1. Razer Basilisk V3
Specifications:
Sensor: Razer Focus+
DPI: Up to 20,000 native (26,000 via software)
IPS: 650 IPS
Acceleration: 50g
Interface: USB Type-A cable
Ergonomics: Right-handed ergonomic
Programmable Buttons: 13, including 5x scroll wheel
Weight: 3.3 ounces (93.55g)
Dimensions (LxWxH): 5.11 x 2.36 x 1.65 inches (129.79 x 59.94 x 41.91mm)
Reasons to buy:
+Many well-placed, programmable buttons
+Multiple scroll wheel inputs with adjustable modes
Reasons to avoid:
-Scroll wheel can be clunky and loud
2. Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro
Specifications:
Sensor: Razer Focus Pro 30K
DPI: 30,000
IPS: 750
Acceleration: 70g
Interface: USB Type-A dongle, Bluetooth or wired
Ergonomics: Right-handed
Programmable Buttons: 5
Weight: 2.22 ounces (63g)
Dimensions (LxWxH): 5 x 2.67 x 1.73 inches / 128 x 68 x 44 mm
Reasons to buy:
+Very comfortable
+Lightweight
+Highly customizable
Reasons to avoid:
-Expensive
-No USB dongle storage
-No Bluetooth
3. Corsair Katar Pro XT
Specifications:
Sensor: Pixart PMW3391
DPI: 18,000
IPS: 400
Acceleration: 50g
Interface: USB Type-A
Ergonomics: Right-handed, claw, fingertip
Programmable Buttons: 6
Weight: 2.68 ounces (73g)
Dimensions (LxWxH): 4.56 x 2.53 x 1.49 inches (115.8 x 64.2 x 37.8mm)
Reasons to buy:
+Comfortable, familiar design
+Feels light, without honeycomb holes
Reasons to avoid:
-Wireless model costs just a few dollars more
-Not as light as some pricier alternatives
4. Redragon M686 Vampire Elite
Specifications:
Sensor: PixArt PMW3335
Connectivity: USB Type-A dongle or wired
Battery: Rechargeable via USB-C
Weight: 4.37 ounces (123.89g)
Dimensions (LxWxH): 4.88 x 3.62 x 1.67 inches (123.95 x 91.95 x 42.42mm)
Reasons to buy:
+Unique grooves for ring, pinky fingers
+USB-C charging
+8 programmable buttons
+Great feature set for the price
Reasons to avoid:
-Imprecise scroll wheel
-Imprecise battery reading
-Side buttons are oddly programmed out of the box
5. Logitech G502 X Plus
Specifications:
Sensor: Logitech Hero 25K
DPI: 26,000
IPS: 400
Acceleration: 40g
Interface: 2.4GHz wireless, wired (USB-C)
Ergonomics: –
Programmable Buttons: 13
Weight: 3.74oz / 106g
Dimensions (LxWxH): 5.17 x 3.12 x 1.62 inches / 131.32 x 79.25 x 41.15mm
Reasons to buy:
+Prettiest mouse lighting ever?
+13 programmable buttons
+Low click latency
+Optical-mechanical switches
Reasons to avoid:
-Expensive and large
-Twitchy scroll wheel