The Best Gamer Mouse

The Best Gamer Mouse

After several hours of research among some thirty models, we have established our selection of the best gamer mice available on the European market. It is the Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum that presents, according to us, the best quality/price ratio for gamers wishing to adjust the weight of their mouse. It includes many possibilities of configuration for the buttons and its accuracy largely equals its ergonomics.

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How did we make a choice?

The choice of a gaming mouse can have a great influence on your performance in the play. Your gamer level and profile must be taken into account to make the best purchase possible.
The quantity of models on the market makes this decision difficult. Therefore, we have established a list of criteria to help you:

The shape: it will influence your grip. Some will favour a palm grip (with the palm), others a claw grip (claw). Large models are forbidden for small hands and vice versa. For this purpose, it is also necessary to check whether the mouse is a right-handed, left-handed or ambidextrous model.

The connection: the wired mice work via USB connection. Their advantage is that they make it possible not to worry about the battery level. The seconds usually work through Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi. Their advantage is that they avoid grabbing your hand in the wires during your crazy parts. Gamers often favour wired mice because they have less latency and are, in general, lighter.

The type of sensor: the optical mouse works with an LED and analyzes the surface roughness to calculate the trajectory and retransmit it to the screen. With the laser mouse, it is a working beam and therefore, the images are sharper, and the movement of the cursor much more precise. The sensor offers a certain resolution, usually expressed as PPP (points per inch) or DPI (Dot Per Inch). The higher the resolution, the faster and more accurate the mouse.

Weight: if your mouse is too heavy, in intensive use, your wrist will tire quickly. Note that some models have weight, which you can remove or add in order to maximize your comfort of use according to your use (office automation, gaming, etc.).

The number of buttons: the average user can sometimes be surprised by the number of buttons offered on a gamer mouse, he who uses only three (right-click, left-click and scroll wheel). But for the gamer, the number of customizable buttons can make all the difference. It will usually turn to a mouse with five to fifteen buttons.

Look: this is not an essential criterion, but it is better to take a mouse that you like visually if you want to keep it for a long time. In the field of gamer mice, manufacturers are generally quite inventive, and everyone should be able to find their happiness there.

The type of games: players are often careful to choose a mouse according to the style of game they like to practice. Thus, MOBA fans will instead turn to a light and compact mouse, those from FPS to a sensitive sensor mouse, and those from MMORPG to button-rich mice.
An analysis of these criteria was made of some 30 models on the European market. This one allowed us to isolate about 15 of them.
Many users' comments on the web were scrutinized (blogs, forums, English and French sites, etc.). We have thus arrived at a selection of the 5 best gamer mice of the moment.

The best cheap gamer mice

In this first price band, it is sometimes difficult to find high-performance models that contain multiple functions. But here is a mouse with an interesting quality/price ratio.

 Logitech G203 Prodigy: the best cheap

The Logitech G203 Prodigy is actually the cheaper alternative of the premium model, the G Pro. Released in late 2016/ early 2017, it is a wired mouse with an optical sensor.
With a solid appearance, it has a worked plastic shell that is untreatable in front of the finger marks. As with most gamers models at Logitech, there is the backlit “G” logo to bring a small touch of gaming to the simplistic but successful design.

Its dimensions (11.6 x 6.2 x 3.8 cm) testify to its small size, ideal for small hands but still accessible to the greatest number. This model is ambidextrous even if it is more designed for right-handed users because of the buttons on the left.

Weight level, it is light (only 85 g) and allows quick use. On the other hand, the clicks are quite noisy and the sliding of the mouse is not the most optimal. As for the notched wheel, it is well-calibrated.

There are six buttons (too sensitive) configurable via the Logitech software that embeds an RGB system with which 16.8 million colours are offered to you to customize the backlight.

The 1000 Hz refresh rate and the adjustable sensitivity from 2000 to 8000 dpi are good values for its price and bring a good dose of accuracy.

In conclusion, even if the Logitech G203 Prodigy does not benefit from the best ergonomics of the market, it presents a good design as well as the excellent performance with sensitivity and precision that are largely sufficient for gamers.

