10 best wired mice in 2026 (719+ compared)

Ranking first among A4Tech wired models is A4Tech Oscar X 710BK, with an overall score of 5.22 points, a weight of 135 g, and available for around £25.

The A4tech Oscar X-710BK is a wired optical gaming mouse featuring a sensitivity range of 400 to 2000 DPI with on-the-fly adjustment and a 1000Hz polling rate for a 1ms response time. Its standout characteristics include seven programmable buttons, a dedicated '3-Fire' button for rapid clicking, and 16KB of onboard memory to store custom macros via the Oscar Mouse Editor software without needing drivers on other PCs.

Runner-up: A4Tech Oscar Neon X87, with an overall score of 5.17 points, a weight of 127 g, and a price of around £20.

Leading the Cherry wired lineup is Cherry MC 9620 FPS, delivering an overall score of 5.88 points, a weight of 130 g, and retailing for around £35.

The Cherry MC 9620 FPS is a customizable wired gaming mouse featuring a high-precision PixArt PMW-3360 optical sensor with a resolution of up to 12,000 DPI, 250 IPS tracking speed, and 50g acceleration. Its standout characteristics include a 5-stage extendable palm rest for ergonomic adjustment, nine programmable buttons—including an innovative analog thumb trigger—and a weight-tuning system with three 5g inserts that adjust the total mass from 130g to 145g.

Runner-up: Cherry MC 1000, with an overall score of 4.37 points, a weight of 90 g, and a price of around £9.

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Topping the Corsair wired selection is Corsair Sabre Pro Champion Series, earning an overall score of 7.61 points, a weight of 69 g, and costing around £45.

The Corsair Sabre Pro Champion Series is an ultra-lightweight, ergonomic wired gaming mouse specifically designed for competitive FPS and MOBA play, weighing just 69g. It features a custom PixArt PMW3392 optical sensor providing up to 18,000 DPI, 450 IPS tracking, and 50G acceleration, alongside a high-performance AXON hyper-processing technology that enables an industry-leading 8,000Hz polling rate.

Runner-up: Corsair M65 RGB Ultra, with an overall score of 7.61 points, a weight of 97 g, and a price of around £70.

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Topping the Genius wired selection is Genius DX 125S, earning an overall score of 4.27 points, a weight of 70 g, and costing around £9.

The Genius DX-125S is a wired, silent optical mouse designed for office productivity and quiet environments. It features a fixed 1200 DPI resolution, a standard 3-button layout with a scroll wheel, and a 1.5-meter USB cable for simple plug-and-play connectivity.

Runner-up: Genius DX 111, with an overall score of 3.66 points, a weight of 74 g, and a price of around £9.

The best HyperX wired mouse is HyperX Pulsefire Surge, with an overall score of 6.41 points, a weight of 100 g, and a price of around £45.

The HyperX Pulsefire Surge is a wired gaming mouse featuring a high-performance Pixart 3389 optical sensor with a native resolution of up to 16,000 DPI, 450 IPS tracking speed, and 50G acceleration. Its symmetrical, six-button design is highlighted by a unique 360° RGB light ring with 33 customizable zones, and it uses Omron switches rated for 50 million clicks for tactile reliability.

Runner-up: HyperX Pulsefire Raid, with an overall score of 6.02 points, a weight of 95 g, and a price of around £55.

The best Logitech wired mouse is Logitech Pro Hero, with an overall score of 7.08 points, a weight of 85 g, and a price of around £70.

The Logitech G Pro Hero is a high-performance wired gaming mouse designed for competitive esports, featuring the advanced HERO 25K optical sensor which delivers sub-micron tracking with a resolution of up to 25,600 DPI, 400+ IPS tracking speed, and zero smoothing or acceleration. Weighing just 83 grams, it utilizes a classic, compact ambidextrous shape inspired by the G100 series and includes six programmable buttons, a mechanical button tensioning system for consistent click feel, and customizable LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting.

