The best wireless gaming mouse models do far more than provide an untethered connection to your favorite games. The very top pointers will also provide a comfortable gaming experience, with plenty of customizable buttons, a precise tracking and response system, and – of course – a battery life that won’t let you down as well. Wireless gaming mouse technology has improved considerably in a short space of time as well. That means they can not only hold their own against wired models, but prices are falling and weight is being shaved off these devices with every new release.
Many of the best gaming mouse on the market are wireless these days – players don’t have to worry about cable drag and their setups are all the cleaner for it. That means there are plenty of wireless rodents on the battlefield these days, and we’ve had our hands wrapped around bags of them.
We’ve rounded up all the best wireless gaming mouse options we’ve come across right here. However, we’re not just bringing you the very best of the best. Those who don’t want to break the bank will also find recommendations across the full budget scale, so you can make your cash work as hard as it can for you. Combined with the best gaming keyboard, even cheaper pointers can give you a serious edge.
Best wireless gaming mouse – top 5
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1. Razer Naga Pro
The best wireless gaming mouse overall
Specifications
Connection: Wireless / wiredShape: Right-handedButtons: 10 / 14 / 20Battery life: Up to 150 hoursDPI: 20,000IPS: Up to 650Sensor: OpticalSwitches: OpticalWeight: 4.11oz / 117g
Reasons to buy
+Easily interchangeable panels+Wireless or wired+Incredibly fast
Reasons to avoid
-Shape and features take some getting used to
For those who play a lot of different genres, compromises are all-too familiar. You’re usually constricted by having too few programmable buttons, or your gameplay becomes sloppy with too many to accidentally hit. That’s not so with the Razer Naga Pro. This is a wireless pointer packed out with features, performance, and reliability, making it the best wireless gaming mouse we’ve had our hands on so far. You’re getting three detachable panels specifically designed for everything from first-person shooters to MMOs.
That’s a neat feature, but it was the ease with which we could swap these panels that shined through in our testing. Each button layout snaps in with magnets and the Razer Naga Pro itself instantly recognizes which one has been added. The whole process felt incredibly speedy overall, which meant we were hopping between full genre loadouts in just a few seconds.
When you throw Razer’s HyperSpeed technology into the mix, you’re looking at a winner. There’s no latency that we could detect in our testing, and it’s more than capable of keeping up with the wired competition as a result (plus, you can always fall back on the Speedflex USB cable if you prefer). Particularly because it also offers twitch responsiveness via a 20,000 DPI sensor.
The real star for us would have to be the 12-button add-on, though. It makes life much, much easier in MMOs that have a wealth of attacks or moves to choose from, and this one puts them within easy reach beneath your thumb. The Razer Naga Trinity offers similar functionality, but the Naga Pro changes the design from a circular layout to rows of buttons. That, with the slightly more texturized surface, makes for a far more precise experience.
Of course, that bulbous shape is different from the Razer Viper or DeathAdder’s sleek design, and it does take a little getting used to. However, we found the right flank to offer plenty of support to create an extremely comfortable sensation overall.
Not only is this the best wireless gaming mouse, but it’s also one of our favorite wireless Razer gaming mouse models overall as well.
Read more: Razer Naga Pro review
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2. Logitech G305 Lightspeed
The best wireless gaming mouse under $50 / £50
Specifications
Connection: Wireless (requires AA batteries)Shape: Right-handedButtons: 6Battery life: Up to 250 hoursDPI: 12,000IPS: Up to 400Sensor: OpticalSwitches: MechanicalWeight: 3.5oz (99g)
Reasons to buy
+Affordable+Great form-factor+Accurate
Reasons to avoid
-Needs AA batteries
There are times when cheap and cheerful will do, and that’s OK – especially considering how expensive many gaming mice can be these days. Enter the G305, Logitech’s affordable but still-excellent budget option. It’s a solid pick for anyone looking to find the best wireless gaming mouse without breaking the bank.
Although the G305 has a lower 12,000 DPI sensor, that’s still more than enough to give you an edge in whatever game you’re playing. Plus, its elegant design lets you play for hours in comfort.
Sure, it’s not made from the same premium materials as the G502 you can see below. However, it’s a third of the price and is still a whole lot better than your bog-standard office mouse. With over 200 hours of charge on one AA battery, it’s also not going to flake out on you at the most inopportune time.