The best mid-range gamer mice

In this price range, we have selected models that offer more versatility, with an even better design, a more comfortable grip and more configuration options.

Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum: the best midrange

The G502 is an optical sensor mouse made by giant Logitech. And if it was released in 2015, it remains quite current and competitive in terms of its quality/price ratio.
On the design side, it is presented with a completely black shell as well as a dial and an indicator of the level of dpi dark gray. We have here, as often in the world of gamer mice, a model all in angles with an original and worked look.
Its dimensions (13.2 x 7.5 x 4 cm) place it among the standard models, but it is slightly finer than average. The grip is therefore generally suitable for as many people as possible, especially since there is a strengthening of the thumb. On the other hand, it is intended only for right-wingers.

If the mouse initially weighs 121 g, it is possible to add up to 5 weights of 3 g each. It is a robust model designed for those who like to have a consistent mouse at hand. If there is a flaw in it, it is that it tends to absorb dust and thereby impact the slide.

The G502 has 11 programmable buttons, five of which are accessible by the thumb. The wheel can be operated on the sides, and you can assign functions to it. The configuration is done via the intuitive and configurable Logitech software.

This software also allows adjusting the visible backlight on the logo because it is a mouse with the RGB function, which offers it customization among 16.8 million colours.

The Logitech G502 includes 12,000 dpi, programmable in five sensitivity levels. Its refresh rate can be adjusted up to 1000 Hz, ensuring an excellent level of accuracy.

In short, if you are looking for a gamer mouse for right-handed, versatile, with impeccable design and handling, all at a standard price, the Logitech G502 is a safe bet. Its many programming possibilities should satisfy all gamers profiles.

Glorious PC Gaming Race Model O: the mid-range alternative

This wired mouse comes from Glorious PC Gaming Race, a Texas brand specialized in gamer Pcs and their accessories. The Model O is rather designed for a medium to the large right hand (12.8 x 6.6 x 3.7 cm) that can grasp it in the palm as in claw.

Its optical sensor is not very recent but is excellent and very powerful. It works on all types of surfaces except reflective, glossy and glass.

The refresh rate of 1000 Hz is quite standard. Sensitivity ranges up to 12,000 dpi with up to four profiles recordable by the application (available in English only, unfortunately).

This allows you to configure the six buttons. The mark was careful to decrease the sensitivity of the two sides to the left to avoid accidental activations. The Glorious Model O software can be found directly on pcgamingrace.com.

As for the wheel, it is notched and quite quiet. It just lacks a horizontal scrolling which is regular for the mice at this price.

Concerning its weight, it is the lightest with only 67 g which gives it a very good glide with its own skates in PTFE G-Skates.

Finally, its honeycomb surface is more than original. The plastic surface explains its weight but does not take away from the robustness of the model. The colours are obviously customizable via the software.

In summary, this wired mouse with optical sensor is designed for right-handed gamers playing different types of games and wishing to save different profiles according to them. It is fast and precise thanks to its exceptional lightness.

 The best high-end gamer mice

If you don’t mind the price, you will find only mice at the tip here. Neat, comfortable, efficient, precise, they are usually tailored for e-sport.

 Razer Naga Trinity: the best upscale

Released in 2018, the Naga Trinity is a modular mouse introduced by Razer, who wanted to be able to offer only one declinable mouse according to the type of game.

It is inspired by the Naga Chroma (12 programmable buttons) based on MMO-type games and the Naga Hex V2 (7 programmable buttons in the form of a circle) oriented towards a Moba use.

This wired mouse has a somewhat simplistic design, far removed from what can be seen on current gaming models. Of course, it remains the backlit logo thanks to the RGB system seen on previous models.

Its curved shape is a Naga trademark and promotes a palm grip that perfectly matches the shape of your hand. It is sturdy and has a plastic shell that is treated with anti-trace finger treatment. There is no doubt about its durability.

Its dimensions (11.9 x 7.4 x 4.3 cm) indicate that it is small in length and its weight (120 g) shows some heaviness. The craned knob can be manipulated vertically and horizontally making its use comfortable and enjoyable.

