The Best PC Gaming Gear Under $100

Its switches are rated for 100 million clicks. It weighs 53g with a solid shell rather than holes, and the HyperX 26K sensor tracks up to 26,000 DPI. The wired cable keeps it simple.

Its paracord-style HyperFlex 2 cable reduces drag, and it polls at up to 8,000Hz, reporting every 0.125ms. It is the only pick here with RGB lighting; the Rival 3 Gen 2 has 3-zone RGB lighting instead. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the Gigantus V2 L at the time of writing. At our last price check it topped the group, with the Rival 3 Gen 2 the nearest cheaper option.

Its switches are rated for 60 million clicks. Three-zone RGB lighting is included. Its TrueMove Core sensor tracks 1-to-1 without acceleration, which keeps aim consistent at any swipe speed.

SteelSeries quotes 1.35ms click latency and 60-million-click switches. The maker quotes 1.35ms click latency, and the feet are 100% PTFE. SteelSeries calls its 1.35ms click latency fastest in class.

3-zone RGB lighting is unique to it among these picks, while the Haste 2 wired uses RGB lighting. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the Gigantus V2 L at the time of writing. Its price falls between the K617 and the Haste 2 wired, based on our last check.

It frees desk space for mouse movement. Its 60% layout frees desk space for wide mouse swipes, and 20 lighting presets adjust in brightness and speed. The software programs macros.

Its switches are rated for 50 million presses, in a white and grey colourway. A 60% or 65% layout drops the number pad and some navigation keys; check you can live without them. Worth noting: USB connection, the only one here. When we checked, only the Recon 50 and cheaper picks cost less, and the Rival 3 Gen 2 cost more.

It has PC, PlayStation and Xbox support. Its high-sensitivity mic detaches when you're watching films or listening to music, and the light frame suits long sessions. It works across PC and consoles over 3.5mm.

Its light build suits long sessions without pressure on the head. On a desktop with separate mic and headphone jacks, a single 3.5mm plug needs a splitter. On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper Gigantus V2 L and the pricier K617, at the time of writing.

It gives room for low-sensitivity aiming. Its micro-weave surface is calibrated for all sensors and suits fast and controlled play. It comes in sizes from Medium to 3XL.

It comes in four sizes up to 3XL, so you can match it to your DPI and desk. It also offers 3mm high-density foam and an anti-slip base. Measure the desk: an extended pad should fit under both keyboard and mouse without hanging over the edge. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the Recon 50 was the next step up.