Buying Guide
The Best MMORPG Gaming Mice
Five mice for MMORPG hotbars, three wireless and two wired.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
MMORPGs map abilities to number keys, and a thumb grid replaces reaching across the keyboard. These five each have 12 or more side buttons or a 16-button total.
We compared buttons, battery and connection from each listing.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Best Premium
Razer Naga V2 Pro Wireless MMO MouseHyperSpeed and Bluetooth with 300 hours.
Best for: Long raids.
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Best Budget Wireless
Redragon M913 Impact Elite Wireless MMO Mouse12 side buttons with a rechargeable battery.
Best for: Tight budgets.
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Best Wired Razer
Razer Naga X Wired MMO Mouse16 buttons at 85g.
Best for: No-charge setups.
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Best Charge Life
Redragon Wireless MMO Gaming Mouse70 hours per charge.
Best for: Budget wireless.
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Best Corsair
Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite Wired MMO MouseAn 18K sensor with a side panel.
Best for: Corsair setups.
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| Pick | Why it stands out | Best for | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|
| HyperSpeed and Bluetooth with 300 hours. | Long raids. | Check price for Razer Naga V2 Pro Wireless MMO Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| 12 side buttons with a rechargeable battery. | Tight budgets. | Check price for Redragon M913 Impact Elite Wireless MMO Mouse 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) |
| 70 hours per charge. | Budget wireless. | Check price for Redragon Wireless MMO Gaming Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| An 18K sensor with a side panel. | Corsair setups. | Check price for Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite Wired MMO Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Best Premium1 of 5
Razer Naga V2 Pro Wireless MMO Mouse
The Naga V2 Pro is Razer's premium MMO mouse.
Best for
- Long raids.
Skip if
- The maker gives no button count, so skip it if that figure decides your choice.
Why we like it
It costs about twice as much as the HyperSpeed for less listed battery life, so buy it only for the Pro-tier extras. It also offers a Focus Pro optical sensor that tracks on glass and the Pro version of Razer's MMO line. Keep the Naga V2 Pro on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop.
Another plus: up to 300 hours per charge. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Naga X. Buyers who need a confirmed button count should compare it with the M913, which offers 16.
Key specs
- Battery life
- 300 hours
- Connection
- HyperSpeed 2.4GHz, Bluetooth
Pros
- Up to 300 hours per charge
- Dongle plus Bluetooth
- Focus Pro optical sensor that tracks on glass
- The Pro version of Razer's MMO line
Cons
- No published button count
- Costs more than the M913 at the time of writing
Best Budget Wireless2 of 5
Redragon M913 Impact Elite Wireless MMO Mouse
Redragon's M913 is a 16-button wireless MMO mouse with 12 side buttons and a rechargeable battery.
Best for
- Tight budgets.
Skip if
- Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Why we like it
It is a low-cost wireless MMO option. It switches between 2.4GHz wireless and a USB-C cable, and its 12 side buttons suit MMO hotbars. The PixArt 3335 sensor handles the tracking.
Five onboard DPI steps run from 1,000 to 16,000, and all 16 buttons can be remapped. A low-power chip stretches battery life. A PixArt 3335 sensor handles tracking, and an eco mode stretches battery life.
Eco mode raises battery life from 45 hours with the backlight on to 80 hours, and the PixArt 3335 sensor registers clicks within 1ms. Side-button mapping is done in the maker's software, which runs on Windows. It cost the least of the 5 picks at the time of writing, with the Redragon wireless MMO the next step up.
Key specs
- Programmable buttons
- 16
- Max DPI
- 16,000
- Connection
- 2.4GHz, wired
Pros
- 16 programmable buttons
- 12 side buttons
- Rechargeable battery
- Budget price for a wireless MMO mouse
The catch
There is no published battery life figure, whereas the Naga V2 Pro runs for 300 hours.
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
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: 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. Side-button mapping is done in the maker's software, which runs on Windows.
Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the M913 at the time of writing. When we checked, only the Scimitar RGB Elite and cheaper picks cost less, and the Naga V2 Pro cost more. If you want a confirmed battery life, look to the Naga V2 Pro instead: it runs for 300 hours, while this one gives no figure.
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
- Costs more than the M913 at the time of writing
Best Charge Life4 of 5
Redragon Wireless MMO Gaming Mouse
Redragon's wireless MMO mouse has 16 programmable buttons and offers up to 70 hours per charge.
Best for
- Budget wireless.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: shorter 70-hour battery.
Why we like it
The shape is right-handed. DPI adjusts from 100 to 16,000 and polling from 125Hz to 1,000Hz, and its 12 side buttons take macros. Four lighting modes can be switched on the fly.
Sixteen buttons can be remapped with macros, and five memory profiles store setups. A 1000mAh battery lasts over 70 hours with RGB off, and DPI adjusts from 100 to 16,000. Side-button mapping is done in the maker's software, which runs on Windows.
On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper M913 and the pricier Scimitar RGB Elite, at the time of writing. The trade-off is button count; for more, the M913 offers 16.
Key specs
- Programmable buttons
- 16
- Max DPI
- 16,000
- Battery life
- 70 hours
- Connection
- 2.4GHz, wired
Pros
- 16 programmable buttons
- Up to 70 hours per charge
- Ergonomic right-handed shape
Cons
- Shorter 70-hour battery
- Costs more than the M913 at the time of writing
Best Corsair5 of 5
Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite Wired MMO Mouse
The Scimitar RGB Elite lets you slide the side-button panel forward or back to fit your thumb, a feature none of the other picks list.
