Well, my Razr mouse is dying. What gaming mice do you all recommend?
Bluetooth doesn't work on my Razr mouse anymore and my brother has also had bad charging issues with his Razr. Thinking of switching to a different brand, so what do you all use?
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I use logitech g503 (wired) since 2019. I had to replace switch/clicker under right mouse button. It is still pretty decent mouse tbh.
I have a similar model to this and while they do go for pretty cheap and are decent quality, be aware you'll need to replace switches after like 2-3 years of use. Mine also had issues with both left and right click and replacing the switches wasn't as easy as I'd liked.
Same with my g502 with 2 years of use. The right switch being the problem in my case. And I'm not that inclined to replace the switch.
The sensor is great, but quality of the switches not so much.
I've also done this with my Logitech mice. They work well otherwise.
Don’t ever under any circumstances give money to Logitech, worst mouse maker I have had the misfortune in dealing with.
Go ahead and tell us the story.
I actually switched from Logitech to Razer after the left mouse button on my G502 died. I tried out a few other brands but nothing comes close to the shape of the G502 except the Basilisk. The Hyperspeed is typically 1/3 the price of the Lightspeed.
Their keyboards suck as well. The G710 was the GOAT but they've been trash since they stopped using cherry switches. I was eyeing the MX Mechanical for the longest time before I realized that Keychron makes a superior keyboard at half the price.
Those switches aren't too hard to replace if you still have it laying around.
I have only good experience with Logitech mice, except one time with Performance MX, but I got it replaced for a new one without issues.
I've had a G502 and G403 wireless for years now and they've been solid.
What's your experience?
The Logitech G305 is the single best budget wireless mouse ever and nothing will change my mind about it. I've had it for about a year now and my friend, who got me to buy the G305, has had his for 4-5 years.
No switch problems (miss/double clicks) for either of you?
No problems so far for either of us, but I wouldn't discard the possibility of it happening to me since I've had it only for a year so far. Altough he has had it for 4-5 years and it still works like new.
The G502 is like the "standard" gaming mouse at this point. I have two, one for work and one at home.
It's nothing over the top but it's perfectly adequate, great shape, good weight, top of the line accuracy.
Used a Razer Deathadder for years and switched to a Zowie EC-2B. Identical form and measures and a lot more reliable.
Logitech usually has something good, like the G502 series. I heard decent stuff about Steelseries, but haven't reid them. I bought Roccat Kone a while back because they supported Linux drivers and it lasted a long time and was surprisingly good. It too eventually broke though, just like any gaming mouse.
G502 wireless
Do new 502s have the same button issues the 903s have? My old 502 is going strong but is pretty ugly at this point but I'm afraid a replacement would be lower quality.
Very satisfied with the logitech g50x series. Currently using a 502hero. Fits my hand perfectly, programmable, adjustable weight, unlockable scrollwheel (which I cant live without anymore) and the price is okay.
Seconding the G502. I bought mine back in 2014 and it's still going strong! My favorite mouse of all time
Have been using a steelseries sensei type mouse for a long while now.
In my years of PC gaming i have learned that i don't need a bells and whistles on my mouse and keyboard.
For keyboard i'm using a DASkeyboard and i don't think ill ever use anything else.
The sensei and the rival are great mice that you can't go wrong with. And I'm still using a tt eSports meka g1 black cherry mechanical keyboard that is a decade old that I swear is buyitforlife
Logitech G Pro Wireless with the Soarking Charging Dock. Normally a wired mouse fan but this mouse is top notch.
I can't speak for the charging dock (is that worth it?), but I can second this mouse. It's solidly reliable and holds a charge for a long time. I was getting annoyed of the wire causing pull, anyway.
IME the Logitech G305 wireless has been great for me. Good battery life, very responsive, and feels great.
I also have a Model D wireless which I prefer the feel of better, but the battery life is awful by comparison to the G305.
I have a glorious model O which is decent, though I would get a G502 if I had to buy another one.
Logitech G600. Yes, it's wired and a bit old but it is EXTREMELY reliable, easy to program, and VERY comfortable. It's so good that I have 5 of them; 1 that I'm using and 4 to replace it with when this one dies.
I've gone through quite a few different mmo mice, I always go back to the G600. I'm on my third mouse right now, probably should just get good enough at soldering to replace the left click button when it wears out.
I keep hoping for something spiffy to replace it but nothing does! I've gotten so used to the pinky button on the g600 that at this point any replacement would have to have that.
Thought about checking out Azeron's project cheddar mouse. But as I don't really -need- a new mouse it's a bit out of my budget.
