How to choose a gaming mouse in 2021

Topic:- How to choose a gaming mouse in 2021

Whether you’re a casual or hardcore gamer looking for the lowest latency to ensure you’re one click ahead of the competition or maybe you’re looking to upgrade that basic office mouse for maximum comfort during those long hours, or just looking for something to fit your budget, with so many choices on the market finding the right mouse for you can be difficult. How to choose a gaming mouse in 2021.

Hi, I’m Shakib, a tester here at techhypes.com, where ‘’WE HELP PEOPLE FIND THE BEST PRODUCTS FOR THEIR NEEDS’’.  In this blog, we’ll present you the best mice we’ve tested depending on your use and hopefully help steer you in the right direction when picking your next mouse.

We put these mice through various tests, such as the click latency which is the time it takes for the mouse’s input to be registered by the computer once the mouse click switch is pressed down. We also test the DPI which stands for Dots per inch.

This is the measurement of how sensitive the mouse sensor is, meaning that if you set it to 1000 and move your mouse one inch, it will move 1000 pixels. We test this to verify if there are any differences between the manufacturer’s value and our measurement and look for consistency.

So far, we’ve bought and tested over 90 mice and we will be breaking down our top picks into 5 categories. The best Office Mouse, The Best MMO Gaming Mouse, Best FPS Gaming Mouse, the Best Budget Gaming mouse and The Best Lightweight Mouse.

We will also be looking at a few notable mentions throughout this article. Id likes to note that we based our picks on our test results. Mice can be subjective and the best mice for you depend on your personal preference.

The Best MMO Gaming Mouse

Corsair Scimitar Pro RGB

• 12 optimized mechanical side buttons
• Responsive click latency
• 16000 DPI

• Not as proficient for claw/fingertip grips
• No weight customization

NOW LET’S GET STARTED First up! We have the best mouse for MMO gaming. The best one we’ve tested is the Corsair Scimitar Pro RGB. All 12 buttons on its side panel can be programmed to pretty much anything, such as macros, or even instant application launching and Media controls.

Its unique side panel can also be moved forward to fit your hand size. Thanks to its aluminium frame,   it feels very sturdy and doesn’t have any wobbling despite its sliding side panel, and its rounded back makes it very comfortable for long gaming sessions for right-handed people.

It has many buttons that can be easily programmed through the iCUE software, which is fully compatible with both Windows and macOS. The Scimitar Pro RGB uses a PixArt PMW3367 sensor that has a wide DPI range and can be adjusted very precisely in increments of one, it also has impressively responsive click latency, so you shouldn’t notice any delay while gaming.

Logitech G600

• 20 programmable buttons
• Affordable
• 8200 DPI

• Little bit heavier
• Not for the left-handed

If you’re looking for a more affordable choice, our notable mention is the Logitech G600, it’s slightly heavier, and has a lower max DPI. But the G600 has plenty of customizable buttons.

It even has a dedicated G-Shift key, on the third mouse click button, which can activate the second layer of programmable inputs to every button for as long as you hold that button. This will surely satisfy all your MMO gaming needs without needing to break the bank.

Best FPS Gaming Mouse

The Razer Viper Ultimate

• Strong optical sensor
• 70 Hour battery
• Lightweight
• 20000 DPI

• Somewhat pricey

And now we’ll be looking at the best mouse for FPS gaming. The Razer Viper Ultimate is the obvious choice because of its versatility, amazing performance, and lightweight design. Whether you prefer wired or wireless gaming the Razer Viper Ultimate will serve everyone’s gaming preference.

With an impressively low click latency of under 10 milliseconds paired with Razer excellent Focus Plus sensor, The Razer Viper Ultimate makes for no noticeable delay for even the most competitive gamers. With plenty of programmable inputs, and easy to use software it will surely satisfy all your custom gaming needs.

It comes with Virgin Grade PTFE feet which make for a smooth gliding experience and when you combine that with its lightweight design, it makes this mouse ideal for fast-paced FPS games.

