FPS gaming mice are a bit like race cars; they generally don't have loads of extra features or buttons, but they're all about performance. Above all else, the best FPS gaming mice should be lightweight and have low click latency. The shape of your FPS mouse is also key. You should choose a comfortable mouse for your hand size and preferred grip type. Whether you want a reliable wired connection or the freedom of a wireless design, mice for FPS games are designed for speed and accuracy.
We've tested over 375 mice, and below are our top picks for the best FPS gaming mouse in multiple categories. If you're not specifically looking for a dedicated FPS mouse, see our recommendations for the best gaming mice, the best cheap and budget gaming mice, the best lightweight mice, and the best wireless gaming mice.
We test dozens of mice each year, and to maintain our independence, we buy each one ourselves. Going beyond subjective impressions, each mouse is evaluated on our standardized test bench so you can directly compare our results. We use specialized tools like a Mecmesin force tester to measure switch force curves and a Beagle 480 USB analyzer to isolate device-side click and sensor latency. These reviews are made with input from several departments in a process that takes days or even weeks from start to finish.
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Best FPS Mouse
Video Games (FPS)9.5Type:StandardAmbidextrous:Shape OnlyDefault Weight:53.8 gSee all our test resultsConnectivity:WirelessOn the hunt for the best FPS mouse out there? We recommend the Razer Viper V3 Pro. It's the successor to the Razer Viper V2 Pro, our previous top pick, improving on it in several ways. It features a new, more subdued design and a familiar shape that's ideal for a wide variety of hand sizes and grip types. It's now even lighter and sports Razer's updated Focus Pro 35K sensor, one of the most accurate and consistent sensors we've ever tested. It supports a maximum wireless polling rate of 8000Hz out of the box and delivers some of the lowest click and sensor latency figures available, providing an incredibly responsive gaming experience.
If you want something cheaper, the previous-generation Viper V2 Pro is still an excellent choice. It doesn't quite match the V3 Pro in raw performance, but the difference is small enough that you won't notice it in-game. Another standout alternative is the Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2, a longstanding rival to the Viper lineup and a popular choice among esports professionals. Its shape is often described, affectionately, as potato-like, and it's widely considered one of the most accommodating designs for a broad range of hand sizes and grip types. It falls just shy of the Razer V3 Pro in raw performance, but it's still an exceptional wireless FPS mouse in its own right.
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Best Mid-Range FPS Mouse
Video Games (FPS)9.5Type:StandardAmbidextrous:Shape OnlyDefault Weight:45.9 gSee all our test resultsConnectivity:WirelessWe recommend the MCHOSE L7 Ultra at a mid-range price point. It's smaller and lighter than our top pick, the Razer Viper V3 Pro, and despite its lower price, it even posts marginally raw performance results. This highlights how truly competitive newer budget-focused brands have become. That said, while these differences are measurable, they're far too small to be noticeable. They may still matter if you want the peace of mind of getting the highest numbers possible, but you won't feel a difference in-game
The L7 Ultra does have weaknesses. Its dyed PTFE feet are decent but fall short of the best stock feet and don't glide as smoothly as those on flagship options like the Viper V3 Pro. Build quality is solid, but the plastic body feels thin and flexes slightly under moderate pressure. The compact shape also won't suit everyone, although it's an excellent fit for small or medium hands using a claw or fingertip grip. If you have larger hands, it's worth noting that MCHOSE also offers a bigger Ultra+ variant.
MCHOSE is also a newer brand without much of a track record. While the community generally agrees that this is an outstanding mouse, feedback on customer support is mixed. The L7 Ultra also carries a one-year warranty compared to Razer's two-year coverage. Even with those tradeoffs, it's the best mid-range FPS option if your priority is getting the lowest weight and the highest performance at the best price.
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Best Budget FPS Mouse
Video Games (FPS)8.8Type:StandardAmbidextrous:Shape OnlyDefault Weight:57.1 gSee all our test resultsConnectivity:WirelessAs our budget pick, we recommend checking out the Keychron M3 Mini. It's remarkably lightweight, weighing only slightly more than our top pick, the Razer Viper V3 Pro. It also has a comfortable, symmetrical shape that's on the small side, but it's still accommodating to most hand sizes and grip types. It's no slouch in terms of performance, either. It touts PixArt's flagship PAW3395 sensor, which helps it achieve impressively low latency numbers that deliver a precise and responsive gaming experience.
This mouse has some less common features compared to other high-performance gaming mice. It comes with both a USB-A and a USB-C wireless receiver, which is especially useful if you game on a laptop. It falls short of more premium options because of its somewhat scratchy mouse feet and buttons that feel a bit mushy. It's also not quite on the same performance tier as our more expensive picks, as it has slightly higher click and sensor latency than those options. Overall, this mouse is a very compelling option that will provide an excellent FPS gaming experience at a reasonable price point.
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Best Cheap FPS Mouse
Video Games (FPS)8.7Type:StandardAmbidextrous:Shape OnlyDefault Weight:84.6 gSee all our test resultsConnectivity:WiredIf you're looking for the best cheap option, we recommend the Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC. Depending on where you live, this mouse may be called the G102 or G103, but all these are the same mouse. This wired model has a comfortable egg-like shape that's a good fit for most hand sizes, and it's available in several eye-catching colors to suit your style. It also has full RGB lighting that you can adjust using the customization software. Though it doesn't deliver the same sensor accuracy as the more expensive options on this list. Its click latency is good enough to deliver a great experience for any games you play, including fast-paced and competitive games.
