Buying Guide
The Best MMO Gaming Mice
Five MMO mice with 12-button side panels or more.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
MMO mice put a grid of buttons under the thumb for hotbars. These five each list a 12-button side panel or 16 or more total buttons.
We compared buttons, connection and battery from each listing.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Best Wireless MMO
Razer Naga V2 HyperSpeed Wireless MMO Mouse19 buttons with 400 hours of battery.
Best for: Long raids.
Check price for Razer Naga V2 HyperSpeed Wireless MMO Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best Stream Deck
Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SEStream Deck integration.
Best for: Streamers.
Check price for Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best Wired Razer
Razer Naga X Wired MMO Mouse16 buttons at 85g.
Best for: No-charge setups.
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Best Budget Wireless
Redragon M913 MAX Wireless MMO MouseA 26K sensor with a 12-button panel.
Best for: Tight budgets.
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Lowest Price
Redragon Wired MMO Gaming Mouse19 buttons near $28.
Best for: The smallest budgets.
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| Pick | Why it stands out | Best for | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 buttons with 400 hours of battery. | Long raids. | Check price for Razer Naga V2 HyperSpeed Wireless MMO Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| Stream Deck integration. | Streamers. | Check price for Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| 16 buttons at 85g. | No-charge setups. | Check price for Razer Naga X Wired MMO Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| A 26K sensor with a 12-button panel. | Tight budgets. | Check price for Redragon M913 MAX Wireless MMO Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| 19 buttons near $28. | The smallest budgets. | Check price for Redragon Wired MMO Gaming Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Best Wireless MMO1 of 5
Razer Naga V2 HyperSpeed Wireless MMO Mouse
The Naga V2 HyperSpeed has the most buttons and the longest battery here, with dongle and Bluetooth modes, which makes it the easiest recommendation.
Best for
- Long raids.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Redragon wired MMO, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
Its 19 programmable buttons suit MMO hotbars, and it connects over HyperSpeed 2.4GHz or Bluetooth. The side plate layout keeps abilities under your thumb. Razer Synapse tunes the sensor, and turning off Windows pointer precision improves accuracy.
On button count it ties with the Redragon wired MMO at 19. You also get a Focus Pro optical sensor that tracks on glass. Side-button mapping is done in the maker's software, which runs on Windows.
Another plus: up to 400 hours per charge. Its price falls between the M913 MAX and the Naga X, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Programmable buttons
- 19
- Battery life
- 400 hours
- Connection
- HyperSpeed 2.4GHz, Bluetooth
Pros
- 19 programmable buttons
- Up to 400 hours per charge
- Dongle plus Bluetooth
- Focus Pro optical sensor that tracks on glass
Cons
- Costs more than the Redragon wired MMO at the time of writing
Best Stream Deck2 of 5
Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE
Corsair's Scimitar Elite Wireless SE has a 12-button side panel and Stream Deck integration.
Best for
- Streamers.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Redragon wired MMO was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It connects over Slipstream, Bluetooth or a cable. Its MARKSMAN S sensor reaches 33,000 DPI, and 16 programmable buttons suit MMO hotbars. SLIPSTREAM wireless runs at 1,000Hz, with Bluetooth as a backup.
On button count it ties with the Naga X at 16. Keep the Scimitar Elite Wireless SE on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. Side-button mapping is done in the maker's software, which runs on Windows.
Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the Redragon wired MMO at the time of writing. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Naga X.
Key specs
- Programmable buttons
- 16
- Max DPI
- 33,000
- Connection
- Slipstream 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired
Pros
- 16 programmable buttons
- Dongle plus Bluetooth
- 12-button side panel
- Stream Deck integration
Cons
- Costs more than the Redragon wired MMO at the time of writing
Best Wired Razer3 of 5
Razer Naga X Wired MMO Mouse
The Naga X trims the Naga down to a wired 85g body with 16 buttons and optical switches, suiting players who also play faster games.
Best for
- No-charge setups.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: heavier 85g body.
Why we like it
Its 16 programmable buttons take macros in Razer Synapse, and the Speedflex cable removes the need for a bungee. Chroma RGB syncs with Philips Hue. It matches the Scimitar Elite Wireless SE on button count (16).
Side-button mapping is done in the maker's software, which runs on Windows. Worth noting: no battery to charge. It was priced above the Naga V2 HyperSpeed and below the Scimitar Elite Wireless SE at the time of writing. It gives ground on button count, where the Naga V2 HyperSpeed offers 19.
Key specs
- Weight
- 85g
- Programmable buttons
- 16
- Max DPI
- 18,000
- Connection
- Wired
Pros
- 16 programmable buttons
- No battery to charge
- Optical mouse switches
- 16 buttons at 85g
Cons
- Heavier 85g body
- Button count trails the Naga V2 HyperSpeed (19)
- Costs more than the Redragon wired MMO at the time of writing
Best Budget Wireless4 of 5
Redragon M913 MAX Wireless MMO Mouse
The M913 MAX keeps the 12-button side panel and moves to a 26K sensor, up from the M913's 16K.
Best for
- Tight budgets.
Skip if
- The maker gives no button count, so skip it if that figure decides your choice.
Why we like it
Keys remap in software. Its PixArt 3395 sensor reaches 26,000 DPI through software, with five onboard steps from 400 to 3,200. An eco mode dims lighting to stretch the battery.
It connects over Bluetooth, 2.4GHz or a cable, and eco mode dims the lighting to save battery. Its price falls between the Redragon wired MMO and the Naga V2 HyperSpeed, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed button count should compare it with the Naga V2 HyperSpeed, which offers 19.