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Logitech G Pro wireless

• 48 Hour battery
• Ultra Lightweight
• 16000 DPI

• Expensive

A notable mention is the Logitech G Pro wireless which is also another excellent choice for FPS gaming. It has good performance, a wide DPI Range, and good click latency. But the viper ultimate had slightly better results in all those areas mention, nonetheless, it is still an excellent choice. This is why it had to be mentioned.

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The Best Office Mouse

Logitech MX Master 3

• 70 days on a full charge
• Fast charging
• Great for professional and artistic users
• 4000 DPI

• Pricey
• No onboard memory

Next up. Whether you’re working at the office, or these days working from home. The Logitech MX Master 3 is the best office mouse due to its incredibly comfortable design.

It has a professional look and ergonomic design that offers hours of comfort for everyday use. This is a bulkier mouse but shouldn’t be an issue for most hand sizes. The MX Master 3 is a wireless mouse that can be connected using its proprietary USB receiver or through Bluetooth, and will help make your desk feel less cluttered without a cable.

This mouse makes workflow more efficient thanks to its excellent scroll wheels. The vertical wheel is incremented and gives good feedback, but it can also easily be unlocked for infinite scrolling, which is very useful with office documents.

There’s also a side scroll wheel on the left side of the mouse for side-scrolling. And for those who need more out of their mouse, you can also customize the settings depending on the app you’re using, additionally,

Like the Logitech MX Master 2s, there’s a button on the thumb rest that enables gesture commands which are also customizable using the user-friendly Logitech Options software. A notable mention, for those who are looking for something a little more simple, the Razer Pro click is an excellent choice, as it’s just as comfortable and well built as the MX Master 3, but without the extra bells and whistles that the MX Master 3 offers.

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The Best Budget Gaming Mouse

Razer Viper Mini

• Super light
• Budget-friendly
• 8500 DPI

• Might be too small for some users
• Limited palm support

Let us move on to all you gamers on a budget. The best gaming mouse that won’t burn a hole in your wallet is the Razer Viper Mini. This is a smaller version of the previously mentioned Viper Ultimate. Although this may not seem comparable to its bigger brother, don’t be fooled by the size and price as the Razer Viper Mini does not sacrifice its performance.

The Razer Viper mini is one of the lightest mice we have tested so far, its small size is most suitable for fingertip grip but any hand size should be able to use it. Its flexible cable creates for comfortable use and it won’t drag on the desk.

Unfortunately, the Viper Mini doesn’t have as many additional side buttons as the other Viper mice, but all the buttons it does have are programmable and should be enough to satisfy your customizing needs.

It has an amazingly low click latency of just 6 milliseconds, and the performance is also excellent, it comes with the PixArt PMW3359 sensor and while its Max DPI is not quite as high as some other options, it is surely higher than what most people will use.

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The Best Lightweight Mouse

Glorious Model O

• Ultra-lightweight
• Onboard memory
• Suitable for both left and right-handed
• 12000 DPI

• There is no dedicated sniper button
• Occasionally connection lag

Now we have finally got to the last category. The best ultra-light gaming mouse. The best one we’ve tested is the Glorious Model O. This wired-only option is incredibly lightweight thanks to its material and honeycomb-patterned holes on the body.

It has an ambidextrous design so both left and right-handed gamers can use it, and it’s ideally suited for a palm or claw grip. It has onboard memory for saving your macros and settings from the Glorious Model O Software which is currently only available on windows.

The Model O uses a Pixart PMW3360 sensor and has a very wide adjustable DPI range with a max DPI of 12000, and its low click latency is great and responsive enough for most gamers. Although this is a wire only mouse, the cable on the Model O is lightweight and flexible and is ideal for ultra-light gaming.

For those of you who have smaller hands or just prefer a smaller mouse, A notable mention or mentions I should say, are the Glorious model D minus and the Glorious model O minus, they are the smaller and lighter versions of the regular Model D and the previously mentioned Model O but they offer the same features and sensor.

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So this concludes the topic for how to choose a gaming mouse in 2021 and what do you think of our selection? Have you bought or tried any of them? Let us know what you think below. So, if you want to help people find the best product for their needs, have a look at the blog page on our website. Thank you for visiting and see you next time.

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