Buying Guide

The Best Small Gaming Mice

Five small mice between 49g and about 100g.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read5 products evaluated

A desk setup with a keyboard, mouse and headset beside a monitor
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A small mouse clears desk space and suits claw grips. These five use compact or mini shells.

We compared weight, shape and connection from each listing.

Quick Picks

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

Our Picks

Best Mini Shape1 of 5

Glorious Model O 2 Mini Wired Gaming Mouse

Glorious's Model O 2 Mini is a 49g symmetrical wired mouse with a 26K sensor.

Best for

Claw grips.

Skip if

Price-first buyers should look at the M725, which cost less when we checked.
Glorious Model O 2 Mini Wired Gaming Mouse

Why we like it

Glorious lists it for palm, claw and fingertip grips. It weighs 49g in a compact symmetrical shape for palm, claw or fingertip grips. The wired design avoids charging.

Glorious rates its switches for 80 million clicks, and the sensor includes Motion Sync. Six programmable buttons cover the usual binds without adding weight. It matches the Attack Shark X3 and the M725 on weight (49g).

Like the Model O-, it has a wired connection, while the G305 uses a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection. Its price falls between the Attack Shark X3 and the Model O-, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed button count should compare it with the Model O-, which offers 6.

Key specs

Weight
49g
Max DPI
26,000
Connection
Wired
Shape
Symmetrical, compact

Pros

  • Light 49g body
  • No battery to charge
  • Symmetrical shape Glorious lists for palm, claw and fingertip grips
  • 26K optical sensor

Cons

  • Costs more than the M725 at the time of writing

Best Light Wireless2 of 5

Attack Shark X3 Wireless Gaming Mouse

Attack Shark's X3 is a 49g tri-mode mouse with a PAW3395 sensor.

Best for

Fast aiming.

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the M725 cost less when we checked.
Attack Shark X3 Wireless Gaming Mouse

Why we like it

Lift-off distance and polling are set in software. It weighs 49g and connects over Bluetooth 5.2, 2.4GHz or a cable, and the PAW3395 sensor reaches 26,000 DPI. It suits fast aim games on a budget.

On weight it ties with the Model O 2 Mini and the M725 at 49g. It also offers Kailh GM 8.0 switches rated for 80 million clicks. Keep the Attack Shark X3 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop.

It was priced above the G305 and below the Model O 2 Mini at the time of writing. There is no published button count figure, whereas the Model O- offers 6.

Key specs

Weight
49g
Max DPI
26,000
Battery life
200 hours
Connection
2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired

Pros

  • Light 49g body
  • Up to 200 hours per charge
  • Dongle plus Bluetooth
  • PixArt PAW3395 sensor

Cons

  • Costs more than the M725 at the time of writing

Best Battery3 of 5

Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

The G305 is the cheapest Lightspeed mouse and still one of the best values in wireless gaming mice, with a 250 hours on one AA.

Best for

Rare battery swaps.

Skip if

Pass if a published weight matters; this one has none.
Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

Why we like it

The HERO sensor is up to 10 times more power efficient than earlier sensors, which stretches battery life, and the receiver stores inside the mouse. LIGHTSPEED wireless reports at 1ms. You get a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection here, which sets it apart from the Model O- and its a wired connection.

You also get runs on a single AA battery. The G305's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. It was priced above the M725 and below the Attack Shark X3 at the time of writing. There is no published weight figure, whereas the Model O 2 Mini weighs 49g.

Key specs

Max DPI
12,000
Battery life
250 hours
Connection
Lightspeed 2.4GHz

Pros

  • Up to 250 hours per charge
  • Hero sensor
  • Runs on a single AA battery
  • Lightspeed 2.4GHz connection, the only one here

Cons

  • No published weight
  • Costs more than the M725 at the time of writing

Best Budget Wireless4 of 5

Redragon M725 Wireless Gaming Mouse

Redragon's M725 is a 49g symmetrical tri-mode mouse with a honeycomb shell.

Best for

Tight budgets.

Skip if

Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: button count of 5, behind the Model O- (6).
Redragon M725 Wireless Gaming Mouse

Why we like it

It stores five configuration modes onboard. On weight it ties with the Model O 2 Mini and the Attack Shark X3 at 49g. It also comes with tri-mode connection at a budget price.

Keep the M725 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. Another plus: light 49g body. Worth noting: symmetrical shape, the only one here.

The nearest alternative on button count is the Model O- at 6, against 5 here. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the G305 was closest. If you want a confirmed battery life, look to the G305 instead: it runs for 250 hours, while this one gives no figure.

Key specs

Weight
49g
Programmable buttons
5
Max DPI
8,000
Connection
2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired
Shape
Symmetrical

Pros

  • Light 49g body
  • Dongle plus Bluetooth
  • Honeycomb shell
  • 5 onboard configuration modes

Cons

  • Button count of 5, behind the Model O- (6)

Most Buttons5 of 5

Glorious Model O- (Minus) Wired Gaming Mouse

The Model O- shrinks Glorious's ambidextrous shape to a size listed for medium and small hands.

Best for

MMO hotbars on the thumb.

