The 6 Best Gaming Mice - Summer 2020
Mouse Reviews

The best gaming mouse with a wireless connection that we've tested so far is the Razer Viper Ultimate. This mouse looks and feels very premium and well-built, with a single RGB zone on its logo. It's very comfortable to use, and it has a true ambidextrous design thanks to its two side buttons on either side of the mouse. It can be used wirelessly or wired, and its cable is flexible and maintains much fewer kinks than previous Razer mice.

Its performance is outstanding. It has an extremely wide adjustable CPI range and its click latency is very low whether you use it wired or with its wireless USB receiver. All eight of its buttons are programmable, and you can even program the up and down scroll of the mouse wheel, as well as a HyperShift button to add even more button options.

Unfortunately, while it can be used with any grip type depending on your hand size, people with extra-large hands will have a hard time with anything other than a fingertip grip, and only small and medium hands can palm grip it. For a more ergonomic design that can be palm gripped by any had size, check out the Razer Basilisk Ultimate, which is often referred to as a better-performing Logitech G502 Wireless.

The best gaming mouse for versatility that we've tested so far is the Razer Naga Trinity. This mouse is a great option if you're a gamer that plays more than a single type of game. It comes with three different magnetic side panels that have different button layouts. There's a 12-button one for MMO games, a seven-button circular layout for MOBA games, and a straightforward two-button FPS layout.

The mouse has an excellent sensor and one of the lowest click latencies we've measured so far, assuring a very responsive gaming experience. It's compatible with the Razer Synapse for performance and lighting settings. It supports full RGB lighting on both the logo and the scroll wheel. It's also very well-built and most comfortable for people that use a palm or claw grip.

Unfortunately, this mouse doesn't have the latest Razer cable, which means its quite stiff and creates some drag when moving the mouse. Additionally, its wide body is too big for people that have smaller hands. Nevertheless, if you play a lot of different games and only want a single mouse, this is one of the best options.

The best gaming mouse with an ultra-light design that we've tested so far is the Glorious Model O. This extremely comfortable wired mouse has a honeycomb design on its body to help it be as lightweight as possible, but it still feels extremely well-built and solid. It has a straight-forward design that's suitable for both left and right-handed people. If you prefer something with a slanted design, you may want to check out the Glorious Model D, which performs almost identically but has a more ergonomic shape.

This mouse has an excellent wire that's lightweight and flexible, so it won't create too much drag on your desk. It's worth noting that the newer versions of this mouse have a newer cable, that's supposed to be even better. This mouse performs outstandingly well, with a fairly wide, adjustable CPI range, and six buttons that can be programmed within its companion software. The software also allows you to customize its click latency, which is quite rare, and at its lowest setting, it should be fast enough for most competitive gamers.

Unfortunately, this mouse is a bit on the bulkier side and people with small hands will likely have a tough time reaching all the buttons, regardless of grip type. Luckily, Glorious makes a smaller version of this mouse called the Model O Minus, and while we haven't tested it yet, we expect it to perform identically. Overall, this is an excellent lightweight mouse and is among the best FPS gaming mice we've tested.

The best gaming mouse for MMOs that we've tested is the Corsair Scimitar Pro RGB. This wired mouse has a unique 12-button side panel that can be slid forward or back to a comfortable position depending on your hand size. Despite this extra moving part, the mouse still feels extremely well-built and has no wobbling or looseness.

It also has an excellent sensor performance and is easily programmable in the iCUE software, which is fully compatible with macOS and Windows. It has some different RGB lighting on the mouse wheel, side panel, left-click brand name, and on the logo that sits under your palm. It feels very responsive thanks to its low click latency, and it's comfortable for all hand sizes to use with a claw grip.

Unfortunately, its cable isn't light, which creates some drag when moving the mouse. Also, while it's comfortable for most people with a palm grip, those with extra-large hands may find it a bit too short for this grip type. That being said, its well-built and comfortable design, combined with excellent customizability and plethora of programmable buttons make it the best MMO mouse that we've tested to date.

The best gaming mouse in the budget category that we've tested so far is the SteelSeries Rival 3. Considering its budget price point, there is a minimal rattle of the scroll wheel and side buttons, and it includes a solid plastic body with a pretty good feel. It has a straightforward ambidextrous design that's comfortable to use and is well-suited for all hand sizes with a claw grip.

The SteelSeries includes an exceptional piece of software that is available on either Windows or macOS. You can customize every aspect of the mouse, and it features on-board memory so you can save your customization options and maintain them when switching computers. While its max CPI isn't as high as some other options, it's likely high enough for most people, and its very low CPI error is one of the best we've ever measured.

Unfortunately, the mouse's wheel has a very low profile, which may bother some people, and the side buttons can be difficult to press as they sit partially flush with the mouse's body. If you want something that's lighter and performs slightly better overall, check out the Razer Viper Mini, though it's a bit more expensive.