A great wireless gaming mouse allows you to enjoy an untethered experience from your gaming PC. Many of them also feature wired connections, so you can continue to game while the mouse is charging. Wireless mice, however, are far more versatile – gone are the days of wireless lag, so you can continue to experience reliable, accurate clicks and consistent tracking without the wires.
TL;DR – These Are the Best Wireless Gaming Mice
Like many of the best gaming accessories, investing in a wireless gaming mouse doesn’t have to be expensive. Of course, there are premium options out there with high polling rates, high DPIs, RGB lighting, programmable keys, and so on. But, there are also some seriously good contenders if you’re looking for a budget gaming mouse too.
Additional contributions by Kevin Lee, Georgie Peru, and Danielle Abraham
1. Razer Deathadder V4 Pro
Best Wireless Gaming Mouse
The Razer Deathadder V4 Pro is basically the perfect wireless competitive mouse, with long battery life to boot. As I found in my review, it's a blazing-fast gaming juggernaut: Razer's new Gen-2 HyperSpeed Wireless tracks every nudge of your mouse exactly and immediately. It's designed with pro players in mind and you can bump the polling rate all the way up to 8K – although you probably won't notice a difference. For most players, 4K or even 2K is more than enough.
Its weighty hemispheric USB dongle is brilliant: While it does make this a less portable mouse, it has three indicator lights that show you information at a glance, such as your battery status, current polling rate, and connection status. You can customize them to show, for example, your chosen DPI if you prefer. It looks sleek on your desk, and the grippy underside means it won't move from wherever you set it down. Most importantly, it connects instantly whenever you turn the mouse on, and it never dropped connection in all my testing.
It's admittedly pricey at $169.99, but you're paying for the best.
2. SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
Best Budget Wireless Gaming Mouse
You don’t need to spend a lot to get a quality wireless option. There are plenty of budget gaming mice that can keep up with the action, and the flashy SteelSeries Aerox 3 is our top pick. The triangular cutouts at the palm and the bright RGB may seem over the top, but in actual use, its effects are quite nice (which you can customize through SteelSeries’ software). And if you’re worried about damaging the internals, they’re guarded so it's not actually exposed. None of that would matter if the Aerox 3 wasn’t fit for gaming, and thankfully it’s one of my favorite wireless mice you can get on sale for around $50 to $60. That makes it a great value for an all-rounder.
In our Aerox 3 gaming mouse review, it earned a 9 for holding its own in competitive shooters with SteelSeries’ TrueMove Air optical sensor (topping out at 18,000 DPI) while not having to eat up too much battery – although battery life has evolved in brand new wireless mice, the Aerox 3 still isn’t a slouch and charges fast, if anything. It’s a bit tough to find a flashy, high-performance wireless mouse at this price range, making the Aerox 3 my current recommendation for a budget wireless mouse.
3. Logitech G903
Best Ambidextrous Wireless Gaming Mouse
The Logitech G903 is a killer mouse ready to make you the victor, and it continues to be great with each new version’s release. The ambidextrous design is great – more comfortable than most, with the ability to add or remove thumb buttons from either side. You can also choose between having a clicky or free-spinning scroll wheel by hitting the button behind it. The aggressive-looking design is more comfortable than it appears, and it’s pretty light for a wireless mouse. But, if you want a heavier mouse, you can snap in the included 10g weight.
The latest model of the Logitech G903 has made a few upgrades, including a better sensor and longer battery life. You now get a 25K HERO optical sensor with a 25,600 max DPI for wildly precise gameplay, if you want it. The rechargeable battery lasts an impressive 140 hours with the flashy RGB lights on and 180 hours when the lights are off. You also have the option to purchase the PowerPlay mouse pad, an expensive but brilliant accessory. It recharges the wireless mouse as it moves around or rests on the mouse pad. With it, you’ll never have to worry about plugging in your G903 again.
4. Logitech G502 X Lightspeed
Best Ergonomic Wireless Gaming Mouse
The Logitech G502 series is a beloved line of gaming mice, and the latest versions, the X Plus and the X Lightspeed, improve on their predecessors in basically every way. They look more refined and their curvy shape fits your hand no matter what grip you prefer.
This is a mouse built for comfort and utility. It has three programmable thumb buttons, two extra buttons next to the left click, and a scroll wheel that switches between free-spinning and incremental whenever you want. But, as I found in my upcoming review, it's also ideal for competitive gaming: Logitech's wireless tech and sensors have been fantastic for years, and give you low-latency clicks and accurate tracking. And on top of all that, you can pop the small USB dongle into a hatch in the base of the mouse, which makes it a surprisingly portable wireless mouse.
We recommend the Lightspeed over the X Plus because it's slightly cheaper, has a slightly better battery – an impressive 140 hours – and it's slightly lighter at 102g, dropping weight while still feeling solid in your hand. The X Plus has RGB, if that's important to you.
If you need an alternative, the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro that we reviewed is a brilliant wireless mouse that's just as comfortable, but it's edged out of this list by the cheaper Lightspeed.
5. Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
Best Large Wireless Gaming Mouse
There are a lot of great mice out there, but if you have bigger hands, sometimes even the best mouse can start to feel a little cramped. When it comes to an enjoyable gaming session, especially a longer one, comfort is essential, and that applies to your mouse too. If you want a wireless mouse that's going to be a great fit for your bigger hands, the Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless is it. It has a large profile, letting you spread your fingers out a bit, and the thumb grip is nice and spacious. Its 130g of heft give it a substantial feel.
