Buying Guide

The Best Mouse Bungees

Five bungees with weighted, adhesive and clamp-grip designs.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read5 products evaluated

A desk setup with a keyboard, mouse and headset beside a monitor
Illustrative image

A bungee lifts a wired mouse cable off the pad. These five differ in how they hold the cable and stay put.

Weights and dimensions come from the makers' specifications.

Quick Picks

Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

  1. Best Weighted

    Razer Mouse Bungee V3 Chroma

    An adjustable arm on a weighted base.

    Best for: Moving setups.

    Check price for Razer Mouse Bungee V3 Chroma on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  2. Best Adhesive

    Pulsar Micro Bungee ES

    3M VHB adhesive with spares.

    Best for: Fixed setups.

    Check price for Pulsar Micro Bungee ES on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  3. Best Cable Clamp

    Endgame Gear MB1 Mouse Bungee

    A clamp that tightens on the cable.

    Best for: Thick cables.

    Check price for Endgame Gear MB1 Mouse Bungee on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

Our Picks

Best Weighted1 of 5

Razer Mouse Bungee V3 Chroma

Razer's Bungee V3 Chroma pairs an adjustable spring arm with a weighted base.

Best for

Moving setups.

Skip if

Price-first buyers should look at the Pulsar Micro Bungee, which cost less when we checked.
Razer Mouse Bungee V3 Chroma

Why we like it

Chroma RGB lights the base. An adjustable spring arm is unique to it among these picks, while the MB1 uses a height-adjustable arm. Chroma RGB extras is unique to it among these picks, while the MB1 uses anti-slip feet extras.

A bungee helps only with a wired mouse; if you plan to go wireless, the Bungee V3 Chroma will sit idle. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the Pulsar Micro Bungee at the time of writing. At our last price check it topped the group, with the SteelSeries bungee the nearest cheaper option. If you want a confirmed weight, look to the SteelSeries bungee instead: it weighs 263g, while this one gives no figure.

Key specs

Arm
Adjustable spring
Base
Weighted, non-slip feet
Extras
Chroma RGB

Pros

  • Adjustable spring arm
  • Weighted base with non-slip feet
  • Chroma RGB lighting
  • Chroma RGB extras, the only one here

Cons

  • Costs more than the Pulsar Micro Bungee at the time of writing

Best Adhesive2 of 5

Pulsar Micro Bungee ES

Pulsar's Micro Bungee ES sticks down with 3M VHB adhesive and holds the cable on a flexible silicone arm.

Best for

Fixed setups.

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Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Pulsar Micro Bungee ES

Why we like it

Spare adhesive is included. You get a flexible silicone arm here, which sets it apart from the MB1 and its a height-adjustable arm. No other pick in this guide offers a 3M VHB adhesive base; compare the MB1, which has a clamp base.

You get spare adhesive extras here, which sets it apart from the MB1 and its anti-slip feet extras. A bungee helps only with a wired mouse; if you plan to go wireless, the Pulsar Micro Bungee will sit idle. The Pulsar Micro Bungee sticks down, so pick its spot before removing the backing. It cost the least of the 5 picks at the time of writing, with the MB1 the next step up.

Key specs

Arm
Flexible silicone
Base
3M VHB adhesive
Extras
Spare adhesive

Pros

  • Flexible silicone arm
  • 3M VHB adhesive
  • Spare adhesive in the pack
  • Spare adhesive extras, the only one here

The catch

There is no published weight figure, whereas the SteelSeries bungee weighs 263g.

Best Cable Clamp3 of 5

Endgame Gear MB1 Mouse Bungee

Endgame Gear's MB1 clamps onto the cable and adjusts in height.

Best for

Thick cables.

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the Pulsar Micro Bungee cost less when we checked.
Endgame Gear MB1 Mouse Bungee

Why we like it

Anti-slip feet hold it in place. No other pick in this guide offers a height-adjustable arm; compare the Bungee V3 Chroma, which has an adjustable spring arm. A clamp base is unique to it among these picks, while the SteelSeries bungee uses a weighted base.

