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Cherry MW 3000 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connectivity:wirelessMaximum polling rate:125 HzMaximum DPI:1750 DPIWeight:126 g

Cherry MW 3000 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
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–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

80%

5.0

Technical Score

20%

8.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 64% of mice
5.0

Technical Score

Technical score
5.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

36%

4.2

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.2

Controls

16%

4.8

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 68% of mice
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 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 65% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on 2,795 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 65% of mice
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Verdict

The Cherry MW 3000 is an ergonomic, right-handed wireless mouse that utilizes 2.4 GHz technology with a nano USB receiver. It features a high-precision optical sensor with a switchable resolution between 1000 and 1750 dpi, five or six total buttons—including two thumb buttons for browser navigation—and non-slip rubberized side surfaces for a secure grip. Main advantages include its energy-efficient design, which offers a long battery life (typically powered by two AAA batteries), and a compact plug-and-play receiver that can be stowed within the battery compartment for travel. However, users have noted that the mouse can feel too small for larger hands, and accessing the nano receiver requires opening the battery door, which can be inconvenient.

Technical Specifications of mouse Cherry MW 3000

Technical Score
Technical score
5.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

36%

4.2

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.2

Controls

16%

4.8

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

5.0
Cherry MW 3000 has a technical score of 5 points, which is lower than that of 67.9% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on 2,795 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.
8.3
Cherry MW 3000 has a user score of 8.33 points, which is higher than that of 64.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
7.7/ 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 68% of models
Popularity:
Cherry MW 3000 has a popularity score of 7.7 points, which is higher than that of 68.2% of products in this category.
7.7
Cherry MW 3000 has a popularity score of 7.7 points, which is higher than that of 68.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

60%

5.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.0
Cherry MW 3000 has a value-for-money score of 7 points, which is lower than that of 59.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
Cherry
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 75.8% of mice and equal to 23.9% of mice.
Wired polling rate
N/A
2.4 GHz polling rate
125 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
125 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 71.1% of mice and equal to 28.8% of mice.
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.
2.4GHz only.
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This mouse supports wireless connectivity, which is more versatile than 35% of mice and equal to 21.7% of mice.
connection modes: 2.4 GHz.
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
yes
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
Receiver included
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
AAA
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
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 78% of models
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% 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
126 g
Weight
126 g
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 126 g, which is heavier than 90.5% 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
N/A
Cable type
N/A
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Onboard memory profiles
0
Onboard memory profiles
0
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, which is less than 52.2% of mice and equal to 47.8% of mice.
Onboard memory size
0 KB
Onboard memory size
0 KB
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has an onboard memory size of 0 KB, which is smaller than 12.6% of mice and equal to 87.4% of mice.
no onboard memory.
Software name
CHERRY KEYS
Firmware upgradable
no
Firmware upgradable
no
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
This mouse does not support firmware upgrades. 77.7% of mice support firmware upgrades.
Suitable for gaming
no
Suitable for gaming
no
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
This mouse is not suitable for gaming. 76.2% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Cherry MW 3000 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 53.7% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    126 g
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 126 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    126 g vs 82 g
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    125 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • No firmware upgrades
    Firmware upgradable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 82.5% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    1,750 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1750 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    1,750 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    2.4 GHz polling rate
    125 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Not suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.
  • 800 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    1,000 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 1000 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    125 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 82.5% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    1,750 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1750 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    1,750 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    2.4 GHz polling rate
    125 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 800 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    1,000 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 1000 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 62.5% lower maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    15 G
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 15 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    15 G vs 40 G
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 655 DPI coarser step size
    DPI step size
    750 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >400 DPI
    This mouse has a DPI step size of 750 DPI, while the average mouse has a DPI step size of 95 DPI.
    750 DPI vs 95 DPI
  • 3 fewer stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <3 – >6
    This mouse stores 2 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    2 vs 5
  • 53.7% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    126 g
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 126 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    126 g vs 82 g
  • No RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 7 older release date
    Release date
    2014
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This mouse has a release date of 2014, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    February 2014
    2014 vs 2021
  • No firmware upgrades
    Firmware upgradable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • Not suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 2,795 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Cherry MW 3000?

  • Excellent value for money and affordable pricing
  • Ergonomic right-handed design provides a comfortable palm grip
  • Rubberised side panels ensure a non-slip, secure hold
  • On/off switch helps conserve battery life effectively
  • Adjustable DPI button (1000/1750) allows for quick sensitivity changes
  • Compact nano-USB receiver can be stored inside the mouse for travel

What customers dislike about Cherry MW 3000?

  • Limited to right-handed users; not ambidextrous
  • Mixed reviews on size, with some finding it too small for large hands
  • Occasional reports of wireless connection lag or limited range
  • Polling rate is low (125Hz), making it unsuitable for competitive gaming
  • Internal weights can make the mouse feel heavy or unbalanced to some
  • Lacks a visible LED indicator to show if the power is still on

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