Model O Eternal leads at 6, with the M725 at 5. No button count figure is published for the TUF M3 Gen II, the Cobra and the Attack Shark X3, which leaves 2 of 5 picks ranked here.
What does the Attack Shark X3 add over the TUF M3 Gen II?
What it brings is weight (49g against 59g). Both sat in the under $50 tier when we checked, so the gains in weight cost little extra by tier.
Why is the Model O Eternal our Most Buttons pick?
It earns the label for the most button count here (6). On button count it leads the M725, 6 against 5, a 20% margin. It is aimed at MMO hotbars on the thumb.
Do the TUF M3 Gen II and the M725 differ on shape?
The TUF M3 Gen II uses Right-handed ergonomic; the M725 uses symmetrical; the Model O Eternal uses Ambidextrous. The Cobra and the Attack Shark X3 have no shape listed, so 3 of 5 picks are covered here.
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 second of 5, as our Symmetrical Shape pick, and first of 5 on weight (49g).
What extras do the TUF M3 Gen II and the M725 include?
The TUF M3 Gen II: IP56 water and dust resistance. The M725: a honeycomb shell. The Cobra: Gen-3 optical switches rated for 90 million clicks.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the TUF M3 Gen II, chosen for undercutting the M725 on price when we checked. Look at the M725 for a symmetrical shape, the Cobra for Gen-3 optical switches rated for 90 million clicks and the Attack Shark X3 for the top of this price range, adding a PixArt PAW3395 sensor if those matter more to you.
Honeycomb shells save weight but collect dust; solid shells are easier to clean.
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