Discover the Best Wired and wireless Mice for Optimal Performance: Fast, Accurate, and Comfortable for Gaming, Work, and Browsing. With no battery concerns and lightweight design, wired mice are ideal for gaming and more affordable than wireless models.
Popular companies like Razer and Logitech enjoyed the majority of the market share in the mouse industry. However, new manufacturers have been able to balance this out with attractive prices and high-quality mice.
Find your perfect match, from ultralight to ergonomic designs, in our top picks for the best wired mice.
Razer Basilisk V3
The Basilisk V3 is comfortable for most hand sizes and grip types, has plenty of buttons, and offers customizable RGB underglow lighting. But Razer’s Synapse 3 software doesn’t work on macOS.
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*At the time of publishing, the price was $64.
| Dimensions: | 5.11 by 2.36 by 1.67 inches | Sensor: | Razer Focus+, 100 to 26,000 DPI |
| Weight: | 3.6 ounces | Connection type: | wired |
| Buttons: | 10 (plus one on the bottom) | Lighting: | RGB |
Of all the gaming mice we’ve tested in the past few years, the Razer Basilisk V3 is the most comfortable option for the widest range of hand sizes and grip preferences. The Basilisk V3 offers well-placed, responsive buttons that are easy to press on purpose and hard to click by accident, as well as the ability to toggle between ratcheted and smooth scrolling. Its optical switches avoid the double-clicking issues that can impact mechanical switches. We also love its customizable RGB lights, especially the fancy-looking underglow.
Logitech G502 X
The G502 X is similar in size and shape to the Basilisk V3, but some testers found it awkward to hold because it has so many buttons, and it lacks RGB lights.
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*At the time of publishing, the price was $70.
| Dimensions: | 5.17 by 3.12 by 1.62 inches | Sensor: | Logitech Hero 25K, 100 to 25,600 DPI |
| Weight: | 3.1 ounces | Connection type: | wired |
| Buttons: | 12 | Lighting: | none |
If the Razer Basilisk V3 is unavailable, the next-best option is the Logitech G502 X. It’s similar to the Basilisk in size and shape and is the successor to the widely loved Logitech G502 Hero, so it’s comfortable for most hand sizes and grips. The G502 X also has lots of responsive buttons, a removable thumb clutch, and excellent build quality, and it’s available in black or white. But some of our panelists found the G502 X awkward to hold because it sports so many buttons, and it doesn’t have any fun RGB lights.
Logitech G203 Lightsync
The Logitech G203 is smaller than our top picks and has fewer buttons, but it’s just as customizable, and its sensor is plenty accurate.
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*At the time of publishing, the price was $20.
| Dimensions: | 4.59 by 2.45 by 1.5 inches | Sensor: | Logitech Mercury, 200 to 8,000 DPI |
| Weight: | 2.1 ounces | Connection type: | wired |
| Buttons: | six | Lighting: | RGB |
If you want the cheapest good gaming mouse, get the Logitech G203 Lightsync. The G203 has an accurate sensor and responsive, satisfying buttons; it’s also customizable, and it doesn’t feel as cheap as its low price suggests. Compared with our top picks, the G203 is smaller and not as comfortable, and it offers fewer buttons and inferior build quality, but even so it’s by far the best gaming mouse in this price range. It’s available in some fun colors—blue, purple, white, and black—and it has customizable zones for its RGB lighting.
Microsoft Pro Intellimouse
Best midrange mouse
- Understated design, Ergonomic shape, Accurate sensor, Customizable buttons
- Limited customization options
Why you should buy it: It’s an understated mouse that is great for work or play.
Who is it for: Anyone who wants an affordable, midrange mouse.
What we thought of the Microsoft Pro Intellimouse:
The Microsoft Pro Intellimouse is an excellent midrange wired mouse with impressive features and looks that would be as at home in a gamer’s hand as it would on an office desk. It has a fast and accurate Pixart sensor, making it good for accuracy-demanding photo editing and high-speed gaming. It has a pair of customizable buttons, but you won’t find the detailed macro options of more gamer-focused mice.
It has PTFE feet for a smooth glide across your mouse mat, and it’s relatively lightweight, so you won’t get fatigued over long sessions. The cable is braided and designed to avoid tangles, and the overall design is durable, with the switches rated for up to 20 million clicks.
Razer Basilisk V3 Pro
The Basilisk V3 Pro is the best wireless gaming mouse thanks to its comfortable shape, well-placed buttons, optical switches, and decent battery life.
Buying Options
*At the time of publishing, the price was $160.
| Dimensions: | 5.11 by 2.96 by 1.67 inches | Sensor: | Razer Focus Pro 30K, 100 to 30,000 DPI |
| Weight: | 3.95 ounces | Connection type: | 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and wired |
| Buttons: | 10 (plus one on the bottom) | Lighting: | RGB |
If you want a great wireless gaming mouse and don’t mind paying a lot more to go cord-free, get the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro, which can connect via a USB dongle or Bluetooth. Virtually identical in feel to the wired Basilisk V3, the Basilisk V3 Pro is the most comfortable of all the wireless mice we’ve tested. On top of that, the Basilisk V3 Pro was just as fast and responsive as a wired gaming mouse in our tests, and we didn’t experience any connection issues. It also has decent battery life and the ability to charge wirelessly via an optional dock.
Alienware 620M Review: Looks Slick, Feels Slippery
At least it’s not shaped like a squid.
The 620M is comfortable and performs well, but it doesn’t really stand out in a category crowded with more feature-packed pointers.
- Attractive lighting, Great battery life, quick charging, Comfortable
Cons
- Slippery,Uninspired lighting effects, Only one onboard profile
Razer Basilisk X HyperSpeed
The Basilisk X HyperSpeed has fewer buttons and no lighting, but it’s comfortable, accurate, and responsive, and it can connect via USB or Bluetooth.
Buying Options
*At the time of publishing, the price was $40.
| Dimensions: | 5.11 by 2.36 by 1.65 inches | Sensor: | Razer 5G Advanced Optical Sensor, 100 to 16,000 DPI |
| Weight: | 3.84 ounces (with included AA battery) | Connection type: | 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth |
| Buttons: | six | Lighting: | none |
If you want a less expensive wireless gaming mouse, the best option is the Razer Basilisk X HyperSpeed, which sacrifices some buttons and features compared with our top pick. Although it’s identical in shape to the wired Basilisk, it’s a stripped-down version that lacks the thumb clutch, the toggleable and customizable scroll wheel, and lighting. It has only six buttons: left-click, right-click, two buttons on the left side, scroll-click, and one button below the scroll wheel. The Basilisk X HyperSpeed also uses mechanical switches—which can fail and inadvertently send double-clicks under certain conditions—instead of Razer’s optical switches. But it can connect via a USB dongle or Bluetooth, and it’s just as accurate and responsive as our other picks.
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