Buying Guide
The Best RGB Mouse Pads
From the HUADO RGB to the MM700 RGB 3XL: four mouse pads ranked on width and depth, with who should skip each one.
By The PC Journal editorial team
11 min read4 products evaluated
RGB pads need a free USB port, so plan the cable route first. Every pad here has RGB lighting, ordered from the lowest price.
We sorted these picks by width, depth and thickness, working from the makers' own data; nothing here was tested in-house, and if a maker skips thickness, the guide says so.
Quick Picks
Our 4 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
HUADO RGB Mouse Pad
Undercutting the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad on price when we checked.
Best for: Spending as little as possible, with the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad the next step up.
Our take Check price for HUADO RGB Mouse Pad (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
RGB Extended Gaming Mouse Pad (31.5 x 12 in)
RGB edge lighting.
Best for: Buyers who want RGB edge lighting.
Our take Check price for RGB Extended Gaming Mouse Pad (31.5 x 12 in) (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
Corsair MM700 RGB Extended
360-degree three-zone RGB lighting.
Best for: Buyers who want 360-degree three-zone RGB lighting.
Our take Check price for Corsair MM700 RGB Extended (opens in a new tab)
Widest Pick
Corsair MM700 RGB Extended 3XL
The widest width here (48 in).
Best for: Buyers who put width first.
Our take Check price for Corsair MM700 RGB Extended 3XL (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undercutting the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad on price when we checked. | Spending as little as possible, with the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad the next step up. | Check price for HUADO RGB Mouse Pad (opens in a new tab) |
| RGB edge lighting. | Buyers who want RGB edge lighting. | Check price for RGB Extended Gaming Mouse Pad (31.5 x 12 in) (opens in a new tab) |
| 360-degree three-zone RGB lighting. | Buyers who want 360-degree three-zone RGB lighting. | Check price for Corsair MM700 RGB Extended (opens in a new tab) |
| The widest width here (48 in). | Buyers who put width first. | Check price for Corsair MM700 RGB Extended 3XL (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 4
HUADO RGB Mouse Pad on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The HUADO RGB is built around 14 light modes, with a one-button controller on top.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible, with the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad the next step up.
Skip if
- Skip it if depth matters most to you; the MM700 RGB 3XL offers 24 in.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 31.5 in width and offers an 11.8 in depth. On width it ties with the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad at 31.5 in. Its 11.8 in depth is the shallowest in this group; the MM700 RGB 3XL leads at 24 in.
The HUADO RGB's lighting needs a free USB port near the desk edge. Worth noting: 4mm cushioned base. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad was closest. Depth is its weakest area, and the MM700 RGB 3XL covers it better at 24 in.
Key dimensions & specs
- Width: 31.5 in
- Depth: 11.8 in
- Thickness: 4mm
- Surface: Cloth
- Edges: Stitched
- Extras: RGB, waterproof
Pros
- 4mm cushioned base
- Stitched edges
- 14 light modes
- One-button controller
Cons
- Depth trails the MM700 RGB 3XL (24 in)
Also Consider2 of 4
RGB Extended Gaming Mouse Pad (31.5 x 12 in) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
What the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad brings to the table is RGB edge lighting, plus a 31.5 x 12 inch size.
Best for
- Buyers who want RGB edge lighting.
Skip if
- Skip it if width matters most to you; the MM700 RGB 3XL offers 48 in.
Why we like it
It also offers a 31.5 in width and offers a 12 in depth. It has 14 lighting modes, set from a single button on the pad. The 31.5 x 12-inch surface fits a keyboard and mouse together.
It matches the HUADO RGB on width (31.5 in). On depth it sits mid-pack at 12 in: the MM700 RGB 3XL comes in at 24 in, and the HUADO RGB comes in at 11.8 in. No other pick in this guide offers RGB edge lighting extras; compare the MM700 RGB 3XL, which has RGB extras.
The RGB 31.5 x 12 pad's lighting needs a free USB port near the desk edge. On price it sat second of 4, between the cheaper HUADO RGB and the pricier MM700 RGB Extended, at the time of writing. The trade-off is width; for more, the MM700 RGB 3XL comes in at 48 in.
