Best wireless trackball mouse 2018 – [Buyer’s Guide]

Last Updated September 1, 2023

Best wireless trackball mouse of 2018

The “Total” indicates the overall value of the product. Many brands have introduced wireless trackball mouse on the market. These brands have resulted in a variety for the user. These require that the consumers be well aware of what they are buying so as to make the best choice.

Many models on the market may be confusing to a person who is shopping for their first time. If you get well acquainted with these basics, you shouldn’t have a problem choosing a wireless trackball mouse that suits your need.

Test Results and Ratings

Rank	№1	№2	№3
Product
Total	4.8	4.5	4.3
Design	5 points	4 points	4 points
Versatility	5 points	4 points	4 points
Construction	5 points	5 points	4 points
Price	4 points	5 points	5 points
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№1 – Kensington Orbit Wireless Trackball Mouse

Why did this wireless trackball mouse win the first place?

I really enjoy the design. It is compact, comfortable and reliable. And it looks amazing! I was completely satisfied with the price. Its counterparts in this price range are way worse. I don’t know anything about other models from this brand, but I am fully satisfied with this product. The product is very strong. Its material is stable and doesn’t crack.

Design 5

Versatility 5

Construction 5

Price 4

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№2 – Kensington Expert Wireless Trackball Mouse

Why did this wireless trackball mouse come in second place?

Seems that the material is good. It has a very beautiful color but I don’t really like the texture. I like this product. For such a low price, I didn’t even hope it to be any better. It’s decently made. I really liked it. It is amazing in every aspect. It did even exceed my expectations for a bit, considering the affordable price. The design quality is top notch and the color is nice.

Design 4

Versatility 4

Construction 5

Price 5

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№3 – Logitech Wireless Trackball M570

Why did this wireless trackball mouse take third place?

It is inconvenient to use due to the size. I am going to get something different next time. It doesn’t squeaks nor bents. Looks great in my apartment. A very convenient model. It is affordable and made of high-quality materials. I liked the design. We’ve been using it for 2 months and it still looks like brand new.

Design 4

Versatility 4

Construction 4

Price 5

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wireless trackball mouse Buyer’s Guide

Tilt options are limited

The mouse’s thumb buttons are located to the right of the trackball.

Can’t use it wired

Judging by the mouthful of a name, Anker’s mouse is defined by its vertical orientation. Though it looks and feels somewhat sideways at first, the Anker Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse is only off-putting until you start to wonder how you ever lived without it. It’s built a little more cheaply than other ergonomic mice, but it’s ultimately an inexpensive means of preventing RSI.

Expensive

Like the MX Master, the Triathlon M270 can pair with up to three devices using Bluetooth. What’s more, it uses the same free-spinning scroll wheel featured on the MX Master, letting you zip through documents or webpages. Logitech promises up to 2months of use before the on one AA battery. The only drawback? Bluetooth makes for lower latency than a wired mouse.

Lacks some features

Though it isn’t chock-full of buttons like most gaming mice in its price range, the Asus ROG Gladius II still shines. With only six buttons, this mouse is versatile, discreet and customizable, allowing you to change out its switches and personalize its stylish RGB lighting as you see fit. It’s lacking a few staples, such as swappable weights, but overall, it’s a solid get.

Software can be a bit flaky

Razer products aren’t for everyone. Specifically, they appeal to an audience that enjoys the svelte industrial design of an Apple gadget, but with a gamer-centric slant. That’s especially the case with the DeathAdder Chroma, a mouse that comes with 16.million LED-backlit color options out of the box, along with a hyper-accurate 10,000 DPI sensor.

Accurate Control

There are two types of trackball mouse designs, thumb-operated trackball designs like Logitech M570 and finger operated trackballs like Logitech Marble and Kensington SlimBlade. Both design concepts operate in the same way except that you use thumb in one and fingers in other based on your comfort and convenience.

The ball size in thumb-operated trackballs is relatively small as in Logitech M570, which means it is not very easy to control but with your fingers available, you can do multitasking like operating buttons and scroll wheels.

Most finger-operated trackball mice have ambidextrous design as they work for both right and left hands. The ball is relatively bigger in size and placed at the center top. In most of these mice like Kensington SlimBlade, users can move the cursor only by moving the ball.

As bigger balls offer more precise control, these are mostly used by professionals.

Other than the two basic types, there is another option, apple touch pad. But the design is for only professionals and designers who work on 3D modeling and other detailed designing.

The size of the mouse and trackball depends on the size of your hand. If you have a small hand, Kensington Orbit Trackball can work better than other options. Similarly, Kensington SlimBlade with a wide base and large ball work perfectly for bigger hands.

Other than the overall size of the mouse, the size of the ball also matters. If you are a professional, you must look for trackballs with large size. The bigger the ball is, the better control you have. This is why professionals prefer Kensington Expert Mouse Trackball and Kensington SlimBlade over other options.

You can find to buttons in most mice. In more advanced models like Kensington Expert Mouse Trackball, you can also have an option to customize their functions as well.

Even though most new models have a scroll wheel, but you can still find designs that don’t. If your main purpose is to browse the internet, mice with scroll wheels offer better functionality.

You can also find scroll wheels at different positions in each design.   A small scroll wheel that can be controlled by the index or middle finger, like in M570. These are mostly thumb-operated trackballs.   A small scroll wheel that can be controlled by the thumb, most common in ambidextrous designs. In some modern mice, the scroll ring surrounds the trackball that can be used with thumb and pinky finger.

Inexpensive

It is the most cost effective option in our list, with almost the same accuracy and features like the other expensive options. It allows tracking with the large ball that is smooth and very easy. It comes with two large web surfing buttons on both sides that allow users to move forward or backward quickly.

The long ambidextrous design provides ample space for palm to rest on the mouse. The large ball at the top-center can be used with the center fingers. It is also a good fit for both large and small hands. You can easily remove the ball with a gentle push for cleaning.

Technology

Logitech is known for its advanced patented optical sensor technology that offers precise cursor control. Irrespective of the surface you are using your mouse on, you can have the same tracking experience.

Unlike the M570, this one is not wireless. You can connect with your laptop or desktop with USB or PS/Port.

Get Rid of Wrist Strain

The top mounted trackball with flat wide (almost equals to a mouse pad) base is a great relief for those who are suffering from wrist strain. The base is also very slim that keeps your hand and arm very low on desk or table, almost parallel to the surface.

Largest ball

The track ball is large (5mm) that makes it very easy to use with fingers. The surface also contains four large buttons that can be pushed by your thumb and pinky finger while the center three fingers can be placed on the ball.

With different sensitivity modes, users can switch sensitivity for standard computer purpose and for more professional work like graphics designing or video editing.

Programmable Buttons

The mouse also contains four large programmable buttons (on each side) that can be programmed according to right hand or left hand use. Normally, the bottom-left button is used for left click but you can customize buttons using TrackballWorks software.

Perfect for Small Hands and Longer Use

The mouse is relatively small than other options listed in our article, making it a perfect option for smaller hands. It is also very light and easy to move around. You can use both right and left hands on this mouse.

The mouse has programmable buttons on both sides that allows users to customize right and left clicks according to right or left-hand use.

The ball is of medium size that is surrounded by a scroll ring to navigate web pages. For cleaning, you can pop it out with a gentle push.

Large Ball and Scroll Ring

The ball is very large that offers a good control, mounted over the square-shaped base. You can easily manipulate the ball with your fingers for hours without creating any strain on your wrist.

There is a large rubber scroll ring the surrounds the ball and move very smoothly.

