The Ultimate Mouse Buying Guide For Gamers And Creators: 2021

Hello guys, today we are going to discuss the best gaming mouse you can get for every budget range starting from basic budget options to some flagship mouse options.

The mouse is a really important peripheral in any setup, and it surely gives the best competitive advantage when you invest in a better one, and having a bad mouse can easily ruin your entire gaming experience as the mouse is the most important gear for playing FPS games.

Today we will not only discuss about FPS gaming mice but also mouses for productivity and office setups, it is important to see all aspects of a mouse and what purpose it will fit the best.

Best Budget Gaming Mouses That are Worth Every Rupee – Under 2000 INR

At a lower budget range of around Rs. 1000 to 2000 there are many options but most of them are cheap rebrand chinese products, we have made some decent picks which provide good quality with decent features to cover the basic needs such as a good sensor, decent quality and good value for money with any other features you can get.

1. Logitech G102 Lightsync: The Logitech G102 is the most popular and well accepted mouse at this range and it is our pick for one of the best gaming mouse at this range, coming with a 2 years warranty from Logitech to cover any problems you might face. The mouse features the Mercury sensor which tracks very well and goes up to 8000 DPI, the new G102 Lightsync has ARGB lighting and has a decent shape to fit most users with smaller hand sizes.
   
2. Razer DeathAdder Essential: The Razer DeathAdder Essential is a great budget mouse for people who are looking for a large mouse mainly for palm grip use. The Razer DeathAdder Essential has all the basic features like a good sensor, switches rated for 10 million clicks, decent build quality, and 1-year warranty from a known and reputed brand like Razer.
   
3. Cosmic Byte Hyperion: This is surely one of the if not the most value for money mice in this list. The Cosmic Byte Hyperion mouse has it all; great shape with a decent 10k dpi Pixart sensor, 2.4Ghz wireless + wired mode with a rechargeable battery, USB type C connection which is missing from most of Logitech’s lineup. Also even after being wireless, the mouse has decent ARGB lighting. Only a few drawbacks of this mouse is having not controllable RGB lighting on the logo and mouse wheel and a slight rattle inside, also the buttons aren’t tensioned well so even after having Huano switches they don’t sound very crisp.
   
4. Redgear Z1 and Z2: These two mice from Redgear come with top of the line features such as a Pixart 3360 12k DPI sensor, a decent shape which the Z2 has a Zowie FK2 shape, and amazing ARGB lighting on both mice with great clicks backed by Huano switches. The cables in these mice are braided and very stiff so that’s a drawback in the overall experience.
   
5. Redragon MM808 Strom: Redragons try at being lightweight fails with this mouse due to the 85-gram weight despite the holes. Still, the Redragon MM808 has a decent Pixart 3327 sensor, good shape, and probably the best cable available at this price as it features a drag free paracord cable.

Best Midrange Gaming Mouse to Buy – From 3000 INR to 5000 INR

Now after the budget range let’s take a look at the midrange options from Rs. 2000 to 5000 including some very potent options which gives a near uncompromising experience overall for a very reasonable price. Products at this price range provide a really good experience in most areas while missing out on very few flagship features like wireless or some other specific specs, but we do get a really solid mouse and can be used without feeling any major compromises.

1. Razer Viper Mini: The Razer Viper Mini has great features for a budget gaming mouse starting from great shape and weight of 60 grams with an 8500 DPI Pixart 3359 sensor and Razer optical mouse switches. Razer Viper Mini comes with a Speedflex cable which is smoother than rubber and braided cable but not as good as a paracord, also the mouse has large PTFE feet which gives this mouse amazing smooth and fast glide. Razer Viper Mini also has decent RGB with Razer Chroma support.
   
2. Cooler Master MM710/MM711: The MM710 and MM711 from Cooler Master have great features, a 32000 DPI Pixart 3389 sensor, ultralightweight at 54 gram on the MM710, the MM711 weights 60 grams but has better buttons and build quality with decent RGB. Both mice have an ultralight cable which is really great and PTFE feet with an extra set included inside the box.
   
3. Logitech G304: The Logitech G304 is simply the best budget small size wireless gaming mouse you can get, with a lighter battery it can go down to 81 grams and the 12K DPI HERO sensor tracks fine without ever lagging, the sensor is also battery efficient giving this mouse incredible battery life.
   
4. Logitech G502 HERO: The Logitech G502 has always been an iconic mouse whether known for being feature-rich or simply a brick. The G502 Hero is easily the best mouse for people who aren’t fully focused on aiming and FPS games. With a large number of programmable buttons, Logitech software, and the free-spinning scroll wheel the G502 hero is great for every task of any professional. You can use many macro and functions on the mouse as per your needs and the software profiles changes depending upon the software used, overall providing a great experience. Also if you are not looking to play at a very competitive level the G502 can do well for everyday gaming, making it the best mouse for overall use.
   
5. Cooler Master MM720: The Cooler Master MM720 is their reiteration of the older Cooler Master Spawn mouse. The Cooler Master MM720 comes with a very unique and original design, a high-grade Pixart 3389 32000 DPI sensor, ultralight cable, wide PTFE feets, and weights of about only 50 grams which is the lightest mouse in this list.
   
