The Best Gaming Mouse - Summer 2022 Mice Reviews

The Razer Viper V2 Pro is Razer's newest wireless gaming mouse and continues their successful Viper lineup. It shares the same low-profile, symmetrical shape as previous models. However, it's significantly lighter and features Razer's brand new Focus Pro 30K sensor, arguably the best sensor currently available. It also uses brand new Gen 3 optical switches and has a slightly longer advertised battery life.

That said, Razer has managed to lighten this version by removing some of the features found on previous models. It lacks rubber side grips and RGB lighting, and most notably, this version now only has side buttons on the left, while earlier models have an additional pair of side buttons on the right. If you're more interested in weight savings, you may feel these changes are for the best. If you're more a fan of some of these legacy features and don't mind a heavier mouse, now is a great time to check out the previous generation Razer Viper Ultimate, which is currently available for cheaper than ever.

We also couldn't forgive ourselves if we didn't mention the Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT, this mouse's closest competitor. It weighs virtually the same, and its symmetrical shape is more accommodating to a wider range of hand sizes and grip types. It may not quite deliver the same level of sensor performance as the Razer, but it's an outstanding wireless gaming mouse in its own right.

If you're like most people and are looking for a gaming mouse that performs great but is comfortable and feature-rich enough for everyday browsing and even productivity use, the Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED fits the bill. This mouse is the latest entry in a successful lineup designed to be adaptable enough to handle whatever you throw at them. It has an ergonomic, right-handed shape with a thumb rest, and it's bristling with a total of 12 programmable buttons, which is great for games with complicated controls like MMOs or MOBAs. This mouse uses Logitech's top-of-the-line HERO 25K sensor and boasts an advertised battery life of up to 60 hours with the RGB lighting turned off. Its scroll wheel also features a smooth free-scrolling mode, and you can tilt it left or right for horizontal scrolling.

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 a wide range of 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 to your liking.

Not every new mouse needs to reinvent the wheel. Sometimes, making a great product means taking something old and making it feel brand new. The Pulsar Xlite V2 Pro is heavily inspired by one of the most popular right-handed mouse shapes of all time. And while this shape is over a decade old, everything else about this mouse is cutting edge.

On the inside, there's a top-of-the-line sensor, high-quality mouse feet, and dependable wireless capability. They've taken special measures to ensure this mouse is as lightweight as possible by incorporating a minimal baseplate design and narrow cutouts in its outer shell. The result? It's only a few grams heavier than the considerably more expensive Razer Viper V2 Pro. While these changes may make the mouse appear flimsy or awkward to hold, we found this mouse to be surprisingly sturdy and comfortable during our testing. Overall, this mouse breathes new life into a longstanding favorite design among gamers and offers competitive performance at a mid-range price point.

In many ways, the Razer Basilisk V3 is similar to the Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED. 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. This mouse also has a scroll wheel with a free-scrolling mode and the ability to tilt left and right for horizontal scrolling.

If you don't mind or even prefer a wired mouse, this mouse offers a notable advantage. Because it doesn't need to hold a rechargeable battery, it's significantly lighter, making it an excellent option for handling faster-paced titles like FPS games that require quick mouse movements. 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.

What are you looking for in a gaming mouse? A budget price point, great performance, and wireless capability? Unfortunately, most mice will only deliver on two of the three. There are also plenty of cheap wireless options, for instance, but most of them lack the high performance you need for competitive gaming. The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED is one of the rare mice to deliver on all three counts.

Its symmetrical, egg-shaped body is almost identical to other popular mice in Logitech's gaming lineup, and it's very accommodating for a claw or fingertip grip for nearly all hand sizes. Its build quality is great, and the mouse feels almost as premium as some of Logitech's more expensive options. 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 rock-solid sensor performance. Its major downside is weight. However, you can somewhat reduce the weight by using a lithium AA battery rather than a standard AA battery.

If you prefer a wired alternative, the Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC shares the same shape and terrific build quality. It's also considerably lighter and has customizable RGB lighting. However, its sensor doesn't perform quite as well.

While all the mice on this list have superior performance and will satisfy nearly everyone, the Razer Viper 8KHz is pushing the limits of current technology and is geared more towards performance-obsessed gamers. It isn't the lightest model available and doesn't connect wirelessly. However, it offers the best raw performance currently available at a solidly mid-range price point.

While most gaming mice have a maximum polling rate of 1000Hz, this mouse supports higher polling rates with a maximum of 8000Hz. Higher polling rates produce slightly smoother cursor movements and marginally improved latency, even compared to flagship mice like the Razer Viper V2 Pro or the Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT. However, it's important to note that these higher polling rates consume considerable system resources. The performance gains are small but noticeable, but you'll need a powerful rig to take full advantage of the feature.

Polling rates aside, this mouse shares the same illustrious DNA as many other mice in the enduringly popular Razer Viper lineup. It's a low-profile, symmetrically-shaped option with a pair of side buttons on either side, making it an outstanding choice for right- or left-handed gamers. Its cable is slightly thicker than other models in the lineup, but it's just as lightweight and flexible. It also has improved virgin grade PTFE feet that glide remarkably smoothly on either hard or soft mousepads and desks.

If you're an MMO or MOBA player, you know they can be demanding titles. These games require precision, lightning-quick reaction time, and maybe most importantly, lots of button bindings for spells, abilities, macros, emotes, and more. Our recommendation for a mouse that's up to the task? The Razer Naga Pro. It has a set of three interchangeable side panels, including a full 12-button panel. It's also built like a tank and has a comfortable right-handed shape with a pinky rest. There's a left-handed version of this mouse, though it's only available as a wired model.

This mouse has the remarkable click latency and sensor performance that's expected for premium Razer gaming mice. It does have more CPI variation than most competing models, and its sensor undershoots its sensitivity target more when moving quickly. However, this is a relatively minor shortfall and is a characteristic you will get used to with prolonged use.

Like nearly all MMO options, it's fairly heavy. If you're interested in a lighter option, the newly released SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless incorporates a lightweight, honeycomb body design into the classic MMO formula; it's a full 23g lighter. However, it falls slightly short of delivering the same performance, and it isn't quite as comfortable for long gaming sessions due to the honeycomb cutouts in its body. Both these options are similarly-priced, high-end options, so if you're looking for a less expensive model with similar performance, we recommend the Corsair SCIMITAR RGB ELITE, though it is a wired mouse.

Most portable options don't quite stack up for gaming performance, but the Razer Orochi V2 is no ordinary portable option. It's a lightweight mouse that feels surprisingly sturdy for its size, and it connects wirelessly with its USB receiver or via Bluetooth. It also allows you to use either an AA or AAA battery for power, so you can choose to optimize for weight or battery life. Razer indicates you can get up to an impressive 425 hours of gaming time if you opt to use an AA lithium battery.

Maybe most importantly, it's easy to slip into laptop bags or cases due to its compact, low-profile shape. It also has a compartment for storing its USB receiver when you're not using it, a great feature that can help ensure you don't accidentally lose your receiver between locations. It also has onboard memory, which means you can save all your custom settings and use them on multiple computers without needing to install the customization software each time.