Best gaming mice for esports players

BI India Tech BureauJan 27, 2022, 00:00 IST

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Gaming on your PC or laptop requires a dedicated mouse which is designed to help you get the best experience. If you’re an esports player then it’s even more important to get the right mouse. There are various kinds of gaming mice available so depending on the type of game you play you can choose. You will need a mouse that’s fast and responsive, lightweight and with the right set of buttons.

So here’s a list of the best gaming mice recommended for esports players.

Razer Naga Trinity

The Razer Naga Trinity gaming mouse is equipped with a 16,000 DPI 5G optical sensor. It comes with three interchangeable side plates for 2, 7 and 12-button configurations so you can choose according to your preference. The gaming mouse features up to 19 programmable buttons so you can assign hotkeys, spells and basically any in-game commands. In terms of design, it is powered by Razer Chroma with 16.8 million colour options to choose from. The Razer Naga Trinity gaming mouse is optimised for right-handed players and MOBA/MMO games.

Logitech G502 Lightspeed

The Logitech G502 is a wireless gaming mouse and it features a 25,000 DPI sensor. It comes with 11 programmable buttons, and the primary buttons also have metal spring tensioning. The gaming mouse also has six adjustable weights so you can choose which one feels the most comfortable. In terms of battery life, the gaming mouse is said to run for up to 60 hours on a single charge, and 2.5 hours with just five minutes of charging. You also get LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting on this gaming mouse. The Logitech G502 is recommended for gamers who want a wireless mouse.

Razer Viper 8KHz

The Razer Viper 8KHz is a wired esports gaming mouse equipped with a 20,000 DPI optical sensor. The gaming mouse has an 8000 Hz polling rate, and is said to be at least 8x faster than other gaming mice. It also comes with the 2nd gen Razer optical mouse switch which offers greater tactile feedback. The gaming mouse is also claimed to offer 99.6% resolution accuracy, and it lets you store up to give profiles. The Razer Viper 8KHz is an ambidextrous mouse designed for both left and right handed gamers.

Asus ROG Pugio

The Asus ROG Pugio is also an ambidextrous wired gaming mouse. It has configurable magnetic side buttons, and 50-million-click Omron switches. The gaming mouse is equipped with a 7200 DPI optical sensor and a tracking speed of 150 IPS. It also has a separate button design with lower actuation force and faster response. You can customise the buttons, surface calibration, performance and Aura RGB lights through the ROG Armoury interface. The Asus ROG Pugio is a budget friendly gaming mouse you can get for esports.

CORSAIR Sabre

The Corsair Sabre is an ultra light gaming mouse weighing 74g that should help support rapid movements and twitch reflexes. It’s said to be up to 8x faster than conventional gaming mice with the company’s AXON hyper-processing technology. The gaming mouse features Omron switches claimed to handle 50 million clicks. It also has five DPI button presets with on-the-fly tuning. The Corsair Sabre is recommended for gamers who want a lightweight mouse for esports.

SteelSeries Rival 650

The SteelSeries Rival 650 is another option for a wireless gaming mouse. It can last for more than 24 hours on a full charge, and 10 hours with 15 minutes of rapid charging. The gaming mouse comes with seven programmable buttons and a lift-off distance of 0.5 to 2.0mm. You also get an 8-zone RGB lighting on this gaming mouse. You can also adjust the weight and balance with 256 weight combinations to suit your gameplay style. The SteelSeries Rival 650 wireless gaming mouse can be used with a wired USB cable as well.

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