Wires are a thing of the past these days. Several years, ago that wouldn’t have been the case due to latency and connectivity issues. But thanks to wireless advancements offered by some of the biggest mice brands, a wireless gaming mouse can be faster and more responsive than its wired variant.
At least, that’s what some companies like Razer and Logitech claim. Each of them has its own proprietary technology to make its wireless gaming mouse tech as seamless as possible.
This is a huge development for a lot of people on the move, gamers included. After all, using a wired gaming mouse on a gaming or work laptop just doesn’t feel right. Wires can get distracting and cumbersome, and they also tend to break or ruin portability.
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When looking for a wireless gaming mouse, you have to consider some of these factors, in order of importance:
- Shape
- Wireless technology
- Battery life
- Price
- Weight
- Additional features (buttons, etc.)
So do yourself a favor and grab one of these latest and greatest radiant rodents around. They not only help with gaming but also with office work and travel.
Logitech G502 Lightspeed
PROS
- Lots of buttons and macros
- Comfy, beautiful design
- Adjustable weight
- Dizzyingly high sensivity
- Reliable wireless connection
- Hyper-fast scroll wheel
- Comfortable
CONS
- Some versions use Omron switches (prone to premature double-clicking)
- A bit pricey
- Ergonomics isn't ambidextrous
- Not ideal for small hands (17 cm or below in length)
- Dimensions: Height – 5.20 in (132 mm), Width – 2.95 in (75 mm), Depth – 1.57 in (40 mm)
- Ergonomics: Right-handed
- Max DPI: 25,600
- Battery Life: 48 Hrs/60 Hrs (no lighting)
- Weight: 114 g + 16 g (optional weight)
- Buttons: 11
For those who want an all-rounder regardless of the game or the office work, then Logitech’s most popular flagship gaming mouse, the G502 Lightspeed, is still the king of the hill. The ergonomics are limited to the right hand but that doesn’t really matter much to most people.
What does make this one ideal for prolonged sessions of mousing around is the thumb rest. You also don’t need to worry about connectivity issues (assuming you’re using the included dongle (2.4GHz) since Logitech’s wireless mouse technology ensures a latency of only 1 millisecond.
This tech is quite a battery hog, however, so a glaring compromise would be the G502’s relatively short battery life. But everything else here is stellar.
Logitech G502 Lightspeed
Razer Deathadder V2 Pro
PROS
- Sleek, minimalistic design
- Glides like melted butter on the mousepad
- Razer HyperSpeed tech is the best in wireless mice right now
- Good battery life
- Affordable now
- Light
- Matte coating
- Tough optical switches on the buttons
- Two DPI adjustment buttons
CONS
- Hollow design can make it feel cheap
- Ergonomics isn't ambidextrous
- Not ideal for small hands (17 cm or below in length)
- Unibody design makes LMB and RMB buttons wobble a bit
- More suited for gaming than office work
- Razer software can be annoying
- Dimensions: Length: 127.0 mm / 5.00 in, Width: 72.6 mm / 2.86 in, Height: 42.7 mm / 1.68 in
- Ergonomics: Right-handed
- Max DPI: 20,000
- Battery Life: 70 hours/120 hours (Bluetooth, no light)
- Weight: 88 g
- Buttons: 8
If you want considerably longer battery life and perhaps tougher buttons, then you can’t go wrong with the Razer Deathadder V2 Pro. There is a V3 version already, but it’s still a bit too expensive. Besides, this is a tried and tested series from Razer.
What does give the Deathadder V2 Pro an edge over Logitech is its marginally better wireless response rate thanks to the HyperSpeed dongle. Moreover, Razer mice tend to use virgin PTFE feet, making their glide smoother and more effortless.
There are some frustrating sides to using a Razer device and that’s their bloaty proprietary software for their products. You’ll need three separate applications and some of them can be intrusive.
Razer Deathadder V2 Pro
Razer Viper V2 Pro
PROS
- Low profile design fits most hands
- Minimalist design
- Comes in white color
- Ultra-light
- Razer HyperSpeed tech is the best in wireless mice right now
- Good battery life
- Glides like melted butter on the mousepad
- Matte coating
- Tough optical switches on the buttons
- Ambidextrous
- Impressive DPI
CONS
- A bit pricey
- Razer software can be annoying
- Dimensions: Length: 126.5 mm / 4.98 in, Width: 66.2 mm / 2.61 in, Height: 37.8 mm / 1.49 in
- Ergonomics: Ambidextrous
- Max DPI: 30,000
- Battery Life: 80 hours
- Weight: 58 g
- Buttons: 5
There are those of you who prefer something ambidextrous, however. For that matter, the Razer Viper V2 Pro would be the best option. It’s a low-profile mouse that your left hand can use if you prefer your mouse in that spot.
