The Best Gaming Mice of 2024

Logitech’s original G502 and G502 Lightspeed were some of the most capable gaming mice around. With a new generation of gamers looking for more advanced features, Logitech stepped it up with the G502 X Lightspeed.

It features a compact, lightweight design that hugs the curvature of your hand. This wireless mouse weighs a solid 99.7 grams and comes packed with a durable 6-foot cable to ensure you can recharge the built-in battery after a respectable 140 hours.

That long battery life stems from Logitech’s revamped Lightspeed wireless technology and improved Lightforce hybrid optical-mechanical Switches. The company claims a 68% faster response rate when compared to the original G502 Lightspeed. This tech also helps enhance the life expectancy of the mouse by reducing mechanical wear.

It uses a 25,600 DPI optical sensor for minimal lag, little-to-no stuttering, and effortless tracking in games. The mouse also works across both Windows and Mac platforms thanks to Logitech’s G Hub software.

You can also create custom macros and load custom button profiles on a per-game basis, or download profiles from other players through G Hub.

There is no denying the G502 X Lightspeed improves on the original in every meaningful way, and Logitech also offers three varieties of revamped G502 X to fit every budget. In addition to the Lightspeed, the wired-only G502 X can be found for $80 or as low as $60 on sale.

If you want all of the benefits of wireless and RGB lighting, the G502 X Plus will run $160.

Regardless of which model you pick, you’ll end up with a comfortable, high-performance gaming mouse that will last for years to come.

Read our full review of the Logitech G502 X Lightspeed.

The Razer Basilisk Ultimate is no longer Razer’s top-of-the-line gaming mouse, nor its most expensive. That honor goes to the Basilisk V3 Pro, an evolution of the Basilisk line that packs the latest internals into the same familiar form factor, but you’ll pay for the privilege. $160 to be exact—or $200 if you opt for the almost necessary Mouse Dock Pro, which combines a 4000Hz polling receiver with a wireless Qi charger.

Razer’s Basilisk V3 Pro keeps an identical look to the wired Basilisk V3 but bumps the sensor up from 26,000 DPI to 30,000, upgrades the optical switches to gen 3 (90 million versus 70 million clicks), and introduces 2.4GHz HyperSpeed wireless and Bluetooth connectivity.

It has 11 reprogrammable buttons, 13 individually programmable lighting zones, and the best scroll wheel we’ve ever tested. It can switch between tactile or free spinning at the touch of a button, and you can enable “Smart-Reel” in Razer Synapse to combine the best of both modes.

Apart from the high-quality sensor and customizability, the Basilisk V3 Pro is supremely comfortable. It easily glides thanks to the large PTFE feet on the bottom, and the styling is aggressive but comfortable. The flared pad provides a natural resting place for your thumb, and the diagonally sloped left and right mouse buttons seat your index and middle fingers without overhang.

Unfortunately, there are a number of flaws that keep the Basilisk V3 Pro from claiming the top spot on this list. The first is the price, considering the Razer Basilisk Ultimate can be had for $80. The wired Basilisk V3 non-Pro is available for even less.

The battery life is also a killer. Razer claims 90 hours, but that’s without RGB enabled. If you turn it on, expect a fraction of that figure. Still, if you’re willing to pay up, the V3 Pro is a powerful gaming mouse worth considering.

Read our full review of the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro.

With a sharp, angular style, three RGB lighting zones, and ten programmable buttons, the Corsair Ironclaw RGB is a versatile gaming mouse. It boasts an attractive design and excellent build quality. It’s big and tall with a pronounced peak and textured grip on the sides.

It will suit palm grips best, though fingertip or claw grips are possible for those with larger hands. At 130 grams, it is quite heavy, so it might not suit FPS fanatics. It’s also for right-handed players only.

The Corsair Ironclaw RGB is a wireless mouse and can connect using Corsair’s 2.4GHz Slipstream technology, which jumps channels automatically to keep you seamlessly connected. It feels very responsive and we didn’t encounter any lag. There’s also Bluetooth support and you also have the option of plugging in via the charging cable for a wired connection.

A customizable DPI goes up to 18,000 for extreme accuracy, and your current level is displayed on the side via three LEDs.