The mouse uses a fairly lightweight but otherwise ordinary rubber cable. It doesn't drag and provides a good range of motion. It's obviously a bit more restrictive than using any of the wireless models on this list, but it does give you the advantage of never having to worry about charging. This mouse's only standout flaw is its weight. It isn't nearly as easy to maneuver quickly as our budget pick, the Keychron M3 Mini, or other lighter options on this list. This may not matter if you prefer a heavier, more substantial-feeling mouse, but most FPS players today tend to prefer much lighter designs.
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Best FPS Mouse For Enthusiasts
Video Games (FPS)9.6Type:StandardAmbidextrous:Shape OnlyDefault Weight:46.6 gSee all our test resultsConnectivity:WiredIf you're an enthusiast looking for a mouse with truly bleeding-edge performance, we recommend the Endgame Gear OP1 8k v2. This wired mouse has a fairly narrow, symmetrical shape with a low-profile hump towards the back of the body, making it well-suited for claw and fingertip grip types. It's remarkably lightweight, weighing less than 50 g, making it incredibly easy to aim with speed and precision. What sets this mouse apart is what's under the hood. It sports top-tier flagship hardware, including PixArt's PAW3950 sensor, a Nuvoton MCU, and a more robust Kailh dustproof scroll wheel encoder, which is a welcome improvement over the V1 version of this mouse, where the scroll wheel was identified as a potential point of early failure within the community.
Beyond these otherwise typical flagship components, the real standout is the Kailh GX SPDT (single-pole double-throw) switches. These switches offer a dedicated GX Speed mode where clicks register when the contacts are released rather than pressed together. This design provides a small but very real physical latency advantage over the best switches found in most other mice.
Notable Mentions
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Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro:
The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro is an outstanding alternative to the Razer Viper V3 Pro, but it's an exclusively right-handed ergo shape best suited for larger hands. It performs very closely to our top pick and only weighs marginally more. However, it's also somewhat more expensive because it's newer.
See our review - Razer Viper Mini Signature Edition: For an even more premium alternative, the Razer Viper Mini Signature Edition offers slightly better sensor performance than our top pick, the Razer Viper V3 Pro. It also has a magnesium alloy exoskeleton body that makes it even lighter. We don't recommend it as our top pick because it's only being released in small, irregular batches and is much more expensive than just about everything else on the market. See our review
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Scyrox V8:
The Scyrox V8 is among the best-performing mice we've tested. It's incredibly lightweight, has top-tier performance that rivals the Razer Viper V3 Pro, and is considerably cheaper. That said, it has a relatively small shape that's designed primarily for claw grip. Also, it's not as widely available and has a somewhat sketchy software experience.
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WLmouse Beast X:
The WLmouse Beast X performs similarly to our top pick, the Razer Viper V3 Pro. Thanks to its magnesium alloy exoskeleton body, it's also significantly lighter than the Razer. The Razer supports a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz, while this mouse's is 4000Hz. Also, its magnesium alloy body is fairly small and has large cutouts, making it less comfortable for many users.
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Hitscan Hyperlight:
The Hitscan Hyperlight is roughly the same size as the MCHOSE L7 Ultra, but it has a taller, more rearward hump. It's also slightly lighter and has better overall build quality, although it costs more, and the weight-saving cutouts on the underside make it more prone to collecting dust and debris. Its stock performance trails the MCHOSE slightly, but it can match it if you add the optional 8000Hz dongle.
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MCHOSE L7 Pro:
The MCHOSE L7 Pro looks identical to its sibling, the MCHOSE L7 Ultra, but it costs less and has some minor hardware differences. As a result, its raw performance falls just short of the L7 Ultra, and it has a slightly smaller battery. It's an excellent alternative that lands squarely between a mid-range and budget price point.
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Recent Updates
Dec 03, 2025:
We've replaced the Hitscan Hyperlight with the MCHOSE L7 Ultra as our 'Best Mid-Range Wireless' pick. The MCHOSE is more widely available, less expensive, and performs better out of the box without needing to purchase a separate 8k dongle. We've also replaced the Endgame Gear OP1 8K as our 'Best Enthusiast' pick with the updated Endgame Gear OP1 8K v2, which is now more widely available and features some minor hardware improvements.
Mar 13, 2025:
We've replaced the LAMZU MAYA with the Hitscan Hyperlight owing to availability and made edits throughout for clarity.
Dec 17, 2024:
We've added a mention of the LAMZU MAYA X in the mid-range category, the Endgame Gear XM2 8k in the enthusiast category, and the Scyrox V8 to the Notable Mentions. We've also removed the Pulsar X2V2 from the Notable Mentions since it's no longer readily available.
Sep 19, 2024: We've changed our mid-range pick from the Endgame Gear XM2we to the LAMZU MAYA since it's lighter, offers better performance, and has a more accommodating shape.
Jun 21, 2024: We've updated our top pick to the newly-released Razer Viper V3 Pro and made minor text changes for clarity and consistency.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best mice for FPS gaming for most people. We factor in the price (a cheaper mouse wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no mice that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you would like to do the work of choosing yourself, here is the list of all our reviews of mice. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no mouse is perfect for every use, most mice are great enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.