Computer Mice: Buying Advice, Tips, and News
A computer mouse may seem like a simple accessory, but choosing the right one can have a major impact on your comfort, productivity, and even your PC gaming performance. Today’s mice come in countless shapes and sizes, from compact travel companions and ergonomic productivity models to ultra-light gaming designs packed with customizable features. We test and rate everything from everyday office peripherals to cutting-edge gaming gear based on design, comfort, performance, features, and overall value to help you find the mouse that works best for you.
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Shopper's Guide: How to Find the Right Mouse Along With Our Top RecommendationsIs it time to ditch that old PC mouse, or move beyond your laptop's touchpad? We've tested the top options and offer click-worthy advice on buying mice for work or play.
By Zackery Cuevas
Our Current Top Tested Picks
Logitech MX Master 4
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
The Logitech MX Master 4 does the impossible. It takes the already near-perfect Logitech MX Master 3S and improves on just about every aspect.
Full Logitech MX Master 4 ReviewPros
- New gesture button and Action Ring boost user performance
- Haptic feedback is a great new addition
- Feels excellent in your hands
- Ultra customizable
- Quiet operation
Cons
- Not for left-handed users
- Stilll no place to store the USB dongle
Pros
- New gesture button and Action Ring boost user performance
- Haptic feedback is a great new addition
- Feels excellent in your hands
- Ultra customizable
- Quiet operation
Cons
- Not for left-handed users
- Stilll no place to store the USB dongle
Logitech Signature AI Edition M750 Wireless Mouse
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
The Logitech Signature AI Edition M750 is a solid wireless clicker on its own, but the introduction of a few AI-based shortcuts turns the mini mouse into an impressive productivity driver.
Full Logitech Signature AI Edition M750 Wireless Mouse ReviewPros
- New AI Prompt Builder software works well
- Logi Options+ app is easy to navigate
- Compact and comfortable
- Fully compatible with Macs
- Not too expensive
Cons
- AI additions might be unnecessary for some users
- Mouse is too small for large hands
- AI Prompt Builder currently only supports ChatGPT
Pros
- New AI Prompt Builder software works well
- Logi Options+ app is easy to navigate
- Compact and comfortable
- Fully compatible with Macs
- Not too expensive
Cons
- AI additions might be unnecessary for some users
- Mouse is too small for large hands
- AI Prompt Builder currently only supports ChatGPT
Razer Pro Click V2
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
The Razer Pro Click V2 is a comfortable, responsive productivity mouse made for right-handed users who want plenty of control, easy customization, and smart features that work across multiple devices.
Full Razer Pro Click V2 ReviewPros
- Comfortable ergonomic design with extended thumb support
- Gaming-grade 30,000dpi sensor with glass surface compatibility
- Dual-mode scroll wheel (tactile and free-spin) for tailored navigation
- AI Prompt Master enables ChatGPT and Copilot shortcuts
- USB-C charging; long rated battery life
Cons
- No version for left-handed users
Pros
- Comfortable ergonomic design with extended thumb support
- Gaming-grade 30,000dpi sensor with glass surface compatibility
- Dual-mode scroll wheel (tactile and free-spin) for tailored navigation
- AI Prompt Master enables ChatGPT and Copilot shortcuts
- USB-C charging; long rated battery life
Cons
- No version for left-handed users
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
The Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed improves on the excellent design of the V3 Pro, making it the sub-$100 wireless gaming mouse to beat.
Full Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed ReviewPros
- More affordable than its V3 Pro predecessor
- Comfortable ergonomic design
- Lightweight
Cons
- Highest polling rate requires an accessory sold separately
- Available in only one color
- High, but not the highest, DPI maximum
Pros
- More affordable than its V3 Pro predecessor
- Comfortable ergonomic design
- Lightweight
Cons
- Highest polling rate requires an accessory sold separately
- Available in only one color
- High, but not the highest, DPI maximum
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
As an update to the original Haste esports mouse, the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 innovates on everything that made the original great—including a super light weight—while remaining well-priced.
Full HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 ReviewPros
- Reasonably priced for the feature set
- Lightweight
- Attractive design
- Fully customizable via software utility
Cons
- Not a good fit for large hands
- Limited RGB
- No onboard profile storage
Pros
- Reasonably priced for the feature set
- Lightweight
- Attractive design
- Fully customizable via software utility
Cons
- Not a good fit for large hands
- Limited RGB
- No onboard profile storage
Logitech MX Ergo S
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
With its comfortable tilt design, quiet operation, and thoughtful software, Logitech's MX Ergo S is our favorite trackball mouse for productivity users.
