Best gaming mouse 2018: the best gaming mice we've tested

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It is perhaps understandable that you might want to scale back your spending after dropping thousands on a killer rig, but why would you
settle for a mediocre pointing device You should instead pick up a top gaming mouse so that everything attached to that marvelous PC is of
comparable quality
something is, the better it is
Instead, when you shop for the best gaming mouse for your needs, you should consider any mouse that manages to strike a balance between
price and performance
Fortunately, we approached this list of the best gaming mice with this philosophy in mind
You can stay on your budget and still play in style.Every single mouse on this list hits this golden value balance
mice.1
mechanical switchesCustomizable weightDepth sensorA little bit expensiveSteelSeries is experiencing a sort of renaissance in 2018, and there
is no greater evidence of that than the SteelSeries Rival 600
Featuring customizable weight, the perfect amount of side buttons, and true RGB spectrum lighting the Rival 600 will be the centerpiece of
your desk
But, even beyond the aesthetics, the Rival 600 performs far better than a mouse in its price range has any right to
Not only does it feature a 12,000 DPI sensor and satisfying mechanical switches, but the Rival 600 goes above and beyond and features a
depth sensor that will all but eliminate cursor sway when you lift your mouse off of the mouse pad
CPI, 50-million click life spanReasonably pricedComfortable for claw and palm gripsNo braided cableLacks sensor calibration supportThe
SteelSeries 310 is a gaming mouse like no other, in both price and performance
The low entry fee keeps it on the same level as what you would expect to pay for a new game, while its out-of-this world TrueMove 3 optical
sensor makes it almost impossible to compete with
Corsair Dark Core RGB SEThe Qi to wireless gamingDPI: Up to 16,000 | Features: Qi wireless charging, Interchangeable side grip, Omron
switches, Fully programmable buttons, Dynamic multi-color 3-zone backlightingQi wireless chargingAffordableCan't use while chargingFor the
longest time, wireless mice have been derided among gaming enthusiasts for their losses in latency and reliability, but with the Corsair
It even supports Qi wireless charging, which means if you pick up the Corsair MM1000 Qi mouse pad, you can charge your phone while you play,
Logitech G903A G900 makeover with an electrifying mouse padDPI: 12,000 | Features: Wireless charging via Logitech PowerPlay mouse mat, up to
24 hours of battery life (up to 32 with LEDs turned off), PMW3366 optical sensor, LightSpeed Wireless technologySolid build qualityAccurate
and reliable wirelessExorbitantly expensiveUndeterred by years of ridicule for their comparatively higher latency, the Logitech G900 of
expensive, yet rewarding investment
Cooler Master MasterMouse MM520A decent mouse at a great priceDPI: 12,000 | Features: Customised for claw grip, Customizable DPI settings,
genuinely difficult to find the best gaming mouse
Luckily, the Razer Naga Trinity is here for you
Add in the insane 16,000 DPI 5G sensor and Razer Chroma RGB lighting, and you have a winning package.Read the full review: Razer Naga
should take a look at the HyperX Pulsefire Surge RGB
fantastic mouse for a bargain price
Corsair Glaive RGBA healthy balance of comfort, function and suave looksDPI: Up to 16,000 | Features: Interchangeable thumb grips,
three-zone backlighting, Pixart 3367 sensor, Omron switches, DPI status lightsSmooth motion and trackingGlides like butterNearly all
with the Razer DeathAdder Elite
And while Corsair has had a ton of luck with its PC cases, keyboards, RAM, power supplies and cooling systems, a Corsair mouse is
automatically a tough sell due to a lack of history alone
grips that augment ergonomics even further
At that point, the nearly perfect three-zone backlighting system and high-DPI Pixart sensor (not to mention the niftily included DPI status
lights) are a mere bonus.Read the full review: Corsair Glaive RGB9
Creative Sound BlasterX Siege M04Precise and stylish enough to rival Razer and LogitechDPI: 12,000 | Features: 7 programmable buttons using
Omron switches rated for 50 million clicks, PixArt PMW3360 sensor with 1000Hz polling rate, RGB lighting, ergonomic designExcellent
companies as renowned as Razer and Logitech with a competent gaming mouse of its own
base of the mouse
Clearly, the Sound BlasterX Siege M04 is a winner in both function and style.Read the full review: Creative Sound BlasterX Siege M0410
Asus ROG Gladius IIThis gaming mouse is a real lookerDPI: Up to 12,000 | Features: 50g acceleration, 1000Hz USB polling rate, removeable
confusion as to why the Asus ROG Gladius II is a bit pricier than other gaming mice in its class
Boasting swappable buttons, a clickable scroll wheel and a sensitivity toggle, this mouse has all the bits gamers crave
Better suited for first-person shooters than MMOs, the high DPI rating and 50g acceleration make the Asus ROG Gladius a feat to behold
despite lacking features in areas where cheaper mice have conquered.Read the full review: Asus ROG Gladius IIHow to choose the best gaming
There are a lot of complicated technical specifications that go into gaming mice, including fancy jargon such as polling rates and DPI
ratings
sensitive your mouse is
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
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