Best Gaming Mice - Fall 2024

The Razer Viper V3 Pro is the best gaming mouse we've tested. It's the successor to the Razer Viper V2 Pro, our previous top pick, improving on it in several ways. It features a new, more subdued design and a familiar shape that's ideal for a wide variety of hand sizes and grip types. It's now even lighter and sports Razer's updated Focus Pro 35K sensor, one of the most accurate and consistent sensors we've ever tested. It supports a maximum wireless polling rate of 8000Hz out of the box and delivers some of the lowest click and sensor latency figures available, providing an incredibly responsive gaming experience.

If you don't mind missing out on absolutely bleeding-edge performance, Razer's previous generation Viper V2 Pro is still an outstanding choice, and it's currently available for cheaper than ever. Lastly, we couldn't forgive ourselves for not mentioning the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro as a possible alternative. It delivers outstanding raw performance similar to our top pick, but it's designed exclusively for right-handed users and is a better option for larger-sized hands, especially if you prefer using a palm grip.

At a mid-range price point, we recommend the LAMZU MAYA. It has a small-medium symmetrical shape with a fairly low, centered hump and relatively straight sides that comfortably accommodates palm, claw, and fingertip grips for most hand sizes. It's also incredibly lightweight, coming in below 50 grams, so it's super easy to aim and flick quickly and accurately. Despite its weight, it has excellent build quality, with a premium-feeling plastic shell and no creaking or rattling. Unfortunately, its open bottom plate design leaves the inside prone to collecting dust and debris.

The MAYA boasts some serious performance chops, too. Its outstanding click and sensor latency delivers an incredibly responsive-feeling gaming experience. Out of the box, the version we tested has a maximum polling rate of 1000Hz but supports a higher 4000Hz polling rate with the purchase of a separate dongle from LAMZU. Our top pick, the Razer Viper V3 Pro, has marginally better performance overall and supports a higher 8000Hz polling rate out of the box. It's also bigger and has a slightly more accommodating shape for larger hand sizes.

That said, the MAYA has several variants, including the larger LAMZU MAYA X, which is closer in size to the Razer. Check out the Differences Between Variants section in our full review for more information about those variants. Note that it's most readily available from LAMZU's website. Altogether, this mouse delivers comparable build quality and performance that comes close to matching our top pick but at a more approachable price point.

The Razer Basilisk V3 is the best mouse for gaming that we've tested at a lower mid-range price point. This mouse is similar to the Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED, our pick below for the best mouse for work and play, in many ways. The biggest difference is that this is a wired-only model. Otherwise, they share nearly identical ergonomic shapes, an impressive array of customizable controls, and outstanding sensor performance and click latency. The scroll wheel also has left and right tilt inputs and can switch between regular notched mode and a much faster free-scrolling mode. Because it doesn't need to hold a rechargeable battery, it's significantly lighter than the G502 LIGHTSPEED. This is a notable advantage, making it easier to move quickly and accurately, which is handy for playing faster-paced games. Altogether, this is a standout pick if you're interested in a high-performance, versatile gaming mouse but don't need the flexibility of a wireless connection.

If you'd prefer a wireless alternative at this price point, check out the Keychron M3 Mini. It has a smaller, symmetrical shape, is significantly lighter, and offers outstanding wireless performance considering its price point. It also has fewer programmable buttons, its feet aren't as high-quality, and its scroll wheel lacks tilt inputs and free scrolling.

The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED is the best gaming mouse we've tested at a budget price point. Depending on the region of the world you live in, this mouse may be called the Logitech G304 LIGHTSPEED, but they're the same mouse. The G305's symmetrical, egg-shaped body is very comfortable and accommodating for nearly all hand sizes using a claw or fingertip grip. The build quality is also impressive. There's no creaking or flexibility in the body, and despite being significantly more affordable, it feels nearly as premium as the more expensive Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED below. It connects wirelessly with Logitech's LIGHTSPEED USB receiver and gets an impressive advertised battery life of up to 250 hours from a single AA battery.

Last but not least, this mouse has excellent click latency and consistent sensor performance. Its major downside is its weight, making it harder to make snappy, responsive mouse movements for faster-paced games. Alternatively, if you're looking for the best wired mouse at this price point, we recommend checking out the Razer Cobra. While you're giving up wireless flexibility, it delivers better pure gaming performance and is significantly more lightweight, making it much better suited for playing fast-paced or competitive games. It also has more extensive RGB lighting.

If you want a gaming mouse but don't want to sacrifice useful work and productivity features, look no further than the Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED. This mouse has an ergonomic, right-handed shape with a thumb rest, and it's bristling with 12 programmable buttons. It delivers excellent click latency and outstanding sensor performance. It has a versatile scroll wheel with left and right tilt inputs, a regular notched scrolling mode, and a much faster free-scrolling mode. All these features make this mouse significantly heavier than most gaming mice designed for fast-paced experiences like FPS games. However, it's a terrific choice if you play various games in different genres and prefer a heavier mouse. This mouse even has a set of optional weights you can add to customize the weight distribution.

Logitech has recently released new versions of this mouse called the Logitech G502 X LIGHTSPEED and the Logitech G502 X PLUS (the PLUS features RGB lighting). These new entries have a softer visual design and are lighter. They also feature adjusted button placement, including quieter, more durable left- and right-click buttons. When these new entries launched, they were considerably more expensive, but they've started to come down in price and can sometimes be had for around the $100 mark, at which point we'd recommend them over the older G502 LIGHTSPEED.