Fortunately, there are many wireless gaming mice to free you from that tether without introducing negative impacts to performance. We’ve rounded up our top picks from the many we’ve tested, so you can be sure you’re getting a wireless gaming mouse that has been battle-tested. If you’re browsing in the UK, click here to find out where you can to find the best wireless gaming mice.
TL;DR – These are the Best Wireless Gaming Mice:
- Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless
- Corsair Harpoon Wireless
- Logitech G903
- Razer Basilisk Ultimate
- Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
- Logitech G Pro Wireless
- SteelSeries Rival 650
- HP Omen Vector Wireless
- Logitech G604 Lightspeed
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
1. Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless
Best Wireless Gaming Mouse
Our Pick
Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless
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Logitech has a way of taking already great products and making them better, and that’s what happened with the the Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless (read our review) when Logitech took the existing G502 and gave it a new sensor and wireless connectivity. This wireless version features Logitech’s Hero 16K optical sensor and offers Lightspeed Wireless connectivity for a reliable and latency-free experience.
Logitech also made sure you don’t have to fuss around with charging regularly if you don’t want, because the G502 Lightspeed Wireless supports Logitech’s PowerPlay Wireless Charging System, so you can just pair it with the right mousepad, and you’ll get wireless charging. And, of course, you’re getting a killer mouse with sensitive tracking and 11 customizable buttons to give you a ton of control within easy reach. You also get the option to tune the mouse’s weight to your liking. It starts at 114 grams but comes with weights you can add to bring it up to a hefty 130 grams.
2. Corsair Harpoon RGB Wireless
Best Cheap Wireless Gaming Mouse
Corsair Harpoon RGB Wireless
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The freeing feeling of a mouse unmired by the tether of a USB cable isn’t something only those with deep pockets can experience. Corsair’s Harpoon RGB Wireless (read our review) brings a competitor to the table for just $50, and you won’t find it lacking. This is an amazing performer, especially for the price, and will work with just about any device you want to use it with because it supports a wired USB connection (handy when you want to charge and play at the same time), a Bluetooth connection, and the vital 2.4GHz Slipstream Wireless connection that offers a 1ms input latency for responsive gaming.
The mouse includes an accurate PixArt PMW3325 optical sensor that can deliver sensitivity up to 10,000 DPI, and you’ll get your standard six mouse buttons. One of the pains of wireless devices is having to recharge all the time, but you won’t have to worry too much about that as the Harpoon RGB Wireless can game for 45 hours on a single charge or even 60 hours on Bluetooth (though turning on the RGB lighting cuts that down to 30 and 40 hours, respectively).
3. Logitech G903
Best Ambidextrous Wireless Gaming Mouse
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The original Logitech G900 stole gamers’ hearts last year with its incredibly robust wireless technology (that’s every bit as fast and stable as a wired mouse) and its stellar PWM3366 sensor. The Logitech G903 (read our review) is the same mouse, but now with new switches rated for 50 million clicks (rather than 20 million) and wireless charging through Logitech’s PowerPlay mouse pad.
The ambidextrous design is great—more comfortable than most, with the ability to add or remove thumb buttons from either side. You can also choose between having a clicky or free-spinning scroll wheel by hitting the button behind it. The aggressive-looking design is more comfortable than it appears, and it’s pretty light for a wireless mouse. If you want a heavier mouse, you can snap in the included 10-gram weight.
Ultimately, the point of buying the G903 is to also purchase the $100 PowerPlay mouse pad, an expensive but brilliant accessory. With it, you’ll never have to worry about plugging in your mouse, or docking it, or having to swap the battery for a fresh one. It recharges the wireless mouse as it moves around or simply rests on the mouse pad.
4. Razer Basilisk Ultimate
Best Ergonomic Wireless Gaming Mouse
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Razer’s Basilisk Ultimate (read our review) is one of the most comfortable and accurate ergonomic wireless gaming mice we’ve ever used. It’s perfectly sculpted for right-handed gamers with an arc cut into it’s left side for your thumb to reside while your ring finger and pinky to hang off the gentle slope on the right side of this peripheral. The Razer Basilisk Ultimate also has one of the best-positioned sniper button (or DPI toggle) that’s acts like a paddle clutch on a racing wheel.
The Basilisk Ultimate isn’t just comfortable to use, it’s dang near the most accurate gaming mouse on the market. This all comes thanks to Focus+ Sensor and Razer’s optical mouse switches that feel a hair faster than your traditional gaming mouse buttons. Of course, you get a ton of RGB that not only lights up the scroll wheel and logo, but also two long side strips on this peripheral.
5. Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
Best Large Wireless Gaming Mouse
Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
There are a lot of great mice out there, but if you have bigger hands, sometimes even the best mouse can start to feel a little cramped. When it comes to an enjoyable gaming session, especially a longer one, comfort is essential, and that applies to the mouse, too. So, if you want a wireless mouse that’s going to be a great fit for your bigger hands, the Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless is it. It has a large profile, letting you spread your fingers out a bit, and the thumb grip is nice and spacious. It’s 130 grams of heft give it a substantial feel.
You won’t miss out on the capable experience of other mice with the Ironclaw RGB Wireless. It has a highly accurate PixArt sensor and connects to your PC over Corsair’s latency-free Slipstream wireless or over Bluetooth when you don’t need maximum performance. You’ll get 10 programmable buttons for tons of control at short notice in games. It features three RGB lighting zones if you want a bit of flair, though you can also opt for longer battery life by turning the lights off.
