What are the best gaming mice under $60?

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Specs

Weight

99 g

Sensor

HERO

L/W/H

116.6 mm x 62.15 mm x 38.2 mm

Battery type

Buttons

Cable

CPI

Shape

Switches Right/Left

Max Speed

MSRP

Lift-off Distance

USB Polling Rate

Vertical Scrolling Modes

USB Mouse Polling

Scroll Wheel

Weight

148g

Sensor

Avago ADNS-S3888 (Optical)

L/W/H

127x70x44mm

Battery type

Buttons

5 Programmable

Cable

Braided

CPI

450 to 3500

Shape

Ergonomic (Right-Handed)

Switches Right/Left

Omron D2FC-F-7N

Max Speed

4.15 m/s

MSRP

$69.99

Lift-off Distance

N/A

USB Polling Rate

1000Hz

Vertical Scrolling Modes

Ratcheted

USB Mouse Polling

Scroll Wheel

Weight

90g

Sensor

Avago ADNS-A9500 (Laser)

L/W/H

125.5mm x 68.3mm x 38.7mm

Battery type

Buttons

Cable

Braided

CPI

90 to 5700

Shape

Ambidextrous

Switches Right/Left

Omron

Max Speed

N/A

MSRP

$59.99

Lift-off Distance

~2 mm

USB Polling Rate

Vertical Scrolling Modes

USB Mouse Polling

1000Hz

Scroll Wheel

Notched

Weight

119 g

Sensor

Owl-Eye 19K Optical

L/W/H

132 x 82 x 43 mm

Battery type

Buttons

Cable

Wireless 2.4GHz / Bluetooth 5.1

CPI

50 - 19000

Shape

Switches Right/Left

Max Speed

MSRP

Lift-off Distance

USB Polling Rate

1000 Hz

Vertical Scrolling Modes

USB Mouse Polling

Scroll Wheel

Weight

124 g

Sensor

PixArt PMW3335

L/W/H

124x92x42.5 mm

Battery type

Buttons

8 Programmable

Cable

Wireless / Wired

CPI

100 - 16000

Shape

Switches Right/Left

Max Speed

MSRP

Lift-off Distance

USB Polling Rate

125/250/500/1000 Hz

Vertical Scrolling Modes

USB Mouse Polling

Scroll Wheel

Weight

85 g

Sensor

L/W/H

Battery type

Buttons

Cable

Rubber

CPI

Shape

Switches Right/Left

Max Speed

MSRP

Lift-off Distance

USB Polling Rate

Vertical Scrolling Modes

USB Mouse Polling

Scroll Wheel

Weight

72g

Sensor

Pixart PAW3305DK (Optical)

L/W/H

124mm x 64mm x 37mm

Battery type

Buttons

Cable

Braided

CPI

400 to 3200

Shape

Ambidextrous

Switches Right/Left

N/A

Max Speed

3.7 m/s

MSRP

$49.99

Lift-off Distance

2mm

USB Polling Rate

Vertical Scrolling Modes

USB Mouse Polling

1000Hz

Scroll Wheel

Notched

Weight

79 g

Sensor

Pixart 3395

L/W/H

125 x 68 x 41 mm

Battery type

Buttons

Cable

CPI

Shape

Switches Right/Left

Max Speed

MSRP

Lift-off Distance

USB Polling Rate

Vertical Scrolling Modes

USB Mouse Polling

Scroll Wheel

Weight

70g

Sensor

Avago ADNS-3050 (Optical)

L/W/H

115 mm x 65 mm x 30 mm

Battery type

Buttons

Cable

Braided

CPI

250 - 2000

Shape

Ambidextrous

Switches Right/Left

Omron

Max Speed

60 ips

MSRP

$29.99

Lift-off Distance

~ 3.6 mm

USB Polling Rate

Vertical Scrolling Modes

USB Mouse Polling

1000Hz

Scroll Wheel

Notched

Weight

Sensor

L/W/H

Battery type

Buttons

Cable

CPI

Shape

Switches Right/Left

Max Speed

MSRP

Lift-off Distance

USB Polling Rate

Vertical Scrolling Modes

USB Mouse Polling

Scroll Wheel

Weight

142g

Sensor

Avago ADNS-3050 (Laser)

