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Redragon Ranger Basic Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:8000 DPIWeight:131 g

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

Redragon Ranger Basic
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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
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Score components

80%

5.0

Technical score

20%

9.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 59% of mice
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 59%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
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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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Score components

36%

4.8

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.7

Controls

16%

3.2

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 68%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 10
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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 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 88%
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Technical Specifications of mouse Redragon Ranger Basic

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%

4.8

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.7

Controls

16%

3.2

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

5.0
User score
User score
9.1/ 10
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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 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
9.7/ 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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â–² Better than 89% of models
Popularity:
Redragon Ranger Basic has a popularity score of 9.7 points, which is higher than that of 89.1% of products in this category.
9.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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 59% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
Brand name
Redragon
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
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
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
1,000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 33.4% of mice and equal to 46.9% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
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
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
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
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
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
10
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 10 buttons, which is more than 91.9% of mice and equal to 2.1% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
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
9
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 9 programmable buttons, which is more than 88.6% of mice and equal to 3.2% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
yes
This mouse includes a profile switching button. 84.1% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
131 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 131 g, which is heavier than 92.2% of mice and equal to 0.1% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
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
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
braided
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Onboard memory profiles
5
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, which is more than 81.4% of mice and equal to 18.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
Redragon Gaming Mouse Software
Firmware upgradable
yes
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Redragon Ranger Basic vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • 3 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 9 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    9 vs 6
  • Profile switch button
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • 4 more buttons
    This mouse has 10 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    10 vs 6
  • 13.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
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    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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    Redragon Ranger Basic
    the average mouse
    Redragon Ranger Basic has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.07 vs 8).
    9.07 vs 8
  • 27.5 mm shorter mouse length
    This mouse is 12.5 mm long, while the average mouse is 40 mm long.
    12.5 mm vs 40 mm
  • 52% more popular
    Redragon Ranger Basic is more popular than the average mouse (9.7 vs 6.4).
    9.7 vs 6.38
  • 75% cheaper
    Redragon Ranger Basic is cheaper than the average mouse (£20 vs £35).
    £20 vs £35
  • 13.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Redragon Ranger Basic
    the average mouse
    Redragon Ranger Basic has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.07 vs 8).
    9.07 vs 8
  • 52% more popular
    Redragon Ranger Basic is more popular than the average mouse (9.7 vs 6.4).
    9.7 vs 6.38
  • 75% cheaper
    Redragon Ranger Basic is cheaper than the average mouse (£20 vs £35).
    £20 vs £35
  • 3 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 9 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    9 vs 6
  • Profile switch button
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • 4 more buttons
    This mouse has 10 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    10 vs 6
  • 27.5 mm shorter mouse length
    This mouse is 12.5 mm long, while the average mouse is 40 mm long.
    12.5 mm vs 40 mm
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    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.
  • 59.8% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 131 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    131 g vs 82 g
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • 50% lower tracking speed
    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
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • No battery level indicator
    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
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • 50% lower tracking speed
    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
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 8,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    8,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 25% lower maximum acceleration
    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
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    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
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 59.8% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 131 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    131 g vs 82 g

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Redragon Ranger Basic

  • Excellent value for the price, often cited as one of the best budget gaming mice in its range
  • Customizable RGB lighting with multiple effects and a wide range of color combinations
  • Comfortable ergonomic design suitable for various grip styles and small to medium hands
  • Includes a dedicated 'Fire' button (one click equals three) that is useful for FPS games
  • Durable, braided nylon cable that provides a quality feel and long-term reliability
  • Nine programmable buttons that can be fully customized using the Redragon software

What customers don't like about Redragon Ranger Basic

  • Software quality is often criticized for being basic or difficult to use, with some users reporting it can be hard to find
  • Side buttons are described by some users as having a 'mushy' or less satisfying tactile feel
  • Right-handed ergonomic shape means there is no comfortable version for left-handed users
  • Occasional quality control (QC) issues reported, such as sensor rattle or buttons failing after a period of use
  • Gliding performance may vary, as some users find the stock mouse feet feel cheap or don't move smoothly on all surfaces
  • Reports of minor software-related glitches, like the mouse briefly freezing during Windows startup

Verdict

The Redragon Ranger Basic (M610 Gainer) is a budget-friendly wired gaming mouse featuring a Pixart 3168 optical sensor with four adjustable DPI settings ranging from 1,000 to 3,200, which are visually indicated by changing LED colors (Red, Blue, Green, and Purple). Built for durability, it includes 6-7 programmable buttons, high-durability switches rated for up to 10 million clicks, and a 1,000Hz polling rate for responsive tracking. Key pros include its comfortable ergonomic design with hexagonal textured side grips for better handling and smooth-gliding Teflon pads that minimize friction during intense sessions. However, notable cons include its relatively low maximum DPI compared to modern high-performance models and the lack of software control for the static LED colors, which are strictly tied to specific DPI presets.

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