The Best Computer Mice: Best overall, best for gaming, wireless/portable & budget choices

[Forebode]

MMO mouse should have been a category. Gaming mouse is too vague. Please also include if the mice require software to be running in the background at all times, other for changing color of glows. I liked the Logitech quality, but ultimately I would get hand cramps using their mice. Razer and Corsair are what I've been using without any issue.

 

[Arris]

For the RAT I picked up a Roccat Mouse bungie thing, Apuri I think it was named. Felt nicer not to have it's "tail" drag on the desk

 

[Julio Franco]

MMO mouse should have been a category. Gaming mouse is too vague.

We decided against a dedicated category for MMO gaming, however we did include our pick for the best MMO mouse, the Razer Naga:
https://www.techspot.com/bestof/mice/#101637

Maybe it's something we are overlooking, but in all Best Of articles, a lot of our thoughts, comparisons and worthy alternatives are mentioned in the detailed description of each category pick. Based on your feedback, I'll try to make those more obvious moving forward.

In fact, I already have for the mice feature.

 

[RustyTech]

We decided against a dedicated category for MMO gaming, however we did include our pick for the best MMO mouse, the Razer Naga:
https://www.techspot.com/bestof/mice/#101637

I was really looking into Razer mice as an alternative for Logitech, but then I read that in order to use their software, you have to register with your e-mail account and be logged in!?!?!??? LOL
You know how that goes...thanks but no thanks!

 

[nismo91]

There is no way in hell the M705 is a "good" mouse. If you mean the hyper-scrolling is great, sure, but the laser sensor is complete garbade. im not sure if M705 had been revised, but at least mine is shitty enough that im using back my razer proclick v1.6, which is essentially a diamondback that comes in white. and yes, I've tried some mousepad including my old razer pro pad which has 2 sides of usable area, and found that the sensor is no better than a 5$ optical mouse.

checked logitech's support forums too, and found that I am definitely not alone.

also I think it is worth mentioning that I have been using a freeware called "X-Mouse Button Control" for my razer v1.6 since the razer software is way outdated and buggy. I figured those who are using 5-buttons mouse may found this software extremely useful. it allows you to configure things like repeated keystrokes, macro or button assignments without hassle.

 

[RebelFlag]

I have been using a Redragon Mamoth mouse for about the last year. Seems to be of good quality and accuracy, and I like the fact that it is a big mouse, since I have fairly big hands. The customization software is good and not intrusive. Not a bad thing to say about it, and it was only $30.

 

[Peter Farkas]

Last Xmas I got a Logitech G502 Proteus Core from my brother-in-law. I am absolutely happy with this while playing CS:GO, SC2, etc.. best gaming mouse of my life so far.

 

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As much as I like my new'ish DeathAdder Chroma, it doesn't feel like the build quality is there. Compared to my old DeathAdder (which lasted me 4 years) my Chroma is already double clicking and the mouse wheel squeaks badly.

 

[RustyTech]

In reading the comments here and elsewhere (both pro and con), it just seems to me that the overall quality of mice has gone down tremendously! ...and this trend is not company specific; this off course notwithstanding some who have had a great experience with their mouse.

 

[Hypersphere]

I would have to disagree with the statement about the Deathadder Chroma that "its notched scroll wheel feels and works great". When brand new, my DA Chroma's scroll wheel made a cheap rattling noise, especially when scrolling up. For this reason, I returned it, and I am still looking for a mouse with the following characteristics:

+ Ergonomic, right-handed, large -- suitable for a palm grip.
+ Simple -- preferably no more than 7 or 8 switches.
+ Solid quiet scroll wheel.
+ Minimal branding; no or minimal lighting.
+ Up to date sensor, preferably optical.

During my search thus far, I have tried the following mice: Corsair M65 (too short and too narrow at the back); Ducky Secret Mouse (too slippery to pick up easily; light stripe with sticky plastic); Mionix Castor (a bit too small); Mionix Naos 7000 (too slippery to pick up easily); Razer DA Chroma (noisy scroll wheel); and Roccat Kone XTD (ostentatious logo and light stripes with sticky plastic).

The Roccat Kone XTD had the best scroll wheel along with excellent ergonomics and an overall feeling of solidity, but the logo and sticky plastic light stripes were deal-breakers.

At the moment, I have settled on a Razer Mamba Tournament Edition. Although I would prefer an optical sensor, the size, shape, weight, surface, appearance, and ergonomics of the Mamba TE are rather good, and the scroll wheel is significantly better than the one on the DA Chroma. I even like the Synapse software, which enables me to tone done the lighting or disable it altogether.

 

[RustyTech]

...I am still looking for a mouse...

The Mad Cats mice are large and the one I have seems to work well. http://store.madcatz.com/categories/mice-category/