Article Summary:
- The article lists the top 10 lightweight gaming mice available on Amazon
- The mice listed range in price from $30-$60
- The list includes options from brands such as Logitech, Redragon, and HyperX
- Features of the mice include customizable weights, ergonomic design, and high sensitivity sensors
- The article provides brief descriptions and pros/cons for each mouse listed.
Introduction to Gaming Mice
The hype in gaming during the COVID-19 pandemic has never been seen before in history. Most of the people, quarantined, chose to game rather than getting bored and griefing about being enclosed in their homes. A major spike was seen in PC gaming as the result of that and in turn increased demands of different categories of peripherals, including lightweight gaming mice.
A light gaming mouse is a very essential peripheral of PC gaming and if you are an FPS player, you would know what it means to have a mouse that fits perfectly according to your hand and feels impeccably weighted. It has a lot of importance to it as each click matters and if your mouse feels too laggy due to the weight, poor hand feel, and old sensor, it will deteriorate your gaming experience causing wrist pain, missing flicks, and shots, etc.
Well, we bring you a list of mice that may bring peace to the mayhem your old mice have created. These are some of the light, most comfortable, and modern mice with new sensors which you can find on Amazon and can bring gaming for you to another level.
Glorious Model O
The first one of the lightweight gaming mice to hit our list is none other but our favorite Glorious Model O gaming ultra-light gaming mouse.
Glorious Model O is a pretty solid well-made built with a dimension of 128 x 66 x 37mm and weight of 67 grams along with a honeycomb shell design, which makes the RGB lighting shine throughout the case. The mouse is attached with an ultra-soft braided cable which gives the wireless feel. Model O comes in standard matte white or black color. However, you can pay a bit of extra money to make it glossy in both colors.
Now, coming on to the specs, it got the smart PWM 3660 optical sensor and Omron switches which are best for FPS gaming. Moreover, it consists of 6 total buttons with two on the side, all the buttons are programmable with the help of software. On the other hand, Model O’s large body could be a problem for small-handed people. For this, they have to see their Model O- variant which is similar to Model O but with a smaller version.
Cooler Master MM710
The next lightest mouse to come on our list is the Cooler Master MM 710 which is a strong budget ultra-light gaming mouse.
The Cooler Master MM 710 is a good built with a dimension of 116 x 64 x 38 mm along with a weight of 52 grams. The mouse is one of the lightest mice in the market, thanks to its honeycomb design with no RGB lighting. The MM710 comes with an ultra-weave cable, a very durable material that does help you aim a lot better. It comes in two colors: black and white which are further categorized in two variants either matte or glossy finish for both colors.
Now heading on to specs, the MM 710 comes with a smart PixArt PMW 3389 sensor along with Omron switches to give you the best mouse experience. In addition, the mouse comes with 6 buttons with standard two on the side. The body of the mouse is dust and splash resistant, so you can clean it with wet paper. However, the components in the mouse are not waterproof so you have to be careful. Moreover, the mouse has a small body which could an issue for large-handed people.
Razer Viper Ultimate
Razer didn’t hold back either and launched Razer Viper Ultimate which is an amazing light gaming mouse.
The Razer Viper is strong well-made built, durable with having dimensions of 127 x 66 x 38mm along with a weight of 74 grams. The mouse comes with a classical non-ventilated traditional razer universal design for all with RGB lighting. The Viper Ultimate is a wireless light gaming mouse that gives an amazing performance with low latency. The mouse comes in 4 different colors: classical black, mercury, quartz and, Cyberpunk 2077.
Talking about specs, the mouse uses Razer’s sensors and optical switches for improved performance and longevity. Moreover, it comes with 8 programmable buttons having two on each side. The mouse comes with a charging dock which also acts as a range extender hence giving you a better performance. On the other hand, the overall mouse body is small which might bother small-handed people and the mouse scrolling wheel is a bit smaller than normal which might be an issue for some users.
HyperX Pulsefire Haste
HyperX has introduced its very fine lightweight gaming mouse and the performance is unmatchable.
It feels well built with a trending honeycomb shell design to make it ultra-light along with little RGB lighting on the mouse wheel. The body has a dimension of 123 x 40 x 67 mm with a surprising weight of 59 grams. The Pulsefire Haste comes with a soft durable cable for a better aiming experience. Its low friction feet are very smooth which enhances the gliding experience. The mouse comes in standard black color.
Moving onto the specifications, the Pulsefire Haste uses smart PixArt 3335 along with TTC Golden Micro dustproof switches for a better gaming experience. It comes in 6 buttons with two on the left side. The mouse can easily be customized through their HyperX NGenuity Software. However, the software is not compatible with macOS, hence it might affect some users. On the other hand, the mouse has a small body which could be an issue for large-handed people.
Logitech G Pro Wireless
Well, you cannot leave out Logitech when it comes to mice as they are the pioneers of major inventions in mice. Next on our list is the Logitech G Pro Wireless.
This mouse has been in the market for around 3 years but is still considered one of the best and lightest gaming mice. It was specifically designed for the Esports players in collaborations with many of them to embark a mouse prodigy. It has been specifically designed for PRO gamers who require low latency mice. The mouse has a top-notch sensor by Logitech named HERO 25K Sensor with a 1ms response time. It comes with a total of 8 buttons which are programmable through the Logitech G Hub app. The weight of this mouse is only 80 grams considering it’s wireless. It also contains RGB synchronization. With the RGB synchronization, the mouse gives a battery life of 48 hours and without it, you will get a battery life of 60 hours. Logitech G Pro is comfortable for all types of hand sizes except for those with small hands.
