sincity Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 If you’ve already own one of the best gaming PCs, it can be easy to just pick up the cheapest mouse you find at your local big box store. But, we really don’t think this is wise. Instead, you should pick up the best gaming mouse you can find – everything attached to your rig should be of comparable quality, right? While you’re at it, you may want to pick up one of the best gaming mouse pads, too. You should keep your eyes open for a mouse that manages to balance price and performance, while packing some unique features. Don’t fall for that age old trap that the best mouse is the most expensive one on the shelf. Just look at the SteelSeries Rival 600, our number one pick: at the price of a new AAA game, it has all the high-end features and supreme performance you could ask for. So, we gathered together the best gaming mice reviewed and tested by us. No matter what kind of games you're into, you'll find the best gaming mouse for your needs right here on this list.http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ignGnXqX9GL5366v9MZ3KM.jpgSteelSeries Rival 600Easily the best affordable gaming mouse you can buy, the SteelSeries Sensei 310 takes things to a new level. The low cost of admission keeps it on the same level that you’d expect to pay for a new game, while its out of this world TrueMove 3 sensor makes it one of the most performant and sensitive gaming mice on the market today. You can even pick up the SteelSeries Rival 310 if you want comparable performance, but focused more on right-handed users. Otherwise, the Sensei 310’s ambidextrous shape and low price makes it the perfect gaming mouse for anyone to grab.Read the full review: SteelSeries Rival 600 http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vmHJyCcAU2d7HSHtpG3iUJ.jpgSteelSeries Sensei 310The SteelSeries Sensei 310 is a gaming mouse like no other, both in terms of price and performance. The low cost of admission keeps it on the same level that you’d expect to pay for a new game, while its out-of-this-world TrueMove 3 optical sensor makes it almost impossible to compete with. This mouse, with no preference when it comes to dexterity, is unparalleled when it comes to real-world sensitivity. You can even pick up the SteelSeries Rival 310 if you want similar performance, but a more right-handed approach to dexterity. Read the full review: SteelSeries Sensei 310 http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dQm8Zb4mfmCu9L9aiLJoHR.jpgCorsair Dark Core RGB SEIn our minds, the best gaming mice are always going to be the ones that deliver excellent performance at a price that doesn’t break the bank. And, the Corsair Harpoon RGB Wireless is the poster child for price-to-performance ratios. At less than 50 bucks, you’re getting a wireless mouse that doesn’t suck, has RGB lighting and long battery life. The ergonomics are specifically for right-handed users, but at this price, with this level of performance, there’s little to complain about. Read the full review: Corsair Harpoon RGB Wirelesshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/86cVrGDYKYEr3Ci4SY5pi7.jpgIn the world of the best gaming mice, you generally have two main options: you can get a mouse that performs well, but looks like something that would fit in the office, or you can pick a mouse that performs well and looks like something out of a Sci-Fi film. The Logitech G502 fits firmly into that latter category – it looks like a gaming mouse. But, don’t let that dissuade you. With adjustable weights and a jaw-dropping 16,000 DPI sensor, this gaming mouse backs up its otherworldly looks. It’s not perfect for users with big hands, but beyond that, it’s easily one of the best gaming mice out there today. Read the full review: Logitech G502 Hero http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5kdid4vWrBDqmywVGfPyJ.jpgLogitech G903Undeterred by years of ridicule for their comparatively higher latency, the Logitech G900 of yesteryear proved once and for all that wireless gaming mice don’t have to suck. Though it’s merely a slight upgrade to that model, the Logitech G903 only reassures us of that conviction. Gracing a slightly altered G900 design with Logitech’s on PowerPlay mouse pad that doubles as a wireless charger, the Logitech G903 is a pricey, yet rewarding investment. Read the full review: Logitech G903http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TMjrPr8Y7gLhgLmHqCfRKH.jpgCooler Master