Gaming Mice

Gaming mice are the "Formula 1" cars of the tech world. This is where companies spend millions trying to shave off 2 grams of weight or reduce latency by 0.5 milliseconds. In 2026, three things matter: Weight, Shape, and Value.

If you watch esports, you'll see the same few mice over and over again. Pros value reliability above everything else.

• Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2: The "safe" choice. It has a shape that fits almost everyone ("potato shape"). It is expensive, but it just works.
• Razer Viper V3 Pro: The current performance king. It pushes technology to the limit with 8000Hz polling and incredible sensors.
• The Enthusiast Picks: Brands like Wooting, Lamzu, and Pulsar are becoming huge favorites because they offer better shapes for specific grip styles.

The biggest change in 2025 is that you do not need to spend $150 to get a pro-tier mouse. New brands (mostly from China) are releasing mice that use the exact same sensors as the big brands for a fraction of the price.

The Trade-off: With the cheaper mice, you get amazing performance, but you usually get worse customer support and software that is a bit clunky.

You might pick up a modern gaming mouse and think "this feels cheap/hollow." That is intentional.

• 2018 Standard: 100g+
• 2021 Standard: 63g
• Today's Standard: Sub-50g

Why? Physics. A lighter mouse is easier to stop and start. It reduces wrist fatigue during long gaming sessions and helps you react faster.