Best Gaming Mice in the UK

The Logitech G903 LIGHTSPEED looks odd, we will not argue that. Some people might like the model's futuristic, science fiction-esque form factor but we prefer our peripherals clean, sleek, and streamlined, so we cannot say that we're the model's biggest fans appearance-wise. At the same time, we're not saying that its appearance is all about aesthetics. Quite the opposite, the mouse looks the way it looks because you cannot make the device as adjustable as it is otherwise.

Unlike most mice, though right-handed from the get-go, the model easily becomes ambidextrous when necessary. Its configurable button layout allows you to change and adjust the mouse's entire construction. When you take into account the dual-mode tilt wheel and its removable side buttons, the device offers you access to between 7 and 11 programmable functions. This is huge and something we've not seen before on the gaming peripherals market but, as always, leave it to Logitech to impress and not only produce unique tech but also make the tech accessible and even relatively affordable.

You'd expect removable and adjustable buttons to feel odd but this is not the case here. On the contrary, the metal-spring button tensioning keeps the primary buttons poised to trigger with reduced force, enabling not only brilliant button feel but also quick and consistent response time after time. Some might find the scroll too sensitive but Logitech scrolls have never been especially stiff to begin with.

The company's critics have always said that Razer is all about gimmicks and flashy cosmetics that do not bring anything but gaudy aesthetics to the table but even the biggest haters cannot deny that the DeathAdder line does not fall under this category. The models that belong to this line were never equipped with dozens of buttons and were never adopting gimmicky features. This is the company's most minimalist line and the Razer DeathAdder V2 takes the line to the next level.

DeathAdders have always boasted an ergonomic shape but the model's deadly curves and killer lines have become even more ergonomic, retaining the signature outline while shedding even more weight to enable accelerated handling and streamlining the already ridiculously fast interactions between you and the mouse. From those who go with the palm grip to people who prefer claw and fingertip approaches, the device will be able to accommodate them all, providing unbeatable comfort so that even the longest raids and the steepest ladder climbs do not bring any unpleasant sensations.

Even the cable's ergonomics have been improved, featuring the Speedflex cable that not only reduces the model's weight but also minimises drag. With this cable, you'll be executing quick, clean, and fluid swipes, controlling every little movement unlike before. Contributing to the same cause, the mouse's feet are made from high-grade PTFE (what they coat non-stick pans with), making sure that the movements remain slick and smooth across all surfaces.

Can the Logitech G502 HERO turn gamers into online heroes? Well, from where we're standing, the mouse can certainly help. These days, the people behind Logitech seem to be almost obsessed with customisable mice but we can see where they're coming from. With gaming becoming more and more demanding, the tiniest, most minute inconveniences can become the difference between victory and defeat.

Though this mouse is not as customisable as the Logitech G903 LIGHTSPEED, you can adjust its heaviness using repositionable weights. These five, 3.6-gramme weights can be added and removed throughout the model's entire bottom, allowing you to experiment not only with the mouse's weight but also with balance and alignment, fine-tuning the swipes and removing wasted movements.

Different players have different tastes but most will find the device looking somewhat goofy, primarily due to the elongated thumb rest sticking out and ruining the model's outline. But the rest is so comfortable that we're willing to bet most users will be fine with the trade-off once they've used the mouse for some time. To add more, its plastic casing features textured rubberised grips, adding even more comfort points and making even the longest gaming sessions less strenuous on the right hand.

Corsair Ironclaw is not as adamant and rigid as the name would suggest. Truth be told, the model's more adaptable and adjustable than most gaming mice. Connection-wise, you can choose between sub-1 ms Slipstream Corsair wireless tech, low-latency Bluetooth, and the standard USB wired approach. The company's wireless tech adopts what they're calling Intelligent Frequency Shift, which's basically this system that ensures interference-free connection by shifting the frequency when there's something between the mouse and PC. Since gamers normally do not trust wireless mice, the tech makes sure that the latency does not even reach 1 millisecond so that you're not even able to tell the difference between wired and wireless modes.

From the form factor standpoint, the device's contoured shape has been sculpted to accommodate palm grips and large hands first and foremost but people who do not belong to that group will find the mouse comfortable enough too. We've seen the textured side grip before but the thumb rest is something we can easily get behind, distributing the model's weight and keeping the thumb comfy and, when necessary, rested too. Some might find the side buttons too large but, on the upside, you will not be misclicking them. The primary buttons can double-click sometimes though, the issue that's been plaguing Corsair mice for some time now.

The SteelSeries Rival 600 is unrivalled within its class when you take the entire package into account, from aesthetics to customisation to accuracy and precision. Most mice that let you adjust the weight look terrible, a cross between Transformers rejects and something assembled at the nearby scrapyard. With this device, the opposite is the case. Even though the side panels are removable, the mouse looks sleek and elegant and almost as clean and streamlined as non-adjustable mice. With these removable panels, you can easily add and secure eight 4-gramme weights, not only experimenting with light-to-heavy customisation weight-wise but also playing with the device' centre of gravity. These movable weights give you 256 weight-tuning configurations, which means that you cannot complain that the mouse is uncomfortable because manipulating its comfort levels is available to you unlike before.

Meanwhile, the TrueMove3 tech will make sure that you cannot complain about tracking too. Offering precise 1-to-1 tracking, the tech ensures that moving the mouse any specific distance on the mat will mean the same exact distance on screen is covered, without introducing latency, interpolation, and without affecting jitter reduction. This is huge but one would argue not as huge as the secondary sensor that tracks depth perception, allowing you to customise when this sensor stops and starts tracking when the mouse is lifted. That means that unnecessary movements that happen when you pick and put the mouse down are eliminated.