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3. Logitech G502 Lightspeed
The best premium wireless gaming mouse
Specifications
Connection: Wireless / wiredShape: Right-handedButtons: 11Battery life: 40+ hours (rechargeable)DPI: 16,000IPS: Up to 400Sensor: OpticalSwitches: MechanicalWeight: 4.1oz (114g)
Reasons to buy
+Comfortable design+Tunable weights+Superb, precise performance+Compatible with PowerPlay charge mat
Reasons to avoid
-Right-handed only-Loud scroll wheel
Superb performance, comfort, and an excellent battery life combine for what is easily one of the best wireless gaming mice on the market right now. The Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless improves upon older models with a powerful 16,000 DPI HERO sensor, and in use it feels every bit as responsive as a wired alternative. In addition, it boasts 40+ hours of play on a full charge.
And that’s just the start of it. The G502’s grippy rubber sides make it easy to handle even during tense showdowns, and it also hosts 11 buttons (including a ‘sniper’ button on the side) with metal-spring tensioning for satisfying clicks. We did find that sniper button a little too reachable during our testing, often hitting it accidentally. However, it was easy enough to bring the button into muscle memory. Tunable weights also allow you to customise your experience to ensure everything feels balanced and precise.
This is an older pointer now, but it still features Logitech’s prime HERO sensor. We were particularly enamoured with this feature, and it still stands as one of the best on the market. We found lift off distance to be almost identical regardless of the surface material, and we were able to pull some particularly smooth tracking across testing in both faster and slower titles.
The scroll wheel also offered some new toys to play with. While the option to switch between a clicky and free-spinning wheel is now more commonplace (and implemented best on the Razer Basilisk V3, the Logitech G502’s early use still holds up today.
As such, this mouse is well worth the high asking-price – especially because it’s compatible with the Logitech PowerPlay charging mat to keep it topped up even when the mouse is in use. At launch, this was a particularly premium wireless gaming mouse, but we’re seeing those prices dropping these days which means there’s some serious value to be found here.
Read more: Logitech G502 Lightspeed Review
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4. Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro
The best mid-range wireless gaming mouse
Specifications
Connection: Wireless / wiredShape: Right-handedButtons: 8Battery life: Up to 50 hoursDPI: 18,000IPS: Up to 450Sensor: OpticalSwitches: OmronWeight: 4.69oz (133g)
Reasons to buy
+Comfortable for long sessions+Smart button placement+Responsive connections
Reasons to avoid
-Rubber accents can look worn down
The Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro revises an older model with clever upgrades and style to spare, not to mention a mesmerizing RGB light-show down the side of its shell and excellent value for money holding it all together.
At first look, we certainly weren’t sold on the bumpy, seemingly worn-down rubber at the rear of the mouse and on its scrollwheel, but have since done a complete 180 degree turn of opinion after extensive testing. It’s both grippy and cosy for long gaming sessions, while the 18,000 DPI sensor and 2,000Hz polling rate ensures a speedy response when you need it.
We were also impressed by the ultra-fast Slipstream technology hiding away under the hood as well, allowing us to reach sub-1ms response times in a range of different games. That’s stunning value for money considering this pointer can be had for well under around £70 / $80 – far less than the premium extra features of the Logitech G502 Lightspeed or Razer Naga Pro that some just won’t need.
That mid-range price point has you covered for a range of different grip styles and genres, thanks to the interchangeable side-panels offering various ergonomic shapes (though no additional button layouts like the Naga Pro or Trinity). We were also impressed with the comfort afforded by that heavier dome shape as well. The Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro was still just as comfortable at the end of a long testing session as it was at the start, making it one of the best wireless gaming mouse options for longer use.
Sure, you’re not getting the twitch reflexes of something like the Razer Viper Ultimate, or the extra customization options some of the more premium models offer. However, the Dark Core RGB Pro strikes just the right balance between performance, comfort, and price to appeal to the masses and we’re confident it will take pride of place in a wide range of setups.
Read more: Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro review
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5. Razer Viper V2 Pro
The best wireless gaming mouse for FPS
Specifications
Connection: Wireless / wiredShape: Right-handedButtons: 6DPI: 30,000IPS: Up to 750Switches: Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3Weight: 2.04oz (58g)
Reasons to buy
+Incredibly lightweight+Long battery life+Comfortable shape+Super-responsive sensor
Reasons to avoid
-DPI shifter still placed under the body-Too expensive for wider genre players
The Razer Viper V2 Pro takes off where the Razer Viper Ultimate left us, kicking extraneous features to the curb to focus on pure precision and speed. That’s all achieved by scrapping RGB, fancy charging features, and extra buttons to knock the weight all the way down to just 58g.
