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The left-handed gaming mouse market is a bit of a niche one. From a lefty’s perspective it always feels that there are never enough left-handed options, even though all it would take is a simple mirroring of some of the best gaming mouse models.
Nonetheless, while genuine left-handed gaming mice are very hard to come by – the ones that are genuinely designed for us – there are more pointers out there than ever, vying to be the best left-handed gaming mouse for you. Gone are the days of just making do and training yourself with a righty mouse (which is never quite the same), and we’re now able to enjoy a range we can really get stuck in to. This typically takes the form of ambidextrous mice, but at least there are way more models and customization options to choose from nowadays.
We’re helping you cut straight through to the left-handed gaming mouse options that will sit neatly in your setup. We’ve had our paws all over a massive range of lefty options, and we’ve rounded up all our favorite models based on our own experiences and the value on offer just below.
The best left-handed gaming mouse 2022
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1. Razer Naga Left-Handed Edition
The best left-handed gaming mouse
Specifications
DPI: 20,000Sensor: Razer Focus+ OpticalInterface: USBButtons: 20Ergonomic: Left-handedWeight: 3.84oz (10g)
Reasons to buy
+Incredible versatility+Brilliant design+Superb new tech+Fast and agile
Reasons to avoid
-Lacks replaceable panels
The Razer Naga Left-Handed Edition is definitely the best left-handed gaming mouse you can buy right now. It takes the familiar shape that the original Naga Trinity made famous, thus making it perfectly ergonomic for lefties. It has the 12-button arrangement on the thumb side to harness the multi-function use of its predecessor, too.
It doesn’t feature the replaceable panels like the original, but that’s not a tremendous downside. Indeed, this is due to the fact that a majority of users of the right-handed version stuck to the 12-button layout anyway, and Razer wanted to make this one as streamlined as possible. And hey, we can’t complain too much.
In all, the left Naga has 20 programmable buttons, a brand new optical sensor offering up to 20,000 DPI, one of Razer’s new Speedflex cables for reduced drag, and PTFE mouse feet for smoother, faster glides. While it maintains a lean toward MOBA and MMORPG players in particular given its versatility and programmable button pad, I find myself using it for everything: whatever the game, whatever the work task, this mouse has been a revelation for me. Using it with Razer Synapse 3 is a joy and I can even put my pinky on the mouse in a designated resting place.
If you’re after a gaming mouse that can do it all, then this is the best left-handed gaming mouse on the market.
Read more: Razer Naga Left-Handed Edition review
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2. Logitech G903
The best wireless left-handed mouse
Specifications
DPI: 12,000Sensor: Optical PMW3366Battery: 32 hours (w/o RGB) rechargeableInterface: USBButtons: 11Ergonomic: AmbidextrousWeight: 3.77oz (107g)
Reasons to buy
+Removable buttons+Great ergonomics and battery life+Very satisfying click
Reasons to avoid
-More expensive than the competition
The Logitech G903 is the first of a few ambidextrous mice in this list, as they’re more prevalent and far easier to get your paws on than dedicated left-handed designs.
Despite being designed for both hands, the Logitech G903 is still particularly comfortable. It has a chassis that houses removable thumb buttons, to be changed according to the user, with an incredibly effective and satisfying click to them. Meanwhile, the metal scroll wheel on top is often touted as a game changer as it can be clicked out of a notched spin into a free-spinning action that can go for quite the time and distance if you need to cover ground quickly.
If you’re not a fan of keeping wires strewn across the desktop, especially if your gaming laptop or PC has ports on the wrong side for you, it’s worth noting that the G903 also offers Logitech’s Lightspeed wireless technology. On top of that reliable connection, there’s also a significant 140 hour battery here to boot.
Also present is 12,000 DPI, which isn’t as high as we’d like, but at least it’s from Logitech’s own range of incredibly accurate sensors. That offers it the makings of a winner, and one of the best ambi options out there.
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3. Corsair M55 RGB Pro
The best budget left-handed mouse
Specifications
DPI: 12,400Sensor: OpticalInterface: USBButtons: 8Ergonomic: AmbidextrousWeight: 3.14oz (89g)
Reasons to buy
+Comfortable, sleek design+Smooth glide+Lightweight
Reasons to avoid
-Slightly spongy click-Cheaper feeling side grips
Among several left-handed gaming mice that I can personally testify for in this guide, is the Corsair M55 RGB Pro. This left-handed gaming mouse tided me over after my DeathAdder Elite lefty (now sadly discontinued) finally gave up the ghost. Affordable, reliable, and accurate, this ambidextrous offering from Corsair is a great choice.
