Investing in the right equipment can make the difference between winning a match, or improving your performance. Check out our mouse review and see if it’s meant for you!
In this article we mentioned:
- Razer Deathadder Essential
- Razer Viper Ultimate
- HyperX Pulsefire Haste
- Alienware 610M
All can be found at Netcom Brunei
Most gaming mice for FPS games are designed simply, with only two buttons, compared to MMO or MOBA mice which tend to have a lot of side buttons. But, the important thing is how well the mouse performs.
A quality FPS mouse should have low click latency, low lift-off distance, and a consistent sensor. So when choosing a mouse, the first thing you should look out for is how comfortable it feels in your hand and your preferred grip type.
It is up to your preference, of course, whether you want a wired connection or wireless, but generally, mice for FPS games are light and designed for quick and accurate movements.
Below are our top picks for the best FPS mouse in multiple categories:
Razer Deathadder Essential
It has a low minimum CPI, a low lift-off distance, and good click latency. It feels well-built and is suitable for almost all hand sizes using any grip type. However, those with smaller hands may struggle with a claw or fingertip grip. Unfortunately, it’s a little on the heavy side, and its cable is slightly stiff. Also, you can adjust the CPI in increments of 100 only.
PROS
- Well-built.
- Low minimum lift-off distance.
- Suitable for almost all hand sizes with any grip type.
CONS
- Somewhat heavy.
- The cable isn’t very flexible.
Razer Viper Ultimate
Amazing click latency, whether wired or wireless, and competitive gamers shouldn’t notice any delays from it. It’s lightweight and its performance is excellent and consistent, especially when moved at a fast speed. Most people have found it comfortable in a fingertip grip, but larger hands might have issues with a palm or claw grip. It offers multiple customizable buttons, with two side buttons on each side.
PROS
- Well-built
- Buttons and settings are easily customizable.
- Very low latency, wired or wireless.
CONS
- Not recommended for very large hands.
HyperX Pulsefire Haste
It has a honeycomb design, which makes it lightweight, however, it feels solid and durable. It is comfortable and should fit most hand-size using and grip type. Its got a very low click latency that most gamers shouldn’t notice any delay, and it has a high maximum polling rate for smooth cursor movements.
PROS
- Low click latency.
- Very lightweight.
- Well-suited for most hand sizes with any grip type.
CONS
- Only six programmable inputs.
Alienware 610M
First of all, it has a wide customizable CPI range and a fairly low click latency, however, it’s quite heavy and may not be the best choice for gamers who prefer fingertip grip, due to its unique wingtip design.
PROS
- Ergonomic and ambidextrous design.
- Feels well-built and solid.
- Adjustable CPI.
- Can be used wired or wireless.
CONS
- The software lacks many customization options.