How we picked

In 2015, we surveyed readers to find out what makes a great wireless mouse. Most of our readers prioritized comfort (which includes grip, how the mouse glides across a surface, and overall feel), sensor performance and type, connection type and dongle size, button placement and variety, useful software, battery life, and warranty coverage.

Comfort

Size: Comfort can vary based on hand size, so we sought out average hand measurements for adults. Using hand anthropometric data collected by the Georgia Tech Research Institute (taken from studies conducted in 200and 2008), we combined men’s and women’s hand measurements to find that the average palm size is inches, while the average middle finger length is 2.9inches. We also broke down a 198study of hand anthropometry commissioned by the US Army and found similar results: a 4-inch average from the base of the participants’ palm to the base of the middle finger, and a 3.23-inch average from the base of the middle finger to the tip.

Grip: Among our survey participants, the most common mouse grip was fingertip at 4percent, followed by palm at 3percent and claw at 1percent. (All three grips are demonstrated in the image above.) We used all three grips with every mouse we tested in order to evaluate comfort.

Handedness: We found that 9percent of our respondents use their right hand to operate a mouse, even though only 8percent of the readers surveyed said they were right-handed. (In fact, one of the panel members during our 201testing was a lefty who uses a mouse with his right hand.) We previously tested a dozen ambidextrous mice, but we didn’t find a great full-size mouse for the percent of left-handed mousers.

Connection: The wireless signal shouldn’t cut out during ordinary use across short distances.

Connection options: Some mice can connect only via a 2.GHz radio-frequency (RF) USB wireless receiver—aka a dongle—others connect via Bluetooth only, and some mice support both. Wireless mice that support Bluetooth and USB dongles are the most convenient for most people because they will fit every situation, but they also tend to be more expensive. Most people don’t need to spend the extra money for that capability, but it’s a nice bonus.

Dongle size: If your mouse uses a wireless receiver to connect to your device, that dongle should be as unobtrusive as possible. The receiver should extend beyond the USB port far enough to let you get a good grip to remove it, but no farther, and it shouldn’t block adjacent USB ports.

Buttons: Every wireless mouse should have the standard right- and left-click buttons. Half of our respondents said that they use the back and forward buttons on the side of the mouse, so we looked for mice that have at least two side buttons for added functionality (although many offer more than that). We also noted the placement of the buttons and whether they’re awkward to use.

Useful software: Many wireless mice come with bundled software that allows you to track battery life and customize buttons, sensitivity, acceleration, scroll speed, and more.

Battery life: A great wireless mouse should last a few months on a charge, at the very least. Constantly replacing batteries is an inconvenience, and when some mice offer years of battery life, there’s no reason to settle for less.

Warranty: Although most defects covered by the warranty should present themselves within the first year of use, longer warranties are nice to have.

In 2017, we researched 60 mice from major manufacturers such as Apple, HP, Logitech, and Microsoft and found 1new models we wanted to test: The Anker 2.4G Wireless, Logitech M220, Logitech M330, Logitech M535, Logitech M585, Logitech M590, Logitech MX Anywhere 2S, Logitech MX Master 2S, Microsoft Designer Bluetooth Mouse, Microsoft Surface Mouse, TeckNet Pro, and VicTsing MM05We also retested our previous top picks—Logitech’s Marathon Mouse M705, MX Master, Performance Mouse MX, and M720 Triathlon, and Microsoft’s Bluetooth Mobile Mouse 3600.

How we tested

We put each wireless mouse through a battery of sensor tests based on those that manufacturers use to test gaming mice to rule out any subpar sensors. We also tested each mouse on a variety of common mousing surfaces, including a desk, a hard mouse pad, a soft mouse pad, a wood floor, fabric, glass, and a mirror. We then used each mouse for part of our workday, every day, for a week to evaluate comfort, button placement, and software.

In 2015, we put together a panel of people with varying hand sizes to test wireless mice and discuss which they liked and disliked to supplement our survey results. We did this again in 2017, bringing in seven new panelists to test previous picks and new contenders. We measured each panel member’s mousing hand from the base of the palm to the base of the middle finger, from the base of the middle finger to the tip, and from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the pinkie with the panelist’s hand spread wide.

Though our panelists in both 201and 201had a wide range of hand sizes, their average measurements align with the average hand measurements we found in other studies: inches (palm), 3.inches (finger), and 7.inches (spread).

The inexpensive Marathon is comfortable for a variety of hand sizes and grips, and it tracks accurately on most surfaces.

After two years, the Logitech Marathon Mouse M70is still the best mouse for most people because of its low price and excellent balance of features: medium size, ergonomic shape, eight customizable buttons, long battery life, and Logitech’s Unifying Receiver, which lets you connect up to six Logitech keyboards and pointing devices via a single USB port. Although it can’t connect via Bluetooth, and its software is less intuitive than the newer Logitech software used by most of our other picks, the inexpensive Marathon is the best mouse for most people who want to plug in their mouse and go to town.

The Marathon’s sensor tracked smoothly on nearly all of our test surfaces, but without Logitech’s high-end Darkfield sensor, present in more-expensive mice, it doesn’t work well on glass and mirrors. And while a few readers have noted that the Marathon’s off-center sensor makes the pointer difficult to control, none of our testing panel (across all grips) experienced these issues, so we don’t think this is common. If you’re concerned, take a look at our other picks, which all have centered sensors.

The Marathon has an unobtrusive Unifying Receiver for easy plug and play; it can’t connect over Bluetooth.

The Marathon comes with a Logitech Unifying Receiver, a 2.GHz USB dongle that extends beyond the USB port just far enough so you can get a good grip to remove it. If you have another Logitech device that supports the Unifying Receiver, you can use Logitech’s SetPoint software for Windows or Logitech’s Control Center software for Mac to connect multiple devices to the same dongle, freeing up valuable USB ports. The Marathon can’t connect over Bluetooth like most of our other picks, but most people who just want plug and play shouldn’t pay extra for Bluetooth yet. The Marathon also may not be the best option if you own a new computer that has only USB-C ports, since you’d have to connect its USB-A Unifying Receiver to an adapter or hub.

All of the Marathon’s nine buttons are well-placed and easy to reach: left-click, right-click, a button to toggle between ratcheted and infinite scrolling (smooth scrolling that lets you glide to the top or bottom of a page quickly), forward and back buttons on the left side of the mouse, an application-switcher button on the bottom left of the grip, and a scroll wheel that you can tilt left or right and press down. The left- and right-clicks are satisfyingly springy, and the side buttons are solid without feeling mushy. Our only complaint is with the application-switcher button on the thumb rest: It works just fine, but we found it difficult to locate by touch.

You can customize all the buttons (except the scrolling toggle) with Logitech SetPoint or Control Center software. This older software—replaced by Logitech Options on newer mice—tracks battery life and allows you to customize sensitivity, acceleration, scroll speed, and other settings, but the Marathon also works as a plug-and-play device if you don’t want to mess around with granular adjustments. Without the software, the thumb-rest button and the scroll-wheel tilt buttons don’t work, but all other buttons are operational. Although Logitech’s SetPoint and Control Center software don’t have the intuitive design of its newer Options software (which works with most of our other picks), it gets the job done.

After we used the Marathon for a few full days of work, SetPoint indicated that the Marathon’s battery was still full, giving an estimate of 1,08days (nearly three years) of use remaining. We used the same mouse on and off for a year and a half, and the battery was still nearly full, with an estimate of 89days (about two and a half years) remaining. We haven’t used it every day, but even so: This mouse feels like it might never die.

