The Lightest Mice for Gaming for the Best Competitive Edge!
Gaming is all about getting a competitive edge over your opponent, be it through pure skill or through the PC setup you have. You want the best gaming monitor, mousepad, gaming chair, etc.
These items by themselves won’t make you a God-gamer, but if you do reach a high skill level, chances are the current setup you are using is your actual bottleneck. When it comes to gaming in general and especially FPS games there is nothing as important as choosing the correct mouse for yourself.
It is also extremely important when choosing your mouse to make sure to get the lightest one possible since that in itself is a great advantage since you can achieve better accuracy with a lighter mouse.
This is not rocket science and is dictated by basic physics since a bigger heavier object is harder to put into motion and stop from said motion than a smaller lighter one.
Considering these factors we have made a list of the lightest gaming mice on the market that you can currently purchase. As funny as it might sound mice like the Razer Viper Mini and the Logitech G PRO X Superlight did not make the list since although light, they are actually quite a bit heavier than the contenders in this list, so strap in and get ready!
The Lightest Mice for Gaming
Zaunkoenig M2K
Carbon Fiber Is the Future
- 24g
- Carbon fiber unibody
- 8000 Hz polling rate
- Japanese Omron switches D2F-01F
The Zaunkoenig M2K has been out for a while now, and even though it doesn’t use the newest tech anymore, it is still the lightest gaming mouse at 24g. This mouse is a handcrafted masterpiece with a native 8000 Hz polling rate, Japanese Omron switches D2F-01F, an insane STM32F7 MCU, and a carbon fiber unibody.
The problem with the M2K is that it is a wired mouse, it is 300 Euros, and it is not being produced anymore. The M3K and the M2S are being developed as we speak but we do not have any details on the performance or weight of those mice. You can still get an M2K if you buy it from someone and since there is currently no mouse lighter than 24g it gets to be on the list.
- The lightest mouse on the market
- Supports 8000 Hz natively
- It has amazing build quality with amazing parts since it is handcrafted
- Insane price for a mouse
- Not being produced anymore so you need to acquire it through other means
G-Wolves HSK Pro Ace
The HSK Dominance
- 26g
- PMW 3395 – wireless connectivity
- 1000 Hz polling rate
- Zippy switches
The newest G-Wolves releases have been extremely good products and one big reason for this is the fact that these have all been extremely light mice. The HSK series from G-Wolves is known for its tiny mice made for fingertip grip users.
The HSK Pro Ace is a 26g, wireless, 1000 Hz polling rate mouse that uses the PMW 3395 and Zippy switches. The mouse is built exceptionally well (PCB reinforces the shell) and feels like nothing in your hand when you swipe around in-game. The HSK Pro line, unlike the original HSK also comes with side buttons so nothing is missing from this mouse.
The only real drawback of the HSK Pro Ace is that it is tiny and if you do not fingertip grip there is no way you can use this mouse.
- Good shape for fingertip grip users
- 26g while being wireless is pretty insane when the M2K is 24g
- The mouse is available and you can purchase it from the G-Wolves store whenever you want
- You can only get the newer G-Wolves mice from their store
- Cannot be used for anything other than fingertip grip
G-Wolves HSK Pro 4K
The HSK Dominance – Part Two
- 28g
- PMW 3395 – wireless connectivity
- 4000 Hz polling rate
- Zippy switches
The G-Wolves HSK Pro 4K is the bigger brother of the Ace version that comes with 4000 Hz polling rate while being wireless. Since this is a list of the lightest mice, the most appealing aspect of this mouse is that it is also only 28g (with a 130mAh battery) while having all the newest top-spec tech.
The HSK Pro 4K has the same shell and specs as the Ace (PMW 3395 and Zippy switches) with the main differences being the extra polling rate and +2g to the overall weight. If you want the best of the best in terms of current tech and want every tiny competitive advantage the G-Wolves HSK Pro 4K is a fantastic deal – as long as you fingertip grip.
- 28g for 4000 Hz polling rate is an insane deal
- The newest tech in an incredibly light and competitive package
- The shape is incredible for the fingertip grip users
- You can only get the newer G-Wolves mice from their store
- Cannot be used for anything other than fingertip grip
- 4K Hz might need extra troubleshooting to ensure maximum polling rate stability – usually, this means you need to tune your PC a bit if you are running default settings on everything
- 4K Hz drains your battery faster
G-Wolves HTX Ace
The Newest Addition
- 36g
- PMW 3395 – wireless connectivity
- 1000 Hz polling rate
- Zippy switches
The G-Wolves HTX line of mice is the newest addition to their collection and the Ace version is the 1000 Hz polling rate variation as you might have guessed. For certain people, the appeal of 4000 Hz is not clear yet but the 36g (honeycomb shell) is very attractive.
The HTX in terms of shape is somewhat close to a Razer Viper Mini so you can both fingertip grip it and claw grip it (maybe palm grip it if you have baby hands) making it a lot more appealing to the mass audience compared to the HSK Pro mice.
As with all the other new mice from G-Wolves, the HTX Ace uses a PMW 3395 sensor and Zippy switches, for amazing performance and feel.
- 36g (honeycomb shell) for a mouse that can be used for claw grip while the competition sits at 43g or more
- The best current sensor and amazing feeling switches
- The shape can be used for more grip styles making it more appealing for more gamers
- You can only get the newer G-Wolves mice from their store
- To get the lowest weight you need to get the honeycomb version of the HTX
G-Wolves HTX 4K
The Newest Addition
- 39g
- PMW 3395 – wireless connectivity
- 4000 Hz polling rate
- Zippy switches
You already know the drill with the whole Ace and 4K G-Wolves mice lineup, and the HTX 4K follows the same formula as before: PMW 3395, Zippy switches, 4K Hz polling rate, amazing build quality.
The only real downside of the higher polling rate for these mice is that you go up to 39g (honeycomb shell) and will need to charge your mouse more since your battery will drain quicker (4x the amount of data being sent to your PC).
The benefit is that you get 4000 Hz which makes your inputs snappier and movements more responsive for competitive gaming. The decision between the HTX 4K and Ace then will come down to how much you care about competitive advantages and do you care about how often you charge your battery.
- 39g is still insanely light for a full mouse that can be used for claw/fingertip grip
- The best wireless/sensor/Hz tech you can get right now (aside from Razer exclusive tech)
- Unlike the HTX Ace, you have more color options for the 4K
- You can only get the newer G-Wolves mice from their store
- To get the lowest weight you need to get the honeycomb version of the HTX
- 4K Hz might need extra troubleshooting to ensure maximum polling rate stability – usually, this means you need to tune your PC a bit if you are running default settings on everything
- 4K Hz drains your battery faster
How to Choose the Best Lightweight Mouse
When looking at the lightest mice on the market the main thing to take note of is the type of shape they have. The truth is that if you want the lightest gaming mice you will inevitably end up with mice designed for fingertip grip.
You will either compromise on your grip and go for the lightest mouse or compromise on the weight but go for a more comfortable shape.
The claw grippers are still in luck with the Cooler Master MM710 but if you palm grip the truth is you will have the hardest time finding a mouse that fits the current standard of lightness.
After the shape concerns, you should also look at prices and availability and choose based on these 3 factors.