How we chose

We chose five wireless mice from the makers' own pages, covering light and heavier shapes, rechargeable and AA-powered options, and palm, claw and fingertip grips. We did not test them, and weights and battery numbers are the makers' ratings. Where a maker page did not list something, we left it out.

Razer Viper V3 Pro54 gLogitech PRO X SUPERLIGHT 260 gRazer DeathAdder V3 Pro63 gLogitech G30599 gLogitech G502 X LIGHTSPEED102 g
Weights from the maker pages. Manufacturer-listed weights in grams for the mice in this guide. Lighter is not automatically better; shape and grip matter more.

Shape and weight

Shape is the biggest comfort factor, and it follows your grip. A symmetrical mouse suits claw and fingertip grips, while an ergonomic right-handed shape with an arch suits palm. Weight is a preference: our picks range from 54 g to 102 g, and a light mouse that does not fit your hand is a poor trade. See our grip types guide to work out your grip.

Editorial photograph of a compact gaming mouse on a desk mat next to a keyboard
A compact mouse next to a keyboard on a desk mat.

Battery and polling rate

Rechargeable mice here are rated at 90 to 95 hours; the G305 uses one AA cell rated around 250 hours. Polling rate is how often the mouse reports its position. The Viper V3 Pro lists up to 8,000 Hz with its dongle and the SUPERLIGHT 2 up to 8 kHz. Higher rates need a recent PC to use them, and many players are happy at 1,000 Hz.

Wireless lag is rarely the limit on modern 2.4 GHz mice, which are designed for competitive use. Bluetooth is slower; use the dongle for games. Our latency guide explains the numbers.

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Sensors, DPI and sensitivity

Sensor specs such as 44,000 DPI or 35,000 DPI are ceilings, not what you use. Most players play between roughly 400 and 1,600 DPI. What matters is a sensor that tracks cleanly at the settings you use. To compare your setup between games, use the eDPI Calculator or the Sensitivity Converter.

Pair it with the right pad

A light mouse feels different on a cloth pad than on a hard one. Match your pad to your control preference; see our mouse pad picks. Replace worn mouse feet when the glide starts to feel scratchy.