What are the best gaming mice to use for MMOs?

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Logitech G600 vs Razer Naga Chroma vs Razer Naga Hex

vs UtechSmart Venus vs Corsair Scimitar RGB vs ROCCAT Nyth

Specs

Weight

Sensor

Max Speed

Cable

Buttons

L/W/H

Shape

Lift-off Distance

USB Mouse Polling

Scroll Wheel

MSRP

CPI

Switches Right/Left

Dimensions

Wired/Wireless

DPI

Software compatibility

CPI on-the-fly switch

IPS

Weight

135g

Sensor

N/A (Laser)

Max Speed

N/A

Cable

Braided

Buttons

19 Total 17 Programmable

L/W/H

119 mm x 75 mm x 43 mm

Shape

Ergonomic (Right and Left-Handed Models)

Lift-off Distance

Customizable

USB Mouse Polling

1000Hz

Scroll Wheel

Notched

MSRP

$79.99

CPI

16000

Switches Right/Left

N/A

Dimensions

Wired/Wireless

DPI

Software compatibility

CPI on-the-fly switch

IPS

Weight

Sensor

Max Speed

Cable

Buttons

L/W/H

Shape

Lift-off Distance

USB Mouse Polling

Scroll Wheel

MSRP

CPI

Switches Right/Left

Dimensions

Wired/Wireless

DPI

Software compatibility

CPI on-the-fly switch

IPS

Weight

Sensor

Max Speed

Cable

Buttons

L/W/H

Shape

Lift-off Distance

USB Mouse Polling

Scroll Wheel

MSRP

CPI

Switches Right/Left

Dimensions

Wired/Wireless

DPI

Software compatibility

CPI on-the-fly switch

IPS

Weight

Sensor

Max Speed

Cable

Buttons

L/W/H

Shape

Lift-off Distance

USB Mouse Polling

Scroll Wheel

MSRP

CPI

Switches Right/Left

Dimensions

Wired/Wireless

DPI

Software compatibility

CPI on-the-fly switch

IPS

Weight

120g

Sensor

Twin-Tech Laser Sensor R1 with up to 12000dpi

Max Speed

12.000 dpi

Cable

1.8m braided USB cable

Buttons

L/W/H

Width 7.8 cm , Height 4.4 cm , Length 12.9 cm

Shape

Customizable

Lift-off Distance

Adjustable lift-off distance

USB Mouse Polling

100-1000Hz polling rate

Scroll Wheel

Yes

MSRP

CPI

Switches Right/Left

Dimensions

Width 7.8 cm , Height 4.4 cm , Length 12.9 cm

Wired/Wireless

Wired

DPI

1-12.000 DPI

Software compatibility

Full

CPI on-the-fly switch

1 or more

IPS

3.8m/s (150ips) single axis / 5.4m/s (212ips) both axis

Pros + Cons

Pro
Mouse wheel left and right click

Normally a mouses scroll wheel will click in the center and turn but the G600 also has a left and right click to the scroll wheel as well. This just gives extra functionality that can be programmed to an easily reached area.

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Many programmable buttons

With 20 programmable buttons the Logitech G600 makes for a great MMo mouse due to the large percentage of commands needed for an MMO.

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Pro
Smartly placed extra button not found on other mice

There is a button below ones pinky on the G600, which separates itself from other MMO mice. Basically it is just another programmable button that is easy to reach just in case one wants to use it.

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Pro
Customizable RGB lighting

RGB lighting can set to varying brightness or a pulsing/breathing effect. Can also set to cycle through all the colors.

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Pro
Mutiple User Profiles

Up to 3 user customized profiles. Useful to those who game and content creators looking to improve productivity when editing.

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Pro
Great software to access the functions of the mouse

Unlike the Razer software which is basically always online DRM, Logitech provides software that stays out of the way, does not require a constant internet connection and uses less resources than the aforementioned competitor.

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Con
Thumb buttons may feel too stiff

Some may find that the side buttons require too much force, so much that you move your mouse cursor with each button press.

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Con
Ergonomics not the best

Often mice in this price range ($80) offer ways to customize the ergonomics. Sadly there is nothing like that with the G600 making for an uncomfortable experience for extended play times.

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Con
Really low lifetime

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Pro
Tons of easy to program buttons

Great for MOBAs, MMOs, and even FPSs.

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Pro
Side buttons are mechanical and angled

The 12 side buttons on the Razer Naga Chroma have mechanical switches inside. Mechanical switches have a great tactile and audible feedback while also having great longevity. The buttons themselves are also angled which makes it easier to find the correct button to use.

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Pro
Tilt-click scroll wheel

The scroll wheel can be pressed left right or down.

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Pro
Right or left handed models available

The Razer Naga Chroma comes in either a right or left handed model.

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Pro
Super comfortable to use

Perfectly conforms to any grip type in your hand. Can use this mouse for hours on end.

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Con
Proprietary software needed to take advantage of all of the mouses features

Users will need to install Razers Synapse software to take advantage of most of this mouses features such as the programmable keys.

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Con
Side buttons are not for everyone

Takes your thumb some getting used to hitting the correct button.

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Pro
Intuitive hexagonal button placement

The design of the button placement allows the user to intuitively click each without having to look at what they are pressing.

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Con
Glossy coating is slippery

Having a gloss coat on the top of the mouse causes excess sweat to build up easily which then makes the mouse slippery. A matte finish would have been ideal but sadly is not available for this model.

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Con
Side buttons are too sensitive

Accidental clicks happen too frequently with the Nag Hex due to the over sensitive button switches.

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Pro
Great material for easy grip

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Pro
Extremely adjustable DPI

You can change the DPI from 50-16400. This isn't as important for MMOs, but different genres (like FPS) will benefit from this.

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Pro
16M + LED colors

Variety of LED colors to suit any mood, or to match colors with the current game/desktop theme.

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Con
No scroll wheel side-click

Most mice these days have this feature. This one lacks the ability to rock the wheel left or right. Not a huge con, but it means 2 fewer functions.

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Pro
Adjustable acceleration

You can configure the acceleration settings from 0-30g through software.

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Pro
Highly accurate optical sensor

With a 12,000 DPI zero-acceleration optical sensor the Scimtar offers one of the most accurate sensors on an MMO mouse, as most others use laser sensors. Optical sensors are often used in mice that focus on FPSs as they need more accurate tracking than laser tends to provide. So not only will this mouse have great tracking for MMOs/MOBAs it will also provide tracking performance on par with the best FPS mouse.

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Con
Bottom row buttons are too low

The users thumb may often touch the mousepad when trying to use the bottom row of side buttons due to their low placement, this can mess with accuracy of the mouse due to the drag that will be created when touching the mousepad.

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Pro
Highly customizable

With three sets of swap-able thumb keys as well as two different grip plates, one that caters to claw grip and another that caters to palm grip, the Nyth is customizable to fit comfortably in anyone's hands.

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Con
Side button customization is lacking

There is currently no way to setup a three button layout on the side (short of turning off three buttons in a six button setup). There is also no large buttons included, which means when using a button setup lower than twelve the buttons will still be the same size even though there is room to have less buttons that are larger. For the selling point to be customization of the mouse there really should have been optional larger buttons included in the kit to allow for easier button presses on low button setups.

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