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Match mouse size and shape to preferred hand gridWired mice should have long cables/tails for extended reachHigh-end wireless gaming mice are as accurate/reliable as wired onesMice with fewer buttons tend to be built for shootersMice with loads of buttons are meant for RPGs, strategy games and MMOsMost mice are built for right-handed use, but there are ambidextrous optionsOptical mice are the go-to mice for gamingHigher DPI numbers beyond 1600 aren’t viable for practical useDon’t skimp on a mousepad after investing in a quality gaming mouseRGB lighting is an optional extra but also available on sub-$100 mice
I didn’t take advantage of the optional Qi wireless charging, but I do appreciate that recharging is done via USB-C cable, which means no coin-toss risk of jamming the cable in upside down. An accurate sensor and very reliable 2.4GHz RF connection combine for incredibly dependable performance for everyday business and, of course, getting down to the business of everyday gaming. The Dart’s ergonomic design means it sticks to your hand like glue and feels comfortable hours deep into an extended gaming session. Speaking of gaming, the independent design of the main mouse buttons gives core clicking flexibility that makes it easy to dabble in RTS-favoured claw grip or speedy tip grip. While slowly improving, it’s a shame that the software isn’t yet as impressive as the hardware it supports. For everything else that should matter to competitive FPSers, the Rival 650 Wireless has the Viper Ultimate beat. The larger design of the SteelSeries mouse feels like a better overall fit for more hand types, and a DPI-shift button that’s within easy reach on top of the mouse is a digital lifesaver for fast-reacting fraggers. It helps that the Rival 650 Wireless glides across surfaces without the slight scratchy dragging of other mice, which means it’s a great pick for low-sensitivity players armed with big mousepads. The main cons are the light-on SteelSeries companion software (the lack of a battery percentage is particularly painful) and no USB-C for straightforward recharging. While you absolutely can use the Rival 650 Wireless in wired mode, that aforementioned easy gliding is best paired with a lack of wires for true movement freedom. The Rival 650 Wireless also comes with eight weights and some (or all) can be placed inside the side panels of the mouse chassis, both of which are incredibly easy to get to, to personalise the resistance. The other main con is one of the eight programmable buttons is inexplicably underneath the mouse which is, by default, used for changing DPI, rendering it ineffective for on-the-fly default use. Outside of that, though, the Viper Ultimate is a great gaming mouse, made even more impressive by speedy optical mouse-button switches and an ambidextrous design that can be switched to a left-handed gaming mouse in the excellent Razer Synapse software. Its compact design makes it a better fit for smaller mitts, but it’s still incredibly useable with larger hands. The combination of its lightness and ergonomic shape means it’s a great fit for the different mouse grips, and at 66 grams, it’s one of the lightest gaming mice out there. The microseconds difference in click time can lead to better online shooter performance, and the fact it’s lightweight means it’s an incredibly mobile gaming mouse for fans of LANs. Check out our Razer Viper Ultimate review for a deeper dive on the gaming mouse. On paper, this sounds incredibly daunting, but I was impressed by how easy it is to accurately feel for any specific one of those 12 buttons with a little bit of practice. These 12 buttons have a great mix of supporting a palm mouse grip but also not requiring a whole lot of pressure to register input commands. Use the included tool to reposition these buttons for personalised feel, then tap into the impressively extensive Corsair iCUE software to take customisation to whole new levels. It’s a shame the USB cable doesn’t detach for easier switching to a more practical everyday mouse. This is definitely a mouse that’s intended for single-use, hardcore players of those aforementioned genres only and preferably those with larger mitts. The light weight and moderate chassis size make it a great fit for hands of all sizes and the core mouse grips, while straightforward customisation via the downloadable SteelSeries 3 Engine software makes for quick-click changes. In this software, you can also switch default button controls, record and add macros, tweak mouse performance, and even personalise the RGB lighting. As long as you keep the USB cable clear of potentially snagging hurdles, the Rival 3 effortlessly glides across even bar mat-sized mouse pads (ideal for low-sensitivity gaming) and, as you’d expect from a wired mouse, offers complete accuracy during everyday or cross-genre gaming. The biggest con is the tiny third and fourth mouse buttons above the thumb, which means you have to reach for them. Couple this bad boy with a mouse bungee to eliminate cable snags and you’ll find an incredibly versatile gaming mouse. The modular design lets you switch out parts to create a personalised gaming mouse. Swap out the mouse wheel, thumb rest, palm rest, pinkie rest, and rotate between two additional scroll wheels to find the one that works best for you. You can even switch between Teflon or ceramic feet for influencing glide. Unlike the other gaming mice on this page that tend to favour a particular mouse grip, the Pro X3 can be customised to match them all. As for performance, the Pro X3 boasts an incredibly accurate sensor that helps round out a fully featured gaming mouse. For a multipurpose mouse that’s part gaming mouse, part joystick, the Lexip Pu94 has a thumb-mounted joystick (great for RTS camera control), axis control via an internal joystick (you physically move the mouse body like a joystick), and game-changing ceramic feet for friction-free gliding.