FinalMouse Ultralight 2 – Cape Town
Another contender we saw in the lightest mouse category in the market was Final Mouse Ultralight 2 – Cape Town.
It’s a great lightweight gaming mouse with no RGB lighting having an emerging trend of honeycomb shell design to make it an ultra-light product. The mouse has a dimension of 116 x 36 x 60 mm with an unexpected weight of 49 grams. The Final Mouse Ultralight 2 comes with a flexible paracord cable. It’s very light and flexible and one does not feel any drag when using it. The mouse comes in cream color with orange accents on the wire and mouse wheel.
Talking about the specs, the Ultralight 2 – Cape Town comes with an intelligent PixArt PMW3360 sensor along with mechanical buttons which is quite loud. The mouse comes with 6 unprogrammable buttons with standard two on the left side. The mouse doesn’t have any official software to customize its specs so default settings can be a trouble for some people. However, you can download third-party software to customize its settings. Overall, the mouse body is small which may be not comfortable for large-handed people.
Razer Viper Mini
Coming up is this underdog mouse with an exact weight of 61 grams along with 118.3mm x 53.5 mm and 38.3mm dimensions, making it a real featherweight device for use and an excellent choice for traveling.
With the protection of the braided cable, you don’t need to worry about your cable wear and tear since it can withstand powerful tugs and pulls. The insignia of Razor towards the hump of the mouse is RGB and the colors can be modified using Razer Synapse; a fairly easy-to-use software. Unlike most mice, it doesn’t offer 16000 DPI and maxes out at 8500 DPI along with no ambidextrous support. It has two side buttons on the left side which reap a lot of benefits during intense gameplay. Overall, the mouse feels pretty light, sturdy and was designed to target people with small hands hence, people with bigger hands might want to lean towards Razer Viper or Razer Viper Ultimate.
Razer Deathadder V2 Mini
Razer’s minimalistic series continued and brought along mice like Razer Deathadder V2 Mini. Having a glance at its review, we can say that it’s one of the best mice available at this price point.
With 114.2 x 56 x 38.5 mm dimensions and just 62g of weight this mouse can be the next best gaming peripheral you can invest in! It comes with mouse and side grips which will help you strengthen your grip on the mouse. If your hands get sweaty after long gaming sessions, it might affect your grip on the normal mouse but It won’t matter much with grips. It has a Razor insignia on the hump too, whose colors can be modified by the Razer Synapse. This mouse also doesn’t support ambidextrous people and It has two side buttons on the left side.
The braided cable strengthens the life of wire and hence this mouse can be used for a long period. This mouse has a minimum of 1 million clicks confirmed meaning that it will not go out of order soon, hence for a person who aggressively presses the left-hand mouse button, It will not be much of a problem due to the sturdiness and good quality of the mouse. Overall, it works like a charm and serves its purpose excellently.
Cooler Master MM720
Coming up next is another mouse from cooler master namely Cooler Master MM720 which is also a light gaming mouse.
The Cooler Master MM720 has a weight of 49 grams which is, even more, lighter than its predecessor Cooler Master MM710. The mouse is one of the lightest mice in the market not to mention its amazing honeycomb design which makes the mouse grip feel even better. Unlike MM710, MM720 contains RGB quality. The MM720 comes with an ultra-light fiber cable, a very durable material that does help you aim a lot better.
The specifications for this mouse are also good. The MM720 comes with a smart PixArt PMW 3389 sensor along with six mouse switches to give you the best mouse experience. The PixArt PMW 3389 sensor is the best gaming sensor created by Cooler Master. Also, the PTFE footwork created by Cooler Master for MM720, makes the mouse glide on your mousepad. MM720 even with its honeycomb design is still waterproof. But exposure to water for a long time might damage its internal components so it is better to keep the mouse safe by cleaning dust marks, stains, etc using a wet cloth or paper. The bad side of the mouse is its small grip size which makes it a bad choice for large-handed people.
SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
Last, but not least, SteelSeries took the market by storm by releasing their Aerox3 mouse. It is another ultra-light gaming mouse that comes in both wired and wireless modes.
In its wireless mode, the mouse provides us with two functionalities: one is Bluetooth and the other is 2.4GHz. The 2.4 GHz wireless mode decreases the battery life of the mouse to 80 hours whereas on the Bluetooth mode we get a battery life of 200 hours which is pretty amazing. In wired mode, we will get a USB type-C Dongle wire. The mouse contains a honeycomb design which makes it an excellent choice for people who have sweaty palms as it makes the usage of the mouse easier and makes their mouse grip better. Not to mention the PTFE Glide Skates.
These devices make the mouse experience with the mousepad even better. The SteelSeries TrueMove Air Sensor, which has been designed by SteelSeries in collaboration with PixArt is a sensor that removes even the slightest error while repositioning your mouse. The mouse has a total weight of 66g. The mouse contains an Aqua Barrier which protects it from oils and water but too much exposure to water might cause problems because of its honeycomb design.
