The Best Lightweight Gaming Mice in 2026

1. Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro

Razer Deathadder V4 Pro

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Incremental improvements over the V3 make this Razer's best-ever mouse, with flawless gaming performance and long battery life.

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My pick for the best overall gaming mouse is also the pick for the best lightweight mouse: At 56g, the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro is wonderfully light, comfortable, and zips around your mouse pad. Despite its weight it's built to last, with a remarkably sturdy shell, reassuringly solid mouse buttons, and a beefy battery that lasts up to 150 hours on a single charge.

This is simply Razer's best-ever mouse, with flawless tracking through the Focus Pro sensor. In our review, it performed brilliantly in every game we tried, with no stuttering, and it felt like our movements were mirrored exactly on screen.

It is more expensive than other mice on this list, and slightly less portable because of its larger dome-shaped dongle. But if you're after a lightweight desktop gaming mouse that will excel in any genre for years to come, look no further.

2. Roccat Burst Core

Roccat Burst Core

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Cheap and lightweight wired gaming mouse with a snappy and accurate PixArt PMW3331 optical sensor.

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Budget doesn’t mean subpar. This $35 option is a terrific choice for the more casual gamers who don’t require pro-level speeds and don’t necessarily want to spend a lot of money on something they won’t need. As cheap as it is, Roccat's Burst Core doesn’t compromise on performance, design, or build.

Thanks to the Titan optical switch and the PixArt PMW3331 optical sensor inside, it’s just as snappy and accurate as its premium rivals, and it's just as comfortable to use. To keep the price down, it cuts back on luxuries like RGB lighting and super high DPI. Still, that 8,500 DPI is more than enough to see any gamer through the latest shooters.

3. Corsair Sabre V2 Pro

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There's lightweight, and then there's the Corsair Sabre V2, weighing just 36g. If your No. 1 priority is keeping the weight down, then this is the mouse for you. During the testing for my review, when I switched between this and other lightweight mice the difference was almost comical. It barely feels like you're holding anything, and it's fluid on your mouse pad.

It's not perfect, however. Its battery life is shorter than most and it's not the sturdiest lightweight mouse – but if you can look past those flaws, it gives you brilliant gaming performance in a ridiculously light package.

4. Asus ROG Keris II Ace

Asus ROG Keris II Ace

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A lightweight, larger option with accurate tracking and a high polling rate that keeps things simpler than your typical gaming mouse.

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In terms of cost, performance, and weight, the Asus ROG Keris II Ace is easily one of the best lightweight gaming mice available. It offers over 100 hours of battery life, a polling rate of up to 4,000Hz, and DPI settings up to 42,000. If after several days of intense gaming the battery does start to run out, you can easily switch the Asus ROG Keris II Ace over to wired mode while it charges.

Despite weighing just 54g, the Asus ROG Keris II Ace somehow feels sturdy and comfortable while using it, fitting larger hands just as well. The included 3M grip tape adds an extra layer of grip that might be needed due to the lackluster default side grips, but otherwise, this is a solid gaming mouse that won’t weigh you down.

5. Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2c

Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2c

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The Superlight 2c is the smaller, lighter version of the excellent Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, one of the best gaming mice. The original was already light, at 60g; the smaller 2c weighs just 51g (or 53g in the EU), making it one of the lightest mice you can buy and you don't sacrifice build quality, comfort, or performance.

In testing I found that, despite its size, it's still comfortable in a variety of grip styles, including palm grip. Its sensor and buttons are precise and responsive, and the scroll wheel tactile. It's simply a joy to lose. It doesn't have Bluetooth connection so you'll always need the dongle plugged in, and Logitech's G Hub software can be a bit of a pain, but those limitations are worth putting up with.

If you like Logitech's mice but don't want to go this small, then just choose the original Superlight 2.

6. HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2

HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2

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A 53g mouse ready to game with an 8,000Hz polling rate and a 26K sensor.

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The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 brings a nicely balanced, lightweight design, and excellent all-around performance to a mouse that especially excels in esports. This wired option is more compact than some, so it’s ideal for those with small or medium hands, while those with larger hands may have to take a claw grip. However, this keeps the weight down to just 53g.

Despite its mass, the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 remains full-featured complete with tactile switches, a 26K sensor, and an 8,000Hz polling rate. You’re getting competition-level precision and speed that can make or break you in tournaments. NGenuity software also lets you adjust settings like DPI and create profiles, but unfortunately, you can’t save multiple profiles on the mouse itself.

7. Roccat Kone Pro

Roccat Kone Pro

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A wired lightweight option boasting responsive Titan switches, an accurate Owl-Eye 19K DPI optical sensor, and a translucent honeycomb design to let the AIMO RGB lighting shine.

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Roccat is no stranger to premium optical gaming peripherals packed with a strong feature set, so the Roccat Kone Pro is something we have come to expect from the manufacturer. This wired lightweight option boasts Roccat’s super responsive Titan Switch, perfectly executed Titan Wheel Pro Scroll, and Owl-Eye 19K DPI optical sensor that’s so smooth and accurate it feels like it’s painting a masterpiece on your mouse pad.

But, there’s more to love here: that ergonomic supportive shape, the translucent (not holey) honeycomb design, and AIMO RGB lighting that emanates through its smooth-to-touch bionic shell are stand-outs as well. Plus, it’s surprisingly not as expensive as it looks.

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