{"id":1253824,"date":"2026-03-01T19:26:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T19:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/WQxefyfXQqustEs2hDrP2a"},"modified":"2026-03-01T19:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T19:26:07","slug":"pc-gamers-dont-have-many-options-for-cpus-and-graphics-cards-but-when-it-comes-to-gaming-mice-were-absolutely-spoiled-for-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/pc-gamers-dont-have-many-options-for-cpus-and-graphics-cards-but-when-it-comes-to-gaming-mice-were-absolutely-spoiled-for-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"PC gamers don&#8217;t have many options for CPUs and graphics cards but when it comes to gaming mice, we&#8217;re absolutely spoiled for choice"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<p>Like most people of my age, my first ever PC came with a mouse that was decidedly less than pleasant to use. The ball and rollers, used to track movement, would constantly get all gunked up, sending the cursor to have random attempts at screen freedom all the time. It was also heavy, loud, and uncomfortable to hold.<\/p>\n<p>The recently reviewed <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-mice\/glorious-model-o-eternal-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">Glorious Model O Eternal<\/a>\u2014now our top recommendation for <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-the-best-budget-wired-gaming-mouse\" target=\"_blank\">best budget wired gaming mouse<\/a>\u2014is a perfect example of just how far we&#8217;ve come in the past 35 years or so.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, today&#8217;s mice <em>should<\/em> be massively better than some ancient ball-roller. Optical sensors are used in almost every mouse around now, and they do a fantastic job of tracking motion across all kinds of surfaces. But I&#8217;m not thinking about technological improvements when I say today&#8217;s mice are so much better than those in the past.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s the sheer range of different mice available to buy that stands out the most for me. From very affordable, budget models, all the way up to luxury-level clickers, there&#8217;s something for every wallet. The same is true for size, shape, and even what you&#8217;re using the mouse for.<\/p>\n<p>Need something that won&#8217;t hold you back in competitive esports? Take a look at the lightweight <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-the-best-lightweight-gaming-mouse\" target=\"_blank\">Turtle Beach Burst II Air<\/a>. Just need something that&#8217;s great for gaming but also simple to use and comfortable for office work? I give you the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-the-best-wireless-gaming-mouse\" target=\"_blank\">Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed<\/a>\u2014gamer in name, the perfect mouse in nature. Suffer from sore tendons in your hands? Grab yourself the fantastically ergonomic <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-best-ergonomic-gaming-mouse\" target=\"_blank\">Keychron M5<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And these are just the <em>best<\/em> ones you can get. There&#8217;s a <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-also-tested\" target=\"_blank\">whole host of other choices out there,<\/a> many of which are nearly as good but still worth considering.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, not every aspect of owning and using a PC is as well-stocked and as competitive as the mouse sector. Your desktop rig will have a CPU from one of just two manufacturers, and it&#8217;s no better when it comes to the graphics card. Browse through our top recommendations for gaming mice below and join me in admiration of the marvellous world of mice.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-the-quick-list\"><span>The quick list<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-the-best-gaming-mice-for-every-budget\"><span>The best gaming mice for every budget<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"featured_product_block featured_block_hero\" data-id=\"7cfcfcec-3b5a-4df3-b5fe-45e2324e9caa\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-the-best-wireless-gaming-mouse\" data-model-name=\"Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed,razer deathadder v3 hyperspeed\" ><\/p>\n<div class='product-image-widthsetter'>\n<p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pc-gamers-dont-have-many-options-for-cpus-and-graphics-cards-but-when-it-comes-to-gaming-mice-were-absolutely-spoiled-for-choice.jpg' alt=\"The Razer Deathadder V3 Hyperspeed gaming mouse on a red background\"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best wireless<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"featured_product_details_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured_product_title_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured__title\">1. Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"subtitle__description\">\n<p><p><em><strong>The best overall<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Tetherless and tireless, the Deathadder V3 HyperSpeed is a fantastic evolution of a beloved mouse design. With an impressive sensor and great wireless performance, there&#8217;s not much to complain about. And it&#8217;s a fair chunk cheaper than the V3 Pro.