Gaming mouse

Updated July 2026By Thomas

Best value-for-money gaming mice

A good mouse starts with shape that fits your hand and a clean sensor. Everything else comes second.

Our value picks favour mice with 25K+ DPI sensors (overkill in-game, but a quality signal), 80M-click switches and stable firmware. Skip bloated bundles with mediocre mousepads and headsets โ€” buy the mouse alone if the bundle adds nothing.

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Buying guide: Best value-for-money gaming mice

Our best value gaming mouse picks for FPS, MOBA, and all-around gaming.

For more detail, see our full Gaming mouse guide which compares all available options on Amazon.

FAQ

Which gaming mouse for which hand size?

Small to medium hands (under 19cm) suit compact formats (Razer DeathAdder Mini, Endgame Gear XM1r). Large hands prefer full-size models (Logitech G502, SteelSeries Rival 600). Measure your hand from palm to pinky to choose the right size.

What DPI for a gaming mouse?

DPI is not a quality criterion: more DPI doesn't mean a more precise mouse. In FPS, most professional players play at 400โ€“1600 DPI. What really matters: optical sensor quality (PixArt 3395 or Razer Focus Pro are benchmarks), consistency, and absence of smoothing.