We are dealing here with a model whose sliding is easy on all surfaces except on glass and reflective materials.

Its refresh rate (1000 Hz) and maximum speed (16 000 dpi) make it accurate and responsive. There are also five sensitivity levels, three interchangeable sides as well as buttons customizable with the sophisticated Razer Synapse software.

In short, with the Naga Trinity, Razer really focused on ergonomics with a design that promotes a good grip. Its characteristics make it a durable, accurate and responsive 5G optical sensor wired mouse.

Logitech G903: the high-end alternative

Through this wireless model with an optical sensor, Logitech offers an evolution of the G900 whose two slogans are precision and reactivity.

Visually appealing, it has a rather angular design with a plastic shell. As with other Logitech products in this selection, the “G” logo benefits from the RGB system to customize the colour selection.

It is a model designed for wireless use, even if the wired mode is still possible. This also allows you not to be bothered by cables during your gaming sessions. Its maximum range is set at 180 hours but for medium use, its resistance is estimated at about 140 hours with a reliable connection. To optimize this mode, you will need to buy a Powerplay mat that is quite expensive.

On the ergonomic side, this ambidextrous model with dimensions 13 x 6.7 cm and lightweight (110 g is not much for a wireless mouse) offers a good grip. It is comfortable in the palm as well as in claw.

The knob is notched or free to choose from. There are 11 buttons configurable via the Logitech G Hub software which aims to create its own gamer profile.

In terms of its performance, the G903 is fast and precise. Its five sensitivity levels give it a certain versatility. Its maximum resolution is 16,000 dpi, which is slightly lower than the Razer Naga Trinity. Nevertheless, Lightspeed technology allows it to save a near-zero delay time.

In short, the Logitech G903 is a wireless mouse that combines speed, precision and versatility. Ergonomics and design are also assets for her. So it could have been the best in its range but we felt that the Razer Naga Trinity offered a better quality/price ratio. Indeed, the G903 is very expensive, especially if you add the price of the Powerplay carpet.

 Honourable mentions

Razer Deathadder Elite: this wired optical sensor model is designed for right-handed users with a claw grip. Resolution rises to 16,000 dpi with five sensitivity levels and refresh rate at 1000 Hz. If the buttons are configurable by the Razer Synapse software, the clicks are rather noisy and the users are not all delighted by their resistance which prevents us from presenting it to you in this comparison.

Steelseries Sensei 310: this ambidextrous wired optical mouse is long enough for a good claw grip. It is partly due to its lightness (92 g) that it stands out from the others. The eight buttons are configurable via the Steelseries Engine 3 software. Its slide is favoured by three pads. However, for those who like palm grip, we do not recommend it. Also, there are only two levels of customizable sensitivity, whereas, on most models, there are five.

Roccat Kone Aimo: from the first glance, we are struck by its pleasant look. Its strong curved back generates a good grip in palm even with larger hands. You will be able to adapt it to your game profile using the 12 buttons (including ten configurable ones) to get better accuracy. Among the criticisms that can be made, there are no non-slip coatings at strategic locations, and it is heavy and massive and not suitable for small hands.

Steelseries Rival 710: it comes in a classic format with a curved structure that favours a good grip. Its glide is efficient and reliable on any surface. The accuracy is important in this model, all the more so since it includes a complete software and an OLED screen on the left side but users wonder about the interest of it. Nevertheless, its weight (137 g) makes it lose points in terms of ergonomics.

In conclusion, which gamer mouse to choose?

According to us, it is the Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum that is the best quality/price ratio, because it has no major flaws other than its use for right-handed use only. For an affordable price, we benefit from the attractive design, a comfortable grip and good performance.

If you are looking for a cheaper model, you will have to make sacrifices on the comfort of use but with the Logitech G203 Prodigy, you will get satisfactory performances for a gamer.

Finally, for a higher budget, you can turn to the Razer Naga Trinity which is designed for sustainable use. Design, ergonomics, precision, speed… everything is there!