Buying Guide

The Best Wireless Gaming Mouse

Five gaming mice compared, from the E-YOOSO X-31 to the M810 PRO, with the trade-offs of each named.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read5 products evaluated

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Wireless gaming mice now match wired ones over a 2.4GHz dongle, so the choice comes down to price, battery and shape. These are ordered from the lowest listed price up.

This is a research roundup, not a lab test: programmable buttons, max DPI and battery life come from each maker's published specs; a missing programmable buttons is flagged, not filled in, and no figure here comes from our own testing.

Quick Picks

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

  1. Most Buttons

    E-YOOSO X-31 Large Wireless Mouse

    The most button count here (6).

    Best for: Macros and editing shortcuts.

    Check price for E-YOOSO X-31 Large Wireless Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  2. Also Consider

    Redragon Large Wireless Gaming Mouse

    Finger rests on both sides.

    Best for: Buyers who want finger rests on both sides.

    Check price for Redragon Large Wireless Gaming Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  3. Strong Alternative

    Acer Dual-Mode Wireless Gaming Mouse

    A rechargeable battery.

    Best for: Buyers who want rechargeable battery.

    Check price for Acer Dual-Mode Wireless Gaming Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  4. Symmetrical Shape

    Redragon M725 Wireless Gaming Mouse

    A symmetrical shape.

    Best for: Buyers who want a symmetrical shape.

    Check price for Redragon M725 Wireless Gaming Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  5. Premium Pick

    Redragon M810 PRO Wireless Gaming Mouse

    The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with remappable buttons through software.

    Best for: Buyers who want remappable buttons through software and can spend more than the M725 costs.

    Check price for Redragon M810 PRO Wireless Gaming Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

Our Picks

Most Buttons1 of 5

E-YOOSO X-31 Large Wireless Mouse

E-YOOSO's X-31 is a large 2.4GHz mouse with forward and back buttons.

Best for

Macros and editing shortcuts.

Skip if

Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
E-YOOSO X-31 Large Wireless Mouse

Why we like it

It is shaped for large hands, with an anti-sweat, non-slip finish. Five DPI steps run up to 4,800, and the receiver stores inside the mouse. It works with Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS, though the side buttons do not work on Mac.

The receiver reaches about 33 feet. The large contoured shell uses an anti-slip, anti-sweat material suited to big hands. It also comes with a selectable 125Hz or 250Hz polling rate and the lowest price among the large mice here.

The nearest alternative on button count is the M725 at 5, against 6 here. It undercut the Redragon large and every other pick on price at the time of writing.

Key specs

Programmable buttons
6
Max DPI
4,800
Connection
2.4GHz
Shape
Right-handed, large

Pros

  • Large body with forward and back buttons
  • Selectable 125Hz or 250Hz polling rate
  • The lowest price among the large mice here
  • Most button count of the picks (6)

The catch

The maker doesn't give its battery life; if that figure matters, the M810 PRO runs for 45 hours.

Also Consider2 of 5

Redragon Large Wireless Gaming Mouse

Redragon's large wireless mouse has finger rests on both sides and a 1000mAh battery.

Best for

Buyers who want finger rests on both sides.

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the E-YOOSO X-31 cost less when we checked.
Redragon Large Wireless Gaming Mouse

Why we like it

It pairs with three Bluetooth devices. It is sized for medium to large hands and connects over Bluetooth, a USB receiver or a USB-C cable. Programmable buttons can be remapped in the software.

Its 1,000mAh battery and low-power chip give long runtimes at a 1,000Hz polling rate, and DPI runs up to 12,800. RGB lighting can be adjusted. Keep the Redragon large on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop.

When we checked, only the E-YOOSO X-31 cost less, and the Acer dual-mode cost more. If you want a confirmed button count, look to the E-YOOSO X-31 instead: it offers 6, while this one gives no figure.

