Mice and gaming mice buying guide
Comfort and weight matter more than sensor numbers, since almost every modern sensor is accurate enough.
- Pick the shape for your grip (palm, claw or fingertip) and hand size; a great mouse that does not fit is a bad mouse.
- Lighter mice reduce fatigue in long sessions, but very light shells can feel flimsy.
- DPI figures above a few thousand are marketing; polling rate and click latency are more meaningful for games.
- Wireless is good now, but confirm the receiver type and how the battery is charged.
- Replaceable feet and a braided cable, if wired, are small signs of a well-made product.
Common mistake: Chasing a high DPI number instead of trying the shape and weight.