7 Best Gaming Mouse Options in 2018

Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum

Best Gaming Mouse of 2018

If buttons galore is what you’re looking for, look no further than the G502 Proteus Spectrum, which boasts an impressive 11 programmable buttons. The many buttons make it perfect for anyone wanting to assign easy to reach macros for their games. Along with the many button functions, the weight of the mouse is also customizable thanks to five 3.6 gram weights that can be repositioned to help the mouse feel right for you. The mouse itself is on the larger side of things, so those with small hands should be wary before purchasing. The size, slew of buttons, and customizable RGB lighting make this mouse stand out on a desk.

The DPI, which is the number of  “dots per inch” the mouse can register on a surface, can be adjusted from 200 to 12,000. A higher DPI causes the sensitivity to be increased, so gamers playing fast paced games who want to play with the twitchiest of settings may find themselves wanting the highest possible DPI. 

SteelSeries Sensei 310

Best Gaming Mouse of 2018

The symmetrical design of the Sensei 310 means this is a mouse for the lefties and ambidextrous folks out there. There are four side-buttons, two on the left and two on the right for easy use with either hand, which can be customized using SteelSeries’ software. An eighth button is located behind the scroll wheel, making this a great mouse for players, particularly of MMOs and MOBAs, who want to bind hotkeys or macros to their mouse. The user settings can be saved on the mouse itself for easy use on a computer without the software, such as a university computer or at a LAN event.

The Sensei is medium sized and lightweight, perfect for those with smaller hands, and the DPI goes up to 12,000, which is good news for any gamer wanting to play using an ultra high sensitivity. The SteelSeries logo and the scroll wheel can both light up using customizable RGB lighting, so this will stand out among your gaming accessories if you want it to, but the sleek black design allows it to blend in with the lighting turned off. SteelSeries also improved the grip of the mouse this iteration with a sweat resistant material underneath the side buttons, perfect for lengthy sessions.

Razer DeathAdder Elite

Best Gaming Mouse of 2018

On the larger side of gaming mice, the Razer DeathAdder Elite works well with any style of handgrip and has seven programmable buttons for gamers to use. All the extra buttons are great for those who want to bind easy to reach keys or macros to their mouse to use in game. The two buttons on top default to changing the DPI sensitivity, which can go up to 16,000. The high cap on the DPI means players wanting to play using an ultra fast sensitivity can do so with ease. Being able to change the DPI on the fly is great for anyone wanting to change their mouse speed quickly for maximum precision, such as when switching between a shotgun and sniper in a first-person shooter.

The mouse doesn’t just have plenty of functions for gamers to use, it’s also aesthetically pleasing and stands out with customizable RGB lighting that can be changed using Razer’s Synapse Software on Windows and Mac. Without the lighting on the mouse, it blends in well in an office or coffee shop environment with its smooth black design.

Logitech G903 Lightspeed

Best Gaming Mouse of 2018

While the cost may be fairly high, the G903 Lightspeed gives players what they pay for. This wireless mouse is capable of plugging into a USB cable and becoming a wired mouse if that’s what you prefer, but it works great either way. The battery keeps the mouse charged for up to an impressive 32 hours with the lights off and 24 hours with them on. It can even be charged wirelessly, with Logitech selling a mouse pad that will do just that while you game.

Logitech’s Gaming Software can be used to bind the mouse’s 11 buttons to keys or macros for quick access while gaming, and can also be used to change the RGB lighting. The mouse is relatively light considering the wireless capability and features a customizable DPI of up to 12,000, great for those who enjoy a super sensitive mouse. The G903 will work with either hand thanks to its sleek ambidextrous design that allows the thumb buttons to be moved to either side of the mouse.

SteelSeries Rival 700

Best Gaming Mouse of 2018

This mouse has some pretty nifty features that make it stand out from the rest, including the addition of vibration. This allows for that tactile, immediate feedback gamers using a controller get. Players can even customize how the vibration feels based on what in-game event is causing it, so getting hit with a bullet can feel different than shooting a gun, something that can give you an advantage while gaming. Another thing setting the Rival 700 apart is the small OLED screen built into it that can be used to give information about mouse settings or in-game statistics, remap the buttons, or just play specially-made GIFs.

The regular features you look for in a gaming mouse are also available, including RGB lighting and a custom DPI of up to 16,000, which is great news for anyone wanting to use a super high sensitivity. The DPI can even be changed on the fly using a button behind the scroll wheel, perfect for people who want to change their mouse sensitivity based on the weapon they’re using or the game they’re playing. The mouse’s sleek black design help its medium size and weight blend into a more professional environment if you’re looking to use the mouse in the office.

Corsair M65 Pro RGB

Best Gaming Mouse of 2018

As the name suggests, custom RGB coloration is available on this mouse, which definitely stands out as being gaming-centric. The mouse features eight customizable buttons, which is good particularly for MMO and MOBA players who like to bind keys to the mouse for easy access. Tunable weights allow players to optimize the weight and center of gravity exactly to their liking so it can be moved with the precision they need.  Corsair’s Utility Engine can be used to reprogram the eight buttons, change the lighting, or set macros to help quickly reach important buttons in game, which is good for MMO and MOBA players who have abilities they want to activate quickly using their mouse hand.

The M65 Pro RGB offers up to 12,000 DPI, great for those who enjoy using a high sensitivity, and the DPI can be changed on the fly using a button on the mouse to get the best of both worlds as you switch between up-close combat and sniping. The build quality of the device is excellent, using aircraft grade aluminum to make it durable and lightweight, and it features low-friction glide pads on the bottom to ensure accurate movements.

Razer Ouroboros

Best Gaming Mouse of 2018

Another ambidextrous option, the Ouroboros can work either as a wireless or wired mouse, and it performs great either way. In wireless mode the mouse is powered for up to 12 hours of gaming using a single AA battery. A rechargeable battery is included and can be charged while using the mouse in wired mode, but gamers wanting to use it solely as a wireless mouse may find the battery life to be too short. Considering the high price of this option, it’s also surprising there is no customizable RGB lighting, but the rest of the mouse is highly customizable. Many parts of the mouse can be removed or moved to another spot, and weight tuning makes sure the mouse is balanced and the right weight for you. These custom options ensure the mouse can adjust to your desires and give you the advantage you need whether you’re playing a fast paced shooter, a slower stealth game, or anything else.

There are 11 programmable buttons on the mouse, making it a great option for gamers, particularly those heavily into MMOs or MOBAs, who want to set easy to reach macros to use with their mouse hand. The DPI can be increased to 8,200, which isn’t quite as high as the other mice on this list, but should be more than high enough for the majority of gamers. The DPI can also be changed on the fly using a button on the mouse, so players can adjust the sensitivity exactly when they need to for maximum accuracy when using any type of weapon or playing any type of game.