Key specs

Max DPI
12,800
Connection
2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired
Shape
Right-handed, for big hands

Pros

  • Dongle plus Bluetooth
  • Finger rests on both sides
  • Bluetooth pairing with 3 devices
  • 1000mAh battery

Cons

  • Costs more than the E-YOOSO X-31 at the time of writing

Strong Alternative3 of 5

Acer Dual-Mode Wireless Gaming Mouse

Acer's dual-mode mouse is a rechargeable 2.4GHz and Bluetooth mouse at a budget price.

Best for

Buyers who want rechargeable battery.

Skip if

Choose another pick if you can't accept this: shorter 40-hour battery.
Acer Dual-Mode Wireless Gaming Mouse

Why we like it

It has a 24,000 DPI sensor. Its 24,000 DPI sensor runs at 1,000Hz, and eight buttons take full macros. It switches between a USB receiver and Bluetooth.

Its 24,000 DPI sensor tracks at up to 35G acceleration with 1000Hz polling. Eight buttons can be programmed with macros, and it switches between wired USB and 2.4GHz wireless. Keep the Acer dual-mode on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop.

The nearest alternative on battery life is the M810 PRO at 45 hours, against 40 hours here. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper Redragon large and the pricier M725, at the time of writing.

Key specs

Max DPI
24,000
Battery life
40 hours
Connection
2.4GHz, Bluetooth

Pros

  • Dongle plus Bluetooth
  • Rechargeable battery
  • Dual wireless modes
  • Budget price

Cons

  • Shorter 40-hour battery
  • Costs more than the E-YOOSO X-31 at the time of writing

The catch

The maker doesn't give its button count; if that figure matters, the E-YOOSO X-31 offers 6.

Symmetrical Shape4 of 5

Redragon M725 Wireless Gaming Mouse

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

Best for

Buyers who want a symmetrical shape.

Skip if

Price-first buyers should look at the E-YOOSO X-31, which cost less when we checked.
Redragon M725 Wireless Gaming Mouse

Why we like it

It stores five configuration modes onboard. You also get tri-mode connection at a budget price. Keep the M725 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop.

The nearest alternative on button count is the E-YOOSO X-31 at 6, against 5 here. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the E-YOOSO X-31 at the time of writing. Its price falls between the Acer dual-mode and the M810 PRO, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed battery life should compare it with the M810 PRO, which runs for 45 hours.

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

  • Costs more than the E-YOOSO X-31 at the time of writing

Premium Pick5 of 5

Redragon M810 PRO Wireless Gaming Mouse

Redragon's M810 PRO is a rechargeable 2.4GHz mouse with remappable buttons and RGB.

Best for

Buyers who want remappable buttons through software and can spend more than the M725 costs.

Skip if

Look at the others if this bothers you: shorter 45-hour battery.
Redragon M810 PRO Wireless Gaming Mouse

Why we like it

It sits near $24 at the time of writing. Its 2.4GHz receiver removes cable drag, and five DPI levels run up to 10,000. All eight buttons are programmable.

It has eight programmable buttons, five DPI levels up to 10,000 and a PAW3325 optical sensor. It also comes with RGB lighting. Another plus: longest battery life of the picks (45 hours).

It makes the most sense for buyers who want remappable buttons through software and can spend more than the M725 costs, since it offers the highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with remappable buttons through software. At our last price check it topped the group, with the M725 the nearest cheaper option.

Key specs

Max DPI
10,000
Battery life
45 hours
Polling rate
1,000Hz
Connection
2.4GHz, wired

Pros

  • Remappable buttons through software
  • RGB lighting
  • Rechargeable battery
  • Longest battery life of the picks (45 hours)

Cons

  • Shorter 45-hour battery
  • Costs more than the E-YOOSO X-31 at the time of writing

The catch

If you want a confirmed button count, look to the E-YOOSO X-31 instead: it offers 6, while this one gives no figure.

