The best wireless gaming mouse 2024

The best wireless gaming mouse models do far more than keep your desk top clutter free. You'll find efficient batteries, bags of programmable buttons, and super speedy sensors among these highest quality pointers, and with the price of such tech dropping more and more, you don't have to break the bank. Whether you hate the feel of cable drag, or you're after the utopia of cable management systems, these cord-free rodents can be flexible and powerful tools. 

Finding the right wireless gaming mouse for you can be tricky, though. With brands like Razer, Corsair, Roccat, and SteelSeries releasing new models all the time, there's a lot of specs and marketing to sort through. We've done all that heavy lifting for you, after countless hours of testing the best gaming mouse models on the market we've gathered the best cordless pointers right here so that you can find the perfect fit for your setup. 

We put these rodents through their paces, treating every device that passes our desks as our own for weeks at a time before making our recommendations. However, we're not limiting our scope to the three-figure giants. You'll find our favorites from all across the price range here - value for money scores serious points in our eyes. 

Just below, you'll find all the best wireless gaming mice available right now, and plenty more information on making the right decision for you further down the page. 

The quick list

The best wireless gaming mouse overall

The best wireless gaming mouse

Specifications

Connection: Wireless / wired
Shape: Right-handed
Buttons: 6
DPI: 30,000
IPS: Up to 750
Switches: Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3
Weight: 2.04oz (58g)

Reasons to buy

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Incredibly lightweight
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Long battery life
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Comfortable shape
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Super-responsive sensor

Reasons to avoid

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DPI shifter still placed under the body
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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.

This is a streamlined pointer designed for those after pure speed rather than flashy RGB or layers of macro buttons.

Razer Viper V2 Pro Review

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. 

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

The best budget wireless gaming mouse

2. Logitech G305 Lightspeed

The best budget wireless gaming mouse

Specifications

Connection: Wireless (requires AA batteries)
Shape: Right-handed
Buttons: 6
Battery life: Up to 250 hours
DPI: 12,000
IPS: Up to 400
Sensor: Optical
Switches: Mechanical
Weight: 3.5oz (99g)

Reasons to buy

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Affordable
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Great form-factor
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Accurate

Reasons to avoid

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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. 

The best ambidextrous wireless gaming mouse

The best ambidextrous wireless gaming mouse

Specifications

Connection: 2.4GHz
Shape: Ambidextrous
Buttons: 8
Battery life: Up to 60 hours
DPI: 25,600
IPS: Up to 400
Sensor: Hero 25K
Switches: Omron mechanical
Weight: 2.82oz (80g)

Reasons to buy

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Excellent tracking
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Soft, crisp clicks
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Ambidextrous design with swappable buttons
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Fantastic battery life

Reasons to avoid

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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. 

From its low click latency to its super-accurate tracking, everything about the Logitech G Pro's performance still holds up to this day.

Logitech G Pro Wireless review

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

The most versatile wireless gaming mouse

The most versatile wireless gaming mouse

Specifications

Connection: 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired
Shape: Right-handed
Buttons: 10, 14 or 20 programmable buttons
DPI: 30,000
IPS: 750
Switches: Razer Optical
Weight: 4.72oz / 134g

Reasons to buy

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Comfortable form factor
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Excellent customization options
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Smart scroll wheel adds extra personalization
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Wireless charging support

Reasons to avoid

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Heavier weight can make fps feel cumbersome
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High price point for niche use-case

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 V2 Pro. This is a wireless pointer packed out with features, performance, and reliability, making it one of 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. 

An MMO giant offering a full 12-button array on the left (swappable for 6 or 2 buttons), the Naga V2 Pro aims to please everyone.

Razer Naga V2 review

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 V2 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.

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. That was all present on the original Naga Pro, though - the V2 adds a turbo-charged 30K sensor, boosted battery life, and a super customizable scroll wheel on top. 