The Logitech Triathlon (right) has a higher back arch than our top pick, the Logitech Marathon (left).

Seven new panelists tested the Triathlon in 2017, and they ranked it the second-most comfortable wireless mouse behind the Logitech Marathon M70Everyone liked the grip and the button placement of the Triathlon, but one panelist pointed out that it didn’t fit their hand as well as the Marathon because of the Triathlon’s higher back arch. (The highest point of the Triathlon measures inches, about a half-inch taller than the Marathon, which stands at 1.inches.) The Triathlon is coated in a grippy matte plastic that was enjoyable to use for a full workday and didn’t make our palms sweat.

The Triathlon’s third side button allows you to switch between three paired Bluetooth devices.

It has the same nine buttons as the Marathon Mouse M705, plus the Bluetooth device toggle. The Triathlon’s buttons share the Marathon’s buttons’ strengths and weaknesses, with crisp left- and right-click panels and responsive, easy-to-reach side buttons, but a mushy application-switcher button on the bottom of its grip.

You can customize all of the Triathlon’s buttons except the scrolling toggle, pairing toggle, and left- and right-click buttons. Although its left- and right-click buttons are swappable, you can’t program them to do anything else like you can with the Marathon. The Triathlon works with Logitech’s latest Options software, which tracks battery life and allows you to customize sensitivity, as well as pointer speed, scrolling speed, scroll direction, and smooth scrolling. Options is much more intuitive and enjoyable to use than the older SetPoint and Control Center apps.

Logitech claims that the Triathlon’s battery will last for two years, although we haven’t been able to test that. We used the Triathlon for a handful of days over the course of a month, though, and the Options software said that the battery was still completely full. It also comes with a one-year limited hardware warranty, compared with the Marathon’s three years.

Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Mouse

If you spend all day using a mouse, we recommend spending more for the Logitech MX Master 2S. Our panel found it comfortable for all grips and hand sizes, even though it’s a bit larger and heavier than the Marathon. The MX Master 2S is an upgrade over our main pick in just about every way: It has a better sensor, it can pair and switch between multiple Bluetooth devices, it has six programmable buttons and a second scroll wheel for your thumb, it supports Logitech’s Flow software, and it has a rechargeable battery.

The MX Master 2S’s contoured shape and thumb rest make it comfortable to use for long periods. All our panel members liked its size and shape and praised the comfy soft-touch coating. Our largest-handed tester still preferred the size and palm support of the Logitech Performance Mouse MX, our pick for very large hands, and one of our smaller-handed testers liked the Marathon Mouse M705’s size better. But even those two agreed that the MX Master 2S was a comfortable fit. The MX Master 2S measures 3.inches wide, inches long, and inches tall, and it weighs 5.ounces—larger and heavier than the Marathon all around, but smaller than the Performance.

Our upgrade pick uses Logitech’s Darkfield sensor, and in our tests it worked on all surfaces, including glass and mirrors. Like our runner-up, the MX Master 2S can pair with up to three devices via Bluetooth and lets you quickly switch between them (in this case, by pressing a button on the bottom of the mouse). If your computer doesn’t have Bluetooth, or if you prefer a dongle, the MX Master 2S can also connect via an included 2.GHz wireless Logitech Unifying Receiver. But the Master 2S offers no place to store the dongle inside, unlike most wireless mice that have dongles.

The Logitech MX Master 2S has a second programmable scroll wheel on its side.

The MX Master 2S’s primary scroll wheel feels crisp but lacks left and right tilt. You can switch it between ratcheted and infinite scrolling, and you can toggle between them using a remappable button just below the scroll wheel. The MX Master 2S also has SmartShift, which automatically switches between scrolling modes based on how fast you flick the wheel. (SmartShift worked surprisingly well in our tests, but it can be frustrating if it triggers too easily. You can adjust the sensitivity of the feature using the Logitech Options software, or disable it completely if you dislike it.) The Master 2S’s back and forward buttons are stacked at a diagonal angle, though, which makes them somewhat awkward to use. And like the Triathlon and Marathon, the MX Master 2S’s thumb-rest button is mushy and difficult to press.

The Master 2S supports Logitech Options, as well as Logitech Flow, which lets you move your cursor between multiple computers—even between Mac and Windows—on the same network. You can also copy content and drag files from one computer to the other.

The MX Master 2S has shorter battery life than the Marathon or Triathlon. Logitech claims the MX Master 2S will last up to 70 days on a single charge, while the Marathon and Triathlon last for years. We used the Master 2S on and off for around three weeks, which consumed about a third of its battery life according to the battery meter in the software. At this rate, we expect it to last for nearly 70 days. Three LEDs embedded in the palm rest display the battery level when you turn the mouse on, and the Options software also notifies you on your computer when the MX Master 2S’s battery is running low. The battery recharges via the included Micro-USB–to–USB cable (or any similar cable), and you can continue to use the mouse while it’s charging. But because the battery is built in and can’t be replaced, you’ll have to buy a new mouse someday when that battery degrades and no longer holds a charge.

The MX Master has a one-year limited hardware warranty—shorter than the three-year warranty Logitech offers for the Marathon and the Performance MX—but most defects covered by the warranty should present themselves within the first year of use anyway.

A mouse for larger hands

The Performance Mouse MX is our pick for giant hands. It’s larger and cheaper than the MX Master 2S, but it’s too large for most people.

If you have big hands or prefer large mice, we recommend the Logitech Performance Mouse MX. The Performance is even larger than our upgrade pick, making it the most comfortable to use for larger-handed people. Plus, it has nine programmable buttons, more than any of our other picks. But it has a mediocre scroll wheel and it lacks the MX Master 2S’s thumb scroll wheel, Bluetooth, and support for Logitech’s latest software. This mouse costs nearly twice as much as our main pick, but it’s much cheaper than the MX Master 2S, so if you have huge hands and want to spend less, the Performance MX is a great option.

The Logitech Performance Mouse MX (right) is longer and wider than the Marathon Mouse M70(left) and the Logitech MX Master 2S (middle), making it better suited for larger hands.

Five out of seven panel members said the Performance was too large to use comfortably every day, but our two largest-handed testers said this mouse—which measures 5.inches long, 3.inches wide, and 1.inch tall—fit their hands just right. For comparison, the Marathon Mouse M70is considerably more compact at 4.inches by 2.inches by 1.inch, with the MX Master 2S falling in between the two at inches by 3.inches by inches. Four panel members mentioned that the contour of this mouse dug into their palm on the pinkie side, near the wrist. The MX Master 2S, our upgrade pick, did not have this problem.

Like our top pick, the Performance Mouse MX uses Logitech’s Unifying Receiver instead of Bluetooth to connect to your laptop.

The Performance has a Darkfield sensor, like the MX Master 2S, which allows it to track smoothly on all surfaces, including glass and mirrors. The Performance connects only via Logitech’s Unifying Receiver, though; it doesn’t have Bluetooth like the MX Master 2S.

The Performance Mouse MX has nine customizable buttons, more than any of our other picks: the same button selection as the Marathon, plus an additional Zoom button on the left side. We preferred the MX Master 2S’s fantastic thumb scroll wheel in place of the Performance’s Zoom button, though. We also didn’t like the Performance MX’s scroll wheel, even though it tilts unlike the MX Master 2S’s. Ratcheted scrolling feels imprecise, and the scroll wheel’s built-in down button feels mushy. The Performance MX’s application-switcher button in the thumb rest is surrounded by a plastic frame with a sharp edge that can dig into your thumb, another problem unique to this mouse.

