Wireless gaming mice deliver the precision of the best gaming mouse without the hassle of wires. No drag, no tugging on the cable when it gets caught under the corner of your monitor, just cable-free action to suit your gaming style. And right now the best wireless gaming mouse is the Razer Deathadder V3 HyperSpeed, thanks to its impeccable sensor, fantastic battery life, and significantly cheaper cost compared to the Pro.
Yes, it's cheaper than the DeathAdder V3 Pro, but it still costs a pretty penny. If you're watching said pennies, the best budget wireless gaming mouse is Logitech's G305 Lightspeed. It doesn't have lots of features but it doesn't have a high price tag, either. Deciding which model to buy should be based on the same criteria as buying a wired gaming mouse, such as the number of buttons you need and how light or heavy you want it to be. There are a few wireless-specific questions you'll need to ask though, like the type of connection and battery life.
The PCG team has tested all the best wireless gaming mouse wannabes so you can make an informed decision. And if you're looking to go wireless across the board, check out our lists of the best wireless gaming keyboards and best wireless headsets.
Dave has been mousing since the grinty ball days of the Amiga and was converted to the claw grip the moment he played Shareware Doom for the first time. Having professionally flung them around his test desk for the best part of twenty years he knows what makes a good wireless mouse, what a responsive gaming mouse needs to be, and just how many buttons you really need on your PC's rodent.
The quick list
The best overall
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's not much to complain about. And it's a fair chunk cheaper than the V3 Pro.
The best budget
A superb back-to-basics gaming mouse, the G305 Lightspeed is a super affordable way to nab Logitech's best sensor yet. It's not a complex mouse, but it will last ages on a single AA battery, and it's as light as anything.
The best lightweight
This is one of the lightest rodents you'll find on the market today, and for something so light and well-built it doesn't cost too much, either. Throw in a great, responsive sensor and you have a cracking mouse for esports gaming.
The best MMO
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, and although it's a chonker of a mouse, it's easily the most versatile.
The best ambidextrous
This might look like a right-handed mouse, but thanks to some swappable side buttons it's actually an ambidextrous wonder. The G Pro 2 is also a great pick, but you can buy the OG G Pro for much less and it's damn near as good.
Recent updates
Updated March 19 2025 to add in the ambidextrous wonder that is the Logitech G Pro as our best, well, ambidextrous gaming mouse. You can check out the Logitech G Pro 2 as well, of course, as its still a great little squeaker, but we've gone for the original as you can find it much cheaper and it's just as brilliant. All our recommendations were also checked and verified, with the odd review copy tweak to keep things up to date.
Updated February 17, 2025 to add the NZXT Lift Elite to our 'also tested' section, in addition to checking over all of our wireless gaming mouse recommendations.
The best wireless gaming mouse
✅ You want a great gaming mouse for a reasonable price: No unnecessary RGB, ultra-high polling rate, or ridiculously high DPI limit. Just a stellar gaming mouse for a very good price.
❌ You want a mouse primarily for office work: This mouse has loud buttons and a clunky wheel which might annoy some when not gaming.
The DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is the best wireless gaming mouse you can buy because it takes everything most important about the DeathAdder V3 Pro, simplifies it, and slaps on a much cheaper price tag.
DeathAdder is such a staple name in the world of PC gaming that it's little surprise one of Razer's latest iterations on the beloved mouse has ended up on this list, featuring its iconic curvature and all. DeathAdder's been around for decades, and this V3 HyperSpeed brings it back to its roots, perfecting the fundamentals: Great shape, build quality, and performance.
DeathAdders have a special place among the PC Gamer hardware team specifically, too. Some of us used the original almost two decades ago, and it's saying something that the name's still going and new iterations still offer such stellar quality today.
Enough about DeathAdders in general, though, what about this one? Well, The V3 Pro was our previous pick for the best wireless gaming mouse, until this HyperSpeed version pipped it from the top spot. In his review, our Nick found the HyperSpeed model to be well worth the sacrifices for its much more affordable price tag.
Sure, it doesn't go up to 8 kHz polling like the V3 Pro, but most gamers won't need more than the HyperSpeed's 1 kHz anyway. Ditto its slightly lower sensor specs. These cutbacks are well worth the circa 40% saving compared to the Pro version. And on the plus side, the HyperSpeed version is actually lighter at 55 g vs the Pro's 63 g.
The only real downside we can find to this exceptional mouse is that it's a fingerprint magnet, and even that's not much of a downside relative to the competition because, well, a lot of the other best wireless gaming mice also seem to collect DNA quicker than crime scene investigators.
The DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is, at the end of the day, a wireless gaming mouse that should satisfy most gamers for a very reasonable cost. It's mighty comfortable (provided you're a right-hander, as it's not ambidextrous), mighty responsive, and its 100 hr battery life is nothing to sniff at, either. We'd recommend it in a heartbeat.
Read our full Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed review.
The best budget wireless gaming mouse
✅ You want a wireless gaming mouse that's affordable but still brilliant: Logitech has done an excellent job at balancing price and features with the G305, and you might never want for anything better.
❌ You want something that feels really plush: The low price comes at a cost and that's the feel of some of the materials. Still, it doesn't feel bargain basement, just not perhaps as lovely as some of the more premium offerings.
With the Logitech G305 Lightspeed, Logitech has created the best budget wireless gaming mouse: A high-performance peripheral that doesn't cost the earth. Its budget price has it competing against some of the better wired mice, but there's very little compromise in performance or design here to complain about, meaning you can ditch the cable for less.
The G305 uses Logitech's Hero sensor, an iteration of the fantastic sensor Logitech's best mice, from the classic G502 down to the G Pro X Superlight. It can last more than 200 hours on a single AA battery (which helps keep the cost down vs. being rechargeable). And that's when it's on its high-performance, 1,000 Hz polling mode, by the way.
Still, it's perhaps arguably a little old-school in the face of most wireless gaming mice these days, which make use of an internal rechargeable lithium battery. It's the only real downside here, though, so we can forgive it this small transgression.
The tiny wireless dongle can be stored inside the body of the mouse, but critically, the left- and right-click buttons are separate pieces from the removable palm rest, ensuring a reliable and satisfying click.
The shape of the G305 is based on a small, ambidextrous design Logitech has been using for years. While components like the scroll wheel and buttons don't feel as premium as those in the G502, they're still far better than anything you'll find in a cheap gaming mouse.
Ultimately, the quality and performance of the G305 are the main killer features for its price, and really, they're the main things you should be looking for in any gaming mouse, wireless, budget, or otherwise. The G305 has been around for a while now, but at this rate, it looks like it'll stick on this list for a while to come. It's practically a classic, but it still feels like it's got the goods in 2025.
The best lightweight wireless gaming mouse
✅ You want ultra-lightweight: For competitive gaming, having a lightweight mouse is a must, and it doesn't get much lighter than this at 47 g.
❌ You want something fancy: You have to sacrifice quite a lot to get a mouse so light and responsive for competitive gaming, so don't expect any fancy features or RGB lighting with this mouse.
If you want the best lightweight wireless gaming mouse for competitive gaming, you want the Turtle Beach Burst II Air. It's ultra-light and ultra-responsive, and more than a match for the previous winner of this category, the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2.
It's important to note that the Burst II Air isn't an all-rounder—we doubt you'd want it for MMO gaming or office work—but it is a stellar gaming mouse for esports. Primarily because of its measly 47 g weight, which is lighter than pretty much any mouse on the market. A weight, I might add, it somehow manages to achieve while remaining pretty solid in the shell department.
A mouse as light as this should (once you get used to it) make aiming easier, whether that's the long-armed swoops of Counter-Strike aiming or the wrist flicks of fast-paced shooters. Its sensor can keep up with all this, too, because it's a very responsive little rodent, capable of up to 26,000 DPI (and who, even in the competitive scene, goes that high, really?).
That's pretty much it for the Burst II Air—it keeps things simple with a super-lightweight but solid build, a responsive, reliable sensor, and a very long-lasting battery. Oh, and its software is fab, too. No bloaty nonsense, just straightforward to use, with intuitive settings and sliders.
The only real downside to this mouse is it's a little prone to picking up fingerprints. But honestly (even if annoyingly), what mouse isn't, these days? I'm sure competitive gamers will take the speed of this squeaker over something spotless, and who can blame them? It's a cracking mouse.
Read our full Turtle Beach Burst II Air review.
The best MMO wireless gaming mouse
✅ You want a mouse that can be customised just right: The modular sides, with a raft of buttons on tap, make the Naga Pro ideal for setting up quick-action macros.
❌ You don't like a big, heavy mouse: All those buttons and optional side plates add to the weight and size, and there's no getting around the fact that this is chunky mouse.
The Razer Naga Pro is the best MMO/MOBA wireless gaming mouse and easily beats the previous, long-standing champion: The Naga Trinity. Topping the list of improvements are the low latency, HyperSpeed 2.4G and Bluetooth connection, the fast-tracking, 20,000 DPI sensor, and the optical button switches.