L/W/H

107mm x 75mm x 35mm

Battery type

Buttons

7 Programmable

Cable

Soft Rubber

CPI

500 to 2000

Shape

Ergonomic (Right-Handed)

Switches Right/Left

Omron

Max Speed

N/A

MSRP

$29.99

Lift-off Distance

< 3mm

USB Polling Rate

Vertical Scrolling Modes

USB Mouse Polling

1000Hz

Scroll Wheel

Notched

Weight

67 Grams

Sensor

Pixart PMW3360 (Optical)

L/W/H

Battery type

Buttons

Cable

CPI

Shape

Switches Right/Left

Max Speed

MSRP

Lift-off Distance

USB Polling Rate

Vertical Scrolling Modes

USB Mouse Polling

Scroll Wheel

Weight

93g

Sensor

Optical

L/W/H

127x75x42mm

Battery type

Buttons

Cable

Soft Rubber

CPI

400 to 1600

Shape

Ergonomic (Right-Handed)

Switches Right/Left

Omron

Max Speed

MSRP

$29.98

Lift-off Distance

USB Polling Rate

125Hz

Vertical Scrolling Modes

Ratcheted

USB Mouse Polling

Scroll Wheel

Pros + Cons

Pro
1ms response

The Razer Deathadder Infared Gaming Mouse has built in USB 1000Hz polling with a 1ms response time.

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Con
Defective scroll wheel

After a bit of use the scroll wheel on the device may start to scroll in the wrong direction.

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Pro
Ultra-Large mouse buttons with anti-slip rubber coating, two additional thumb buttons.

All five buttons (wheel can also be pressed) are programmable.

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Pro
3500 DPI (original DeathAdder had 1800DPI)

This mouse has a Avago ADNS-S3888 optical sensor that has a 3500 DPI.

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Pro
7 Foot Lightweight, Braided Fiber Cable

The USB cable is seven feet long and is a braided cable.

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Pro
Accurate 5700 CPI laser sensor

The Steelseries Sensei [RAW] has an ADNS-9500 laser sensor that supports up to 5700 DPI.

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Pro
Ambidextrous

The Steelseries Sensei [RAW] is an ambidextrous mouse that is default set to right handed.

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Pro
Great mouse buttons

Tactile and light without being easy to press by resting your hand on the mouse.

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Pro
On-the-fly two-state CPI switch

There is a button below the scroll wheel that allows for on the fly DPI switching.

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Pro
Braided cable the metal and glossy/rubberized editions

The Steelseries Sense[RAW] comes with a braided anti-tangle cord.

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Pro
Great for palm and claw grips

Users who prefer palm or claw grips will have no problems using this mouse.

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Pro
Driver software allows adjusting sensitivity, accent illumination and reprogram buttons

The driver software dashboard allows for numerous customizations such as illumination changes and programmable buttons.

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Pro
Available with a metal, glossy or rubberized finish

The Steelseries Sensei [RAW] comes in three selectable finishes, metal, glossy or rubberized.

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Con
Slight inconsistent positive acceleration at all tracking speeds

Is lessened on hard pads, Steelseries recommends a 4hd/9hd as the mouse was made and tested on it. Most people don't realize the acceleration until told about it and there are numerous professional cs go, Lol, dota, and starcraft players who have no problem with or don't notice the acceleration.

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Pro
Suitable for bigger hands

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Pro
Battery life

Up to 400 hours with one AA battery, 800 hours with two AA batteries.

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Pro
Shift button

Doubles the number of button functions to 17.

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Pro
2.4GHz or Bluetooth

Can be used with 2.4GHz wireless dongle, or Bluetooth 5.1.

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Pro
Good value for the price

At around $40 the mouse offers a good value for the features it contains. It has a solid build quality as well as a good amount of programmable buttons for gaming. The shape also lends itself well to many users due to the ambidextrous design. Overall a versatile mouse that won't break the bank.

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