The Performance works with Logitech’s older SetPoint and Control Center software, and doesn’t support Logitech Options and Flow like the MX Master 2S does.

The Performance Mouse MX comes with a three-year limited warranty.

The competition

The wireless mice we tested in 2017, as well as our top picks from 2016.

We tested the TeckNet Classic Wireless Mouse M00and TeckNet Pro 2.4G Ergonomic Wireless Mobile Optical Mouse—popular, inexpensive mice that look similar to the Marathon Mouse M70Both models have fewer buttons than the Marathon and lack infinite scrolling, plus their scroll wheels feel mushier than the Marathon’s and they lack software for customizing the mice. Although they’re reasonably comfortable for the price, we don’t recommend them over our top pick.

The VicTsing MM052.4G Wireless Portable Mobile Mouse is another popular cheap mouse that looks similar to the Marathon, but it wasn’t as comfortable in our testing. It also has fewer buttons, lacks infinite scrolling, feels less sturdily built, and lacks customization software.

Our former upgrade pick, the Logitech MX Master, has been replaced by the Logitech MX Master 2S. Compared with the older version, the 2S supports Logitech Flow and has longer battery life—70 days, up from 40, according to Logitech. If you don’t care about longer battery life, or Logitech Flow support, the MX Master is still a great mouse for nearly half the price.

Our panel described the unusually shaped Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse (aka Sculpt Ergo) as “surprisingly comfortable” and praised its great scroll wheel. Its unusual shape forces a very specific grip, however, and our testers didn’t like the glossy surface, the mushy side button, or the intrusive Windows button. Our smallest-handed tester said the Sculpt Ergo was too big, and our largest-handed tester said it was too small.

Microsoft’s Sculpt Comfort Mouse sports a large blue strip with a Windows logo that opens the start menu when pressed, and supports swipe-up and swipe-down gestures that work in Windows. It has a great scroll wheel, but our panel didn’t like the glossy-plastic surface and thought the mouse was too flat and too long.

We tested the older Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Surface Edition, which has a touchpad in place of a scroll wheel that provides audible and haptic feedback. But the touchpad is unreliable, and the underside of the Arc Touch is hollow when in use, which means the mouse has a terribly uncomfortable grip. Our complaints with the Arc Touch Mouse’s grip apply to its successor, the Surface Arc Mouse, too.

The Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 has one fewer side button than our top pick, and all our testers agreed that it was a little too small. The scroll wheel lacks ratcheted scrolling, and most panel members said the scroll wheel was too smooth to use effectively.

The Logitech M220 Silent and Logitech M330 Silent have no buttons beyond left-click and right-click and cost the same as our top pick. The M220 also felt like a cheap toy; when we picked it up, we could hear what sounded like rattling parts inside.

The HP X4000b Bluetooth Mouse has only three buttons, and our panel registered a variety of complaints about its design.

The Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse T630 was one of two Bluetooth touch mice we tested (along with the Apple Magic Mouse, below), and our panel universally disliked it. This model comes with a very short, 4.5-inch micro-USB cable that plugs into the underside of the mouse, rendering the T630 unusable when charging. Most gestures worked reliably, but the T630 had trouble differentiating between one-finger and two-finger swipes.

Apple’s Magic Mouse is too flat and uncomfortable for extended use. You also have no way to take advantage of the Magic Mouse’s best feature—its integrated touch surface—on Windows. (Without additional software, it will pair with a Windows machine and work like a basic mouse, giving you cursor control, left-click, and right-click.) By installing the bootcamped drivers available here, you can add a battery-life indicator as well as natural and one-finger scrolling to Windows, but no other functions are available.

Jump back.

USB 3.0 ports and devices have been shown to radiate radio-frequency noise (PDF) that can interfere with the performance of devices using the 2.GHz wireless band. Affected devices include both mice that rely on 2.GHz radio-frequency USB dongles and mice that connect via Bluetooth. The noise can radiate from a port on your computer, a port on the connected device, or the cable connecting the two. For example, if you have a USB 3.0 hard drive plugged into a USB 3.0 port, the interference can come from the port on your computer, the USB cord, or even the drive’s USB connection. If your wireless mouse constantly drops its connection, you should try plugging it into a USB 2.0 port, if available, and keep the dongle and mouse away from active USB 3.0 ports and devices. If you’re still having trouble, you can plug your wireless device into a USB 2.0 extender to move it farther from the source of the interference.

Sources

In all seriousness, though, stress ailments from computer use are no joking matter at all. It’s axiomatic that if you repeat any physical task endlessly, eventually that body area gets overused and injured. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and related nerve damage in the hand and wrist, though, are relatively new forms of RMS. Among the fastest-spreading occupational injuries, CTS saw its genesis in the typing pools that surfaced in the first decade of the 20th century. When computers became common for both work and play, CTS and similar injuries expanded by leaps.

Frequent keyboard use was bad enough, but mouse use has aggravated the problem in its own set of ways. Where keyboards caused repetitive strain from a relatively fixed position, mice can trigger this in other, less obvious ways. Strain on the arm is one aspect. Then there’s a host of tendon- and nerve-afflicting issues caused by physical features on the more “advanced” types of mousing devices we so enjoy for work and play. Orthopedic surgeons never had it so good.

The silver lining in this gloom is that the sheer cost of these injuries—in terms of pain, time off, surgery, and recovery costs—has awakened a general public awareness of computing and workplace ergonomics. Standing desks are now an option in the offices of some enlightened employers; provisioning people with comfortable peripherals now falls under the HR department at some companies, not the IT department. And while this relative awakening hasn’t resulted in the average person understanding the differences between their proximal phalanges and their gluteus maximus, it has raised the level of concern high enough to engage the attention of peripherals manufacturers. The result has been many interesting ideas to improve mice ergonomically, from physical design to software features, from subtle changes of shape to complete makeovers.

Make no mistake: Mouse overuse can still cause damage in the long term. But carefully weighing the ergonomic advantages offered by a mouse can lead to an informed purchase—and in turn, to fewer problems accumulating over the years.

Mionix’s Castor

ANGLE TURNING. So far, we’ve only seen and tested this on Mionix mice: the Mionix Castor and the Mionix Avior 7000. However, it’s an intriguingly different (and potentially useful) feature to anyone interested in mouse ergonomics. As Mionix puts it, this literally “tilts the X and Y axes of the mouse up to 30 degrees to the left or right,” which gives you greater flexibility in terms of wrist and arm positioning.

Ergonomics isn’t a wand you can wave that makes injuries better, or prevents injury in the future. But a mouse that’s designed with some ergonomic features in mind can reduce the intensity of injury to the hands and arms of many people, while putting off the onset of these injuries’ symptoms for a longer period of time. There are no guarantees. (How could there be, with so many variables in play?) But it stands to reason that taking better care of your hands is essential to their health. And one important step along the way is using a mouse that fosters this.

The mice below, with the exception of the DXT, aren’t marketed as “ergonomic mice” first and foremost. But these are some of the better selections we’ve seen of late for comfort and/or adaptability. Consider them good jumping-off points for your search, not the be-all and end-all of options.

Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum

With the G900 Chaos Spectrum, Logitech has shattered pervasive myths about wireless gaming mice once and for all. The G900 is not only faster, more responsive and more reliable than most of its wireless competitors; it even gives wired gaming mice a…

Razer Basilisk

The Razer Basilisk introduces an unusual feature: an extendable clutch that you can use to adjust DPI on the fly. This is especially useful for FPS players who need to line up shots, then get back to moving around the battlefield. Even if you elect t…

How We Test Gaming Mice

When we receive a new gaming mouse, we plug it into a gaming rig to evaluate how difficult it is to set up the mouse and install its software (if there is any). From there, we investigate how to create multiple profiles, assign button commands, tweak lighting options and set dots-per-inch (DPI) sensitivity settings.