Yes, the Razer Naga V2 Pro is out now, but the Naga Pro is much cheaper and doesn't offer too much less, to be honest. The customisable scroll wheel is probably the biggest change, and we think most gamers will prefer to opt for the cheaper mouse instead.
The switches are very fast and thanks to the reduction in the number of moving parts, they'll last for up to 70 million clicks. Buttons are, of course, the main feature of the Naga Pro, as the three hot-swappable side plates offer two, six, and 12 additional buttons apiece.
They'd all be for nought if they were difficult to remap and program, but Razer's Synapse app makes the whole process child's play. Just point and click to do simple keyboard shortcuts, all the way through to complex, multi-step macros for your favourite MMO/MBO games.
And despite all this technical wizardry, battery life just isn't a concern. The 150 hours of claimed lifespan is very accurate, so you'll get weeks of heavy use out of it before you even need to think about recharging the battery.
What you might not like is the weight and size, especially with the 12-button plate attached. At 4.13 ounces, 117 g, the Naga Pro takes some getting used to and you may need to adapt how you hold your mouse. At least the contoured buttons and textured rubber grips make it relatively easy to firmly grasp the mouse between your thumb and pinky.
Heftiness and steep price aside, there's little else to really complain about. If you want speed, accuracy, and masses of versatility, then the Razer Naga Pro may well just be your perfect wireless gaming mouse.
Read our full Razer Naga Pro review.
Best wireless ambidextrous gaming mouse
✅ You're a leftie: Seems kinda obvious, doesn't it? But we've tested a fair few ambidextrous mice, and the G Pro sits top among them for a reason: It's simply brilliant no matter which hand you favour.
✅ You want reliability: Our Jacob has been furiously clicking his Logitech G Pro sample for five years now, and not once has it complained. It's remarkably robust, and a superb daily driver.
❌ You want USB-C: Here's the main reason why you might want to pay extra for the Logitech G Pro 2 instead. The Micro-USB connection of the OG G Pro is fine, but if you want USB-C, it's the more expensive upgraded model for you.
For the left-handed among us, it can sometimes feel like your choices are limited when it comes to gaming mice. Rejoice, dear lefties, because the Logitech G Pro isn't just the best ambidextrous mouse, but one of the best mice you can buy full stop.
Before we begin, I should point out that the Logitech G Pro 2 Lightspeed also exists, and it's a fine mouse. But we've elected to pick the older model instead, because it's still widely available and you can usually find it for half the price. The G Pro 2 features a number of small upgrades that don't really change anything fundamental about the mouse for most users, so the super-attractive price point of the original G Pro wins the day.
What you get here is a form factor that allows for right and left-handed grips, thanks to an ambidextrous chassis design and swappable magnetic side buttons. But don't think we're recommending this mouse merely because of its ambi-handed party trick, because truth be told this is a phenomenal gaming mouse for just about anyone.
At its heart lies one of Logitech's Hero 25K sensors, and it's no word of lie to say it's one of our favourite mouse sensors of all time. It's speedy, super responsive, and built to last, much like the rest of this mouse. Okay, it might not be a 55 gram ultralightweight, but at 80 grams it's far from heavy, and many on the team would say that the mega-light mouse market is an exercise in diminishing returns anyway.
Our Jacob has been using his Logitech G Pro for five years as a daily driver, and it's still going as strong as the day he pulled it from the box. Logitech knows how to make a tough-yet-brilliant gaming mouse, and the G Pro holds the distinction of being one of our longest-term test models still in daily usage.
Plus, Jacob has his absolute pick of gaming mice to choose from, and this is the one he keeps coming back to. How's that for an endorsement?
There is one slight fly in the ointment, however, and it's the charging port. It's plenty robust, but unfortunately, Micro-USB. If you want USB-C it's the G Pro 2 you should be looking at—and really, that's one of the only reasons you should consider buying the newer model over the older one.
Still, even with that caveat, there's no better ambidextrous mouse than the original Logitech G Pro. It's not just a great gaming mouse for left-handers, it's a great gaming mouse full stop.
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Where to find the best deals
Where are the best gaming mouse deals?
In the US:
Amazon - Often some savings on PC gaming peripherals
Walmart - Usually some good savings on mice
Newegg - Big brand gaming mice for cheap
Best Buy - Great place to look for a cheap gaming mouse
In the UK:
Overclockers - Plenty of peripherals to choose from
Wireless gaming mouse FAQ
Best wireless gaming mouse FAQ
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What's the main reason to choose wireless over wired?
