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ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:8000 DPIWeight:59 g

ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

8.5

User score

â–²Better than 63% of mice
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

36%

5.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.0

Controls

16%

9.2

Design

14%

7.9

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 59% of mice
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on 1,148 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 69% of mice
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Technical Specifications of mouse ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

36%

5.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.0

Controls

16%

9.2

Design

14%

7.9

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

6.3
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on 1,148 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Popularity:
ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II has a popularity score of 7 points, which is higher than that of 58.5% of products in this category.
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.7
Brand name
Asus
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 28% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 13% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
N/A
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
wired only.
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This mouse supports wired connectivity, which is less versatile than 65.1% of mice and equal to 34.9% of mice.
connection modes: wired.
Bluetooth support
no
Bluetooth support
no
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
Receiver included
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This mouse does not include a receiver. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
N/A
Rechargeable battery
no
Rechargeable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
6
N. of buttons
6
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
N. of side buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
6
N. of programmable buttons
6
â–² Better than 36% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 6 programmable buttons, which is more than 35.6% of mice and equal to 31.2% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
Profile switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
59 g
Weight
59 g
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 59 g, which makes it lighter than 78% of mice and equal to 2.7% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
1.8 m
Cable length
1.8 m
â–² Better than 18% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable, which is longer than 18.4% of mice and equal to 65.2% of mice.
Cable type
rubber
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Onboard memory profiles
3
Onboard memory profiles
3
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, which is more than 69.8% of mice and equal to 8.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
Armoury Crate
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 28% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    59 g
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 59 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    59 g vs 82 g
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 30 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    60 million clicks
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 60 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    60 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 2 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    3
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    3 vs 1
  • Protective IP rating
    IP Rating
    IP56
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This mouse has an IP rating of IP56, while the average mouse has an IP rating of not rated.
    IP56 vs not rated
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    100 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    100 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 30 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    60 million clicks
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 60 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    60 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 28% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    59 g
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 59 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    59 g vs 82 g
  • Protective IP rating
    IP Rating
    IP56
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This mouse has an IP rating of IP56, while the average mouse has an IP rating of not rated.
    IP56 vs not rated
  • 2 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    3
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    3 vs 1
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • 50% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    200 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 200 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    200 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • Limited connectivity
    Connectivity
    wired
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • 20% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    8,000 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 8000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    8,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 25% lower maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    30 G
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 30 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    30 G vs 40 G
  • 50% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    200 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 200 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    200 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 20% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    8,000 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 8000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    8,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 25% lower maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    30 G
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 30 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    30 G vs 40 G
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3 – >6
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    Connectivity
    wired
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.75 mm
    â–² Better than 45% of models
    This mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.75 mm vs 0.8 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,148 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II

  • Ultralight weight at approximately 59g, making it much lighter than the previous generation
  • Excellent value for money as a budget-friendly gaming option
  • Solid build quality with IP56 dust and water resistance and an antibacterial coating
  • Comfortable ergonomic shape suitable for palm, claw, and fingertip grips
  • Responsive main buttons (TTC Gold) rated for 60 million clicks
  • Good RGB lighting and synchronization via ASUS Aura Sync
  • Onboard memory allows saving up to three profiles directly on the device

What we don't like about ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II

  • High click latency and motion delay, which may impact competitive or fast-paced gaming
  • Relatively stiff rubber cable compared to more flexible paracord options
  • Subpar gliding experience due to average-quality PTFE mouse feet
  • Reliance on Armoury Crate software for full customization, which some users find cumbersome
  • Noisy scroll wheel, particularly when scrolling upwards
  • Lack of wireless connectivity options

Verdict

The ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II is an ultralight wired mouse weighing 59g, featuring an 8,000 DPI PixArt PAW3318 optical sensor with 200 IPS tracking speed and 30g acceleration. Its key characteristics include IP56 dust and water resistance, an antibacterial coating, and 60-million-click switches. Main pros are its exceptionally lightweight design, durable build quality for a budget price, and smooth gliding via PTFE feet. Notable cons include a relatively stiff rubber cable and higher-than-average click latency compared to some competitors.

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