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What are the best ambidextrous gaming mice?

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Best ambidextrous gaming mice	Price	Weight	Sensor
92 Steelseries Sensei [RAW]	-	90g	Avago ADNS-A9500 (Laser)
82 Razer Taipan	-	95g	Avago ADNS-S9818 (Dual)
-- Zowie FK1	$59.99	90g	Avago ADNS-3310 (Optical)
-- Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum	$149.99	107 g	PMW3366 Optical
-- Steelseries Sensei	-	102g	Avago ADNS-A9500 (Laser)

Steelseries Sensei [RAW]

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Great for palm and claw grips

The ambidextrous design allows for comfortable claw grips. See More

Top Con

Updated alternatives are available

Newer clone mice offer better qualities such as better wire flexibility and sensor while keeping the same Sensei shape See More

ResourcefulDellingr's Experience

I found this mouse too wide to use for long periods of time. It made my hand ache. See More

Specs

Sensor:Avago ADNS-A9500 (Laser)

L/W/H:125.5mm x 68.3mm x 38.7mm

Top Pro

Braided cable for the black edition of the mouse

Like most professional gaming mice the Steelseries comes with a cloth braided cable. See More

Top Con

Bad sensor relative to comparable mice

The ADNS-a9500 is inconsistent with its acceleration, which negatively affects precision. See More

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On-the-fly two-state CPI switch

By clicking the button behind the scroll wheel users can switch their DPI settings on the fly. See More

Top Con

Software is bad for changing DPI (Steel series Engine)

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Driver software allows adjusting sensitivity, accent illumination and reprogram buttons

The Steelseries driver allows for users to change a multitude of settings ranging from lighting to mouse sensitivity. See More

Top Con

Non-braided cord for the Frost Blue edition of the mouse

The frost blue edition does not have a braided cord but just a soft rubber cord that may tear or crimp easier. See More

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Very light

Steelseries Sensei [RAW] is one of the lightest mice available at 90 grams. See More

Top Con

Rubberized sides begin to degrade quickly

It only takes a few months for the rubberized coating on the sides to show significant wear. It is very thin so begins to peel quite quickly. See More

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Available with a glossy or rubberized finish

There are two different finishes available for the Sensei RAW, glossy and a soft touch finish. See More

Top Con

Side buttons are in a position that can sometimes be accidentally hit

The placement of buttons on both sides of the mouse for an ambidextrous design means that some accidental presses may happen. See More

Top Pro

Accurate 5670 CPI laser sensor

Using a Avago ADNS-A9500 laser sensor at 5600 CPI the Steelseries Sensei {RAW] produces pretty accurate tracking. See More

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Razer Taipan

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Has both laser and optical sensors

The Razer Taipan has a dual sensor system, being able to utilize an optical and laser sensor at the same time. See More

Top Con

Side buttons can irritate ring finger

The ambidextrous extra buttons on the side may rub against the ring or pinkie fingers. See More

Specs

Sensor:Avago ADNS-S9818 (Dual)

Buttons:9 Programmable

L/W/H:124mm x 63mm x 36mm

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Comes with good driver software that allows for more tweaking

Like the rest of Razers equipment the Taipan utilizes the Synapse software to customize the mouse even further. See More

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Two pairs of programmable side buttons

Being that the mouse is ambidextrous there are two sets of side buttons for either hand. See More

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7ft braided cable

Like all Razer products the cable is braided on the Taipan. See More

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Quick access CPI switch

The Razer Taipan has on the fly CPI switching with two buttons that are behind the scroll wheel. See More

Zowie FK1

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Excellent 3200 CPI optical sensor

The Zowie FK1 gaming mouse uses an Avago 3310 optical sensor which is regarded as one of the best in the world. It has no built-in acceleration and no angle snapping. It’s practically jitter-less when set at 125 and 500Hz polling rate, and has barely noticeable jitter at 1000Hz. The Avago 3310 has no native CPI, it is made to have each step of 50 CPI work as well as the previous one. With CPI steps of 400/800/1600/3200 for the FK1, all CPI choices should work equally well. See More

Top Con

Two of the side buttons are unutilized in normal use

While the mouse has four side buttons, only two of them can be used at a time, depending on which hand you are using it with. See More

Specs

Sensor:Avago ADNS-3310 (Optical)

Buttons:7 non-programmable

L/W/H:128mm x 67mm x 37mm

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No unnecessary functionality

Zowie has kept the mouse remarkably simple. There's no RGB lighting, adjustable weights, or superfluous buttons that end up only getting in the way. It's plug-and-play and requires no additional software. You can customize only the essential settings such as lift off distance, polling rate, or switch between left or right-handed modes with just a combination of specific button presses. See More

Top Con

DPI switch can't be used on-the-fly

A DPI switch is available, but it's located under the mouse, so it can't be used on-the-fly. See More