Key dimensions & specs
- Width: 31.5 in
- Depth: 12 in
- Surface: Cloth
- Extras: RGB edge lighting
Pros
- RGB edge lighting
- 31.5 x 12 inch size
- Depth of 12 in, ahead of the HUADO RGB
Cons
- Width trails the MM700 RGB 3XL (48 in)
- No published thickness
- Costs more than the HUADO RGB at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 4
Corsair MM700 RGB Extended on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The MM700 RGB Extended stands out for 360-degree three-zone RGB lighting, and it adds a built-in two-port USB hub.
Best for
- Buyers who want 360-degree three-zone RGB lighting.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the HUADO RGB was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It also offers a 36.6 in width and offers a 15.8 in depth. On width it sits mid-pack at 36.6 in: the MM700 RGB 3XL comes in at 48 in, and the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad comes in at 31.5 in. Its 15.8 in depth ranks second of 4 here, behind the MM700 RGB 3XL (24 in) and ahead of the HUADO RGB (11.8 in).
Measure your desk first: the MM700 RGB Extended is 36.6 inches wide and needs a flat surface for its full length. The MM700 RGB Extended's lighting needs a free USB port near the desk edge. It was priced above the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad and below the MM700 RGB 3XL at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Width: 36.6 in
- Depth: 15.8 in
- Thickness: 4mm
- Surface: Cloth
- Extras: RGB, two USB ports
Pros
- 36.6-inch width covers keyboard and mouse
- 4mm cushioned base
- 360-degree three-zone RGB lighting
- Built-in two-port USB hub
Cons
- Costs more than the HUADO RGB at the time of writing
Widest Pick4 of 4
Corsair MM700 RGB Extended 3XL on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The MM700 RGB 3XL is built around a 1,220mm x 610mm surface that covers the whole desk.
Best for
- Buyers who put width first.
Skip if
- Skip it if you need to know its thickness before buying; the maker doesn't publish one.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 48 in width and offers a 24 in depth. Its 48 in width is the widest here; the MM700 RGB Extended comes next at 36.6 in. Nothing else here matches its 24 in depth; the MM700 RGB Extended comes closest at 15.8 in.
RGB extras is unique to it among these picks, while the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad uses RGB edge lighting extras. Measure your desk first: the MM700 RGB 3XL is 48 inches wide and needs a flat surface for its full length. The MM700 RGB 3XL's lighting needs a free USB port near the desk edge.
At our last price check it topped the group, with the MM700 RGB Extended the nearest cheaper option. If you want a confirmed thickness, look to the HUADO RGB instead: it comes in at 4mm, while this one gives no figure.
Key dimensions & specs
- Width: 48 in
- Depth: 24 in
- Surface: Cloth
- Extras: RGB
Pros
- 48-inch width covers keyboard and mouse
- 1,220mm x 610mm surface that covers the whole desk
- Deepest depth of the picks (24 in)
- RGB extras, the only one here
Cons
- No published thickness
- Costs more than the HUADO RGB at the time of writing
How We Chose These RGB Mouse Pads
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- How these picks were ranked
- We set side by side four mouse Pads on width, depth, thickness and surface from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house, and thickness is missing for at least one pick.
- The shared baseline
- All 4, from the HUADO RGB to the MM700 RGB 3XL, state width, depth and surface and share Cloth surface.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The RGB 31.5 x 12 pad and the MM700 RGB 3XL give no thickness.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the HUADO RGB (under $50) to the MM700 RGB 3XL ($100 to $150).
What to Look for in an RGB Mouse Pad
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much width you need
The MM700 RGB 3XL tops width at 48 in and the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad sits lowest at 31.5 in. For less, the MM700 RGB Extended is the runner-up at 36.6 in ($50 to $100 tier).
Depth across these picks
Across these 4 picks depth spans 11.8 in (the HUADO RGB) to 24 in (the MM700 RGB 3XL). The MM700 RGB Extended comes second at 15.8 in, in the $50 to $100 tier against $100 to $150 for the MM700 RGB 3XL.