6. Hyperx Pulsefire Raid: The Pulsefire Raid comes with RGB, 11 programable buttons, Pixart 3389 sensor, and decent build quality. The buttons are programable in the HyperX NGENUITY software, the software is sadly a Microsoft store download so you can’t get the software features in Linux or Mac, The mouse weights 95 grams and also doesn’t have a smoother paracord so it’s not the most recommended for fps games but a great overall mouse.
   
7. Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed: The Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed Comes Razer HyperSpeed wireless technology and Razer 5G Optical Sensor which goes up to 16K DPI. The mouse also has Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, on Bluetooth mode, it lasts 450 hours while 285 hours is expected on the fast wireless mode. With Razer Mechanical Mouse Switches tested to last up to 50 million clicks, and a great ergo shape, the only things the mouse lacks are RGB, more extra buttons, and a rechargeable battery.

The Best Mouse You Can Buy – From 5,000 INR to 12,000 INR

Moving on to the top end of this list let’s take a good look at few great options for both competitive gamers and professionals at work. Let’s see which mouse might be the best for each group of users.

For gamers, smaller mice with lighter weight and better shapes are gonna be great picks, at a lower budget the basic needs of a mouse can be met very well but moving onto the higher end category of mouses we can have fast wireless, improved build quality, better design and other features that might make the extra premium worthwhile. Some of the best mouses at this range from Rs 5000 to above Rs 10000 are gonna be the following.

1. Razer Viper/ Viper Ultimate: If your hands are too small for the Razer Viper Mini the Viper will be a decent pick with the great build quality and features you would expect from a good gaming mouse, the mouse comes with specs similar to the mini but with a better sensor at 16k DPI and rubberized side grips on each side with two extra buttons on the right side of the mouse as well, although the DPI cycle key is at the bottom of the mouse. The Viper Ultimate is a wireless variant of the viper at 5 extra grams. With the wireless experience and the easy-to-use neat-looking charging dock, the Viper ultimate justifies the extra price of Rs. for an uncompromising experience. The Newly launched Razer Viper 8K is the only mouse with an 8000Hz polling rate leading the industry standards for lower latency. get The Razer Viper here.
   
2. Glorious Model O/O-/O wireless: The Model O series from Glorious rides the Zowie FK series shape while outclassing it by all other means. The Model O comes at 67 grams with their Ascended cable for a paracord-like feel. The Model O- is a smaller variant with the same features weighted at 58 grams. The newest Model O wireless is simply a wireless variant of the Model O with a BAMF sensor and exactly 69 grams of weight making it the cheapest high-end wireless mice at just $80. All Of the glorious mice come with their pure PTFE G-skates for amazing glide and also customizable ARGB lighting.
   
3. HyperX Pulsefire Surge: If you are not a fan of lightweight mice and prefer more old fashioned mice the HyperX pulse fire surge is surely a great mouse with amazing full body ARGB lighting and a fine ambidextrous shape it can be a fairly decent pick, the Pulsefire surge does miss out on having an updated paracord or smoother cable which many lower-priced mice will have.
   
4. Logitech G502 Lightspeed: The legendary Logitech G502 unchained from the wires with Logitech’s fast wireless connectivity and the HERO sensor, the G502 Lightspeed is one of the best mice you can get for productivity plus gaming use. The G502 has a rubber-coated scroll wheel and it’s less heavy, making the wireless 7 grams lighter than the wired G502 as the lightspeed weights 114 grams. The mouse goes up to 25600 max DPI and it is also compatible with the Powerplay mousepad so you can charge it wirelessly while using it. The Logitech G hub software also gives a lot of customization options including programable buttons, macros, and custom profiles for each app you use. The Logitech G502 Lightspeed is an all-rounder mouse for anyone who is looking for a mouse is great features and overall usability for both gaming and productivity.
   
5. Logitech MX Master 3: The MX Master 3 comes with great features for productivity with a very ergonomic shape, the sensor of the mouse can track on a glass surface so in case you are working on a glass table you won’t need to worry about carrying a mousepad. The MX 3 also has an incredibly long 70-day battery life with USB C charging to go full in 3 hours. The MX 3 can connect to multiple devices and also can help you transfer files between them. The mouse also has two scroll wheels, the main wheel support a MAGSPEED feature that makes the wheel spin freely when you flick it fast enough, and a second scroll wheel for extra features.
   
6. Razer Basilisk Ultimate: If you like the G502 but want something that feels more comfortable and has more customization with scroll wheel tension adjustment, 11 programable buttons, a neat charging dock, and improved ARGB lighting, the Razer Basilisk Ultimate can be the only consideration and only competitor to the G502 Lightspeed. The G502 does have a better infinite scroll wheel which is surely a big feature but if you are someone who doesn’t find it that important the basilisk can be a great pick. The Razer Basilisk Ultimate also has 100% pure PTFE feets and Razers optical switches which are also a step ahead of the Logitech G502. If you are not gonna use the infinite scroll wheel on the G502 and not planning to get the Logitech Powerplay Mousepad the Razer Basilisk Ultimate is gonna be a serious competitor to the Logitech G502 Lightspeed.