To get the best from the Ironclaw RGB, you’ll want to install Corsair’s iCue software. This allows you to set up lighting effects; map keys, shortcuts, and macros to buttons; choose your DPI presets, and a host of other specifics to get the right feel for you. We didn’t like the defaults, but after fiddling around with iCue, we began to appreciate the Ironclaw. You can set up profiles for different games and there’s onboard storage for three profiles.

Two hours of charging give you 16 hours of battery life when connected via Slipstream with the lighting on. Considering the versatility, top-notch wireless connectivity, and a long list of features on offer here, the price tag feels reasonable.

Weighing in at just 69 grams, the wireless Glorious Model O is an absolute dream for gamers with a need for speed. Ultra-lightweight gaming mice have been growing in popularity as they allow for quick fluid movements with the minimum of effort, which is especially important in first-person shooter games where every millisecond counts.

Combine that low weight with incredible sensitivity up to 19,000 DPI and PTFE feet for minimal friction on any surface, and you have a dangerously fast gaming mouse.

To keep the weight down, the Glorious Model O has a shell with a honeycomb design which also looks seriously cool. The hexagonal holes reduce the weight and encourage airflow, but also let in dust and dirt. There’s RGB lighting with three separate zones you can customize via the Glorious Core software, which also allows you to create profiles for different games and configure the six programmable buttons.

You may worry about durability with something this light, but the Glorious Model O stands up to long gaming sessions and the Omron mechanical switches are good for 20 million clicks. Battery life can be pushed to 72 hours with lighting turned off, but you also get a flexible, lightweight cable to plug into the USB-C port when the power runs out.

The Glorious Model O Wireless is one of our favorite ultra-lightweight mice, and you can save considerably if you opt for the wired version instead.

If you want to go as light as possible, Glorious recently released the wired Model O Minus at 58 grams. But at 69 grams we think the Model O Wireless will be light enough for most people. It’s still almost effortless to use and very comfortable.

The original Model O Wireless has been succeeded by the Glorious Model O 2 Wireless, but don’t let that stop you from picking up the original, especially if you find it on sale.

The Corsair Katar Elite Wireless doesn’t take many risks, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t shine. With its simple 6-button design and an ergonomic shape that encourages a nimble claw grip, it also packs in a 26,000 DPI Marksman sensor that precisely tracks your every movement.

At only 69 grams, the Corsair Katar Elite Wireless is lightweight and its large PTFE skates let it glide across soft and hard surfaces. It’s a Goldilocks mouse, not too big and not too small.

Under the hood, the Katar Elite Wireless pairs Corsair’s latest optical sensor with a 2,000 Hz polling rate, making it twice as fast as many of the mice on this list. It also uses high-quality OMRON switches that Corsair says have reduced travel for faster clicks, though they didn’t feel too different in our testing. The buttons are also programmable using Corsair’s iCUE software.

One of the biggest features for its price point is the dual-mode wireless connectivity. With a flip of a switch on the bottom of the mouse, you can swap between Corsair’s 2.4GHz Slipstream Wireless mode or Bluetooth.

The battery life on the Katar Elite Wireless is good at 110 hours over Bluetooth and 60 hours over 2.4GHz but falls short of competitors like the no-frills Logitech G305 at half the price.

At this price, the Katar Elite Wireless is a solid pick for a wireless gaming mouse for competitive shooters and throwing in a bag for work on the go.

Read our full review of the Katar Elite Wireless.

Easily one of the best gaming mice available, Razer’s 62-gram Deathadder V2 is a popular pick for gamers of all kinds. The Deathadder V2 Mini takes most of what’s great about the design and shrinks it down for smaller hands. Razer has managed to shave a fraction of an inch from the width and height and shed one of the buttons next to the mouse wheel, but the Mini retains the same shape.

The Razer Deathadder V2 Mini comes with optional grips that you can change if you feel the need. The response time is 0.2 milliseconds, there are six programmable buttons, and the DPI sensor goes up to 8,500. That’s a long way short of the regular Deathadder V2 which tops out at 20,000 DPI. Still, the Mini is very responsive and accurate for first-person shooting and third-person action.

Like most of Razer’s wares, the Deathadder V2 Mini can be customized via the Synapse software. It also supports Razer Chroma RGB, so you can choose preset lighting effects or create your own if you have the patience to work through the editor.

Some of the scaled-down elements of the Deathadder V2 Mini are more pleasing than others, but the best is the lower price. It’s extremely cheap and can be found new for under $20 on sale.