No other pick in this guide offers anti-slip feet extras; compare the Bungee V3 Chroma, which has chroma RGB extras. A bungee helps only with a wired mouse; if you plan to go wireless, the MB1 will sit idle. Check the MB1's clamp fits your desk edge.

On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper Pulsar Micro Bungee and the pricier Sisyphy, at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its weight; if that figure matters, the SteelSeries bungee weighs 263g.

Key specs

Arm
Height-adjustable
Base
Clamp
Extras
Anti-slip feet

Pros

  • Adjustable arm height
  • Clamp that tightens on the cable
  • Anti-slip feet
  • Clamp base, the only one here

Cons

  • Costs more than the Pulsar Micro Bungee at the time of writing

Tallest Arm4 of 5

Sisyphy Gaming Mouse Bungee

Sisyphy's bungee has a spring arm that extends up to 3 inches.

Best for

High pads.

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the Pulsar Micro Bungee cost less when we checked.
Sisyphy Gaming Mouse Bungee

Why we like it

The 7 oz base sits on rubber feet. A flexible rubber clip holds the cable in three positions to remove drag. It is compact enough for most desks.

It measures about 2.5 by 3.8 inches, so it fits most desks. A bungee helps only with a wired mouse; if you plan to go wireless, the Sisyphy will sit idle. The nearest alternative on weight is the SteelSeries bungee at 263g, against 198g here. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the Pulsar Micro Bungee at the time of writing.

Key specs

Arm
Height-adjustable spring, up to 3 in
Base
Weighted, rubber feet
Weight
198g

Pros

  • Spring arm that extends up to 3 inches
  • 7 oz weighted base
  • Rubber footing

Cons

  • Costs more than the Pulsar Micro Bungee at the time of writing

Heaviest5 of 5

SteelSeries Mouse Bungee

SteelSeries's bungee weighs 263g in a 63 x 97 x 88mm body.

Best for

Stable placement.

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the Pulsar Micro Bungee cost less when we checked.
SteelSeries Mouse Bungee

Why we like it

It is the heaviest here. A rubber clip holds different cable sizes, and a weighted base with rubber feet keeps it steady. You get a weighted base here, which sets it apart from the MB1 and its a clamp base.

A bungee helps only with a wired mouse; if you plan to go wireless, the SteelSeries bungee will sit idle. It makes the most sense for stable placement, since it offers a 263g body. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the Pulsar Micro Bungee at the time of writing. Its price falls between the Sisyphy and the Bungee V3 Chroma, based on our last check.

Key specs

Base
Weighted
Weight
263g

Pros

  • 263g body
  • 63 x 97 x 88mm size
  • Heaviest weight of the picks (263g)
  • Weighted base, the only one here

Cons

  • Costs more than the Pulsar Micro Bungee at the time of writing

How We Chose These Mouse Bungees

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.

A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad
A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad
How these picks were ranked
We compared five mouse bungees on arm, base, weight and extras as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 1 of the 4 fields compared are stated for every pick, while arm and weight have gaps.
The shared baseline
All 5, from the Bungee V3 Chroma to the SteelSeries bungee, state base.
Where the specs have gaps
The SteelSeries bungee gives no arm; the Bungee V3 Chroma, the Pulsar Micro Bungee and the MB1 give no weight.
Price range
From the Pulsar Micro Bungee to the Bungee V3 Chroma, all sat in the under $50 tier when we checked.

What to Look for in a Mouse Bungee

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. Weight

    Here weight runs from 198g on the Sisyphy to 263g on the SteelSeries bungee, a 33% spread. The SteelSeries bungee is the pick for weight. The Bungee V3 Chroma, the Pulsar Micro Bungee and the MB1 give no weight figure, so 2 of 5 picks are compared here.