Most important, we run the mouse through at least four games across a variety of genres to evaluate where it excels and falls short. Generally, we use a mouse for at least two days to get a good idea of how comfortable it feels.

Ergonomics

Different brands of gaming mouse including Logitech, Razer, Windows, Mad Catz, and others offer different gaming mouse with new game releases and concepts every day. As a choice of a gamer is bittersweet problem of plenty, it is necessary to check a wide range before buying one, which is not very easy, so we have done that homework for you so that you can easily decide what gaming mouse will be your perfect gaming partner.

We surveyed 100s of user feed backs, reviews, testimonials and other tech review sites (including PC Advisor, PC Gamer, PC Mag, PC World, TechRadar, Tom’s Guide) and we came to know different gaming preferences and habits. We picked different price categories in order to create a list of gaming mouse for all types of budgets.

There are Different Mice for Different Gaming Purposes, and there are different gaming genres including RTS or Real Time Strategy, MMO or Massively Multiplayer Online, FPS or First Person Shooter and RPG or Role Playing Games.

Most of the users like or or all of these genres. Some of them are so much crazy that they want every single games that come to the market. For each game genres there is a mouse that is particularly created for that category, for instance, Logitech G50is best for playing MMOGs and on the other hand there is a mouse by Logitech that serve all gaming genres.

Then there are different types of mice grips, that include palm, claw and finger grips. In palm grip your entire hand rest on the mouse. In claw grip things are just like palm grip but your index and middle finger will be arched backwards to make it easier to make perpendicular angle for quick and easy clicking. In fingertip grip only your thumb and first fingers will be touching the mouse.

Without any doubt it can be said the gaming mouse is just a necessity, no matter you need to complete your system, or you want one just to have one, there is a gaming mouse out there for you.

But this doesn’t means that buying or playing with a gaming mouse is just a gimmicks. Even organizers of gaming competition provide you a perfect gaming mouse, however that may be not the one that you own at the comfort of your home. Customization of macros, DPI, programmable buttons and alike features are the evidence of necessity of today’s gaming life.

Redragon M601

This is the Redragon M60It is a 2000 DPI Gaming Mouse designed for the PC. It is red and black with an eight piece adjustable weight set. This mouse has heavy duty TEFLON support and a continuous body for excellent gaming control. The Redragon M60is designed with quality ABS construction and two programmable side buttons. Made of 6ft high-strength braided fiber cable, an anti-skid scroll wheel, and red back lighting, the Redragon M60supports the latest operating systems.

Logitech G300s

The Logitech G300s is the perfect mouse, if you do not have large hands! Other then that, this comfortable and durable mouse is near the top of our list. Both stylish and durable, it is perfect for gaming. Best of all, you can totally afford it! Check out our review of the Logitech G300s mouse.

Razer DeathAdder Ergonomic PC Gaming Mouse

The capabilities contain an ergonomic  side design and style, 1000Hz ultrapolling using 1ms response time, age group infrared big sensor, plus the best cost.

Mionix Naos 8200 Gaming Mouse

The Mionix Naos 8200 stands at the top for the best cheap gaming mouse. It is a computer mouse that includes a comfy proper palm ergonomic style, 5000dpi lazer sensor, programmable switches, changeable colors, and also a custom-made weight technique. Additionally, it provides the compatibility to help you keep monitoring complications as well as unfavorable speed.

Razer Naga

The Razer Naga Ergonomic MMO Gaming Mouse provides a phenomenal platform to serve for gamer performance. The thumb grid allows you to be in the game at a touch and audio viewpoint. You will be immersed and be able to sense every feedback the game designers want you to experience. It is fully customizable in terms of configuring the buttons to work for you in the most optimal way that is unique for your gaming style and performance. Overall the comfort, price, and durability of this product far exceeds what competitors are aiming for on their drawing boards.

Logitech G400

The Logitech Optical Gaming Mouse G400 is a specialized computer mouse designed for serious online and local gamers. Equipped with a High-Precision 3600 DPI Optical Engine, this mouse boasts pinpoint accuracy and consistent response at any movement speed. This mouse is extremely versatile, the ideal single mouse for multiple games. The In-game sensitivity switching gives the player easy access to four different levels of DPI, depending on the sensitivity level needed. The durable plastic outer shell has been battle-tested, proving that the G400 is ready to withstand demanding play, and all buttons are rated to million clicks. It is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and 7.

Not wireless

ELECOM M-DT2URBK Wired Trackball mouse

This trackball is designed with black ball on top left.It uses gaming sensor for exceptionally smooth tracking experience. Mouse wheel and primary buttons are on the left side of the mouse along with back/forward buttons. Total it has buttons.There is also a slim button on the right side for right click. It is easy to remove the ball and clean it. You must connect it to a pc using usb. Setup is also easy. The manual comes with English and Japanese.

Logitech Wireless Mouse M185

Despite the mid-range price-tag, the Roccat Kone Aimo offers a fairly premium experience. The ergonomic shape of the mouse fits the palm of your hand perfectly, and your fingers comfortably fall into the groves along the body. There’s even a thumb-rest that doubles up as a customisable trigger, an idea that is both practical and innovative (and something not featured on any other mouse in our roundup).

That might not be the first thing you notice about the Kone Aimo, though. Why? It’s the king of LEDs, boosting the number of LED strips from two to four when compared to the original Kone. It certainly looks impressive, and offers a range of preset (as well as custom) colour options to choose from via Roccat Swarm, the bundled software for PC that allows you to customise not only the LED lighting but custom buttons, scroll speed and more.

Under the hood, you’ll find the latest PixArt Owl-Eye optical sensor, offering up to 12,000DPI in 100DPI-increments, although we found the best results to be around the 1800-3000 mark. It also features what Roccat calls ‘Easy Shift’ technology – a tri-button thumb zone (one of which we mentioned above) that features two wide buttons above where your thumb rests, along with one below. The tactile and audible feedback from the buttons is satisfying, and should help provide an edge in battle. You’ll also find two buttons directly beneath the scroll wheel, allowing you to adjust the DPI on-the-fly.

It’s not wireless, but it does come with a 1.8m braided cable that should survive quite a bit of wear-and-tear.

Logitech G50Proteus Spectrum RGB

The G50Proteus Spectrum RGB is part of the gaming range from Logitech, which has a substantial pedigree when it comes to PC peripherals.

The G50is one of the most user-friendly mice we’ve tested – it fits ergonomically into the hand, and we barely had to move our thumb to reach the two side buttons. Counting these, the Proteus has 1programmable buttons, including a thumb button and on-the-fly DPI switching.

There’s also a button for shifting scroll wheel function, which allows you to change from clicky to free-scrolling mode at the press of a button.

The DPI levels are adjustable, and are indicated by three LEDs (that can be switched off through the software). Along with the DPI LEDs, the Logitech ‘G’ logo is the only section that includes RGB backlighting. It’s a shame the G40doesn’t include more than this somewhat desultory twinkle, but we can forgive it on the strength of its design.

The visual design of this mouse is weirdly pretty; matte-black with gloss detailing and smooth, arresting contours, it’s minimalist chic that’s cool without being overly flashy. The body feels solid and well put-together, and it’s relatively weighty, but can be customised through its adjustable weights.