Top Pro

Can be used by both righties and lefties

The Zowie FK1 gaming mouse uses an ambidextrous design with a wide base for the palm rest. See More

Top Con

Pressing the main buttons may feel tiring after some time

Though it’s usually a matter of preference, the main buttons are a bit harder to press compared to other mice, which some people may find tiring after long periods of use. See More

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Comfortable for most grip types

FK1 has a very universal shape and size, making it a safe choice for most people regardless of grip type and hand size. Except for people with large hands who use the palm grip, who may need a larger model of the mouse. See More

Top Con

Cord can break easily

The cheap rubber cord might be prone to breaking easily. See More

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Ships with a set of replacement feet

The Zowie gaming mouse has an extra pair of mouse feet in the box so users can replace their old ones when the time comes. See More

Top Con

A bigger model might be needed for large handed people who prefer a palm grip

Due to its short height and the small hump on top of the mouse, it might not be suitable for people with large hands who prefer using a palm grip. See More

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A low lift-off-distance of about 1.5-1.8mm

The standard lift off distance on a cloth mouse pad is 1.5-1.8mm though it will be a bit higher when using a plastic pad being 2.2 - 2.4mm. To enable the plastic pad setting a certain button combination has to be pressed on the gaming mouse itself. See More

Top Con

Not quite as comfortable as a non-ambidextrous mouse

Due to its thoroughly ambidextrous design, sometimes the ring and pinky fingers can touch the side buttons. Even though they are deactivated and won’t cause mispresses, they are still not as comfortable as non-ambidextrous designs. See More

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Excellent 3200 CPI optical sensor

The Zowie FK1 uses an Avago 3310 optical sensor that has an incremental setting ranging from 400, 800, 1600 to 3200 CPI. See More

Top Con

Slight lens rattle

There is some lens rattle when you pick up the device and shake it. See More

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Only 4 DPI settings

Even though the ADNS-3310 sensor supports DPI settings in increments of 50, the FK1 only lets you choose between 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 DPI. See More

Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum

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Flawless wireless connection

Some wireless gadgets may become unreliable at times due to interference from high Wi-FI and Bluetooth traffic. Despite this, the G900 is superb at keeping its wireless connection flawless. See More

Top Con

Primary button switches prone to failure

The switches used in the primary left and right buttons wear out astonishingly quickly for a premium item. This leads to the infamous "double click issue" that makes the mouse unusable. See More

NobleChiyou's Experience

Amazing.... especially if you are using the mouse in your left hand. A true gaming mouse for a lefty. See More

Specs

Sensor:PMW3366 Optical

Buttons:11 programmable

L/W/H:130 x 67 x 40 mm

Top Pro

Suitable for all grip types

This mouse is rather flat, without any big humps ensuring that all grip types are welcome, as long as your hands are the right size. See More

Top Con

Expensive

Packed full with features, it’s no surprise that it bears an expensive price tag of $150. Spending that much money on a mouse might seem impractical, but you certainly get what you pay for. See More

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Can be used comfortably by both righties and lefties

The side buttons are removable, so even if you are left handed you can comfortably use this mouse. See More

Top Con

Limited thumb buttons

Those switching from the G700 will find that they are going from 4 thumb buttons to two. Yes, the G900 allows for customizable side buttons of up to 2 on each side, but those who like to have more than 2 thumb buttons for gaming (especially MMOs) may find this hard to adapt to. See More

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Excellent sensor

The Logitech G900 uses a PMW 3366, a virtually flawless sensor that doesn’t alter movement in any way. It is seen as a slight upgrade to the FK1’s sensor but the differences are so minor that any improvement is only marginal. See More

Top Con

Scroll wheel can rattle lightly

It is not uncommon that the scroll wheel can lightly rattle while on free-scrolling mode. See More

Top Pro

Just as reliable as a wired mouse

The G900’s transmitter performs well enough that it’s almost indistinguishable from other wired mice, in some cases even surpassing them in click latency tests. This, combined with its high quality sensor, makes it a great wireless option for a gaming mouse. See More

Top Con

The left and right click go up

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Lasting and sturdy build quality

Logitech mice typically have above average build quality and the G900 is no exception. The body is made with a rubberized coating that doesn’t scratch easily and is pleasant to hold. The main buttons have a mechanical pivot design that contributes to its precise and tactile button clicks. The cable is braided, which prevents it from twisting and damaging the wires. See More

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Can be used as a wired mouse

You can still use it as you would any other wired mouse if you wish while it's charging, or you could use it as a wired mouse all the time if you prefer. See More

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Button clicking gives a satisfying feel

The main left and right buttons are built in an uncommon way, mainly to provide a more satisfying feel when they are clicked. Each uses a pivot bar to provide consistent clicking, regardless of where you press the button. In addition, there are metal springs under the main buttons for faster recovery after clicks. See More