How We Chose

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 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
How these picks were ranked
We lined up five mice on button count, max DPI, battery life and connection from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house, and button count and battery life are missing for at least one pick.
The shared baseline
All 5, from the E-YOOSO X-31 to the M810 PRO, state max DPI and connection.
Where the specs have gaps
The Redragon large, the Acer dual-mode and the M810 PRO give no button count; the E-YOOSO X-31, the Redragon large and the M725 give no battery life.
Price range
From the E-YOOSO X-31 to the M810 PRO, all sat in the under $50 tier when we checked.

What to Look for in a Wireless Gaming Mouse

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

  1. Button count

    The E-YOOSO X-31 tops button count at 6 and the M725 sits lowest at 5. The E-YOOSO X-31 is the pick for button count. The Redragon large, the Acer dual-mode and the M810 PRO give no button count figure, so 2 of 5 picks are compared here.

  2. How much battery life you need

    Across these 2 picks battery life spans 40 hours (the Acer dual-mode) to 45 hours (the M810 PRO). If battery life is your first filter, the M810 PRO sets the ceiling at 45 hours. The E-YOOSO X-31, the Redragon large and the M725 give no battery life figure, so 2 of 5 picks are compared here.

    A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad
    A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad
  3. Fit and compatibility

    Keep the Redragon large on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop.

  4. Features beyond the spec table

    The Acer dual-mode: dual wireless modes. The M725: 5 onboard configuration modes. The M810 PRO: RGB lighting.

    A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad
    A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad
  5. Where your budget lands

    Price does little to separate these 5: the E-YOOSO X-31 through the M810 PRO all landed in the under $50 tier, which leaves button count to decide it.

How to Choose a Wireless Gaming Mouse

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Macros and editing shortcutsE-YOOSO X-31The most button count here (6)
Buyers who want finger rests on both sidesRedragon largeFinger rests on both sides
Buyers who want rechargeable batteryAcer dual-modeA rechargeable battery
Buyers who want a symmetrical shapeM725A symmetrical shape
Buyers who want remappable buttons through software and can spend more than the M725 costsM810 PROThe highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with remappable buttons through software

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Key specs side by side

The E-YOOSO X-31 leads on button count at 6, ahead of the M725 at 5. "Not listed" marks button count where the Redragon large, the Acer dual-mode and the M810 PRO leave the figure out.

MiceProgrammable buttonsMax DPIBattery lifeConnection
E-YOOSO X-3164,800Not listed2.4GHz
Redragon largeNot listed12,800Not listed2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired
Acer dual-modeNot listed24,00040 hours2.4GHz, Bluetooth
M72558,000Not listed2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired
M810 PRONot listed10,00045 hours2.4GHz, wired

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the most button count: the E-YOOSO X-31 or the M725?

The E-YOOSO X-31 tops button count at 6; the M725 follows at 5, 20% apart. The Redragon large, the Acer dual-mode and the M810 PRO don't state a button count figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 2 of 5 picks are ranked.

How does the Acer dual-mode compare with the M810 PRO on battery life?

Between the top two, it is 45 hours on the M810 PRO against 40 hours on the Acer dual-mode, a 13% difference. No battery life figure is published for the E-YOOSO X-31, the Redragon large and the M725, which leaves 2 of 5 picks ranked here.

What makes the E-YOOSO X-31 the Most Buttons?

It earns the label for the most button count here (6). The M725 is next on button count at 5, so this pick's 6 is 20% further out. It makes sense for macros and editing shortcuts.

What should I check before buying the M725?

Keep the M725 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. In this guide it ranks fourth of 5, as our Symmetrical Shape pick, and second of 2 on button count (5).

Beyond the specs, what sets the E-YOOSO X-31 and the Redragon large apart?

The E-YOOSO X-31: a large body with forward and back buttons. The Redragon large: finger rests on both sides. The Acer dual-mode: a rechargeable battery.

Bottom Line

Our first pick is the E-YOOSO X-31. Look at the Redragon large for finger rests on both sides, the Acer dual-mode for a rechargeable battery and the M725 for a symmetrical shape if those matter more to you.

Check whether a mouse charges or takes AA/AAA cells; both have trade-offs in weight and upkeep.

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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