You won't miss out on the capable experience of other mice with the Ironclaw RGB Wireless. It has a highly accurate PixArt sensor and connects to your PC over Corsair's latency-free Slipstream wireless or over Bluetooth when you don't need maximum performance. You'll get 10 programmable buttons for tons of control at short notice in games. It features three RGB lighting zones if you want a bit of flair, though you can also opt for longer battery life by turning the lights off.
6. SteelSeries Prime Mini Edition
Best Small Wireless Gaming Mouse
Smaller gaming mice often mean a loss of features and sacrificing build quality, but that's not the case for the SteelSeries Prime Mini Edition. You’re getting a solidly built, lightweight mouse that glides with ease. And, if you’re worried about its “mini” size fitting your grip, you should be fine unless you’ve got extra-large hands. Once you’ve found a comfortable hold, you can get into your game’s action quickly, as it will easily connect to your computer via a USB receiver. There is also a wired version available for a lower cost.
Performance-wise, the SteelSeries Prime Mini Edition can stand up against the best of them. Its optical magnetic switches provide faster and more consistent clicks and should hold up better than their mechanical counterparts. Plus, with the TruMove Air sensor, you’ll have accurate movements, even if you lift the mouse up in the air during a heated moment in your game. And, the software it comes with allows you to make most of the setting customizations you could want. If you decide to go small, this is the mouse for you.
7. Logitech G Pro Wireless
Best Wireless Gaming Mouse for Esports
The Logitech G Pro is a great wireless mouse from Logitech designed for esports, or people who just want a mouse with great battery life and swappable side buttons. Like the G903 you add magnetic side buttons to whichever side you like.
It uses the company's newest sensor, the Hero 25K, so it's got plenty of range to fit anyone's needs, and you can also drop the USB transceiver into the bottom of the mouse too, so you won't lose it when you travel. The best part is it's also compatible with the company's wireless charging system, but it's an optional add-on.
8. Logitech G604 Lightspeed
Best Wireless MMO/MOBA Gaming Mouse
Whether you want all the buttons you could need readily available at your fingertips to conquer in MMOs and MOBAs or you just want one of the best gaming mice you can get your hands on, the Logitech G604 Lightspeed is well worth your time. It offers a dazzlingly long battery life even in its high-performance mode, but can last months at a time if you're using it in Bluetooth mode.
In addition to six thumb buttons that are super easy to use, the mouse has two extra buttons by the edge of the primary mouse button, as well as a clickable scroll wheel that can also click to either side. It may not have any fancy RGB lighting like many other mice on this list, but that brings the price so much lower. Better still, its price didn't prevent the G604 Lightspeed from getting the HERO sensor, which is a performance champ.
Wireless gaming mice vs. Wired gaming mice
Can’t decide between a wired and wireless gaming mouse? Below, we discuss their differences:
Lag and latency are major factors that make people stray from wireless options. Though wired mice aren’t always perfect, they often deliver a speedy, reliable connection without worry of signal interference. With that said, most modern wireless mice come with a 2.4GHz dongle or other technology, which helps greatly limit lag, latency, and signal interference. Most users won’t even notice a difference when comparing it to a wired mouse.
The cord is the most noticeable difference between the two mice types. With wired options, your movements will be slightly more limited, and there’s slight resistance and the potential for the cable to catch on equipment when anchored to your gaming PC. Wireless mice deliver much more freedom in your movements, as there’s no wire to drag you down. That does mean you need to worry about battery life, but with many options offering 70+ hours on a single charge and 100+ hours with AA or AAA batteries, it should not be an issue.
The biggest advantage wired mice have over their wireless counterparts is price. You’ll find wired options are cheaper than wireless even when offering almost all the same features because wireless technology is more expensive than a simple cable.
Wireless Gaming Mouse FAQ
What are the disadvantages of wireless mice?
Though the freedom of movement that a wireless mouse brings is great, there are a few disadvantages. The most obvious is the reliance on a battery. Whether it's rechargeable or runs on a AA or AAA battery, at some point, it will run out of juice. So, staying on top of charging or replacements ensures that doesn’t happen at the worst possible moment. Wireless connectivity also introduces latency and signal interference, especially when connected via Bluetooth. Luckily, the 2.4GHz dongle many gaming mice include is excellent at combating those issues but is still not as reliable as a wired connection. Finally, due to the extra technology baked into wireless mice, they’re pricier than their comparable wired counterparts.
Should you buy a PC controller instead?
It’s a matter of personal preference more than anything else as to whether you stick with the classic gaming keyboard and mouse setup or go for a PC controller.
A controller is perfect when you want to kick back, keeping things casual and comfortable while you game. Controllers are especially great when lounging on a couch and using the big screen of the best TVs for gaming as your display; all the inputs are directly in your hand, with analog sticks offering smoother control over movements.
With a keyboard and mouse pairing, you get an excess of inputs spread throughout the two peripherals. They’re often more precise and reliable, but are better for playing at a gaming desk. A lap desk can bring a keyboard and mouse to your living room, though most won’t find it as relaxing as the controller experience.