The 6 Best Cheap Gaming Mice - Summer 2020
Mouse Reviews

The Anker High Precision Gaming Mouse is the best cheap gaming mouse that we've tested to date. This wired mouse feels surprisingly well-built considering its low price point, and its slanted right-handed design should be comfortable for most people even during extending gaming marathons. It features both a thumb and pinky rest and is well-suited for both palm or claw grips by anyone except those with small hands.

The click latency of this mouse is great and should be low enough that even competitive gamers won't notice any lag or delay. While its max CPI isn't quite as high as some more expensive options, it can still go up to 10,000 CPI, which should be more than sensitive enough for most people. It has five additional buttons on the left side of the mouse, which are all programmable. You can also program every other button on the mouse, including the L/R tilt on the mouse wheel.

Unfortunately, the cable attached to the mouse is quite stiff and maintains a lot of kinks from the packaging. The mouse is also fairly heavy, even when you remove the six optional weights, so fans of ultra-light gaming mice will likely want to look elsewhere. Also, while the mouse has RGB lighting, the lights aren't very uniform, and some are noticeably brighter than others. Overall, this mouse offers a great price-to-performance ratio and is a great option if you want a cheap mouse that still performs very well.

If your budget is a tad greater than $25, the best budget gaming mouse for under $50 is the SteelSeries Rival 3. This small mouse is great for a claw grip and is very comfortable to use during long gaming marathons. It has a sleek RGB strip on the bottom on the mouse, which can be customized inside the SteelSeries Engine.

This mouse has great overall performance with a precise sensor that has a wide enough CPI range that should be suitable for everyone. Its click latency is also very low, and the mouse feels responsive. You can easily customize its performance inside the software as well. It's also quite lightweight, even if it doesn't have a honeycomb pattern to reduce its weight.

Unfortunately, its rubberized cable is quite stiff and creates drag when moving it around, which might be bothersome for some. Additionally, the side buttons sit fairly flush to the mouse's body and aren't the easiest to click. Nevertheless, if you're on a limited budget but can pay a bit extra to get an overall better-performing mouse, this is a great option.

The best budget gaming mouse for FPS that we've tested so far is the Razer Viper Mini. It's very similar to the high-end wireless Razer Viper Ultimate, but in a smaller body and much more affordable. It has a very low-profile body that is great for fingertip users who want a precise and quick mouse for flick shots.

The mouse is well-built and very lightweight, even without a honeycomb pattern. It might not have the latest Razer sensor, but its performance is still amazing. It has very good feet that slide well, and the click latency is very low, so the mouse feels very responsive. FPS players will also appreciate the new Razer cable that feels lightweight and doesn't create drag when moving the mouse.

Unfortunately, if you have larger hands, controlling this mouse is only comfortable if you use a fingertip grip, or else you should look at a larger mouse. Also, its CPI range isn't as large as some other recent Razer products, although 8500 should be more than enough. On the upside, it features full RGB lighting, and it's customizable in the Synapse Software. Overall, its shape and performance make it one of the best budget gaming mouse for FPS.

The best budget gaming mouse for MMO games that we've reviewed is the Logitech G600 MMO Gaming. Although this is an older mouse, it includes an impressive 12 side buttons and a sleek, all-black design that gives it the standard MMO look without being too flashy. It also has a unique third main click button that enables a new layer of commands.

It has a wide and customizable range of CPI settings that you can easily set to your preference. It also features full RGB lighting and is customizable inside the Logitech G HUB software, which is available on both Windows and macOS. You can easily program all your buttons and save up to three profiles on the mouse's onboard memory.

Unfortunately, due to its wide body, users with small hands will find it difficult to palm, claw, or fingertip grip. Also, the rubberized cable feels a bit cheap and keeps kinks from being bent. Nevertheless, if you're a beginner looking to get into MMOs, then this is one of the best budget options that we've tested.