  2. Fit and compatibility

    A bungee helps only with a wired mouse; if you plan to go wireless, the Bungee V3 Chroma will sit idle. A bungee helps only with a wired mouse; if you plan to go wireless, the Pulsar Micro Bungee will sit idle. A bungee helps only with a wired mouse; if you plan to go wireless, the MB1 will sit idle.

    A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad
    A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad
  3. Features beyond the spec table

    The MB1: a clamp that tightens on the cable. The Sisyphy: a 7 oz weighted base. The SteelSeries bungee: a 63 x 97 x 88mm size.

  4. Where your budget lands

    Price does little to separate these 5: the Pulsar Micro Bungee through the Bungee V3 Chroma all landed in the under $50 tier, which leaves weight to decide it.

    A hand on a white gaming mouse, and the same mouse shown from below
    A hand on a white gaming mouse, and the same mouse shown from below
  5. Match the pick to your priority

    Moving setups: the Bungee V3 Chroma. Fixed setups: the Pulsar Micro Bungee. Thick cables: the MB1.

How to Choose a Mouse Bungee

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Moving setupsBungee V3 ChromaAn adjustable arm on a weighted base
Fixed setupsPulsar Micro Bungee3M VHB adhesive with spares
Thick cablesMB1A clamp that tightens on the cable
High padsSisyphyAn arm that extends up to 3 inches
Stable placementSteelSeries bungeeA 263g body

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Key specs side by side

The SteelSeries bungee leads on weight at 263g, ahead of the Sisyphy at 198g. "Not listed" marks arm where the SteelSeries bungee leaves the figure out.

Mouse BungeeArmBaseWeightExtras
Bungee V3 ChromaAdjustable springWeighted, non-slip feetNot listedChroma RGB
Pulsar Micro BungeeFlexible silicone3M VHB adhesiveNot listedSpare adhesive
MB1Height-adjustableClampNot listedAnti-slip feet
SisyphyHeight-adjustable spring, up to 3 inWeighted, rubber feet198gNot listed
SteelSeries bungeeNot listedWeighted263gNot listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the heaviest weight: the SteelSeries bungee or the Sisyphy?

Between the top two, it is 263g on the SteelSeries bungee against 198g on the Sisyphy, a 33% difference. The Bungee V3 Chroma, the Pulsar Micro Bungee and the MB1 are left out of this ranking because their weight isn't stated; 2 of 5 picks are ranked.

What makes the Bungee V3 Chroma the Best Weighted?

It carries the badge for an adjustable arm on a weighted base. It makes sense for moving setups.

Do the Bungee V3 Chroma and the Pulsar Micro Bungee differ on extras?

The Bungee V3 Chroma uses Chroma RGB; the Pulsar Micro Bungee uses Spare adhesive; the MB1 uses anti-slip feet. The makers of the Sisyphy and the SteelSeries bungee don't state extras, so 3 of 5 picks are covered here.

What should I check before buying the SteelSeries bungee?

A bungee helps only with a wired mouse; if you plan to go wireless, the SteelSeries bungee will sit idle. In this guide it ranks fifth of 5, as our Heaviest pick, and first of 2 on weight (263g).

Beyond the specs, what sets the Bungee V3 Chroma and the Pulsar Micro Bungee apart?

The Bungee V3 Chroma: an adjustable spring arm. The Pulsar Micro Bungee: a flexible silicone arm. The MB1: an adjustable arm height.

Bottom Line

Razer's Bungee V3 Chroma is the pick for an adjustable arm on a weighted base. Pulsar's Micro Bungee ES stays fixed with adhesive, and Sisyphy's arm extends furthest.

About the author

PC Hardware Editor

Alex covers PC hardware, monitors, components, upgrades and peripherals for The PC Journal, with a focus on helping readers understand specifications, compatibility and meaningful product trade-offs.

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