The Best FPS Mice in 2024
First-person shooter games, especially multiplayer ones, demand high precision along with fast reflexes. While the latter can’t be upgraded on a whim, you can boost your precision by picking a mouse built for FPS titles. The definition of the best FPS mouse differs from person to person but the basics are the same – use the best technology on the market and be the correct shape for your grip style.
The Implication of 4000-8000Hz Technology
Before we even get to the list of mice that you should have your eyes on for FPS games there is a need to explain how exactly this list was made and why other mice did not make the list. While the general consensus for gaming mice is that shape is king, this idea holds true only when the general specs of the mice are equal – 1000Hz mice vs 1000Hz mice while using relatively comparable technology.
This is not the case anymore in 2023 because we have mice that can exceed 1000Hz polling rate and achieve 0-0.5ms latency while being wireless compared to wired mice. What this means in short is that if you are a truly competitive FPS gamer your real choice is limited to mice that use the latest PMW 3395-3399 (3950 Razer) sensors with 4K Hz polling rates since this tech is the absolute best currently and it is superior to 1000Hz wireless mice (there are 8K Hz mice but those are wired and present a slew of other challenges).
Luckily there are a couple of different mice for drastically different hand sizes and shapes, therefore, the shape is king argument is still viable, but only when choosing from this limited pool of mice that use the latest gen tech.
DISCLAIMER: 4K-8K Hz polling rates require you to have a decently built computer with good hardware and an optimizedWindows system that can sustain that kind of high polling rate. If you are using old hardware or if you have a bogged-down stock Windows install, chances are you will bottleneck the performance of the mouse with your bad hardware/software combo.
1000Hz Is Still Viable
If the shapes and sizes of the wireless 4K Hz mice do not fit you at all you can still use 1000Hz mice and fully apply the shape is king strategy since there are a lot more options with PMW 3370 sensors and decent wireless latency. These will obviously not be as good as the 4K Hz mice in the specs department but will definitely not bottleneck your potential (you will still be hard-capped by your aiming skills).
Best FPS Mice
Razer Viper V2 Pro + HyperPolling Dongle
The Current Best Choice
- Focus Pro 30K (PMW 3950)
- HyperSpeed flawless wireless tech
- 58g
The Razer Viper V2 Pro by itself is an amazing mouse, but when paired with the Razer 4K HyperPolling dongle it becomes the best mouse on the market right now. This is a wireless mouse that uses Razer’s HyperSpeed technology and optical switches to achieve latency levels that beat wired mice.
On top of that Razer is using their Focus Pro 30K (PMW 3950) to achieve flawless tracking and 4000Hz polling rate, which is 4x the data and polling intervals compared to a standard 1000Hz mouse. This is important because when you are a competitive FPS gamer the smallest pixel in movement can matter for your aim and having 4x the data and fluidity over your opponents is a major hardware advantage.
The V2 Pro manages to do this while being at a respectable 58g with decent battery life (80h for 1000Hz and about half that for 4K Hz). The only real downside as you might have deduced already is the reduced battery life while using 4000Hz (since the sensor does 4x the work) but if you are aiming for the best aim you can achieve charging your mouse more often is absolutely not an issue for a comp-minded person.
- Relatively safe shape that can be used for most grip styles and hand sizes
- Uses the absolute best tech like optical switches and 4K Hz polling rate
- The latency of this wireless mouse is better than wired mice
- You need to buy the HyperPolling 4K dongle separately
- The Razer Synapse software is quite annoying and can hog resources while running
Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro + HyperPolling Dongle
The Ergo Option for 4K Hz
- Focus Pro 30K (PMW 3950)
- HyperSpeed flawless wireless tech
- 63g
- Ergonomic shape
If the Viper V2 Pro was not exactly a compelling choice because you like a more comfortable ergonomic shape (or you like a full palm grip mouse) you are in luck because the DeathAdder V3 Pro which everyone affectionately calls Dave (DeathAdder V3 = DAV3) is available.
This mouse uses the same amazing tech – Focus 30K sensor, HyperSpeed wireless tech, and optical mouse switches for minimal latency but in an ergo shape. The only difference between the mice is the weight – 63g because of the larger ergo shell that Dav3 uses to keep your hands comfy.
In short, this is a top-spec 4K Hz ergo mouse that has better latency than wired mice because of the combination of optical switches, an amazing sensor, and flawless wireless tech.
- An improved DeathAdder shape that has become very popular lately
- Absolute best tech being used for amazing performance
- Gives an alternative to people that have large hands and did not enjoy the Viper V2 Pro shape
- You need to buy the HyperPolling 4K dongle separately
- The Razer Synapse software is quite annoying and can hog resources while running
G-Wolves HTS Plus 4K
The Unexpected Contender
- PMW-339
- 4000Hz G-Wolves wireless technology
- 49g
Razer is a huge company and they have exclusivity contracts with PixArt for the newest sensors to be in their mice first so it is expected of them to have the best of the best, while G-Wolves sprung to popularity just recently with the introduction of this very mouse – the HTS Plus 4K.