Runner-up: Logitech G502 X, with an overall score of 6.97 points, a weight of 89 g, and a price of around £45.

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Leading the Redragon wired lineup is Redragon M996 K1NG 8K, delivering an overall score of 7.43 points, a weight of 42 g, and retailing for around £25.

The Redragon M996 K1NG 8K is a high-performance, ultra-lightweight wired gaming mouse featuring an advanced PixArt PAW3395 optical sensor with a maximum resolution of 26,000 DPI and a tracking speed of 650 IPS. Its standout characteristic is an native 8,000 Hz polling rate for near-instant 0.125ms report times, supported by a Nordic flagship chip and durable Huano blue-shell switches rated for 50 million clicks.

Runner-up: Redragon M988 Storm Elite, with an overall score of 6.69 points, a weight of 85 g, and a price of around £20.

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Our top-rated T-Dagger wired mouse is T-Dagger Bettle T TGM305, achieving an overall score of 5.57 points, a weight of 120 g, and priced around £20.

The T-Dagger Bettle T-TGM305 is a wired gaming mouse featuring a high-precision Pixart PMW3327 optical sensor with an adjustable resolution reaching up to 8000 DPI and a 1000Hz polling rate for responsive tracking. Its right-handed ergonomic design includes a skin-friendly frosted surface and 10 programmable buttons, notably including a dedicated 'Quick Fire' button and three side buttons.

Runner-up: T-Dagger Colonel T TGM208, with an overall score of 4.13 points, a weight of 130 g, and a price of around £9.

Leading the Cooler Master wired lineup is Cooler Master MM720, delivering an overall score of 7.39 points, a weight of 49 g, and retailing for around £55.

The Cooler Master MM720 is an ultra-lightweight gaming mouse featuring a unique ergonomic claw-grip design with a dedicated ring finger rest and a honeycomb shell that brings its weight down to just 49 grams. It is equipped with a high-end PixArt PMW3389 optical sensor supporting up to 16,000 DPI, durable optical switches rated for 70 million clicks, and high-grade PTFE feet for a smooth glide.

Runner-up: Cooler Master MM710, with an overall score of 6.93 points, a weight of 53 g, and a price of around £45.

Ranking first among Fantech wired models is Fantech Helios UX3V2, with an overall score of 6.78 points, a weight of 69 g, and available for around £45.

The Fantech Helios UX3V2 is a high-performance wired gaming mouse featuring the industry-standard PixArt PMW 3389 optical sensor, offering up to 16,000 DPI, 400 IPS tracking, and 50G acceleration. This lightweight 69-gram mouse is equipped with tactile Kailh GM 8.0 switches rated for 80 million clicks and a 1.8-meter flexible paracord cable.

Runner-up: Fantech Helios UX3, with an overall score of 6.51 points, a weight of 69 g, and a price of around £9.

Our top-rated Roccat wired mouse is Roccat Burst Pro, achieving an overall score of 7.27 points, a weight of 68 g, and priced around £45.

The Roccat Burst Pro is a high-performance, ultra-lightweight wired gaming mouse weighing just 68g, featuring a symmetrical ergonomic shape suitable for all grip styles. It is equipped with the 16,000 DPI Owl-Eye optical sensor (PixArt PMW3389) and durable Titan Switch Optical buttons rated for 100 million clicks.

Runner-up: Roccat Kone Xp, with an overall score of 7.08 points, a weight of 104 g, and a price of around £80.

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Ranking first among Trust wired models is Trust GXT 928 Helox, with an overall score of 6.38 points, a weight of 65 g, and available for around £9.

The Trust GXT 928 Helox is an ultra-lightweight wired gaming mouse featuring a distinctive honeycomb shell design and a total weight of just 65g. It is equipped with an optical sensor providing an adjustable DPI range from 200 to 6400, a 1000Hz polling rate, and six programmable buttons manageable via dedicated software.

Runner-up: Trust GXT 922 Ybar, with an overall score of 6.23 points, a weight of 95 g, and a price of around £20.

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