The Best Gaming Mouse - Spring 2023 Mice Reviews

The best gaming mouse available is the Razer Viper V2 Pro. It shares the same shape as previous models in this popular lineup, which makes it ideal for using a claw or fingertip grip. However, it's now significantly lighter and features Razer's updated Focus Pro 30K sensor, one of the most accurate and consistent sensors we've tested. Additionally, its click buttons use optical switches designed to prevent double-clicking and last longer than standard mechanical switches. While this version is significantly lighter and easier to move quickly, it lacks some features that characterized previous models in the lineup, including rubber side grips, RGB lighting, and side buttons on both sides. 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 the 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. Lastly, we couldn't forgive ourselves if we didn't mention the updated Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro as a possible alternative. It has the same internal components as the Viper V2 Pro and is virtually the same weight. However, 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 an upper mid-range price point, we recommend the Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED. Lately, its price has been pretty volatile, but it frequently goes on sale and can sometimes dip closer to the price of our mid-range pick below. This mouse has an ergonomic, right-handed shape with a thumb rest, and it's bristling with a total of 12 programmable buttons. It delivers excellent click latency and outstanding sensor performance, and its scroll wheel has left and right tilt inputs and lets you switch between 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 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.

Logitech has just 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 look and are lighter. The button placement has also been adjusted slightly, and they feature new quiet optical switches. However, they're substantially more expensive, so unless these minor additions are priorities, we still recommend previous-generation models.

The best gaming mouse at a mid-range price is the LAMZU Atlantis. Some online retailers have struggled to keep this mouse in stock due to its popularity, so we recommend checking smaller vendors or LAMZU itself if it's out of stock when you're reading this. LAMZU has just released an 'updated' version of this mouse called the LAMZU Atlantis OG V2. This new version is identical, except the feet on the bottom of the mouse are a bit larger.

The Atlantis has a symmetrical shape with a wide back, making it especially well-suited for a claw grip for most hand sizes. Performance-wise, this mouse has excellent click latency, and it's loaded with PixArt's new flagship sensor, the PAW 3395. This sensor is closely related to the sensor in our top pick, the Razer Viper V2 Pro, and offers superior performance across the board. It has a bottom plate design with a unique look that helps keep the mouse's weight down, but it also leaves the interior more open to collecting dust and debris.

Unlike many gaming options, you can get this mouse in a range of vibrant colorways to suit your setup, although it doesn't have RGB lighting. If the LAMZU is out of stock, an alternative would be the Pulsar X2 Wireless. It has an extremely similar shape but is a bit smaller. That said, it's also slightly more expensive and has a much more classic, straightforward aesthetic. Although, this design may be a plus for you if you want a more subdued look.

For a mouse at a lower mid-range price point, we recommend the Razer Basilisk V3, which is the best wired gaming mouse we've tested. There's a fairly large gap in the price of our budget pick to our mid-range pick, but this is representative of the price of gaming mice at the moment. There are options between these two picks, but spending a bit more or a bit less will get you a better mouse overall. This mouse is similar to the Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED 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 the ability to switch between regular notched mode and a much faster free-scrolling mode.

This mouse offers a notable advantage if you don't mind or even prefer a wired mouse. 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.

At a budget price point, we recommend the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED. Depending on what 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. 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. If you prefer a wired alternative, the Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC shares the same shape and build quality and is typically less expensive. It's also considerably lighter and has customizable RGB lighting. However, its sensor doesn't perform quite as well.

All the mice on this list have superior performance to satisfy nearly everyone, but the Razer Viper 8KHz is pushing the limits of current technology and is geared toward a truly performance-obsessed gamer. This mouse shares much of the same DNA as our top pick in this article, the Razer Viper V2 Pro. It isn't as lightweight 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 natively 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. However, it's important to note that these higher polling rates consume considerable system resources. The performance gains are small but noticeable, and you'll need a fairly powerful rig to take full advantage of the feature.

If you're impressed by the performance but aren't a fan of the low-profile symmetrical shape of this mouse, you may be interested in the Razer DeathAdder V3 as an alternative. The DeathAdder V3 offers the same high-end performance as the Viper 8Khz, including native support for an 8000Hz polling rate, but it has an ergonomic right-handed shape with a larger, more high-profile design, making it an outstanding pick for larger hands. Despite its size, it's even a little lighter. However, it's also a bit more expensive.