Full Logitech MX Ergo S ReviewPros
- Ergonomic, tiltable design
- Quiet main click buttons
- Impressive new software functions
- Easy to clean
Cons
- Slight learning curve for users new to trackballs
Pros
- Ergonomic, tiltable design
- Quiet main click buttons
- Impressive new software functions
- Easy to clean
Cons
- Slight learning curve for users new to trackballs
Razer Basilisk Mobile
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
Razer's Basilisk Mobile is a well-rounded gaming mouse that blends performance, ergonomics, and customization in a travel-friendly form. It's an ideal clicker for everything from esports to spreadsheets.
Full Razer Basilisk Mobile ReviewPros
- Comfortable, compact design
- Accurate 18,000dpi sensor
- Three wireless modes, including Bluetooth
- Long battery life
- 10 programmable buttons with full Synapse support
- Smooth tilt scroll wheel
- Onboard profile storage
Cons
- AI Prompt button is prone to accidental presses
- Larger than most mobile mice
- Minimal RGB lighting
Pros
- Comfortable, compact design
- Accurate 18,000dpi sensor
- Three wireless modes, including Bluetooth
- Long battery life
- 10 programmable buttons with full Synapse support
- Smooth tilt scroll wheel
- Onboard profile storage
Cons
- AI Prompt button is prone to accidental presses
- Larger than most mobile mice
- Minimal RGB lighting
Microsoft Adaptive Mouse
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
For those who may need it, the Microsoft Adaptive Mouse is a highly noteworthy achievement in accessibility and productivity for computer mice, particularly when paired with Microsoft's Adaptive Hub and its accessories.
Full Microsoft Adaptive Mouse ReviewPros
- Inclusive design philosophy
- Highly compact
- Ambidextrous body design
- Can be augmented by many 3D-printed accessories
Cons
- Needs accessories to work as intended
- 3D printed accessories are pricey
- Microsoft Accessory Center is Windows-exclusive
Pros
- Inclusive design philosophy
- Highly compact
- Ambidextrous body design
- Can be augmented by many 3D-printed accessories
Cons
- Needs accessories to work as intended
- 3D printed accessories are pricey
- Microsoft Accessory Center is Windows-exclusive
Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
The Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Mouse blends ergonomic comfort with exceptional precision and battery life. It is one of the best vertical mice available and a worthwhile tool for serious desk work.
Full Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical ReviewPros
- Comfortable vertical shape reduces wrist strain
- High-precision 30K optical sensor
- Smooth multi-device switching
- Excellent battery life (up to six months)
- Premium build quality and materials
Cons
- No version for left-handed users
Pros
- Comfortable vertical shape reduces wrist strain
- High-precision 30K optical sensor
- Smooth multi-device switching
- Excellent battery life (up to six months)
- Premium build quality and materials
Cons
- No version for left-handed users
Contour Design RollerMouse Red
- 5.0 - Exemplary: Near perfection, ground-breaking
- 4.5 - Outstanding: Best in class, acts as a benchmark for measuring competitors
- 4.0 - Excellent: A performance, feature, or value leader in its class, with few shortfalls
- 3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
- 3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
- 2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
- 2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
- 1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
- 1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
Read Our Editorial Mission Statement and Testing Methodologies.
The RollerMouse Red replaces your traditional mouse with a centered "roller bar" designed to reduce shoulder and wrist strain. For heavy typists or office workers dealing with discomfort, it could be a game-changer, but it's expensive.
Full Contour Design RollerMouse Red ReviewPros
- Excellent ergonomic design and comfort
- Smooth roller bar with adjustable click force
- Solid aluminum construction
- Multiple programmable buttons
- High-performance wireless version
Cons
- High price
- Lacks Bluetooth support
- Not ideal for creative or precision-heavy workflows
- Software could use a refresh
Pros
- Excellent ergonomic design and comfort
- Smooth roller bar with adjustable click force
- Solid aluminum construction
- Multiple programmable buttons
- High-performance wireless version
Cons
- High price
- Lacks Bluetooth support
- Not ideal for creative or precision-heavy workflows
- Software could use a refresh
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