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What are the best gaming mice for small hands?

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A list of gaming mice suitable for those will small hands. If you check the "compare all specs" list you will be able to check the size of the mice listed to ensure they are small enough.

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8 Options Considered

Best gaming mice for small hands	Price	Weight	Sensor
82 Zowie FK1	-	90g	Avago ADNS-3310 (Optical)
76 Mionix Castor	$69.99	93.8 g	PMW3310 Optical
-- Logitech G9x	$297.98	156g (Customizable)	Avago ADNS-S9500 (Laser)
-- Razer Abyssus	-	80g	Avago ADNS-3888 (Optical)
-- Roccat Kone Pure Optical	-	96g	Avago ADNS-3090 (Optical)

Zowie FK1

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Top Pro

Extra mouse feet in the box

Zowie 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

Slight lens rattle

There is some lens rattle when picking up the device and shaking it. See More

Specs

Sensor:Avago ADNS-3310 (Optical)

Cable:Soft Rubber

Buttons:7 non-programmable

Top Pro

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 mouse itself. See More

Top Con

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

Top Pro

Ambidextrous

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

Top Pro

There's no driver software to deal with, it's just plug'n'play

There is no driver software needed for the mouse, though that does limit amount of settings to what can be changed on the device itself. See More

Top Pro

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

Mionix Castor

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Not safe shape

The strange shape feels uncomfortable. See More

Top Pro

Great software

Bug-free and easy to use software. It's an executable file, which doesn't even need installing. It has 5 profiles, color customization, macro settings and more. See More

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Specs

Sensor:PMW3310 Optical

Cable:2m braided

Buttons:6 programmable

Top Con

Software is subpar

The software is subpar when compared to other mice. See More

Top Pro

Adjustable lift-off distance

You can change the lift-off distance based on your playstyle. See More

Top Con

Scrollwheel gets loud

The scrollwheel gets very loud after moderate use. See More

Top Pro

Solid build quality

It has a solid build quality. The coating feels nice, and the mouse feels strong in hand. It's specifically designed for right-handed people. The 2 metre braided cable is light and very flexible. See More

Top Con

Rubber pad attracts dust

The rubber coated pad on the left side gets dusty very fast. See More

Top Pro

Excellent accuracy

Castor has the highly accurate Avago 3310 optical sensor. There's no angle snapping, hardware acceleration or jitter. It's virtually flawless. See More

Logitech G9x

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Adjustable weights

There is a weight tray at the rear of the mouse that can be removed and have weights added or removed. See More

Top Con

No longer in production

Logitech no longer manufacture this model. See More

Specs

Weight:156g (Customizable)

Sensor:Avago ADNS-S9500 (Laser)

Buttons:5 Customizable

Top Pro

Interchangeable covers

The G9x supports replaceable covers, so you can replace one with a different texture (there are two provided with the mouse), or with a different style. See More

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Accurate and responsive tracking

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Dual-mode scroll wheel

There are also two scrolling settings - notched and smooth. See More

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Can switch CPI settings based on program used as well aws switch on the fly

The mouse features on-the-fly adjustable CPI that can switch on the fly as well as automatically depending on the program in use. See More

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Customizable, profile-based LED colors

Even the LEDs on the mouse are color customizable, so you can set a different color for different profiles. See More

Top Pro

Comfortable for claw or fingertip grip

The thumb cradles for both grips are comfortable and additional buttons are in an easy access position that do not get in the way. See More

Top Pro

Highly customizable

It can be outfitted with two different grips (a precision one and a wide grip one), has an adjustable weight, where the user can add up to 28g of weight to the mouse, and features on-the-fly adjustable DPI that can switch automatically depending on the program in use. There are also two scrolling settings - notched and smooth. Even the LEDs on the mouse are color customizable, so you can set a different color for different profiles. See More

Roccat Kone Pure Optical

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Amazing shape

This mouse is great for every grip style. The right side lets you palm or fingertip grip the mouse regardless of your hand size. See More

Top Con

High lift off distance

The Roccat Kone Pure Optical has a higher than average lift off distance of 3mm, though it can be lowered with the tape trick. See More

Specs

Sensor:Avago ADNS-3090 (Optical)

Cable:Smooth Plastic

Top Pro

Highly accurate 4000 CPI optical sensor

With the Avago ADNS-3090 optical sensor being used there is no angle snapping or pointer prediction to be found. See More

Top Pro

Full Linux support

Roccat has good Linux drivers. See More

Top Pro

Extensive driver software

Roccat Savu

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Accomodating thumb rest

Top Con

Reports of non-slip grip wearing off within a year

The soft touch coating does not last and will wear easily. See More

Specs

Sensor:Avago ADNS-3090 (Optical)

Top Pro

Good build quality

The mouse weighs 90g. See More

Top Pro

Full Linux support

Roccat has good Linux drivers. See More

Top Pro

Roccat Talk informs which profile is selected when switched

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Easy+Shift allows for double mouse actions

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Good driver software

Top Pro

Accurate 4000 CPI optical sensor

The mouse has an accurate 4000 CPI optical sensor. No angle snapping, no acceleration, no prediction. See More

Top Pro

A lighter than usual braided cable

Roccat Savu has a lighter than usual braided cable that helps prevent kinking, curling and protects the cable prolonging life of mouse. See More

Top Pro

Great grip provides good control over the mouse

A high quality rubberized grip on top and a sweat-proof grip material on the sides provides good control over the mouse. See More

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