Key specs
- Max DPI
- 26,000
- Connection
- 2.4GHz, wired
Pros
- 12-button side panel
- 26K sensor, up from the M913's 16K
- Remappable keys through software
Cons
- No published button count
- Costs more than the Redragon wired MMO at the time of writing
Lowest Price5 of 5
Redragon Wired MMO Gaming Mouse
Redragon's wired MMO mouse has 19 programmable buttons and a 12400 DPI sensor.
Best for
- The smallest budgets.
Skip if
- Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Why we like it
It never needs charging. Its 19 buttons can be remapped with macros and saved to five memory profiles. DPI adjusts from 100 to 12,400 and polling from 125Hz to 1,000Hz, and weights let you tune the balance.
Up to eight removable 2.4g weights tune the balance, and the sensor lists 40G acceleration. RGB offers four lighting modes, and twelve of the 19 buttons sit on the side. On button count it ties with the Naga V2 HyperSpeed at 19.
It also offers no battery to charge. Side-button mapping is done in the maker's software, which runs on Windows. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the M913 MAX was the next step up.
Key specs
- Programmable buttons
- 19
- Max DPI
- 12,400
- Connection
- Wired
Pros
- 19 programmable buttons
- No battery to charge
- 12400 DPI sensor
- 19 buttons near $28
How We Chose These MMO 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.
- What we compared
- We compared five mice on button count, max DPI and connection, using each maker's published specs. These are research figures, not bench results: 1 of 5 picks leave out button count.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the Naga V2 HyperSpeed to the Redragon wired MMO, state connection.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The M913 MAX gives no button count; the Naga V2 HyperSpeed gives no max DPI.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Redragon wired MMO (under $50) to the Scimitar Elite Wireless SE ($100 to $150).
What to Look for in an MMO Gaming Mouse
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Button count across these picks
The Naga V2 HyperSpeed tops button count at 19 and the Naga X sits lowest at 16; 2 picks share the top figure. For less, the Redragon wired MMO is the runner-up at 19 (under $50 tier). The M913 MAX gives no button count figure, so 4 of 5 picks are compared here.
Fit and compatibility
Keep the Naga V2 HyperSpeed on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop.
A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad Features beyond the spec table
The Naga X: optical mouse switches. The M913 MAX: a 26K sensor, up from the M913's 16K. The Redragon wired MMO: a 12400 DPI sensor.
Where your budget lands
Under $50 buys the Redragon wired MMO and the M913 MAX; $50 to $100 buys the Naga V2 HyperSpeed and the Naga X; $100 to $150 buys the Scimitar Elite Wireless SE at our last check.
A hand on a white gaming mouse, and the same mouse shown from below Match the pick to your priority
Long raids: the Naga V2 HyperSpeed. Streamers: the Scimitar Elite Wireless SE. No-charge setups: the Naga X.
How to Choose an MMO Gaming Mouse
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Long raids | Naga V2 HyperSpeed | 19 buttons with 400 hours of battery |
| Streamers | Scimitar Elite Wireless SE | Stream Deck integration |
| No-charge setups | Naga X | 16 buttons at 85g |
| Tight budgets | M913 MAX | A 26K sensor with a 12-button panel |
| The smallest budgets | Redragon wired MMO | 19 buttons near $28 |
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Key specs side by side
The Naga V2 HyperSpeed leads on button count at 19, ahead of the Redragon wired MMO at 19. "Not listed" marks button count where the M913 MAX leaves the figure out.
| Mice | Programmable buttons | Max DPI | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naga V2 HyperSpeed | 19 | Not listed | HyperSpeed 2.4GHz, Bluetooth |
| Scimitar Elite Wireless SE | 16 | 33,000 | Slipstream 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired |
| Naga X | 16 | 18,000 | Wired |
| M913 MAX | Not listed | 26,000 | 2.4GHz, wired |
| Redragon wired MMO | 19 | 12,400 | Wired |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the Redragon wired MMO, sat in the under $50 tier, 3 tiers in all up to the Scimitar Elite Wireless SE at $100 to $150; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Mice |
|---|---|
| Under $50 | Redragon wired MMO, M913 MAX |
| About $50 to $100 | Naga V2 HyperSpeed, Naga X |
| About $100 to $150 | Scimitar Elite Wireless SE |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Scimitar Elite Wireless SE worth paying more than the Redragon wired MMO?
The Scimitar Elite Wireless SE matches or trails the Redragon wired MMO on button count, so pay more only for a feature the spec sheet doesn't cover. The Redragon wired MMO leads on button count (19). The Redragon wired MMO sat in the under $50 tier and the Scimitar Elite Wireless SE in the $100 to $150 tier when we checked, with 3 other picks between them.
What makes the M913 MAX the Best Budget Wireless?
The label rests on a 26K sensor with a 12-button panel. It suits tight budgets.
What should I check before buying the Scimitar Elite Wireless SE?
Keep the Scimitar Elite Wireless SE on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. In this guide it ranks second of 5, as our Best Stream Deck pick, and third of 4 on button count (16).
Beyond the specs, what sets the Naga V2 HyperSpeed and the Scimitar Elite Wireless SE apart?
The Naga V2 HyperSpeed: a Focus Pro optical sensor that tracks on glass. The Scimitar Elite Wireless SE: a 12-button side panel. The Naga X: optical mouse switches.
Who should choose the Naga V2 HyperSpeed?
The Naga V2 HyperSpeed carries our Best Wireless MMO label for 19 buttons with 400 hours of battery. It ranks first of 5 here and sat in the $50 to $100 tier at our last price check; it suits long raids.
Bottom Line
Razer's Naga V2 HyperSpeed is the pick for 19 buttons and 400 hours of battery. Corsair's Scimitar Elite Wireless SE adds Stream Deck integration, and Redragon's wired MMO mouse is the budget choice.
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