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Long, quality wire

To charge the mouse, plug it into the included 6ft braided cable. See More

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Extensive customization

Aside from sensor and DPI adjustments, the G900 features extensive customization options. It has plenty of extra buttons that you can rebind with commands or macros. The scroll wheel can be changed to either free-rolling or notched scrolling. You can also choose to use it as a wired mouse, if you prefer. Full RGB lighting support lets you customize its look to suit your gaming rig. See More

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Sensor customization

The options for sensor customization include changing of polling rate and DPI steps. There are a lot of choices because the DPI steps range from 200 to 12,000 with steps of 50. See More

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LGS companion software conveniently facilitates tweaking

Option tweaking is done via the Logitech Gaming Software (LGS). This includes sensor related options, the choice of side buttons, button remapping, macro creation and thorough lighting control. All of this is connected to the five available profiles. The LGS is available on Windows and Mac systems. See More

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Light mouse for easy movement and control

Weighing 107 grams, this mouse is quite light for a wireless mouse. This is uncommon because the battery usually adds a lot of weight. A lighter mouse is useful since it’s easier to move and control. See More

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Great scroll wheel

The metallic scroll wheel can be switched between free scrolling and click scrolling through the button right in front of it. You can also tilt the scroll wheel either way, and program them to a specific task. See More

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Convenient charging

The battery lasts between 24 to 32 hours, which is quite reasonable especially since charging it is easy. Simply connect its wire to the mouse and it will fully charge over the course of two hours, during which the mouse is usable. See More

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On-board memory profiles

You can save your custom button bindings right on the mouse so that no matter which computer you use it with, your profiles are there. See More

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A bundled receiver adapter allows you to improve the connection strength

You can also attach an included receiver adapter to the wire and dangle it close to the mouse to further improve reception. See More

Steelseries Sensei

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CPI switching

You can change between 2 different CPI settings via a convenient button located below the scroll wheel. See More

Top Con

Bad driver software

The driver software is buggy and crashes often. See More

Specs

Sensor:Avago ADNS-A9500 (Laser)

Buttons:8 Programmable

L/W/H:125x68x39mm

Top Pro

Customizable

There are many settings including acceleration, polling rate, and others that can be changed from software or the built-in LCD. You can customize the 7 buttons to do whatever you like. See More

Top Con

Somewhat poor grip

The material the mouse is made up of can be slick especially when using with sweaty hands, something that often happens with prolonged use. See More

Roccat Lua

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Comfortable to use

Its rather small size and lower than usual height allow for a substantially comfortable grip. The sides have a dent which helps fingers positioning. Additionally, the sides are smoothly textured so you shouldn’t ever feel like your hand is losing its grip. See More

Top Con

Light weight takes some getting used to

At 68 grams, it's about 30% lighter than most mice. Switching from an average mouse might take some getting used to and feel like the Lua is a bit floatey. See More

Specs

Sensor:Avago ADNS-3050 (Optical)

L/W/H:115 mm x 65 mm x 30 mm

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Well suited for fingertip and claw grips

Unless you have small hands, this is a mouse that is meant for people who use either the claw or fingertip grip. In addition to being a small mouse and having low height, it's also extremely light, weighing only 68 grams. This makes it easy to control with a fingertip and claw grip as it relies on the mouse being as agile as it can be. See More

Top Con

Uses an outdated sensor

The Lua’s optical sensor might be a bit dated, since it was released five years ago. Still, it mostly only shows weakness when it is facing really fast mouse movements. And as long as you are aware of it, this shortcoming can be entirely avoided. See More

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Good amount of customization provided by the accompanying software

The software is very simple and easy to use. It lets you change the DPI steps, double click speed, vertical scroll speed, polling rate, very basic lighting control and the choice of hand-mode. In addition, it has the option to reassign its buttons, but since the Lua has only four buttons it’s practically useless as the main three are almost always invariable. See More

Top Con

Can suffer from small amounts of jitter on high DPI values

This mouse's DPI setting can be set from 250 to 2000, in increments of 250. At DPI settings higher than 1250, it can generate small amounts of jitter. The mouse works the best at 500 DPI with a 1000Hz polling rate. See More

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Excellent budget sensor

The Avago A3050 optical sensor that the Lua uses has small, unnoticeable prediction and doesn’t carry over perfect tracking at high speeds (depending on the chosen DPI setting, over 60-120 inches per second or 1.5 m/s-3 m/s). But unless you use it at extremely low sensitivity, it shouldn’t be a problem. When reaching such speeds, some negative acceleration may be noticed. See More