Asus ROG Spatha

The Asus ROG (Republic of Gamers) Spatha is the latest gaming mouse from Asus, sporting a completely new design with a rather detailed Mayan-style grip on the left hand side next to six fully programmable thumb buttons, ideal for use in MMOs and MOBAs alike.

The magnesium alloy-constructed ROG Spatha boasts extremely high sensitivity, thanks to the use of an 8200dpi laser sensor coupled with a DPI switch. As well as this, the ROG Armoury offers surface calibration, providing you with the best performance for the surface it’s being used on.

This combination allows you to switch between high and low sensitivity with a single click while giving you finer control when aiming with a precise weapon like a sniper rifle, for example.

If that’s not impressive enough for you, then maybe this is: the Asus ROG Spatha is both wired and wireless, depending on your personal preference. You can use the supplied Micro-USB cable to connect the mouse to your PC, or alternatively, you can connect the receiver/charging station and use it wirelessly until it requires a charge. It gives users the freedom to play how they like without having to compromise.

Along with the above features, it comes with fairly standard LED customisation that lets you change not only the colour of the logo on the mouse and scroll wheel, but also the light that leaks out between the thumb buttons along the left-hand side of the mouse.

SteelSeries Rival 700

It features a whopping 16,000 DPI, up from 6500 on the original Rival, enabling gamers to find the perfect cursor sensitivity for their style of gaming – although, in our experience, trying to use the mouse at 16,000 DPI is almost impossible.

It also features a customisable OLED display that can either play a GIF of your liking, or display real-time stats for supported games. We’re not so sure about this feature as we can’t get into the habit of looking away from the screen when the information is already in front of us. It’s a fun way to customise your mouse though, for those that want the personal touch.

The internals are only part of the package when it comes to the Rival 700, as design is just as important for a great gaming mouse. The Rival features an ergonomic design that’s comfortable to use for hours on end that’s reminiscent of gaming mice of the past.

It boasts a matte finish, but still manages to feel smooth to the touch and the anti-sweat coating helps to maintain contact when the pressure is on – although you can swap it out for a glossy cover if required.

Logitech G603

Battery life and latency worries have traditionally kept most manufacturers from pushing wireless gaming mice too hard – the perception has always been that serious gamers will usually opt for wired mice for a fractional extra edge.

Logitech hopes to change that though, and its G60mouse does its best to resolve both those concerns and give gamers proper wireless action.

The G60boasts the company’s Lightspeed wireless tech, which it boasts offers latencies as low as 1ms – which basically means you shouldn’t ever notice any lag. We certainly haven’t in our time testing the mouse out, and it’s hard to imagine any wired traditionalist having complaints about the performance, especially with on-the-fly customisable DPI up to 12,000.

Battery is also not an issue. The G60has a small switch to flip between ‘Hi’ and ‘Lo’ modes – the latter dropping you to a still-speedy 8ms response time. The idea is that you use the slower mode for day-to-day computer use to conserve battery, amping up to Hi when you want to game. Logitech promises 1months of battery on Lo mode from a pair of AA batteries, or 500 hours of non-stop gaming on Hi.

Getting beyond the tech specs, the mouse has a comfortable rounded body, with a design that’s worlds away from the garish, angular likes of many other gaming mice. There are programmable buttons, and the mouse can support both Lightspeed and Bluetooth, with a switch on the bottom to jump from one to another. That means you could in theory use the G60with multiple devices, but it does mean turning the mouse upside-down every time you want to swap between them.

The G60may miss some of the bells and whistles of SteelSeries and Razer rivals, but it offers solid, reliable wireless performance at a friendly price point.

SteelSeries Sensei 310

The Cooler Master CM Storm Alcor is, to all intents and purposes, identical to the Sensei 3The design is the same (bar the tiniest of differences), and the two side buttons are in the same place.

The DPI settings come in four levels, with the CM Storm logo on the palm section changing colour to indicate the current state. We could argue that it would be better placed in a more visible location, but this is a quibble at best.

Admittedly, we couldn’t find any support software for customizing DPI levels or macros, something every other mouse we tested was able to provide. The quality is also a little disappointing – it’s solid enough, but doesn’t feel particularly different to a bog-standard desktop mouse.

The semi-gloss finish also had a tendency to get a little sweaty during extended sessions, which didn’t happen with any of the others.

Corsair M6RGB

The Corsair M6RGB mouse is, appropriately enough, a sleek, dangerous-looking thing of beauty, a mix of contours and sharp angles. The matte surface is non-slip for fast, precise movements, it has a braided cable, and it feels pleasantly solid.

It’s also part of Corsair’s RGB range, meaning it has three separate lighting sections that can be customized with 16.million colours in a variety of ripple, wave and chase effects.

While design and aesthetic appeal are clearly a key focus of this mouse, it by no means skimps on the features. The 8200 DPI sensor is the best we tested, and it comes with on-the-fly switching via two buttons below the scroll wheel, although the colour-changing indicator is less convenient than the Kone’s voiceover system.

Corsair’s configuration software covers all their peripherals, so applying customized lighting patterns between devices is a snap. The lighting management software itself can be somewhat confusing, but the options for creating patterns and effects are almost infinite, so it’s a good trade.

The software also includes macro functionality, so you can bind specific custom macros to any button you wish, as well as additional commands such as multimedia control.

The Corsair M6RGB is ideal for those gamers who want their battle stations to look as awesome as humanly possible. However, it’s also one of the best-equipped mice we tested, and would be equally at home in the hands of a tech-spec purist.

Tesoro Shrike

The Tesoro Shrike is an interesting little number; it’s not technically lacking in any area, but it somehow feels a bit underwhelming. It has eight programmable buttons, all of which are within easy reach, a braided cable and pleasing brushed aluminium look, and it’s fairly easy to use. Not as much as some, but it’s far from awkward.

The rubber side-grips are also comfortable, and excellent at preventing slippage. On the other hand, there’s no getting away from the definite cheapness of the plastic body – this doesn’t feel like a particularly well-built model.

The macro and button-mapping software, while functional, is pretty basic, and not especially pretty to look at. The manufacturers also claim full-colour LED illumination, but you’d be hard-pressed to tell, as it’s restricted to a teeny-weeny area beneath the scroll wheel.

One area where the Shrike does shine is the manual weight system. Included with the mouse is a set of four weights totaling 3grams, which can be slotted in various combinations into a pop-out section on the underside. This allows players to customize exactly how heavy they want their mouse to feel during play, and is a rather nice feature.

While it’s not the best on this list, the comparatively cheap pricetag of around £3is enough to make up for the Tesoro Shrike’s superficial flaws, making it a very solid mouse for those looking to upgrade to a dedicated gaming peripheral.

SANWA SUPPLY PC Trackball Mouse USB MA-TB39R Red

Handy mice with a great variety of programming buttons are difficult to spot. Luckily for the MMORPG fans, UtechSmart Venus sports not less than the amazing 1programmable buttons. These are extremely helpful when being used with characters who generate a lot of skills in a game.

The mouse looks stylish, and once you take a good grip of it, you will see that there are buttons everywhere around it. That, whatsoever, didn’t ruin our impressions that this mouse brings the future into the present.

Being overly sensitive, at 16,400 DPI, one would think that the mouse wasn’t designed for programmable button purpose, neither for MMO. With this in mind, the sensitivity is more than even the most demanding gamers can swallow.

Just like the vast majority of the gamers prefer, UtechSmart Venus gaming mouse sports quite elegant and futuristic LED lights which surround it. Additionally, the Omron micro switches weren’t missed here, hence the clicks are guaranteed to be as precise as possible.