If budget isn’t an issue I’d highly recommend the G Pro Wireless / Pro X Superlight.
I'll second this. I got mine after caving in to all the good reviews of it. Stupid good for a mouse, if this one ever dies, I'll buy a second one.
I have had nothing but problems with Razr. I suggest one the Logitech gaming mice. I love my g900.
I really like razor, when my synapse dies I'm just goma get another TBH. Also there are some really decent $20 gaming mice on amazon, just read reviews.
I use the Corsair Dark Core rgb pro se. But that's mostly because I wanted both a thumb and pinky rest.
I'll jump in here to ask. Does anyone have a good replacement for an old MMO mouse with 12 thumb buttons.
I use the corsair scimitar rgb had it for ~5 years now with no complaint.
I've had three of them, without fail after a year the scroll wheel just stops working. Not gonna say I probably didn't overuse it, I love making sure I'm zoomed out, especially with most games tendency to zoom in whenever it's horribly inconvenient, but it seemed to stretch incredulity with how much they just decided to stop scrolling with multiple iterations.
I've been loving my Steel Series Aerox 9 wireless. I got it on amazon for 30% off, because the standard price is pretty steep. I've only had it for about a month now so I can't talk to longevity but I haven't had any complaints yet
My girlfriend has the Steelseries Aerox 9, seems like a pretty decent pick
I use Balilisks for all my computers now. None of them have failed. All of my Logitech mice fail in a year or just a little more.
Its not a “gaming” mouse but its still a high quality mouse, I got the Logitech MX Vertical and it’s spectacular
Always wanted that mouse but always been weirded out - would you say there was an adjustment period to get used to a vertical mouse?
I didnt expect much of an adjustment period and there was even less of an adjustment period than that. Granted i do not have a claw grip and like to rest my whole hand on mice so coming from that then yes Id say theres at least a little adjustment but for someone like me it feels really natural, more like its a tool rather than an input device
Corsair M65 Ultra has been my favorite for a while. Have a wired one for my main rig and a wireless for my laptop when I go on the road for work. The wireless one also does Bluetooth for quick connection and normal usage, but also has a dongle for lag-free gaming.
I have a Logitech G203 and I like it. A thing to note though is that the "Lightsync" version is prone to "spinning out" if you use super low DPI. It hasn't been a problem for me, even when I tried to make it happen, but I've seen videos of it happening.
I had a Logitech G203 Prodigy that I loved but I bought my favorite mice reviewer's mouse that he designed and put out with Xtrify: Zy's Rail It's my favorite that I've owned thus far. His YouTube channel, RocketJumpNinja, has reviews for tons of popular mice, which helped my choose the G203 originally.
I have a cooler master MM720 and I really like it.
I use this one at work. If you want it in a wireless flavor check out Xenics Titan GE - same body just added wireless and a USB cable.
Xenics Titan GE wireless is the best mouse I've owned, just in front of a Ducky. Razer has their USB dongle install spyware/software every time you plug it in - so no thanks. I have a Logitech Pro that I use for travel because the left switch burned out. Easy to replace but don't want to have to do it every year.
I love the way logi mice feel, but I've had 3 die on me with a double click issue, I just can't bring myself to give them more money.
I've heard that the Xenics Titan is built well, but has abnormally high click latency, which I'm not a fan of. Right now I'm sticking with an old school Razer Deathadder wireless, but you're not wrong about their software being a cancer.
Currently using a pulsar xlite v2, best mouse I've ever had hands down, perfect fit for me!
My favorite mice at the moment:
Logitech G Pro Superlight if you primarily play shooters.
Logitech G502 Lightspeed for a more general purpose mouse. After using the superlight for almost a year, I find going back to this thing kind of hard purely due to its weight. But I miss it’s top notch ergonomics and the extra button on the left side.
I agree with the Logitech G Pro Superlight, even if I don't really play games that much anymore it's just a very good mouse to use.
G502 Hero wired mouse. I love this thing for browsing or hard core gaming.
Logitech G600 if you like having a LOT of buttons. Had mine for years and it still hasn't broken.
I came here to recommend this, as well! It went out of production for a few years but they started making them again so I bought a second one for home. I have used one at work for... WHAT??? Amazon says I ordered this thing 9.5 years ago!
I've had 3 Roccat Aimo mice, first one for 6 years of constant use and the other two to replace it and have one for my laptop. Love them, and they look great.
G502 and just replace it every time the double click issue happens.
If you've got the money kicking around, the Logitech G Pro X Superlight is probably the best all around gaming mouse.