Fit and compatibility
The HUADO RGB's lighting needs a free USB port near the desk edge. Measure your desk first: the MM700 RGB Extended is 36.6 inches wide and needs a flat surface for its full length.
Features beyond the spec table
The RGB 31.5 x 12 pad: a 31.5 x 12 inch size. The MM700 RGB Extended: a built-in two-port USB hub. The MM700 RGB 3XL: a 1,220mm x 610mm surface that covers the whole desk.
Where your budget lands
Under $50 buys the HUADO RGB and the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad; $50 to $100 buys the MM700 RGB Extended; $100 to $150 buys the MM700 RGB 3XL at our last check.
How to Choose an RGB Mouse Pad
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Spending as little as possible, with the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad the next step up | HUADO RGB | Undercutting the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad on price when we checked |
| Buyers who want RGB edge lighting | RGB 31.5 x 12 pad | RGB edge lighting |
| Buyers who want 360-degree three-zone RGB lighting | MM700 RGB Extended | 360-degree three-zone RGB lighting |
| Buyers who put width first | MM700 RGB 3XL | The widest width here (48 in) |
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Key specs side by side
The MM700 RGB 3XL leads on width at 48 in, ahead of the MM700 RGB Extended at 36.6 in. "Not listed" marks thickness where the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad and the MM700 RGB 3XL leave the figure out.
| Mouse Pad | Width | Depth | Thickness | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUADO RGB | 31.5 in | 11.8 in | 4mm | Cloth |
| RGB 31.5 x 12 pad | 31.5 in | 12 in | Not listed | Cloth |
| MM700 RGB Extended | 36.6 in | 15.8 in | 4mm | Cloth |
| MM700 RGB 3XL | 48 in | 24 in | Not listed | Cloth |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the HUADO RGB, sat in the under $50 tier, 3 tiers in all up to the MM700 RGB 3XL at $100 to $150; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Mouse Pads |
|---|---|
| Under $50 | HUADO RGB, RGB 31.5 x 12 pad |
| About $50 to $100 | MM700 RGB Extended |
| About $100 to $150 | MM700 RGB 3XL |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MM700 RGB 3XL ahead of the MM700 RGB Extended on width?
The MM700 RGB 3XL leads at 48 in, with the MM700 RGB Extended at 36.6 in. The RGB 31.5 x 12 pad closes the ranking at 31.5 in.
Which has the deepest depth: the MM700 RGB 3XL or the MM700 RGB Extended?
The MM700 RGB 3XL tops depth at 24 in; the MM700 RGB Extended follows at 15.8 in, 52% apart. The spread runs down to the HUADO RGB at 11.8 in.
Is the MM700 RGB 3XL worth paying more than the HUADO RGB?
What it brings is width (48 in against 31.5 in) and depth (24 in against 11.8 in). The HUADO RGB sat in the under $50 tier and the MM700 RGB 3XL in the $100 to $150 tier when we checked, with 2 other picks between them; pay the difference only if width and depth decide your purchase.
What makes the MM700 RGB 3XL the Widest Pick?
The label rests on the widest width here (48 in). The MM700 RGB Extended is next on width at 36.6 in, so this pick's 48 in is 31% further out. The HUADO RGB, the cheapest pick, sat in the under $50 tier against $100 to $150 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at anyone who puts width first.
What should I check before buying the MM700 RGB 3XL?
Measure your desk first: the MM700 RGB 3XL is 48 inches wide and needs a flat surface for its full length. The MM700 RGB 3XL's lighting needs a free USB port near the desk edge. In this guide it ranks fourth of 4, as our Widest Pick, and first of 4 on width (48 in).
Beyond the specs, what sets the HUADO RGB and the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad apart?
The HUADO RGB: 14 light modes. The RGB 31.5 x 12 pad: RGB edge lighting. The MM700 RGB Extended: 360-degree three-zone RGB lighting.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the HUADO RGB, chosen for undercutting the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad on price when we checked. Look at the RGB 31.5 x 12 pad for RGB edge lighting, the MM700 RGB Extended for 360-degree three-zone RGB lighting and the MM700 RGB 3XL for the widest width here (48 in) if those matter more to you.
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