The result is a feeling to behold. It’s rare enough to find a wireless gaming mouse clocking in at such a low weight, but one that still packs tracking chops like this with such a strong battery life to boot is particularly golden. Sure, you’re certainly paying for it – and at $149.99 / £149.99, we’d only recommend serious FPS players seek out this particular model – but if you’re after the best of the best for competitive shooters, this is it.
Every movement in Apex Legends felt incredibly fast, but also measured, in our testing. Each shot was precisely placed, and every sweep of the camera felt both effortless and controlled. While we did miss the ambidextrous design of the Ultimate (largely for its additional macro buttons), the Viper V2 Pro more than makes up for its sacrifices with its unrelenting focus on performance.
Not only that, but the slightly textured surface material and overall dimensions of the Viper V2 Pro make it a particularly comfortable hold. The dome running along the back is slightly less pronounced here, compared with the Ultimate, but it still slots straight into your hand – suiting a palm, fingertip, and claw grip well.
As mentioned above, that FPS-first design means those who mix their genres will struggle to find the true value here. If you’re not fussed about picking up such a twitchy device, then, we’d recommend checking out something a little cheaper – the 65g Razer Orochi V2 below comes in at around $69.99 / £59.99, for example.
Read more: Razer Viper V2 Pro review
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6. Roccat Burst Pro Air
The best wireless gaming mouse for RGB fans
Specifications
Type: Wireless/WiredShape: Right-handedDPI: 19,000IPS: 450Switches: TTC OpticalWeight: 81g
Reasons to buy
+Gorgeous design with vibrant honeycomb RGB+Long battery life and super flexible cable+PTFE feet, clicks, and wheel feel great
Reasons to avoid
-A little heavy considering the “air” nomenclature
The Roccat Burst Pro Air gaming mouse is a gorgeous little thing with an impressively long battery life that shone in our testing – literally. The honeycomb pattern on the body of the mouse shows off the vibrant RGB lighting, which visibly glows and shifts colors during use (yup, unlike other gaming mice, your hand won’t obscure these lights). Its 100-hour-long battery life hasn’t been proven yet, but we didn’t need to juice it up once during our intensive week of testing. Plus, Roccat’s super flexible paracord cable means it’ll be easy to use even when it needs to be plugged in for charging. And since you can connect it to your PC with either Bluetooth or through the 2.4 Ghz dongle, there are plenty of options open to you.
With Titan optical TTC switches making the clicks even faster, and heat-treated PTFE feet on the bottom feeling as smooth as an oil-slicked playground slide, we found the Roccat Burst Pro Air to be a great choice for competitive mouse and keyboard players. It’s simple, too, with only five buttons on the pointer, ensuring you don’t accidentally click anything.
We found the scroll wheel to be perfectly placed and has the right amount of feedback, and it feels great in my small hand. Keep in mind, however, that I use a palm grip, so smaller-handed individuals who use a claw or fingertip grip may struggle. The only issues players may have are twofold: the more specific players may find the Roccat Burst Pro Air a tad too heavy given its name, and at its price point players might turn to the $40 cheaper Razer Viper 8KHZ if they’re looking for a higher maximum DPI. Ultimately, however, this is a great-feeling mouse that looks slick as heck, too.
Read more: Roccat Burst Pro Air review
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7. Logitech G Pro Wireless
The best ambidextrous wireless gaming mouse
Specifications
Connection: 2.4GHzShape: AmbidextrousButtons: 8Battery life: Up to 60 hoursDPI: 25,600IPS: Up to 400Sensor: Hero 25KSwitches: Omron mechanicalWeight: 2.82oz (80g)
Reasons to buy
+Excellent tracking+Soft, crisp clicks+Ambidextrous design with swappable buttons+Fantastic battery life
Reasons to avoid
-Not an ergonomic right hand design
The Logitech G Pro Wireless has been on the shelves for a while now, but it still holds its own against the younger competition. With a sleek ambidextrous design and plenty of extra functionality baked into its eight programmable buttons, there’s a lot to love right from the outset here. There’s a reason this pointer reigns supreme in the ambidextrous world. With replaceable buttons on either side and a particularly comfortable domed back, both lefties and righties will be able to run the G Pro Wireless for long sessions without feeling the strain.
We found that the matte black plastic build material became a little clammy during these longer sessions, but that was a small sacrifice for the nicely balanced weight and superb tracking on offer. This device glides across the screen and handles lift-off tracking with notable aplomb as well.