Today, most of the conventional critique about wireless gaming mice is plain out of date. The best wireless gaming mice perform almost indistinguishably from wired ones, without a hint of perceptible lag or stutter to be found. Wired mice are sometimes cheaper, but great budget wireless mice are readily available, so really it's a personal preference choice at this point.
Do pro gamers use wireless gaming mice?
Modern wireless connections, such as those created by Logitech and Razer, deliver no discernible difference between their wired and wireless mice brethren when it comes to gaming latency. Reportedly both Ninja and Shroud use a Logitech G Pro X Superlight mouse, so there's clearly nothing wrong with the fact that it's wireless.
How does a wireless mouse connect to my PC?
Most wireless mice offer both 2.4G wireless connections, which will most often require a dedicated USB device, or they'll use Bluetooth. Bluetooth is more widely compatible with a range of devices, however, it usually adds latency to the connection, whereas a 2.4G wireless connection has next to none. This makes it the preferable connection method for gaming.
How we test gaming mice
We've used enough gaming mice to have a good feel for build quality, button placement, and shape. Our opinions on those aspects of mouse design are naturally subjective, but they're also well-informed. The tricky part of testing gaming mice is analyzing the other part of the equation: tracking performance, jitter, angle snapping, acceleration, and perfect control speed, and determining how each of those issues affects the experience of using a mouse.
For that, applications such as Mouse Tester come in handy. We use this software to see if we can spot any glaring issues with the mice we review. In every gaming mouse we test, though, angle snapping and acceleration are disabled in the mouse drivers by default.
For gaming, we primarily test mice with Destiny 2 and Apex Legends and twitchier shooters like Quake Champions to see how our performance stacks up against other mice. We scrutinize the cursor movement and responsiveness for lag, jitter, and other issues.
We use each mouse with its wireless receiver plugged into a near USB port, giving it the best possible wireless situation to work with. We also test the wireless receivers plugged into our test system a few feet away, increasing the opportunity for lag and interference.
Wireless gaming mouse jargon buster
Grip refers to how you hold a mouse. The most common grips are palm, claw, and fingertip. Here's a good example of how each grip works.
CPI stands for counts per inch, or how many times the mouse sensor will read its tracking surface, aka your mousepad, for every inch it’s moved. This is commonly referred to as DPI, but CPI is a more accurate term. The lower the CPI, the further you have to move the mouse to move the cursor on the screen.
Jitter refers to an inaccuracy in a mouse sensor reading the surface it’s tracking. Jitter often occurs at higher mouse movement speeds or higher CPIs. Jitter can make your cursor jump erratically, and even slight jitter could wreck a shot in an FPS or make you misclick on a unit in an RTS.
Angle snapping, also called prediction, takes data from a mouse sensor and modifies the output to create smoother movements. For example, if you try to draw a horizontal line with your mouse, it won’t be perfect—you’ll make some subtle curves in the line, especially at higher sensitivities. Angle snapping smooths out those curves and gives you a straight line instead. This is generally bad because it means your cursor movements won’t match your hand’s movements 1:1, and angle snapping will not be useful in most games. Thankfully, almost all gaming mice have angle snapping disabled by default.
Acceleration is probably the most reviled, most scrutinized issue with gaming mouse sensors. When a mouse sensor exhibits acceleration, your cursor will move faster the faster you move the mouse; this is often considered bad because moving the mouse slowly six inches across a mousepad will move the cursor differently than moving the mouse rapidly the same distance. This introduces variability that can be hard to predict.
Perfect control speed, or malfunction rate, refers to the speed at which the mouse can be moved while still tracking accurately. Most gaming mice will track extremely accurately when moved at slow speeds, but low CPI players will often move their mice large distances across the mousepads at very high speeds. At high speeds, especially at high CPIs, not all mouse sensors can retain their tracking accuracy. The point at which the sensors stop tracking accurately will differ between CPI levels.
IPS measures inches per second and the effective maximum tracking speed of any given sensor is rated too. Not to be confused with the gaming monitor panel type by the same name, the higher the IPS of any given mouse, the better it can keep up with high-speed movement and maintain accuracy.
Lift-off distance is still a popular metric in mouse enthusiast circles, though it does not affect most gamers. LOD refers to the height a mouse has to be raised before the sensor stops tracking its surface. Some gamers prefer a mouse with a very low lift-off distance because they play at very low sensitivity and often have to lift their mouse off the pad to "reset" it in a position where they can continue swiping. With a low LOD, the cursor will not be moved erratically when the mouse is lifted.