It doesn’t hurt to mention that the mouse is wired. It’s’ cable though, the 6ft braided-fiber cable is strong and firm enough to withstand everything.

There are over 1million LED color options for personalization provided by UtechSmart. However, as LED lights and sparkles aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, UtechSmart allows you to disable them as well.

Not enough programmable buttons

Sophisticated, ergonomic gaming mouse which looks more premium than it really is. The finish matte textures with glossy touches make the mouse look pristine as well. The stealth-dark appearance is delicately present, mostly because of the lack of too much “look at me” attitude the other gaming equipment has.

The mouse is slightly heavier than its’ predecessors. This is mainly because the last models were unreasonably light. Worth pointing out is that the mouse is swift, and comfortable to feel. If your hands aren’t huge, they will naturally rest on the palm rest texture.

It supports up to 16.Million LED color options. This is nearly an endless Specter, though still pretty standard on high-end mice.

Logitech M510​

Logitech M5is an amazing investment in the budget gaming. It has a regular palm grip shape, which is essential for most of the budget gaming mice. It is available in red, blue, and black color, meaning you have plenty to choose from as well.

It was surprising to see programmable buttons on such an inexpensive mouse. They work flawlessly regardless of the genre you are playing. Moreover, they are easy to reach and doesn’t come to interference.

The USB connection is stable and proper. The mouse connects fast and tends to stay this way. Gamers mostly don’t have problems with lag or interference. The mouse works smoothly without a doubt. Additionally, there are two AA batteries which are supposed to make the mouse work for at least two years. This period is easy to extend by turning your mouse off when you don’t use it.

No LED lights ​Redragon M80Mammoth

There are programmable buttons to the sides. However, the unfortunate construction made them feel flimsy to the touch. It wasn’t rare that during the tests it occurred to touch the button when the primary intention was to only rest our palms. With that said, the users with slightly larger hands might experience discomfort.

The DPI measures up to 16,400. Given this number, the mouse is extremely sensitive which isn’t essential unless you are pursuing some, indeed, competitive gaming processes. The red textures in design are also red LED lights which seem sinister and give a greater picture of the competitive gaming.

Aside from the fingers and palms unintentionally tackle the programmable keys, the mouse provided us with excellent performance for the given budget.

Looking for something more challenging but in the budget? The Red dragon takes away the breath even from the strictest gamers. n further readings, we will see more of its’ features.

Razer Diamondback

When the real testing came to life, the Diamondback performed better than expected. It glided effortlessly as through the void and maintained the constant lag-free contact with the computer. However, it will work better in some first-person shooter games without a doubt.

It went up in terms of the DPI compared to the previous by 1,000 prior to 15,000 which is a great addition.

Razer Chroma Diamondback is an amazing gaming mouse. It will perform better in strategical and first-person shooter games. However, it performs decently even in the regular, daily use.

Razer Mamba Tournament Edition

The Razer Mamba appearance is the same as the original Black Mamba’s – deadly. The Chroma RGB lights are the only bright spot on this mouse. The wonder of gaming mice is here, it is suitable for competitive gaming and has a lot to offer to the go. Given that e-Sports are what this mouse specializes at, there comes the comfortable use.

The just enough amount of programmable buttons which are strategically placed across the mouse stops the interference, making the mouse as sophisticated, as secretly wild. The mouse supports the acceleration of 50 G and up to 2inches per second. The nine programmable buttons with unlimited profiles make your mouse adjustable regardless of the adventure you take.

In our tests, the mouse proved once again the authentication of Razer’s gaming mice. The 16,000 customizable DPI the mouse surpasses beyond prediction and sensitivity. It also glides pretty nice and as expected bests anything that comes against it.

Palm Grip

It is worth pointing out that their design exceeds the weight, width, and length other models have. They appear to be quite lengthy, and it is not surprising to see wider designs, which allow a more reliable palm rest. Knowing different game genres demand an original position of the hand holding the mouse, you will find that palm grip mice are less suitable for gaming than other two groups. The main reason is their length and width which slow their mobility. Even if the model has high sensitivity, if it can’t cope with the rapid movements from more demanding games, it is pretty much useless.

Claw Grip

Claw grip mice are becoming commonplace in rapid gaming. Their featherweight construction makes gliding much smoother. This means that, unlike the palm grip, the claw grip doesn’t suffer from the mobility issues. Claw grip is praised mainly from the Action-RTS gamers. However, the other types of RTS are not the exception.

How does the claw grip mouse work? You will easily find its’ mechanism screaming from its’ name. Basically, thanks to the fewer contact points between the mouse and the hand/fingers, the overall look results in a claw shaped pattern. The main difference between the palm grip and claw grip is in the rapidness, though it doesn’t hurt to mention that the claw grip mice are shorter, which makes them eligible to glide across larger distances in the screen.

Fingertip Grip

Fingertip grip mice are there to stand the games with the extreme speeds and gliding requirements. It is probably the fastest of the three. As it barely has contact with the rest of the hand, as it name suggests it supports only the fingers clicking. This being said, fingertip mice being light as a feather is not surprising. Fingertip grip mice also excel at the very flat point of arch angle.

Unless you are fond of speed and sensitivity to the extreme levels, we don’t see the point of purchasing this type of mouse. As much as it is supreme, the same it can easily trick you. Not everything is about the speed. Speed is not always the precision, which is an important tip to keep in mind when it is asked from a gamer to be delicate.

Prediction

Regardless of being a gaming mouse or not, the prediction is essential and necessary. The performance of the mouse needs to be on point and allow the user to rely on the mouse. The mouse usually comes with technology which allows the user to switch the prediction on and off. With prediction on, the player can effortlessly get ahead of his opponents and defeat them before he gets defeated. Mice with the prediction technology are used mainly for PvP games. However, it is not rare to make an appearance in other types of gaming as well.

Acceleration

Acceleration to the gaming mouse is of utmost importance. When the mouse is super sensitive its’ acceleration can do more bad than good to a gamer. Let’s say that this is the ratio between the speed of the cursor up to the way you move your mouse across the surface. Many gamers consider this a bad feature, because it can interrupt their gaming space. On the other side, the feature is helpful to the low-sensitivity gamers, as it helps them step up their game in a great matter.

Polling Rate

How do you know that the PC recognizes the mouse and received all the transferred data from the mouse? This is where the polling rate steps in. A Hertz based unit is responsible for response between the mouse and computer. It is important to keep in mind that the information coming from the mouse needs to be processed by the main unit before the screen responds. The range of Polling rate varies anywhere between 250-1000 Hz, regardless of the gaming device.

Programmable Buttons and Profiles

Hotkeys or Macro keys are commonly used, especially in the world of gaming. There are keyboards with these features, but there are also mice. Mice with programmable buttons allow you to set some key there, the key which is usually too far to reach on the keyboard. For instance, if you are healing in an MMO, you can choose to set a Mana refilling command on your mouse macro key. This way you won’t have to smash the keyboard or leave your teammates to die before you manage to recharge their powers. Very useful tool, which we hope to see in further development soon.

No gamer stops at only one game. Given that different games are based on a unique mechanics system, it is important to add that some mice offer the ability to memorize the set of keys used for each game or stance. This is called ‘profile’. The mouse comes with a software which allows you to install different profiles according to your needs. Whether are you switching your stance, class, or genre in a game, or even the game itself, this feature is extremely helpful.

