The DELUX M700 a budget-level ultra-light gaming mouse, but its click latency is disappointingly high, which isn't ideal for gaming. That said, it has a very wide CPI range, a CPI you can adjust precisely in increments of 50, and a low lift-off distance. Its honeycomb body helps reduce the weight, although it isn't as light as other ultra-light wired gaming mice we've tested. It has a flexible paracord-like cable and smooth-gliding mouse feet, although the feet make a scratching sound when used directly on desks. It feels well-built, and it's suitable for most hand sizes using a claw or fingertip grip.
Our Verdict
The DELUX M700 mouse is decent for office use. It feels well-built, and its ambidextrous shape is suitable for most hand sizes using a claw or fingertip grip. It's fully compatible with macOS and Windows, and you can program all of the buttons by using the dedicated software, but it's available on Windows only. Unfortunately, you can't use it wirelessly, and its scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and free scrolling.
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Feels well-built.
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Fully compatible with macOS and Windows.
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Wired-only.
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No L/R tilt buttons and free scrolling.
Although the DELUX M700 mouse scores well for FPS gaming, it has disappointingly high click latency, so the mouse may not feel responsive enough. Otherwise, it's very light, with a flexible paracord-like cable and smooth-gliding mouse feet, and it feels well-built. Also, it has a very wide CPI range, a CPI that's adjustable in increments of 50, and a low lift-off distance, although it isn't as low as some other options.
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Very light.
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Very wide CPI range.
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Low lift-off distance.
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Feels well-built.
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Very high click latency.
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Mouse feet make a scratching sound on desks.
The DELUX M700 mouse is decent for MMO gaming, but it doesn't have nearly as many buttons as dedicated MMO mice. Also, its click latency is disappointingly high for a gaming mouse. Otherwise, it has a very wide CPI range, a CPI that you can adjust in increments of 50, and a low lift-off distance, although it isn't as low as some other options. It feels well-built, and it has a flexible paracord-like cable and smooth-gliding mouse feet.
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Very wide CPI range.
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Low lift-off distance.
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Feels well-built.
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Very high click latency.
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Mouse feet make a scratching sound on desks.
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Doesn't have as many buttons as dedicated MMO mice.
The DELUX M700 is a very good ultra-light gaming mouse since it's very lightweight, although it's still notably heavier than the lightest mice we've tested. Also, it has a flexible paracord-like cable and smooth-gliding mouse feet. Unfortunately, its click latency is disappointingly high, so the mouse may not feel responsive enough for fast-paced gaming.
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Very light.
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Very wide CPI range.
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Low lift-off distance.
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Feels well-built.
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Very high click latency.
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Mouse feet make a scratching sound on desks.
The DELUX M700 mouse is inadequate for travel. It's a wired mouse, so its cable may be cumbersome in tight spaces, like on a train, bus, or plane. Also, it may not easily fit into your laptop bag. That said, its plastic body feels solid, but the mouse rattles when shaken.
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Very light.
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Feels well-built.
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Wired-only.
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May not easily fit in laptop bags.
- 7.0 Office/Multimedia
- 7.5 Video Games (FPS)
- 7.1 Video Games (MMO)
- 8.0 Ultra-Light Gaming
- 5.3 Travel
- Updated Jul 13, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Jun 15, 2021: Early access published.
- Updated Jun 02, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated May 28, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Apr 25, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the DELUX M700 in black with the PMW3389 sensor. It's also available with a PixArt PMW3327 sensor. There's a variant called the DELUX M700A that's available with the Adopt A725 sensor and the Adopt A825 sensor. You can choose from three colors: black, white, and pink. We expect the physical aspects of these four mice to be similar, but the performance may differ significantly between each version. You can see our unit's label here.
Compared To Other Mice
The DELUX M700 is a budget gaming mouse with a honeycomb design to reduce its weight, although it isn't as light as some other ultra-light gaming mice that we've tested. Also, while it has a very wide CPI range, a CPI that you can adjust precisely in increments of 50, and a low lift-off distance, its click latency is disappointingly high, so the mouse may not feel responsive enough for gaming.
For other options, see our recommendations for the best gaming mice, the best cheap gaming mice, and the best wired mice.
The Razer Viper Mini and the DELUX M700 are both ultra-light gaming mice. The DELUX has a much wider CPI range and a more precisely adjustable CPI, but it has a disappointingly high click latency, which may be a deal-breaker for some gamers. While the Razer doesn't have a honeycomb design like the DELUX, it still weighs much less. Also, the Razer feels better built and its feet have rounded edges that don't make a scratching sound on desks like the DELUX's sharp edges do.
The GLORIOUS Model D and the DELUX M700 are both ultra-light gaming mice with honeycomb designs. The DELUX has a wider CPI range, a more precisely adjustable CPI, a more consistent sensor, and two buttons below its scroll wheel instead of just one like the GLORIOUS; however, the DELUX has a disappointingly high click latency that may make it feel too unresponsive for gaming.
The GLORIOUS Model O and the DELUX M700 are both ultra-light gaming mice with honeycomb designs. The GLORIOUS has a slightly lighter weight, a more flexible cable, and smoother gliding mouse feet. Also, it has a lower lift-off distance and a much lower latency. While the DELUX has a much wider CPI range and a more precisely adjustable CPI, its click latency is disappointingly high, which may be a deal-breaker for some gamers.
The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED is a wireless gaming mouse, while the DELUX M700 is a wired ultra-light gaming mouse. The DELUX is lighter and has smoother-gliding mouse feet. It also has a much wider CPI range. However, its click latency is disappointingly high, which may be a deal-breaker for some gamers. On the other hand, the Logitech feels significantly more responsive and has a lower minimum lift-off distance, so the sensor shouldn't track your movements when you reposition your mouse. Also, its customization software is available on both Windows and macOS, while the software for the DELUX is only compatible with Windows.
The Logitech G203 Prodigy and the DELUX M700 are gaming mice, but the Logitech performs better overall. The Logitech has a more consistent sensor, a lower lift-off distance, and a significantly lower click latency. While the DELUX has a much wider CPI range and a lighter weight, its high click latency may be a deal-breaker for some.
Test Results
If you'd like a budget mouse with a USB receiver, check out the DREVO Falcon Wireless RGB.
The polling rate options on the DELUX M700 mouse are 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz. We tested the variant with the PMW3389 sensor, but these results may differ if you get either of the three variants with different sensors. If you want a lightweight mouse with a lower lift-off distance, check out the Sharkoon Light² 200 or the Pwnage Ultra Custom Symm 2.
For a budget ultra-light gaming mouse with much lower click latency, check out the G-Wolves Skoll SK-S ACE Edition.