Top Con

Top DPI value may feel insufficient for some gamers

The DPI amount caps at 2000, which might not be enough for some. See More

Top Pro

Can be used by both righties and lefties

Uses an ambidextrous design that actually feels as if it is and ergonomic design no matter what hand is using it. See More

Top Con

Rubber cord is prone to breaking

It has a rubber type cable which means there’s less resistance and drag against the desk but at the same time can be more prone to damage when bent. See More

Top Pro

Full Linux support

Roccat has good Linux drivers. See More

Top Con

Small size takes some getting used to

The Roccat Lua is a small mouse, measuring only 11.5 cm in length and 3 cm in height. The width is pretty standard with 6.5 cm at the back and narrows down towards the front. The small size might raise some concern about the grip. If it’s your first mouse of this size you might need to adjust your grip to accommodate for the smaller scale of the mouse. Commonly the grips change and include some elements of a fingertip grip. See More

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Well built

Even though it’s a budget mouse, it has high quality components to ensure that the mouse can last for years. There are no unnecessary moving parts while button clicks are clear and don’t give out after heavy use. The body of the mouse consists of rubberized coating at the top and textured plastic on the sides which gives it a quality feel. See More

Top Con

Lacks sidebuttons

Since it’s in the style of a classic three-button mouse, the lack of side buttons limits customization options. See More

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On-the-fly CPI switch

There is a button right behind the scroll wheel that will allow for on-the-fly CPI switching. See More

Top Con

Low palmrest hight

The low palmrest height may be a turn off for some palm style users. See More

Razer Ouroboros

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Ambidextrous

The Razer Ouroboros is and ambidextrous device so left or right handers can use it equally. See More

Top Con

Expensive

At $149.99 this is a pretty expensive device, even if it is wireless. See More

Specs

Weight:115-135g (Customizable)

Sensor:Avago ADNS-S9818 (Laser)

Buttons:11 Programmable

L/W/H:122mm-137mm x 71mm x 42mm

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Rechargeable (and removable) AA battery

There is an included rechargeable AA battery that offers 12 hours of gaming time. It can also be swapped with another battery if needed. See More

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Swappable side magnetic panels

There are swappable magnetic side panels comprised of two thumb grip and two finger rest panels. This allows for users to customize the size and shape to their liking. See More

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Hybrid wireless/wired mouse

The Razer Ouroboros is a dual wired/wireless mouse so that when the device may be running low on battery the user can just plug it in. See More

GAMDIAS Erebos GMS7500

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Built in memory

There is built in memory on this device that will allow users to store up to 6 different custom profiles. this way no software is needed when the device is used in a different PC. See More

Top Con

Sharp side buttons can cause injuries

The sharp side buttons can irritate fingers and cause distractions while playing. See More

Specs

Weight:N/A (Customizable)

Sensor:Avago ADNS-A9800 (Laser)

Buttons:8 Programmable

L/W/H:125mm x 68mm x 40mm

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Lighting control

There is lighting control for this device though its included software. See More

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Customizable weight

There are four 5g weights included with the device that users can place inside to customize the exact weight they want the mouse to be. See More

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Interchangeable side panels

There are interchangeable side panels that change the ergonomics of the device to suit the user. See More

Mionix Avior 7000

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Zero positive or negative acceleration

There is no positive or negative acceleration on the Mionix Avior 7000. See More

Top Con

May be too thin for some

For an ambidextrous mouse the design feels a bit thin when compared to others in the market. See More

Specs

Sensor:Avago ADNS-3310 (Optical)

Buttons:9 Programmable

L/W/H:125.3mm x 65mm x 36.6mm

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Great for low sensitivity users

For those that need or just enjoy low sensitivity the Mionix Avior 7000 is a good choice. See More

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Easy to control, responsive tracking

With the Avago ADNS-3310 optical sensor inside of the Mionix Avior 7000 it is easily controlled and has very responsive tracking. See More

Razer Lachesis

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Shape and size good for medium to large hands

The Razer Lachesis is a great mouse for those with large hands. With the hump where the users palm rest being a bit further back than a lot fo other mice it makes a good fit for those large hands. See More

Top Con

Unreliable CPI switcher

On-the-fly CPI scale resets, and sets to wrong settings often. See More

Specs

Sensor:Philips PLN 2031 (Laser)

Buttons:9 Programmable

L/W/H:129mm x 71mm x 40mm

Top Pro

Custom color lighting

Using Razers Synapse software users can customize their color lighting. See More

Top Con

Horrible lift-off distance

Lift-off distance is advertised as 1mm, which is not true, it's more than half an inch. See More

Top Pro

On the fly DPI switching

There are two buttons under the scroll wheel that allow for on the fly DPI switching. See More

Top Con

Unreliable drivers

The mouse freezes, lags and the mouse pointer might even die. See More

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Braided cable

Helps prevent kinking, curling and protects the cable prolonging life of mouse. See More

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