This is a 4000Hz polling rate mouse that uses the PMW-3395 (initial batches used a 3399 which is less energy efficient) for flawless tracking, Zippy switches which feel light and crisp, and has a weight of around 49g.
The shape of the mouse lends itself to claw grip the most while the build quality of the mouse itself is basically premium. These mice were a turnaround point for many people because before this G-Wolves was just another mouse company, while from this point on they started competing in the big league for the best mice on the market.
Overall, the lighter weight, the amazing performance, and the fact that you get 4K Hz out of the box (the dongle is included) made the HTS Plus 4K a very popular mouse in enthusiast circles with the popularity slowly seeping through to the main mouse market as well.
- Insane performance from a relatively small company
- Stable 4K polling rate and wireless performance
- A better shape for claw grip users than the Viper V2 Pro
- The 4K dongle is the box – that’s right Razer, you could have done the same
- To achieve the lower weight the battery size has been reduced so for some people having to charge the mouse often is a detriment
- The Razer mice will be just a tiny bit faster in terms of latency because they use optical switches (for some this might not be an issue since the Zippy switches do feel better than Razer opticals)
G-Wolves HSK Pro 4K
A True David vs Goliath Scenario
- PMW-3395
- 4000Hz G-Wolves wireless technology
- 29g
G-Wolves is the only company on the market that has readily available mice made specifically for fingertip grip users – HSK, HSK Plus, and now the HSK Pro 4K (Zaunkoenig is a thing indeed, but that is a separate category altogether).
This has to be the smallest mouse you have ever seen (L:73.7mm, W:56mm, H:29mm) while packing a top-end PMW-3395 with 4000Hz polling rate at a total weight of 28-29g. The HSK Pro 4K is using the same Zippy switches, with them being light and clicky giving the mouse a premium feel.
While tiny, the overall build quality and integrity is premium making it feel like a tiny tank. The only real downside of this mouse is the small battery capacity which was a deliberate choice for the purpose of reducing the total weight as much as possible.
This mouse is made for fingertip grip users in the enthusiast market that hunt for the best possible specs in the right shape and honestly, right now there is no better fingertip grip mouse on the market.
- The tiniest mouse on the market made specifically for fingertip grip
- 4000Hz and a flawless sensor in a tiny shell
- Stable wireless performance
- The 4K dongle is the box
- This shape and mouse is only usable by fingertip grip users – no other grip will work
- The initial batch of mice that came out through the pre-order had battery issues that clouded the initial launch of this fantastic mouse – the issue has since been fixed so do not let the faulty battery supplier rob you of a great experience if you are a fingertip grip user
This list will most likely grow with more and more mice adopting higher polling rates and implementing better wireless technology but for now you should look out for these options depending on the grip style you are using.
Additional Mice
The truth is that currently on the market there are a whole lot more mice that are superb but that were not mentioned on this list. The main reason is of course the fact that if we did try to mention at least 50% of them this article would have been longer than our lifespans.
Here is a quick list of other mice you should check out if interested based on the grip style and shape they have. This list is in no particular order and will probably still miss some mice out there, but we are focusing on mice we can guarantee people already use and vouch for in their own category.
Fingertip Grip:
- Finalmouse Starlight-12 (or any other rebrand of this shell)
- Zaunkoenig M2K (carbon fiber custom mouse)
- Razer Viper Mini
- Orochi V2
- Xtrfy MZ1
- Finalmouse Ultralight 2 (if you can find it)
- G-Wolves Hati-S/Hati-S Wireless
- G-Wolves HSK/HSK Plus
- Cooler Master MM711/710
- Glorious Model O-
- Logitech G305
- Pwnage Ultra Custom Symm 2
Claw Grip:
- Pulsar X2/X2 Mini
- Lamzu Atlantis
- Logitech GPX
- Roccat Burst Pro
- Zowie ZA-13
- Razer Viper/Viper 8K
- Zowie S2
- Cooler Master MM711
- Roccat Kain 200
- Glorious Model O
- Logitech G305
- Zowie FK2-C
- Logitech G303 (Shroud will give you his blessing)
- Zowie S2-C
- Pwnage Ultra Custom Symm 2
Palm Grip:
- Roccat Kone Pro Air
- Pulsar Xlite V2/V2 Mini
- Logitech GPX
- Ninjutso Origin One X
- Glorious Model O
- Razer Viper/Viper 8K
- Vaxee Outset AX
- Logitech G703
- G-Wolves Skoll/Skoll mini
- Zowie EC-3C
- Razer Basilisk
- Zowie FK1-C
- Zowie FK1+-C
- Glorious Model D/D-
- Steelseries Prime/Prime Mini
- Pulsar Xlite
- Xtrfy M4/M4 Wireless
All of these mice are great in their own way but heavily differ based on shape, size, weight, and general preferences. Before picking any mouse for FPS gaming you should do some extensive research on the mouse you plan to purchase.