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-the-best-wireless-gaming-mouse\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"featured_product_block featured_block_hero\" data-id=\"ca8f5411-8cbd-473d-a2e6-1627985b4eb0\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-the-best-wired-gaming-mouse\" data-model-name=\"Logitech G502 X\" ><\/p>\n<div class='product-image-widthsetter'>\n<p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pc-gamers-dont-have-many-options-for-cpus-and-graphics-cards-but-when-it-comes-to-gaming-mice-were-absolutely-spoiled-for-choice-1.jpg' alt=\"The Logitech G502 X gaming mouse on a yellow background\"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best wired<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"featured_product_details_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured_product_title_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured__title\">2. Logitech G502 X<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"subtitle__description\">\n<p><p><em><strong>The best wired<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>An ergonomic and wired masterpiece, the G502 X has a good range of buttons to program\u2014even a hot-swappable one. Pair that with a sturdy build and an infinite scroll, and it&#8217;s a super-easy wired mouse to recommend.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-the-best-wired-gaming-mouse\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"featured_product_block featured_block_hero\" data-id=\"ae208bed-d6c8-4d8d-b058-8f18a53f9d69\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-the-best-budget-wireless-gaming-mouse\" data-model-name=\"Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED\" ><\/p>\n<div class='product-image-widthsetter'>\n<p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pc-gamers-dont-have-many-options-for-cpus-and-graphics-cards-but-when-it-comes-to-gaming-mice-were-absolutely-spoiled-for-choice-2.jpg' alt=\"The Logitech G305 Lightspeed gaming mouse on a light blue background\"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Budget wireless<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"featured_product_details_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured_product_title_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured__title\">3. Logitech G305 Lightspeed<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"subtitle__description\">\n<p><p><em><strong>The best budget wireless<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>A superb back-to-basics gaming mouse, the G305 Lightspeed is a super affordable way to nab Logitech&#8217;s best sensor yet. It&#8217;s not a complex mouse, but it lasts ages on a single AA battery and feels fantastically light under your grip.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-the-best-budget-wireless-gaming-mouse\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"featured_product_block featured_block_hero\" data-id=\"d5159623-9626-42af-997a-6cd3ed7791d6\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-the-best-budget-wired-gaming-mouse\" data-model-name=\"Glorious Model O Eternal\" ><\/p>\n<div class='product-image-widthsetter'>\n<p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pc-gamers-dont-have-many-options-for-cpus-and-graphics-cards-but-when-it-comes-to-gaming-mice-were-absolutely-spoiled-for-choice-3.jpg' alt=\"An image of the Glorious Model O Eternal wired gaming mouse against a blue background.\"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Budget wired<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"featured_product_details_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured_product_title_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured__title\">4. Glorious Model O Eternal<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"subtitle__description\">\n<p><p><em><strong>The best budget wired<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Super light in weight, super accurate in tracking, and super value in money. There&#8217;s nothing to touch the Model O Eternal at this price point, and if the cable was better quality, it would outshine far more expensive mice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-the-best-budget-wired-gaming-mouse\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"featured_product_block featured_block_hero\" data-id=\"2fabbca9-31f9-4d3e-aefa-fcc22eefe0a7\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-the-best-lightweight-gaming-mouse\" data-model-name=\"Turtle Beach Burst II Air,Turtle Beach Burst II Air\" ><\/p>\n<div class='product-image-widthsetter'>\n<p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pc-gamers-dont-have-many-options-for-cpus-and-graphics-cards-but-when-it-comes-to-gaming-mice-were-absolutely-spoiled-for-choice-4.jpg' alt=\"The Turtle Beach Burst II Air gaming mouse on a green background\"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best lightweight<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"featured_product_details_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured_product_title_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured__title\">5. Turtle Beach Burst II Air<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"subtitle__description\">\n<p><p><em><strong>The best lightweight<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>This is one of the lightest rodents you&#8217;ll find on the market today, and for something so well-built, it doesn&#8217;t cost too much, either. Throw in a great, responsive sensor and you have a cracking mouse for esports gaming.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-the-best-lightweight-gaming-mouse\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"featured_product_block featured_block_hero\" data-id=\"9a3bcc3a-68a9-4e38-8f8b-a4a726fc4382\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-the-best-mmo-gaming-mouse\" data-model-name=\"Razer Naga Pro\" ><\/p>\n<div class='product-image-widthsetter'>\n<p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pc-gamers-dont-have-many-options-for-cpus-and-graphics-cards-but-when-it-comes-to-gaming-mice-were-absolutely-spoiled-for-choice-5.jpg' alt=\"The Razer Naga Pro MMO gaming mouse on a light blue background\"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best MMO<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"featured_product_details_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured_product_title_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured__title\">6. Razer Naga Pro<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"subtitle__description\">\n<p><p><em><strong>The best MMO<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Well-kitted out, the Naga Pro is a snake of many faces. Literally, you can swap out the side panel for the optimum button arrangement for assigning your quick actions\u2014and although it&#8217;s a chonker of a mouse, it&#8217;s easily the most versatile. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-the-best-mmo-mouse\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"featured_product_block featured_block_hero\" data-id=\"e81a2152-79eb-4ef5-a235-05ecc1d00618\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-the-best-gaming-mouse-for-small-hands\" data-model-name=\"Razer Cobra Pro,razer cobra pro\" ><\/p>\n<div class='product-image-widthsetter'>\n<p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pc-gamers-dont-have-many-options-for-cpus-and-graphics-cards-but-when-it-comes-to-gaming-mice-were-absolutely-spoiled-for-choice-6.jpg' alt=\"Razer Cobra Pro gaming mouse on a green background\"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best compact<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"featured_product_details_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured_product_title_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured__title\">7. Razer Cobra Pro<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"subtitle__description\">\n<p><p><em><strong>The best for small hands<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Cobra Pro is great for all you small-handers out there. It&#8217;s a solid all-rounder just like the DeathAdder HyperSpeed, but dinky. It&#8217;s great for claw- and fingertip-grippers, too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-the-best-gaming-mouse-for-small-hands\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"featured_product_block featured_block_hero\" data-id=\"c3e3d66a-5b30-4678-bce7-2f301de85edc\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-best-ambidextrous-gaming-mouse\" data-model-name=\"Logitech G Pro Wireless\" ><\/p>\n<div class='product-image-widthsetter'>\n<p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pc-gamers-dont-have-many-options-for-cpus-and-graphics-cards-but-when-it-comes-to-gaming-mice-were-absolutely-spoiled-for-choice-7.jpg' alt=\"The Logitech G Pro gaming mouse on a yellow background\"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best ambidextrous<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"featured_product_details_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured_product_title_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured__title\">8. Logitech G Pro<\/div>\n<div class=\"stars__reviews\"><span itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\" class=\"chunk rating\"><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star half\"><\/span><meta itemprop=\"bestRating\" content=\"100.0\" \/><meta itemprop=\"worstRating\" content=\"0.0\" \/><meta itemprop=\"ratingValue\" content=\"86\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"subtitle__description\">\n<p><p><em><strong>The best ambidextrous<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to a very handy set of magnetically swappable side buttons and an ambidextrous shape, the Logitech G Pro is an easy pick for left-handers and ambi-handers alike. It&#8217;s a fantastic gaming mouse all round, actually, no matter what your use case.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-best-ambidextrous-gaming-mouse\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"featured_product_block featured_block_hero\" data-id=\"42ca3280-2591-49c9-adfa-455ae6a5e3b9\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-best-ergonomic-gaming-mouse\" data-model-name=\"Keychron M5\" ><\/p>\n<div class='product-image-widthsetter'>\n<p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style='width: 100%' class='featured_image' src='https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pc-gamers-dont-have-many-options-for-cpus-and-graphics-cards-but-when-it-comes-to-gaming-mice-were-absolutely-spoiled-for-choice-8.jpg' alt=\"Keychron M5 mouse on a red background\"><span class='featured__label hero__label'>Best ergonomic<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"featured_product_details_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured_product_title_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured__title\">9. Keychron M5<\/div>\n<div class=\"stars__reviews\"><span itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\" class=\"chunk rating\"><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star half\"><\/span><meta itemprop=\"bestRating\" content=\"100.0\" \/><meta itemprop=\"worstRating\" content=\"0.0\" \/><meta itemprop=\"ratingValue\" content=\"85\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"subtitle__description\">\n<p><p><em><strong>The best ergonomic<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Keychron M5 might look a little funny if you&#8217;re not used to vertical mice, but if so, let me introduce you to the shape that might just save your wrist from RSI. This mouse is comfy, ergonomic, and crucially, doesn&#8217;t sacrifice its sensor&#8217;s gaming credentials to achieve this.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-gaming-mouse\/#section-best-ergonomic-gaming-mouse\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-mice\/pc-gamers-dont-have-many-options-for-cpus-and-graphics-cards-but-when-it-comes-to-gaming-mice-were-absolutely-spoiled-for-choice\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like most people of my age, my first ever PC came with a mouse that was decidedly less than pleasant to use. The ball and rollers, used to track movement, would constantly get all gunked up, sending the cursor to have random attempts at screen freedom all the time. It was also heavy, loud, and uncomfortable to hold. The recently reviewed Glorious Model O Eternal\u2014now our top recommendation for best budget wired gaming mouse\u2014is a perfect example of just how far we&#8217;ve come in the past 35 years or so. Naturally, today&#8217;s mice should be massively better than some ancient ball-roller. 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