Since it’s the latest generation among Razer products, it has all the lovely new tech. It’s even more sturdy than its Deathadder V2 Pro cousin as its buttons can last nearly 100 million clicks each.
The sensor is also impressive at 30K DPI though we doubt anyone would actually play at that kind of sensitivity. Overall, it’s a solid choice if you want the best ambidextrous wireless mouse.
Razer Viper V2 Pro
Razer Naga Pro
PROS
- Modular side button design
- Impressive battery life
- Glides like melted butter on the mousepad
- Matte coating
- Two DPI adjustment buttons
- Razer HyperSpeed tech is the best in wireless mice right now
- Tough optical switches on the buttons
- Mouse wheel can click left and right
- Ring and pinky finger rest
CONS
- A bit short for large hands
- Somewhat pricey
- Razer software can be annoying
- Dimensions: Length: 119.0 mm / 4.69 in, Width: 74.5 mm / 2.93 in, Height: 43.0 mm / 1.69 in
- Ergonomics: Right-handed
- Max DPI: 20,000
- Battery Life: Up to 150 Hours
- Weight: 117 g
- Buttons: 10 / 14 / 20
If you can’t decide how many actual programmable buttons you need, then you might as well go with the Razer Naga Pro. Razer’s engineers understand the needs of all kinds of gamers; they know that MMORPG players need as many extra buttons as they can while FPS or need only a few extra ones to avoid confusion.
Thus, the Naga Pro comes with a modular side button design. You can take out the side button and replace it with other included types depending on your gameplay or work needs. This makes the Naga Pro a cut above the rest compared to other MMO mice.
Razer Naga Pro
Glorious Model O Minus Wireless
PROS
- Ultra-light
- Stylish
- Lots of RGB outlets
- Good battery life
- Compatible with Logitech and Razer lighting softwares
- Tough buttons
- Comes in white color
- Has a bigger variant for larger hands
- Reasonably priced
- Ambidextrous
CONS
- Forget about this mouse if you have a cat that sheds a lot
- Terrible if you have trypophobia
- Dimensions: Length: 120 mm, Width: 63 mm, Height: 35 mm
- Ergonomics: Ambidextrous
- Max DPI: 19,000
- Battery Life: 71 hours
- Weight: 65 g
- Buttons: 6
If you want something even lighter than the Razer Viper V2 Pro, then the Glorious Model O- (Minus) Wireless will surely turn heads. It’s not just light, but it’s also trend-setting with its honeycomb mesh design which was deliberately made in order to reduce its weight.
As a result, it’s one of the lightest mice in the industry but without the cheap hollow feel associated with other light mice. Battery life is great and the length is good for most hand sizes though larger hands will want to opt for the non-Minus version of this mouse for that added length.
Glorious Model O Minus Wireless
Logitech G305 Lightspeed
PROS
- Comes in many colors
- Ambidextrous
- Simple design
- Small
- Amazing battery life
- Affordable
CONS
- Small (might be a pain to use for large hands)
- Plain and uninspired design
- No rubber or textured grips
- Uses Omron switches (prone to premature double-clicking)
- Dimensions: Length: 116 mm, Width: 62 mm, Height: 38 mm
- Ergonomics: Ambidextrous
- Max DPI: 12,000
- Battery Life: 250 hours
- Weight: 99 g
- Buttons: 6
All those previous mice might be out of budget for someone who just wants something that works with basic, latency-free wireless functionality and a shape that won’t conflict with a lot of grips and hand sizes. In that case, the Logitech G305 Lightspeed offers superb simplicity.
Its sensor only goes up to 12,000 DPI but that’s more than enough for most gamers. It’s also one of the smallest mice here and is the shortest among the bunch. It might not be best for large hands that prefer the palm grip though the G305 makes up for that in many other areas, such as its strong battery life.
Logitech G305 Lightspeed
The Most Important Factor in Picking a Mouse
With all that’s said and done, the deciding factor that you need to keep in mind when buying a mouse is shape. Does the curvature fit snuggly at the base of your palm? Do your index and middle fingers rest adequately on the two most important buttons? And more importantly, does it make your hand hurt on prolonged use?
For you to decide better, you might need to feel the mouse physically. The wrong mouse shape can result in arm strain or worse, carpal tunnel syndrome (wrist pain). Every other feature is an afterthought compared to its shape, especially for a wireless gaming mouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are lighter mice better?
For intense gaming, they usually are better. Lighter mice allow you to move them quicker and more effortlessly. -
What's the best grip style for a mouse?
Claw and fingertip grips typically allow for the best mousepad coverage and mobility. Palm grip might be better for comfort but not ideal for aiming or fast cursor movements.