The best gaming mice 2022

You are looking for a new gaming mouse, but do not know which one suits you? We'll tell you:

• Which gaming mice we recommend for 2022
• Whether you should prefer wireless or wired gaming
• How far the devices can be personalized

Are you looking for the best typing hardware to go with your mouse? Then take a look at the best current gaming keyboards.

Best gaming mouse 2022: Our recommendation

The LOGITECH G502 Lightspeed () combines everything you need for working and gaming. It has an ergonomic shape that supports your hand well, a very light weight that can be changed with weights if necessary, and eleven different buttons that you can equip with personalized macros.

If you use it on a laptop with a second monitor, for example, your workspace will benefit from the wireless design. The Lithum polymer battery lasts for several weeks even with daily use. When gaming, the mouse has a very fast and reliable response speed thanks to the built-in HERO 16K sensor - perfect for shooters like Halo Infinite or Fortnite.

The lightweight: RAZER Viper V2 Pro

At just 58 grams, the RAZER Viper V2 Pro () is currently one of the lightest gaming mice on the market. In cooperation with professional e-sportsmen, you get a device that scores especially with the built-in optical sensor. This has 30,000 DPI and ensures that the mouse can even be used on glass.

The exterior of the RAZER Viper V2 Pro also offers everything that makes the professional gamer's heart beat faster - first and foremost optical switches that eliminate misclicks and delays. In addition, the battery offers a runtime of up to 80 hours.

• Signal transmission: Wireless
• Sensor: Optical Focus Pro sensor with 30K DPI
• DPI button: Yes
• Number of customizable function keys: 5
• RGB: No

The Stylish: ROCCAT Kone XP

If you place a lot of value on the exterior, you won't go wrong with the ROCCAT Kone XP (). The mouse is simply an eye-catcher through and through. Thanks to 3D illumination with 19 LEDs, you can have a little party on your mouse pad, whereby you can determine the colors yourself.

Thanks to 15 individually adjustable buttons, you'll have everything under control, especially in more complex strategy titles like Age of Empires 4. On the underside of the ROCCAT Kone XP, heat-treated mouse feet made of pure PTFE ensure smooth movements on your pad.

• Signal Transmission: Wired
• Sensor: Owel Eye optical sensor with 19K DPI
• DPI button: Yes
• Number of customizable function keys: 15
• RGB: Yes

For shooter fans: Logitech Pro X Superlight

Fast-paced shooters like Halo Infinite, Counter-Strike or Doom don 't need one thing above all: lots of mouse buttons. More important are fast and fluid movements and a seamless transfer of input. The Pro X Superlight () from Logitech offers all that.

With only 68 grams, it is one of the lightest mice on the market. The built-in PTFE feet ensure an optimal glide on your mouse pad and the built-in HERO optical sensor offers precise control with 25,000 DPI, even in heated battles. By forgoing RGB gimmicks, the battery lasts up to 70 hours.

• Signal Transmission: Wireless
• Sensor: HERO optical sensor with 25K DPI
• DPI button: Yes
• Number of customizable function keys: 5
• RGB: No

Good and cheap: RAZER DeathAdder Essential

You don't need a lot of gimmicks and are just looking for a cheap one with a fast and smooth sampling rate and seamless input transfer. The DeathAdder Essential () from RAZER offers all of that.

At just 126 grams, it's no lightweight on the market. In return, however, you get an ergonomic shape that ensures that the mouse sits comfortably in your hand even after long gaming sessions. The built-in HERO optical sensor offers precise control with 6,400 DPI, even in heated battles.

• Signal Transmission: Wired
• Sensor: Optical sensor with 6.4K DPI
• DPI button: No
• Number of customizable function keys: 5
• RGB: Yes

The Transformer: MAD CATZ R.A.T. Pro S3

If you absolutely cannot find a good fit for your hand, you should take a closer look at the MAD CATZ R.A.T. Pro S3 (). This mouse adapts to your needs: The palm rest can be adjusted sideways and horizontally and tilted plus or minus fifteen degrees from side to side. Perfect for finding a comfortable position for your grip.

You can also assign three profiles to the eight programmable keys thanks to an integrated memory. These include your macro keys, sensor settings, and personalized lighting effects.

• Signal transmission: Wired
• Sensor: Optical Pixart sensor with 7200 DPI
• DPI button: Yes
• Number of personalizable function keys: 8
• RGB: Yes

Buying a gaming mouse: Here's what you should look out for

For the optimal gaming mouse, you should do a lot of research and also look at the different devices in the store. Especially a hand test can help to develop a good feeling for the periphery. The most important thing with a new mouse should be that your hand is relaxed and rests well during use.

The second important point is whether you prefer your mouse wired or wireless. You don't have to worry that mice without cables might have interferences or interruptions: The technology is now so sophisticated that you can get a latency-free and responsive connection without a cable.

More important is the built-in battery. While wired devices are permanently supplied with power via USB, wireless mice can refuse to work during a game. Modern peripherals announce themselves early enough when the battery needs to be charged. However, a memory effect can form over time, which ensures that the durability of a full charge decreases noticeably.

Therefore, you should make sure that wireless mice have an internal battery and that you charge the mouse directly on your PC via a cable. Batteries that are charged via a docking station have to be changed again and again. You then have no option to use your input device permanently.

Also important: The right mouse pad

In the past, mouse pads were used to give the balls in mice a firm grip and to let them roll better. Later, they were used to keep reflective surfaces away from the optical sensors. Otherwise, the mice would not work.

For gamers nowadays, the coating is especially relevant so that the mouse used can glide without much resistance. To ensure this, there are very large mouse pads for gaming. This way, you don't run the risk of slipping away and losing your grip during an exciting game of League of Legends.

Besides the size, the surface plays an important role for a mouse pad. Do you want soft material for the heel of your hand?if you prefer plastic, you have to expect that the edges will soak up your sweat, especially in summer.

Do you prefer plastic and hard edges? Then it could become uncomfortable for your hand, especially after long gaming sessions. On the other hand, there should always be non-slip rubber on the underside of the mouse pad, which absorbs hectic and sudden movements without any problems.

For more comfort and a nice look, there are now mouse pads with changing RGB lighting as well as an integrated cable holder. The latter ensures that you don't have to constantly readjust the mouse cable.

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