Best for
- Corsair setups.
Skip if
- Skip it if you need to know its button count before buying; the maker doesn't publish one.
Why we like it
Its 17 programmable buttons include a 12-button side panel for MMO hotbars, and Omron switches are rated for 50 million clicks. A right-side finger rest and braided cable add comfort and durability. Its PixArt PMW3391 sensor adjusts in single-DPI steps up to 18,000.
Seventeen buttons are programmable, and the key slider moves the 12-button side panel to fit your grip. When we checked, only the Redragon wireless MMO and cheaper picks cost less, and the Naga X cost more. If you want a confirmed button count, look to the M913 instead: it offers 16, while this one gives no figure.
Key specs
- Max DPI
- 18,000
- Connection
- Wired
Pros
- No battery to charge
- Sliding side-button panel
- 18,000 DPI optical sensor
- An 18K sensor with a side panel
Cons
- No published button count
- Costs more than the M913 at the time of writing
How We Chose These MMORPG 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.
- The figures behind the order
- We lined up five mice on button count, max DPI, battery life and connection, using each maker's published specs. These are research figures, not bench results: 2 of 5 picks leave out button count.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the Naga V2 Pro to the Scimitar RGB Elite, state connection.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Naga V2 Pro and the Scimitar RGB Elite give no button count; the Naga V2 Pro gives no max DPI.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the M913 (under $50) to the Naga V2 Pro ($150 to $250).
What to Look for in an MMORPG Gaming Mouse
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Battery life
Here battery life runs from 70 hours on the Redragon wireless MMO to 300 hours on the Naga V2 Pro, a 329% spread. Start with the Naga V2 Pro if battery life decides it. The M913, the Naga X and the Scimitar RGB Elite give no battery life figure, so 2 of 5 picks are compared here.
Features beyond the spec table
The Naga X: optical mouse switches. The Redragon wireless MMO: up to 70 hours per charge. The Scimitar RGB Elite: an 18,000 DPI optical sensor.
A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad How much to spend
Under $50 buys the M913 and the Redragon wireless MMO; $50 to $100 buys the Scimitar RGB Elite and the Naga X; $150 to $250 buys the Naga V2 Pro at our last check.
Match the pick to your priority
Long raids: the Naga V2 Pro. Tight budgets: the M913. No-charge setups: the Naga X.
A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad 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 an MMORPG Gaming Mouse
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Long raids | Naga V2 Pro | HyperSpeed and Bluetooth with 300 hours |
| Tight budgets | M913 | 12 side buttons with a rechargeable battery |
| No-charge setups | Naga X | 16 buttons at 85g |
| Budget wireless | Redragon wireless MMO | 70 hours per charge |
| Corsair setups | Scimitar RGB Elite | An 18K sensor with a side panel |
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Key specs side by side
The Naga V2 Pro leads on battery life at 300 hours, ahead of the Redragon wireless MMO at 70 hours. "Not listed" marks button count where the Naga V2 Pro and the Scimitar RGB Elite leave the figure out.
| Mice | Programmable buttons | Max DPI | Battery life | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naga V2 Pro | Not listed | Not listed | 300 hours | HyperSpeed 2.4GHz, Bluetooth |
| M913 | 16 | 16,000 | Not listed | 2.4GHz, wired |
| Naga X | 16 | 18,000 | Not listed | Wired |
| Redragon wireless MMO | 16 | 16,000 | 70 hours | 2.4GHz, wired |
| Scimitar RGB Elite | Not listed | 18,000 | Not listed | Wired |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the M913, sat in the under $50 tier, 3 tiers in all up to the Naga V2 Pro at $150 to $250; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Mice |
|---|---|
| Under $50 | M913, Redragon wireless MMO |
| About $50 to $100 | Scimitar RGB Elite, Naga X |
| About $150 to $250 | Naga V2 Pro |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the longest battery life: the Naga V2 Pro or the Redragon wireless MMO?
The Naga V2 Pro tops battery life at 300 hours; the Redragon wireless MMO follows at 70 hours, 329% apart. The M913, the Naga X and the Scimitar RGB Elite are left out of this ranking because their battery life isn't stated; 2 of 5 picks are ranked.
What makes the Redragon wireless MMO the Best Charge Life?
It carries the badge for 70 hours per charge. It makes sense for budget wireless.
What should I check before buying the Naga V2 Pro?
Keep the Naga V2 Pro on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. In this guide it ranks first of 5, as our Best Premium pick, and first of 2 on battery life (300 hours).
Beyond the specs, what sets the Naga V2 Pro and the M913 apart?
The Naga V2 Pro: a Focus Pro optical sensor that tracks on glass. The M913: 12 side buttons. The Naga X: optical mouse switches.
Who should choose the Naga V2 Pro?
The Naga V2 Pro carries our Best Premium label for HyperSpeed and Bluetooth with 300 hours. It ranks first of 5 here and sat in the $150 to $250 tier at our last price check; it suits long raids.
Bottom Line
Razer's Naga V2 Pro is the pick for swappable plates and 300 hours of battery. Redragon's M913 is the budget wireless choice, and the Naga X is the wired option.
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