The Razer Hyperscroll Pro wheel allows users to customize the speed and feel of scrolling movement by setting everything from tension to distance. While we didn't find too much of a use for such a feature in our own testing, it's a neat feature and one that certainly came in handy during productive use. 

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. That makes it one of our favorite wireless Razer gaming mouse models overall as well.

Read more: Razer Naga V2 Pro

The best wireless charging gaming mouse

The best wireless charging gaming mouse

Specifications

Connection: HyperSpeed / Bluetooth / Wired
Shape: Right handed
Buttons: 11
Battery Life: 90 hours with HyperSpeed / 100 hours with Bluetooth

Reasons to buy

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Range of connectivity options
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11 programmable buttons
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Highest DPI range from Razer yet

Reasons to avoid

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Heavy - comes in at 112 grams
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Mouse dock has to be purchased separately

If you're hoping to pick up a wireless charging gaming mouse then the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro is likely the best option, no matter who you are and what you play. This is a wireless version of our favorite wired gaming mouse, the Razer Basilisk V3. It presents some fantastic features, including the highest DPI range of any Razer mouse. 

When testing this mouse, I also tried the Mouse Dock Pro, which needs to be purchased separately. This provided a whole new level of connectivity, allowing me to use 2.4GHZ without having a USB dongle. The dock also allows for wireless charging, which is a level up from Razer's previous wireless charging docks as this one uses magnets. 

I would highly recommend this mouse to anyone who is on the hunt for a wireless mouse.

Razer Basilisk V3 Pro gaming mouse and M

The design of the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro and the Mouse Dock Pro are both very sleek and simple yet still aesthetically pleasing. The all-black design means they easily fit into any setup. You'll find that they have the same underglow which was featured on the original Razer Basilisk V3. 

You also get 11 programmable buttons which you can adjust in the Razer Synapse. You can also save up to five profiles on the mouse's onboard memory so you have them whenever you need to use your pointer. You can switch between these with a button on the base of the mouse. One of my favorite parts of this mouse is the smart scroll wheel, which allows you to swap between infinite scroll and regular with the push of a button.

Read more: Razer Basilisk V3 Pro and Mouse Dock Pro review

The best wireless gaming mouse for RGB fans

The best wireless gaming mouse for RGB fans

Specifications

Type: Wireless/Wired
Shape: Right-handed
DPI: 19,000
IPS: 450
Switches: TTC Optical
Weight: 81g

Reasons to buy

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Gorgeous design with vibrant honeycomb RGB
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Long battery life and super flexible cable
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PTFE feet, clicks, and wheel feel great

Reasons to avoid

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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.

You may struggle to not audibly react in awe when the vibrant RGB lights send a honeycomb pattern across the entire top of the mouse,

Roccat Burst Pro Air review

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

The best wireless MMO gaming mouse

The best wireless gaming mouse for MMOs and MOBAs

Specifications

Connection: 2.4GHz / Bluetooth / wired
Shape: Right-handed
Buttons: 15
DPI: 26,000
IPS: Up to 650
Switches: Omron
Weight: 96g

Reasons to buy

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Clean, subtle aesthetic
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Comfortable form factor
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Plenty of control from grippy side panel
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15 programmable inputs
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Intuitive and reliable tilt controls

Reasons to avoid

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Rear side buttons are harder to hit
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Takes some getting used to
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iCue isn't the easiest software on the market
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Lower battery life

The Corsair Darkstar Wireless isn't just the best wireless gaming mouse for MMOs and MOBAs, it's the best option on the market overall. Its unique design may take some getting used to, but once you've built that muscle memory you're getting all the benefits of a more traditional (and comfortable) mouse shape with the extra functionality of an MMO-designed device. 

You're dropping two programmable buttons compared to the Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite, the brand's previous MMO gaming mouse, but we're confident that the majority of players will take the boost in comfort and accuracy overall. Plus, its new tilt features prove incredibly useful once you've got your head around them. 