6. Logitech G Pro Wireless
Best Wireless Gaming Mouse for Esports
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The Logitech G Pro (read our review) is a great wireless mouse from Logitech designed for Esports, or people who just want a mouse with great battery life and swappable side buttons. Like the G903 you add magnetic side buttons to whichever side you like.
It uses the company’s newest sensor, the Hero 16K, so it’s got plenty of range to fit anyone’s needs, and you can also drop the USB transceiver into the bottom of the mouse too, so you won’t lose it when you travel. The best part is it’s also compatible with the company’s wireless charging system, but it’s an optional add-on.
7. SteelSeries Rival 650
Most Accurate Wireless Gaming Mouse
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The SteelSeries Rival 600 won top pick in our list of the best gaming mouse and the wireless version is just as good here. The SteelSeries Rival 650 (read our review) utilizes the same dual TrueMove 3 Optical sensor system that ensures accurate tracking even if you lift your mouse off a desk.
Just like regular Rival 600, you can also remove the two sides up to 16g in weights if you like a really heavy gaming mouse as we do. The 24 hours of available battery life isn’t quite as long as other mice on this list but just a 15-minute charge will provide you with 10 hours of playtime. If you don’t mind plugging in more often, this wireless gaming mouse also features one of the best RGB lighting setups around.
8. HP Omen Vector Wireless
Longest Lasting Wireless Gaming Mouse
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At 104 grams, the HP Omen Vector Wireless may be a middleweight gaming mouse, but it’s a heavyweight when it comes to battery life while gaming. That’s on account of its 180-hour battery life, and you don’t even need to switch to any fancy low-power mode to get that battery life. Needless to say, this gaming mouse can spend more time gaming in a week than any human alive.
And, with a Pixart PAW3335 sensor and Warp wireless connectivity, that’ll be 180 hours of solid gaming performance. It also uses Omron mechanical switches for consistency and long-term durability. Plus, there’s some RGB lighting to spice things up. Even when you do run out of battery, you can plug it in (via USB-C!) and it’ll get its first hour of charge in just 30 seconds, two hours of charge in one minute, and six hours of charge in three minutes.
9. Logitech G604 Lightspeed
Best Wireless MMO/MOBA Gaming Mouse
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Whether you want all the buttons you could need readily available at your fingertips to conquer in MMOs and MOBAs or you just want one of the best gaming mice you can get your hands on, the Logitech G604 Lightspeed (read our review) is well worth your time. It offers a dazzlingly long battery life even in its high-performance mode, but can last months at a time if you’re using it in Bluetooth mode.
In addition to six thumb buttons that are super easy to use, the mouse has two extra buttons by the edge of the primary mouse button as well as a clickable scroll wheel that can also click to either side. It may not have any fancy RGB lighting like many other mice on this list, but that brings the price so much lower. Better still, that lower price didn’t prevent the G604 Lightspeed from getting the HERO sensor, which is a performance champ.
10. SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
Best Ultralight Wireless Gaming Mouse
Mouse manufacturers are going ultralight these days, and SteelSeries has made the best wireless option with the Aerox 3 Wireless (read our review). It includes a TrueMove Air sensor, which is a new spin on SteelSeries’ shockingly accurate sensor lineup, and it keeps up with a latency-free wireless connection. You also get the option of a Bluetooth connection. And, if the battery gets low you – something that won’t happen often given the mouse’s 80-hour battery life – you can get another 40 hours of charge in just 15 minutes of charging.
The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless packs all of its capabilities into a design that weighs just 66 grams. That’s achieved in part thanks to a cut-out design on the palm and main mouse buttons. Though the innards are thereby exposed, you don’t have to worry about that, since SteelSeries has designed the core components to be safe from water and dust. Instead, you can focus on how much light shines through from the three RGB lighting zones.
Where to Get the Best Gaming Mouse in the UK
There are plenty of brilliant, and affordable, options available to those in the UK, with all the big brands set and ready to take your orders. We even managed to find every single on of the gaming mice on this list available over the pond. Whether you’re after our favourite the Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless, or any of the other options, we’ve got you covered. Don’t see the mice below? Click here.
Logitech
G502 Lightspeed Wireless
Best Wireless Gaming Mouse
Corsair
Harpoon RGB Wireless
Best Cheap Wireless Gaming Mouse
Logitech
G903 Lightspeed
Best Ambidextrous Wireless Gaming Mouse
Razer
Basilisk Ultimate
Best Ergonomic Wireless Gaming Mouse
Corsair
IRONCLAW Wireless RGB
Best Large Wireless Gaming Mouse
Logitech
G Pro Wireless
Best Wireless Gaming Mouse for Esports
SteelSeries
Rival 650
Most Accurate Wireless Gaming Mouse
Logitech
G604 Lightspeed
Best Wireless MMO/MOBA Gaming Mouse
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SteelSeries
Aerox 3 Wireless
Best Ultralight Wiresless Gaming Mouse
Razer
Lancehead
Best RGB Wireless Gaming Mouse
Logitech
G603 Lightspeed
Longest Lasting Wireless Gaming Mouse
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