Mice comparison
Compare gaming and productivity mice — sensor DPI, polling rate, weight, button count, and wireless.
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What matters when comparing mice
This mice page covers 25 products and compares the measurable fields that most often separate one model from another: max dpi, polling rate, weight, wireless, buttons. Use the filters to narrow the field, open a product page for the complete readout, and use a head-to-head page when two models are close enough that a category-wide rank is not enough.
How to read the ranking
Mars Score is a normalized category score, not a laboratory replacement and not a claim that the highest-ranked product is right for every buyer. A high score indicates broad strength across the weighted fields; a lower score can still be the better choice when one specific requirement matters more than the average.
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How to choose a mouse in 2026
The Mars Score for mice weights sensor + tracking (30%), shape + weight (25%), connectivity + battery (25%) and buttons (20%). Sensor quality plateaued — most flagship mice now share variants of the PixArt PAW3950 or 3395 — so shape and weight are the dominant decisions.
Sensor: DPI is mostly marketing
Any modern flagship sensor (sensor_dpi 26,000–42,000) tracks perfectly in real-world use. The 800–1,600 DPI band is where most pros actually play. Trust IPS rating (max tracking speed) and lift-off distance more than the headline DPI number.
Polling rate: 4 kHz vs 8 kHz
8 kHz polling halves input latency from 1 kHz. The competitive edge is small but measurable, and noticeable on 240 Hz+ monitors. Battery and CPU usage rise with higher polling.
Weight and shape
A 55–65g mouse (weight_g) feels effortless for low-sensitivity FPS players. 70–90g is comfortable for most. Above 100g, fatigue sets in quickly during long sessions. Shape — symmetrical vs ergonomic, hump position, length — matters more than weight for grip-style fit.
Wireless: 2.4 GHz lossless is now table stakes
Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, Razer Viper V3 Pro, SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless, and Pulsar X2V2 all deliver wired-equivalent latency over 2.4 GHz. Bluetooth-only mice are productivity tools, not gaming tools.
Buttons and side scrolling
Optical switches (has_optical_switches) eliminate the double-click drift that kills mechanical-switch mice after 1–2 years. Side scroll and tilt-wheel are productivity essentials but rare on gaming mice.
How vsMars scores mice
Sensor and shape weight highest because shape is irreversible (you cannot adjust it like a keyboard's switches). See the formula on the methodology page and curated picks on best mice.
Frequently asked
How many mice are catalogued on vsMars?+
25 mice from 12 brands are catalogued in this category, each with a complete spec sheet and a transparent Mars Score.
How are mice ranked?+
Each mice is scored by the category-specific Mars Score formula — a weighted average of normalized specs with the weights published on the methodology page. No editorial hand-tuning.
Which mice has the highest Mars Score right now?+
DeathAdder V4 Pro leads the mice category with a Mars Score of 79.3.
Can I compare two mice side by side?+
Yes — pick any two mice from the category list and the comparison page renders side-by-side specs, advantages on each side, and a Mars Score verdict.