All of that is communicated via 2.4GHz receiver which never offered any issues during our testing (you’ll also receive an extender in the box so you can keep your sensor close by). Not only that, but battery life was particularly strong – clocking inline with Logitech’s own 45-60 hour recommendations. We were most impressed by the G Pro Wireless’s ability to keep its cool even when running that battery all the way down, though – we never experienced any dropouts or stuttering when in our final 5%.
Read more: Logitech G Pro Wireless review
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8. Razer Orochi V2
The most portable wireless gaming mouse
Specifications
Connection: Wireless (AA / AAA)Shape: Right-handedButtons: 6Battery life: Up to 950 hoursDPI: 18,000IPS: Up to 450Sensor: Razer 5GSwitches: Mechanical (2nd-gen)Weight: 2.29oz (65g)
Reasons to buy
+Sharp, satisfying clicks+Superb battery life
Reasons to avoid
-Needs AA / AAA batteries-Not perfect for all grip types
Small and easy to transport, the Razer Orochi V2 is perfect if you fancy some impromptu gaming during your commute or for those who travel a lot. If you want the best wireless gaming mouse on the go, the tiny footprint, long battery life, and satisfying feel make this a go-to.
Sure, some may prefer the idea of a built-in battery, but in our testing we found that we were able to draw some considerable action hours out of the TV remote batteries. We were also impressed to find second generation mechanical switches and Razer’s luxurious 5G sensor tucked away under the hood as well, with an impressive 18K DPI. Sure, that’s not going to go to the extremes of something like the Razer Naga Pro or Viper Ultimate, but very few of us actually need to reach those lofty heights anyway.
The whole shape reminded us of the Corsair Sabre RGB Pro, but the Orochi V2 comes in more of a squat form factor, widening the base and shortening the length for a truly pocket-sized experience. That meant it did feel a little too dainty during our first person shooter testing, unless we adopted a full palm grip. The side buttons are tricky to hit in a claw or fingertip style here, though things are less cramped when holding the mouse flat.
There’s nothing quite like the Razer Orochi V2 on the market right now. While many of us are looking for wireless gaming mice to see us through longer journeys, or to simply act as a backup when we’re on the road, not too many brands are designing pointers explicitly for this purpose. That’s where the flexibility of the Orochi really shines.
Read more: Razer Orochi V2 review
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9. ASUS ROG Chakram
The best wireless gaming mouse with a joystick
Specifications
Connection: Wireless / Bluetooth / wiredShape: Right-handedButtons: 6Battery life: Up to 79 hoursDPI: 16,000IPS: Up to 400Sensor: OpticalSwitches: OmronWeight: 4.29oz (121g)
Reasons to buy
+Customisation+Well-designed joystick+Triple connectivity
Reasons to avoid
-Fiddly Qi wireless charging
If you play a lot of flight sims, you’ll know that even the best wireless gaming mouse is an inelegant solution. Although you could always buy a separate joystick instead, that’s one hell of an expensive accessory. Enter the ASUS ROG Chakram.
Despite looking like your average mouse, this one has a secret weapon tucked away on its side – a joystick. Reminiscent of the PSP’s thumbstick, we found that this addition makes piloting spaceships in games like Elite: Dangerous a delight. While initially sceptical, we actually found that this pad is comfortable to use in spite of its unusual design, and it doesn’t feel awkward or unnatural.
Not only that, but we were also impressed to find a strong level of customization here as well. You can opt for a higher profile stick or keep the out the box flat disc, or completely remap the functions – a feature which allowed us to create four directional buttons, which came in particularly handy for MOBAs.
This isn’t just a one trick pony, though. What makes the Asus ROG Chakram one of the best wireless gaming mouse options on the market is everything else piled into this shell. You’re getting removable and swappable switches, a speedy response, super smooth glide, and three connectivity options – all in a comfortable ergonomic design.
This pointer also boasts Qi charging capabilities which is a nice to have, but in testing we found this feature to be a little hit or miss, relying on very precise positioning on a wireless charging pad. Still, we were able to draw days of power out of this thing, so there’s plenty of power flowing once you do nail the charging.
We would, however, recommend those on the hunt for an fps-oriented mouse check out the Razer Viper Ultimate or Razer DeathAdder V2 X. There’s no live DPI switcher here, and no dedicated sniper button either.