MMO and MOBA players are already starved of choice when it comes to purpose-built gaming mice, and we've finally got a new design to enter the fray.

Corsair Darkstar Wireless review

There's a six button array positioned around a grippy textured panel on the left flank. That's fewer than the 12 button array on the Scimitar, but proved to be more than enough inputs for go-to commands and inventory management in our testing (as well as the aforementioned tilt controls).

We'd take that extra grip any day, it makes for a particularly accurate experience where every move feels both nimble and controlled. There are no accidental presses which often came with larger keypad style MMO mice, and combined with the comfortable dome shape and soft-touch plastic everything feels super snappy. We did find that the rear clickers in this array were a little harder to reach in the heat of the moment but in general this is a solid design.

Such a form factor also means the Darkstar Wireless isn't reserved just for MMO use. If you're a genre generalist, you'll be glad to hear that the lighter weight and 26K DPI sensor meant we were able to enjoy more story-led experiences easily. 

There are some caveats - especially in the world of the best wireless gaming mice. The battery life taps out at around 20 hours, so we only managed around two days of full use before having to plug in. That's behind the competition, with the Razer Naga V2 Pro coming out in front. 


How we test gaming mice

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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.


Wireless gaming mouse: FAQ

Roccat Burst Pro Air mouse

(Image credit: Alyssa Mercante/Roccat)

Are wireless gaming mice good for gaming?

In short, yes. Wireless gaming mice these days can achieve the same low latency speeds as wired options with very little difference between the performance of the two. While you’re getting the luxury untethered experience, though, there are some extra costs to consider.

Even the best wireless gaming mouse brands couldn’t match wired pointers in speed and latency even a few years ago. However, since then we’ve seen wireless devices leaping forwards in their connection tech. With the arrival of 2.4GHz connections and extremely high polling rates, wireless gaming mice can now hold up to their tethered counterparts. 

However, wired options still come in much cheaper. You’re still paying a slight premium to pick up a wireless gaming mouse. You can pick up the same features and specs on a mouse with a cable for a far lower price, which means it’s well worth considering if that untethered experience is worth the extra funds. A truly cheap gaming mouse will generally be a wired one.

There are features that justify that extra cost. A wireless gaming mouse is far easier to travel with, offers a cleaner experience with no cables cluttering up your desktop, and is more versatile in its use - you don’t need to sit right next to your PC. 

What should you look for in the best wireless gaming mouse?

The best wireless gaming mouse will first of all offer the option for a 2.4GHz connection. Rather than relying on a slower Bluetooth wireless connection to your PC, wireless gaming mice that use USB-A 2.4GHz dongles to link up are far more reliable and can transmit information at a much faster rate. That means you can be more precise and move across the screen much smoother. 

Next up, you'll want to make sure that you're getting a decent battery life. At the bare minimum, we would expect a solid wireless gaming mouse to offer a 50 hour battery, but you can find batteries offering up to 400 hours of juice these days. The bigger the battery, the less you'll need to tether up your pointer. 

Finally, the best wireless gaming mouse should also feel comfortable to use. Of course, the wireless connection inherent here is going to make wider sweeps a little more ergonomic (there's no drag of a cable to deal with), however making sure that the additional battery and connection tech under the hood doesn't weigh down your device is going to be important. We generally see wireless gaming mice coming in at around 100g, though you will find some outliers that go substantially above or below that goal.

Do wireless gaming mice have lag?

Even the best wireless gaming mouse, traditionally, lagged behind its tethered counterparts. Early wireless connections were substantially slower, leaving wireless pointers out of play when it came to faster game genres. However, that gap has narrowed considerably in the years since, to the point where everyday players won't notice a difference between a wired device and a cable running across their desks. If you're looking to hit every frame with super-speed in a more competitive setting, though, you may notice a slightly longer response time. 

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Tabitha Baker
Managing Editor - Hardware

Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I've written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i'm focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards and mice that come with them), and tracking everything that suggests VR is about to take over our lives.