Skip if

Skip it if weight matters most to you; the Model O 2 Mini offers 49g.
Glorious Model O- (Minus) Wired Gaming Mouse

Why we like it

It weighs 58g. Its PTFE skates glide smoothly, and lift-off distance is under 0.7mm. Omron switches are rated for 20 million clicks.

Its paracord-style Ascended cable is light enough to feel close to wireless. Pure PTFE Glorious Skates help it glide, and the shape works in either hand. Its 58g weight is the heaviest in this group; the Model O 2 Mini leads at 49g.

Like the Model O 2 Mini, it has a wired connection, while the G305 uses a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection. It also comes with a honeycomb shell and a flexible braided cable. It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the Model O 2 Mini and the rest.

Key specs

Weight
58g
Programmable buttons
6
Connection
Wired
Shape
Ambidextrous, compact

Pros

  • Light 58g body
  • No battery to charge
  • Ambidextrous shape
  • Size Glorious lists for medium and small hands

Cons

  • Weight trails the Model O 2 Mini (49g)
  • Costs more than the M725 at the time of writing

The catch

The trade-off is weight; for more, the Model O 2 Mini weighs 49g.

How We Chose These Small 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.

A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad
A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad
What we compared
We lined up five mice on weight, button count, max DPI and battery life, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and weight and button count are missing for at least one pick.
What every pick has in common
All 5, from the Model O 2 Mini to the Model O-, state connection.
Where the specs have gaps
The G305 gives no weight; the Model O 2 Mini, the Attack Shark X3 and the G305 give no button count.
Price range
From the M725 to the Model O-, all sat in the under $50 tier when we checked.

What to Look for in a Small Gaming Mouse

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

  1. How much weight you need

    Here weight runs from 58g on the Model O- to 49g on the Model O 2 Mini, a 16% spread. The Attack Shark X3 comes second at 49g, in the same price tier as the Model O 2 Mini. The G305 gives no weight figure, so 4 of 5 picks are compared here.

  2. Button count

    Across these 2 picks button count spans 5 (the M725) to 6 (the Model O-). If button count is your first filter, the Model O- sets the ceiling at 6. The Model O 2 Mini, the Attack Shark X3 and the G305 give no button count figure, so 2 of 5 picks are compared here.

    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
  3. Battery life across these picks

    Across these 2 picks battery life spans 200 hours (the Attack Shark X3) to 250 hours (the G305). The G305 is the pick for battery life. The Model O 2 Mini, the M725 and the Model O- give no battery life figure, so 2 of 5 picks are compared here.

  4. What to check at home

    Keep the Attack Shark X3 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. The G305's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse.

    A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad
    A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad
  5. Extras that separate them

    The G305: runs on a single AA battery. The M725: 5 onboard configuration modes. The Model O-: a honeycomb shell.

How to Choose a Small Gaming Mouse

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Claw gripsModel O 2 MiniA symmetrical mini shell for any grip
Fast aimingAttack Shark X349g tri-mode
Rare battery swapsG305250 hours of listed battery life
Tight budgetsM72549g with onboard modes
MMO hotbars on the thumbModel O-The most button count here (6)

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Key specs side by side

The Model O 2 Mini leads on weight at 49g, ahead of the Attack Shark X3 at 49g. "Not listed" marks weight where the G305 leaves the figure out.

MiceWeightProgrammable buttonsMax DPIBattery life
Model O 2 Mini49gNot listed26,000Not listed
Attack Shark X349gNot listed26,000200 hours
G305Not listedNot listed12,000250 hours
M72549g58,000Not listed
Model O-58g6Not listedNot listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the most button count: the Model O- or the M725?

Between the top two, it is 6 on the Model O- against 5 on the M725, a 20% difference. The Model O 2 Mini, the Attack Shark X3 and the G305 are left out of this ranking because their button count isn't stated; 2 of 5 picks are ranked.

Is the G305 ahead of the Attack Shark X3 on battery life?

The G305 tops battery life at 250 hours; the Attack Shark X3 follows at 200 hours, 25% apart. No battery life figure is published for the Model O 2 Mini, the M725 and the Model O-, which leaves 2 of 5 picks ranked here.

What does the Model O- add over the M725?

On paper it adds button count (6 against 5). It does not win everywhere: the M725 still leads on weight (49g). Both sat in the under $50 tier when we checked, so the gains in button count cost little extra by tier.

Why is the Attack Shark X3 our Best Light Wireless pick?

It earns the label for 49g tri-mode. It suits fast aiming.

Will the M725 work with my setup?

Keep the M725 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. In this guide it ranks fourth of 5, as our Best Budget Wireless pick, and third of 4 on weight (49g).

What extras do the Model O 2 Mini and the Attack Shark X3 include?

The Model O 2 Mini: a symmetrical shape Glorious lists for palm, claw and fingertip grips. The Attack Shark X3: a PixArt PAW3395 sensor. The G305: a Hero sensor.

Bottom Line

Glorious's Model O 2 Mini is the pick for a 49g compact shell. Attack Shark's X3 is the wireless 49g option, and Logitech's G305 leads on battery.

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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