Adding a joystick to a mouse probably wasn’t on anyone’s wishlist, but we’re glad ASUS had other plans. The Chakram is nothing if not original, and it fills a niche few others have.
Read more: Asus ROG Chakram review
10. Razer DeathAdder V2 X
A budget wireless mouse with excellent comfort
Specifications
Connection: WirelessShape: Right-handedButtons: 7Battery life: Up to 615 hours on BluetoothDPI: 14,000Sensor: OpticalSwitches: MechanicalWeight: 86-103g
Reasons to buy
+Dual wireless connectivity +Super fast and satisfying clicks +Comfortable design
Reasons to avoid
-Heavier than other options-No onboard storage-No RGB
The Razer DeathAdder V2 X walks a budget line, but still manages to pack that classic DeathAdder form factor into a $59.99 MSRP. Not only are you getting the best of a pedigree name here, but you’re also picking up wireless connectivity without having to shell out $129.99 for the Pro model. We were initially sceptical of that price point, considering the standard DeathAdder V2 can pack a few more features for only slightly more cash. However, if you’re all about that wireless connection you’ll still find plenty of value here.
There are a few sacrifices to make room for that budget cost; there’s no RGB, and no space for onboard storage either. Replaceable batteries are also used to keep those prices low, so it’s worth noting that weights will likely increase from the marketed 77g. In fact, when we added the AA batteries included with our test unit this mouse went all the way up to over 100g – landing at a similar weight to the chunkier Razer Basilisk V3. That means we wouldn’t recommend this particular model for competitive gameplay.
That said, we’ve been asking for a budget-friendly wireless DeathAdder V2 for a while now. It’s such a comfortable shape and one that has earned its place in the hall of fame. We were impressed to find dual connectivity in this price range, as we were with those Gen-2 mechanical switches. There’s a solid snap to these clickers that make them feel far more premium and the tech under the hood worked hard to keep everything smooth and responsive.
Two DPI shifter buttons have been moved up to the top of the left click to accommodate the removable nature of the top. In our testing we found that our smaller hands found it a little difficult to reach these buttons, especially during the heat of battle – so we’d recommend this particular model to those with larger hands instead.
Read more: Razer DeathAdder V2 X review
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11. Alienware 610M
The best wireless gaming mouse for battery life
Specifications
Connection: Wireless / wiredShape: Right-handedButtons: 7Battery life: 350 hoursDPI: 16,000IPS: 400Sensor: OpticalSwitches: OmronWeight: 4.13oz (117g)
Reasons to buy
+Incredible battery life+Distinctive+Adjustable scrollwheel
Reasons to avoid
-Odd shape
When shopping around for the best wireless gaming mouse, one of the key selling points to look out for would have to be good battery life. Most offer 40+ hours of use, but Alienware’s 610M pips them all to the post – according to the company, it provides a stellar 350 hours on a full charge of the lithium-ion battery.
That’s a bold claim, and while we didn’t quite manage to break true on that number in our testing, we were able to squeeze around five days of constant work and play use out of this model. That’s certainly a lot more than other models vying to be the best wireless gaming mouse.
The 610M impresses in other areas, too. To begin with, it has a 1000hz polling rate in both wired and wireless mode for maximum performance. It’s comfortable to use as well, even if it does look like a Ghost tank from Halo. In addition, you can choose between 12 and 24 steps per scroll wheel revolution and enjoy “pre-loaded tension on the main clicker mechanism for a controlled, crisp, tactile click feel”.
We were initially put off by that unique aesthetic. The chunky design looked as if it would be too cumbersome underhand, but once we wrapped our hands around this thing we were flying. The Alienware 610M is a bizarrely comfortable gaming mouse, and one that will see you through a range of genres for hours on end.
Read more: Alienware 610M review
How we test gaming mice
Every wireless gaming mouse that passes our desks follows the same set of testing procedures. We take each gaming mouse in and treat it as our own; living, working, and playing with them over a considerable period of time before making our recommendations.
During that time, we’re always checking sensor accuracy, acceleration, latency, debounce, and lift-off distances, and making sure that programmable macro buttons are available, and make sense in their placements and design. However we’re also watching out for any indications that these pointers may not last, checking for any wear and tear that appears during early everyday use, any switches that feel softer, and smaller parts that could nudge off.
Of course, we’re keeping a much closer eye on connection stability, battery life and weight with a wireless gaming mouse on top of all that. You can find out more about how we test gaming mice, but we’re also providing more detail on how we make all our recommendations in our dedicated GamesRadar+ Hardware Policy.
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