At just $39.99 / £39.99 (and regularly on sale these days), this is also one of the cheapest left-handed gaming mouse models on the market right now. Not only that, but there’s bags of value packed in here; with that lightweight design, 8 programmable buttons, and a 12.4K DPI sensor. Those are specs that we just don’t see at this price point, let alone the $20-$30 bracket that this model often finds itself in.
A brilliant feature on the M55 RGB Pro is the ability to switch between the left and right side buttons by simply holding down two of them. This means you can quickly deactivate the two you don’t use to avoid accidental pushes and presses. It’s a small feature, but one that gives it a little advantage over the Razer Viper.
What’s more, it’s a very grippy and pleasantly tactile mouse that will stick nicely in your hand. Those rubber side grips did feel a little cheap underhand during our testing, but overall this is a super comfortable mouse for lefties. It’s incredibly easy to whip around across mousepads given its featherweight 3.14oz (89g) mass. This is enhanced by its optical sensor that offers up to 12,400 DPI – something that, among other things, can be altered and customized via Corsair’s iCue software.
Read more: Corsair M55 RGB Pro review
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4. Razer Viper
Best left-handed mouse for esports
Specifications
DPI: 16,000Sensor: Optical 5GInterface: USBButtons: 8Ergonomic: AmbidextrousWeight: 2.43oz (69g)
Reasons to buy
+Super lightweight frame+Very comfortable+16K DPI and 5G sensor
Reasons to avoid
-Awkward DPI button
The Razer Viper is an easy option for me to recommend to lefties. Particularly those into esports or just general competitive online play – it’s blindingly quick. It accommodates almost everyone, too. If you’ve got smaller hands, there’s Razer Viper Mini. And if you want to cut the cord? The wireless Razer Viper Ultimate (opens in new tab) is available too.
The standard Razer Viper is a lean machine of a pointer, trimming off a load of weight to make a fast-as-hell Razer mouse. Its chassis – which weighs only 2.43oz or 69g – also houses impressive new tech. A 16,000 DPI 5G sensor and optical switches load more speed into the mouse’s design; these are supposed to triple actuation speed and provide near-instantaneous responses to every click.
We thought it was a shame that each of the side buttons couldn’t be disengaged like the Corsair M55 RGB Pro. However, their placement meant they were never accidentally triggered in our testing.
All of this results in a extremely fast action, making the Viper easily one of the best left-handed mice for gaming (and one of the best wireless gaming mouse options available), and particularly perfect for shooters like Call of Duty: Warzone (opens in new tab), Fortnite (opens in new tab), or Apex Legends (opens in new tab).
Read more: Razer Viper review
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5. SteelSeries Sensei 310
A comfortable all-rounder
Specifications
DPI: 12,000Sensor: OpticalInterface: USBButtons: 8Ergonomic: AmbidextrousWeight: 3.25oz (92.1g)
Reasons to buy
+Lightweight+Good grips and materials+Jitter reduction
Reasons to avoid
-Lacks braided cable
The shape and design of the SteelSeries Sensei 310 make for a brilliantly comfy rodent, ideal for those in the market for a reliable, ergonomically-sound mid-sized pointer.
Like other ambi mice, it has two thumb buttons on both sides, but these pare positioned – like the Viper’s – in such a way where they can be easily used or avoided, simultaneously. There’ll be no accidental button mashing, but there will be plenty of easy-to-reach functionality offered by the buttons. The Sensei 310’s design is easy to grip, and will even perform well if you have sticky or sweaty hands.
This is an underrated mouse. It’s benefited from a redesign and now it feels – and is – a brand new mouse, built around that sweet ambidextrous shape.
How we test left-handed gaming mice
We have one lefty on the GamesRadar+ Hardware team, who personally oversees all our left-handed gaming mouse recommendations. However, these pointers are put through the same tests as all the mice that cross our desks.
That means we’re always checking response times, comfort, click actuation, and sensor reliability through everyday use. We bring these devices into our daily work and play to see exactly how they fare in standard use, while also pushing them to their limits through specific genres and titles. On top of that, though, we’re always looking out for any signs of wear and tear that could indicate larger durability issues, and making sure that all programmable and DPI buttons are placed well in relation to the overall shape.
This is just the surface of our testing, though. You can find out exactly how we test gaming mice, and learn more about how we make all our recommendations with our dedicated GamesRadar+ Hardware Policy.
We’re also rounding up all the latest cheap gaming mouse deals, but if you’re after more gear for your setup you’ll find all the best gaming keyboards and best gaming headsets on the market right now.
