The Best Gaming Mice for 2024
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Razer Naga V2 Pro
Razer takes its classic Naga MMO mouse and polishes it to a sheen, with a host of additions that elevate it to the top of its class.
Pros
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True 4,000Hz polling rate (with optional Hyperpolling dongle)
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Includes three swappable side button panels
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Tons of customization options
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Supports wireless charging
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30K DPI sensor
Cons
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Heavier than expected
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Premium price
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Hyperpolling dongle not included
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The Best Computer Mice Deals This Week*
- Logitech G703 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse — $70.19 (List Price $99.99)
- Logitech G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse — $87.16 (List Price $129.99)
- Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse — $95.90 (List Price $149.99)
- Razer Basilisk V3 26K DPI Optical Mouse — $49.99 (List Price $69.99)
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Super Light Gaming Mouse — $77.43 (List Price $99.99)
*Deals are selected by our commerce team
Where To Buy
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Razer Naga V2 Proat Amazon
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Roccat Kone XPat Amazon
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Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Mouseat Amazon
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Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2at Amazon
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Asus ROG Keris II Aceat Walmart
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Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wirelessat Amazon
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Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro SE Wireless Gaming Mouseat Amazon
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Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ Gaming Mouseat Amazon
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Razer Viper V3 Proat Razer
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SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gaming Mouseat Amazon
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Mad Catz B.A.T. 6+at Amazon
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HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2at Amazon
Compare SpecsThe Best Gaming Mice for 2024
Our Picks
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Razer Naga V2 Pro
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at Amazon
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Roccat Kone XP
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at Amazon
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Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse
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at Amazon
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Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2
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at Amazon
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Asus ROG Keris II Ace
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at Walmart
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Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
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at Amazon
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Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro SE Wireless Gaming Mouse
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at Amazon
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Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ Gaming Mouse
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at Amazon
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Razer Viper V3 Pro
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at Razer
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SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gaming Mouse
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at Amazon
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Mad Catz B.A.T. 6+
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at Amazon
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HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2
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at Amazon
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Editors'Rating
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Number of Buttons
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20 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
Interface
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Bluetooth, RF Wireless, USB Wired | USB Wired | USB Wired, 2.4GHz Wireless | RF Wireless, USB Wired | Bluetooth, USB Wired, 2.4GHz Wireless | USB Wired, Bluetooth, RF Wireless | RF Wireless, Bluetooth, USB Wired | USB Wired | USB Wired, 2.4GHz Wireless | RF Wireless, Bluetooth | USB Wired | USB Wired |
Hand Orientation
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Right-Handed | Right-Handed | Right-Handed | Ambidextrous | Right-Handed | Right-Handed | Right-Handed | Right-Handed | Right-Handed | Right-Handed | Ambidextrous | Right-Handed |
Sensor Maker and Model
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Razer Focus Pro | Roccat Owl-Eye 19k | Unspecified Optical Sensor | Logitech Hero 2 | ROG AimPoint Pro | Pixart PMW3391 | PixArt PAW3392 | PixArt PMW3389 | Focus Pro Optical Sensor Gen-2 | SteelSeries TrueMove Air | PixArt PMW3389 | HyperX 26K Sensor |
Sensor Maximum Resolution
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30000 dpi | 19000 dpi | 26000 dpi | 32000 dpi | 42000 dpi | 18000 dpi | 18000 dpi | 16000 dpi | 35000 dpi | 18000 dpi | 16000 dpi | 26000 dpi |
Power Source
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Internal Battery, Qi Wireless | Wired USB | Internal Battery | Internal Battery | Internal Battery | Wired USB, Internal Battery | Internal Battery, Qi Wireless, Wired USB | Wired USB | Internal Battery | Two AAA Batteries | Wired USB | Wired USB |
Weight
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4.7 ounces | 3.6 ounces | 2.08 ounces | 2.1 ounces | 1.9 ounces | 4.6 ounces | 4.9 ounces | 5.1 ounces | 1.9 ounces | 3.74 ounces | 4.1 ounces | 1.92 ounces |
Warranty (Parts and Labor)
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2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 1 year | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 1 year | 2 year | 2 years |
Where to Buy
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at Razer
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