Top Mouses 2023

The ASUS ROG Spatha is a great MMO mouse. While it may not have as many programmable side buttons as some other MMO mice, they're laid out in a way that's easy to press, and will likely be easier to keep track of. This mouse is also comfortable enough for long campaigns, though it's not recommended for people with small hands due to its large size.

The Nyth offers a dozen highly configurable, modular side buttons. If you can manage the tricky button swapping and the foibles of the configuration utility, you'll find it a great MMO mouse.

The Logitech M317 is a very good mouse for travel use. It's very small, so it can easily fit into laptop bags and backpacks. Plus, it has a storage compartment for the USB receiver to easily keep the mouse and receiver together. Unfortunately, it isn't Bluetooth-compatible.

The Logitech Signature M650 is a very good mouse for office use. It feels very well-built and comfortable to use during a long workday. While it doesn't have many programmable inputs, you can reprogram the side buttons to perform several productivity-related tasks like copying and pasting or media controls. You can also program gesture controls. Although it lacks a dedicated thumb wheel or L/R scroll wheel tilts, by default, holding down either of the side buttons acts as a toggle for the scroll wheel between horizontal and vertical scrolling modes. While you can connect the mouse wirelessly using either Bluetooth or its USB receiver, you can't pair the mouse with more than one device at once.

The HP OMEN Photon is satisfactory for FPS gaming. It's very heavy compared to most gaming mice, its mouse feet are only decent, and while its click latency is good, gamers who play competitive or fast-paced games may prefer a more responsive-feeling option. That said, it feels well-built and has an ambidextrous shape by default, with a collection of modular parts that you can install to change the shape and side button layout of the mouse. Performance-wise, it also has a wide CPI range, a very low lift-off distance, and a very consistent sensor. However, you can only adjust the CPI by increments of 100, which isn't as precise as some mice.

The SteelSeries Prime Wireless is a great FPS gaming mouse. It's lightweight, and it has a slightly textured, very sturdy feeling solid plastic body. Its right-handed shape is well-suited for nearly all hand sizes using a palm or claw grip and a fingertip grip for larger hands. Performance-wise, you can adjust the CPI setting by increments of 100 within a wide range. It also has a low lift-off distance, though it isn't as low as some gaming mice. Also, while the click latency is good, it's higher than many other similar gaming mice and FPS gamers may prefer something more responsive.

The HyperX Pulsefire Dart is a decent FPS gaming mouse that feels well built and has a comfortable, right-handed shape suitable for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes. Performance-wise, it has a wide CPI range, a CPI you can adjust by increments of 50, low click latency, and a low lift-off distance, though it's not as low as some other options. Unfortunately, it's heavy, and some FPS players may prefer a more lightweight mouse.

The Logitech M525 is a good mouse for travel. It feels decently well-built, It connects wirelessly via a USB receiver, and it's quite small, so it should fit in most laptop cases. Most people, except those with extra-large hands, should be able to use this mouse comfortably with a fingertip grip. Only those with small hands can use a palm or claw grip. It also has a storage compartment for its USB receiver while not in use. Unfortunately, it doesn't have onboard memory for settings.

The BenQ ZOWIE S1 is good for FPS gaming. It feels well-built and has a comfortable design that's well-suited for all hand sizes using a palm grip. However, those with smaller hands may have difficulty reaching all buttons using a claw or fingertip grip. It also has good click latency, though some gamers may prefer a more responsive-feeling option. Unfortunately, its cable isn't very flexible, and since there's no companion software for customization, there are only four default CPI presets.

The ASUS ROG Chakram is an impressive mouse for FPS gaming. It has outstanding click latency and feels very well-built. It's also suitable for most hand sizes when you use it with a claw or palm grip. The lift-off distance is very low, which is great if you need to reposition your mouse while gaming. It has a unique, programmable joystick that you can program to act like an analog stick or like a four-direction digital stick. Unfortunately, the mouse is quite heavy, and its braided cable retains a lot of kinks.