I currently have a Glorious O Wireless (gen 1) and actually really like it, as a bit more of a budget option. Unfortunately, I heard the gen 2 launch hasn't gone great, so it's a bit harder to recommend, but maybe they've worked through the hitches by now. I like that the settings are entirely saved to the mouse and I don't have to keep their software running.
My next keyboard will be Wooting, which seems to have the same save-to-device mentality, but even more robust.
Loving my Roccat Burst Pro for the past 6-9 months
I’ve been using the Logitech G903 since about 2020 and it’s been a really solid mouse. Sure there are better devices out there but the latency and overall comfort has been real nice for me. Check it out
I had a Logitech G602 for 7 years before it finally kicked the bucket, I'm using the G604 since a couple years ago
I've been through a few mice in the past years. Logitech, Steelseries, and worst of my bunch, Endgame Gear. This time I opted for a Razr one, the Basilisk V3, and I love it, especially the scrollwheel, so, since you're coming from Razr, I recommend that one.
I've had a Razer DeathAdder for 4 years and got it for $19 on sale. Now it's way over $40 and if I had to replace it, I would probably find a Logitech equivalent.
Different Logitech stuff since I got my G9x all those years ago (if they ever re-make it I'll get it in a heartbeat). I replaced it with a G700s but it died quite fast (and, as I didn't get it brand new, wasn't covered by warranty). I moved on to a G903 that, after four years, I replaced this year (double clicking, how did you know?). Now I've got the new G502 X Lightspeed, loving it so far. Especially paired with the Powerplay mousepad, no hassle with mouse cables and no charging issues either.
I have tried a bunch of mice and I always end up coming back to the Logitech G502. Here's a pro/con list for you: Benefits
Potential cons:
My first mouse was the G502. Loved it so much I upgraded to a G502 lightspeed. I recommend this mouse to everyone
I personally like the Razer Viper Ultimate. I use both the G Pro X Superlight and the Viper but I like the Viper for gaming because i prefer the clicky-ness.
I have a wireless Logitech G900 and it's not too bad, but it only has 2 thumb buttons which isn't enough for my liking. it's pretty light weight though and easy to click. Get the Logitech hub software, they used to have this different software to edit mouse buttons and it would always have a memory leak.
I used to have a wired Logitech G502 and it had 3 thumb buttons that were easy for me to press, and 2 buttons up near the edge of the mouse near your index finger. the mouse was kinda bulky, but comfortable and the amount of buttons and positions of them were awesome. I think I might have had some clicking problems though?
I also have a wireless steelseries rival 650. it has 3 mouse buttons, is heavier than the G900 and it's slightly harder to click than the G900. I have smaller hands so it's hard to find a good position to be able to press all the thumb buttons. the steelseries software for changing mouse buttons, steelseries GG, is really good and has a lot of features, even screen recording / capturing clips.
I'm looking at the wireless steelseries Aerox 5 or Aerox 9 as my next mouse, they look nice.
Razer are terrible for reliability, I've had a Logi Pro X Superlight for a year and it hasn't let me (or a sub) down.
The Logitech G602 was my favourite mouse. It could have been perfect - very comfortable, wireless, responsive, excellent several-month battery life (on normal dpi mode), tons of customisable buttons with on -board memory. But...the switch they use for the middle mouse button is total crap. Doing anything that requires a lot of middle click (CAD or sim games) will wear it out very quickly. I got through two of them in as many years, and eventually settled on Roccat mice instead.
The Roccat mice have been way more reliable, but I still wish the G602 didn't have the fatal flaw. I hate mouse cords, and just in terms of shape and weight, the G602 was perfect.
I use the ASUS Gladius (can’t remember the exact name). Nothing too fancy but for connectivity it has the wireless dongle, bluetooth, or usb c cable. Moved away from my razr basilisk cause their dongle seems to keep pushing me to install their software and it’s annoying
I love my Logitech G604. It has a very comfortable ergonomic shape with lots of function buttons and flywheel scroll wheel. The single AA battery seems to last forever and the lightspeed wireless connection is pretty much as good as wired for latency. I keep rechargeable batteries around so I don't mind swapping it out every couple months.
I used a wired death adder before it and the ergonomics don't hold a candle in comparison. Also the gliding pads on it always seemed to catch on my mouse pad which was annoying.
I been using a wired Glorious Model O 2 for two months. Zero problems.
Endgame Gear XM2we. It is the best mouse I have ever used.
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-MX518-Gaming-Grade-Optical-Mouse/dp/B07NDVF9V7
Mx 518. No question. This isn't an opinion.