MasterMouse MM520If you need one of the best gaming mice, but are looking to save some cash at the same time – the Cooler Master MasterMouse MM520 might be what you’re looking for. It won’t win any beauty contests, but packing quality Omron switches and a reasonably sensitive sensor capable of up to 12,000 DPI, it’s easy to look past the unappealing design – especially if you use a claw grip.Read the full review: Cooler Master MasterMouse MM520 http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PCfGUsZV4G5zqQbqyaGuA5.jpgRazer Naga TrinityIf you’re gearing up to represent either the Alliance or the Horde in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, you’re going to want to take a look at the Razer Naga Trinity. Razer’s Naga mice have always been aimed at MMO gamers, but the company wasn’t content to just appeal to that one niche. With the Naga Trinity, you’ll get 3 easily swappable side plates so that you can change your mouse to fit the game you’re playing. Aadd in the insane 16,000 DPI 5G Sensor and Razer Chroma RGB lighting, and you’ll top the DPS meters, and your gaming setup will look nice while you do it. Read the full review: Razer Naga Trinity http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AjCAmZ9b4XEt9XPNEnu8j.jpgHyperX Pulsefire SurgeIf you find yourself snickering at some of the ridiculous gaming mice available in 2018, you should take a look at the HyperX Pulsefire Surge RGB. Featuring extremely reliable Omron switches and gorgeous RGB lighting – not to mention its unbelievable 16,000 DPI sensor – you’re getting one of the best gaming mice for a great price. Plus, it’ll fit into any office, at least once you turn down the lighting effects. Read the full review: HyperX Pulsefire Surge RGB http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/koH6XFczD4MbmrEV4LEJrB.jpgCorsair Glaive RGBIf you’ve got big hands, it can be hard to find the best gaming mouse for you. They’re either too small, too light or a bit of both. And, then some of the big mice out there are packed with gratuitous buttons and weird shapes that make them look like some kind of Transformers extra. The Corsair Ironclaw fixes all of that, it’s an attractive mouse for big-hand users that you won’t have to hide whenever you have company. It’s robust, too, so you don’t need to worry about breaking it if you’re a bit too rough with it. Read the full review: Corsair Ironclaw RGBhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qM5cNq43DgnRoAwntca8jS.jpgCreative Sound BlasterX Siege M04You don’t see sound card manufacturers trying their hands at making the best gaming mouse every day – but that’s exactly what Creative did. The Creative Sound BlasterX M04 is actually one of the best gaming mice you can buy in 2018 – the 12,000 DPI rating means it’s quick and responsive. The RGB lighting scheme is great, too, controlled by Creative’s own Sound Blaster Connect software. The Creative Sound BlasterX Siege M04 is a winner in form and function.Read the full review: Creative Sound BlasterX Siege M04http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eaV3kfiKqe8HZw8guGnRxS.jpgHow to choose the best gaming mouseEven though you’ll definitely find the best gaming mouse here, doing so will take some effort. There’s a ton of complicated technical jargon that goes into the best gaming mice – terms like polling rates and DPI ratings. You’ll want a higher number of both, but these two terms mean drastically different things.For newcomers to the world of PC gaming, that DPI is shorthand for ‘dots per inch.’ The higher the number, the wider the range wherein you can specify your how sensitive your mouse is. If you don’t have a lot of desk space available and you want accuracy and precision, then opt for a gaming mouse featuring a higher DPI rating. Of course, you can always toggle a lower DPI too.Meanwhile, a high polling rate gives you faster response times. The polling rate is measured in hertz, so it usually ranges from around 125 to 1,000Hz. The latter means that your mouse’s position is reported to your computer 1,000 times per second. Other key gaming mouse factors you’ll want to consider are ergonomics – particularly if you’re left-handed – and RGB lighting.Be sure to also check out our list of the best PC cases!Image Credits: TechRadarBill Thomas and Gabe Carey have also contributed to this articlehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/Z7C765iN0Yk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.