Lift-Off Distance

You have probably been so hyped or focused in the game that you didn’t notice when you rapidly lifted your mouse. In most cases, once the connection between the light/laser and the surface has been cut, you couldn’t move your mouse and you ended up dead, disappointing your team. Lift-Off distance feature allows you to set how much can you lift your mouse before the connection gets devoured. We believe it is a crucial feature when gamers are deeply focused and can’t pay attention to what they are doing inside the game.

Believe it or not, weight plays a significant role in competitive gaming, just like everywhere else. Weighing fewer results in a smoother gliding and maneuvering between the movements on the screen. But, that doesn’t mean that you should play with a feather instead of mice. The best mice on the market are those with the adjustable weight parameter. Additionally, balanced weight on a gaming mouse contributes to the prediction feature, thereby influencing other features as well.

Nature of DPI or CPI

Most gaming mouse manufacturers prefer to use the term DPI, but Steelseries use CPI.It’s for technical reasons, and Steelseries also has a reason for rebelling.

The most important factor is that these figures measurement the accuracy of the mouse, and how fast it goes. If you prefer a very sensitive mouse, you need one with high DPI.

When looking for a very accurate mouse, you have to go for one whose DPI is high too. Modern gaming mice come with as high as 5700 for the best, and 1800 for the least accurate sensors.

Some people like a heavy mouse, others prefer a light one, and some will easily adjust to any mouse regardless of its weight.

If you are someone who wants a giant mouse, you may want to look for one with a weight cartridge included. These allow you to make the mouse hefty or relatively light depending on your preference.

Mouse grip

Everyone holds their mouse a little bit differently. While there’re many terms used in the gaming industry to describe how someone holds their mouse, there are only two things that matter concerning the comfort of the gaming mouse. These the claw or palm grip.

Anything which goes beyond these factors is a matter of personal preference and gaming style. Even though these are important, they do not have a significant impact on how much you like the mouse.

Traditionally, gamers did not like buying mice that were wireless. The batteries ran out so fast, and they had a problem of interference and a lag in their response time. However, modern gaming mice have fixed this problem with new technology that allows them to last longer, avoid interference, and work with less delay.

New gaming mice can function in either wired or wireless modes. It keeps the battery in charge as you are playing.

These gaming mice cost a lot more, have a very slight delay but give better flexibility. Most gaming enthusiasts pick the hybrid mouse.

There are some gaming mice with additional features which make them ideal for certain uses. For example, the Razer Naga which is made specifically for MMO gamers.

It comes with a lot of buttons on the side that you can map to different functions within games. There are other mice, which allow you to record macros and save them right on the mouse along with your personalized settings.

Customizable buttons

When it comes to a gaming mouse, the scope and ease of its customization are what the gamers care mostly. Logitech has built this mouse to meet the needs of pro gamers to be able to customize the mouse for a specific purpose. There are in total eleven programmable buttons that you can re-configure to take control over the game. These easily programmable buttons will allow you an explicit configuration option in this mouse.

Sensing with a very high accuracy

Logitech has always something exciting in its products. For this mouse, it is Delta Zero™ sensor optimizations. This feature ensures cursor control with more accuracy.

Enhanced Battery Life

Among all the other innovative features, this is probably the best one that distinguishes this mouse. No one uses a mouse all the time only for gaming, and this has been well understood by Logitech. That’s why they have introduced two different sets of power mode in this mouse. For your high-end gaming, you can choose performance mode that will give you a 250 hours of guaranteed battery life.

For all the other times when you are not gaming and simply using regular functions, you can select Endurance mode. The endurance mode is explicitly attractive as it gives 1440 hours of battery life with a single charge.

Esports Friendly

The Razer DeathAdder features some of the most iconic ergonomics that are in particular attention of esports players. This mouse has design that will help you comfortably play even the long high-octane online battles. The two rubber side grips will maintain a complete control over your game, allowing smooth movement and palm position.

DeathAdder Elite was engineered to give the users an advantage in their gameplay. The all new Mechanical Mouse Switches, co-designed with global mouse switch manufacturer Omron. The switches were tweaked for fast response for gaming. The most amazing part is that this mouse gives you a durability of as many as 50 million clicks.

Easily programmable

DeathAdder Elite comes with its easy to use software Razer Synapse 2.0. This software is clean and it has an easily navigable interface to let you program buttons, calibrate mouse for different surfaces, create profiles and link them with games. You can also adjust the DPI and customize other settings as you wish.

Customizable weight for different games

For any gamer, the weight of his/her mouse is of special importance. With this mouse, you can add or reduce the weight. It gives you three separate adjustable weight tuning that you can use to optimize weight as well as the center of gravity. With this feature, it is easier to maintain better palm positioning for a comfortable gaming experience.

Highly programmable

Gaming performance

This mouse might be not a top-notch, but the designers have well thought about the preference of gamers in terms of DPI. Havit HV MS67has a DPI of a wide range which you can select from. With selection options from 800 all the way up to 2400, this mouse performs very well for playing online games.

Sufficientv Customizable buttons

MOBA gaming is incomplete without a mouse that has configurable buttons. This mouse comes with a mechanical thumb wheel that has buttons. Mis-clicking can sometime ruin your gaming, but with this mouse, that won’t be of any problem.

The thumb wheel is placed is a position such that you won’t mis-click even when you’re under high pressure during the game.

Awesome Lighting

Playing online games means you sit in a place for hours with your computer and peripherals. If your mouse gives you a perfect ambience, you won’t feel bored even after hours. That’s what Naga Hex does. It has Chroma lighting that covers the spectrum of 16.million colors to create a soothing environment while gaming.

Higher Precision

As this mouse has authentic 16,000 DPI 5G laser sensor, it can withstand very speedy movements and won’t show any lag while gaming. The MoBA gamers require swift reflexes, and this is what Razer Naga Hex Vdelivers. This highly accurate sensing will translate your actions into visual movement and give you smooth gaming fun.

Customization is easy and efficient

Users who love to personalize their devices for fine tuning every specification will find great benefit in SteelSeries Sensei Laser Gaming mouse.

The lift distance, CPI and button functionality can be all configured as needed by the user. For configuring illumination and macros, SteelSeries Engine software can be used which isn’t very hard to do.

High accuracy performance

Though most gamers prefer gaming at around 800-3000 DPI, this mouse lets you exceed the level all the way up to 16000 DPI. This optical sensor steps for a smooth in-game performance. With this ultra-accurate sensing power, your every move will be perfected by allowing settings down to 1DPI at a step.

Simply plug and play

Tecknet Pro 2.4G mouse comes with a tiny USB Nano receiver. To use this mouse you can just plug the receiver into your PC. There is no need of other software or drivers installation to use this mouse. It is compatible with Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1,10, Mac and Linux.

Design and build

A top gaming mouse should have a solid design and it should be a comfortable device to use. The material out of which the mice are made often impact the design. Some can be rubber, metal or any other material. How the mouse performs and looks is determined by how well it is designed and built. The design dictates how many buttons the mice contains and what type of lighting it uses. While buying an accessory, this factor comes into a much important notice. Also, don’t forget to get a good quality gaming mouse pad to improve you game performance and accuracy.

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Final Word

First of all thanks for reading my article to the end! I hope you find my reviews listed here useful and that it allows you to make a proper comparison of what is best to fit your needs and budget. Don’t be afraid to try more than one product if your first pick doesn’t do the trick.

Most important, have fun and choose your wireless trackball mouse wisely! Good luck!

So, TOP3 of wireless trackball mouse

• №1 — Kensington Orbit Wireless Trackball Mouse
• №2 — Kensington Expert Wireless Trackball Mouse
• №3 — Logitech Wireless Trackball M570