The 5 Best Gaming Mice of the Year

Check out our top 5 best gaming mice of 2023! This list is completely indisputable! Think we are wrong??? YOU'RE WRONG! This list has been backed up by SCIENCE! As this list was presented to me in this order in my tea leaves, you can't get more evidence than that!
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[@Quessen]

0:51 Vaxee XE Wireless #2 1:40 HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 #5 2:20 Fantech Helios 2 #4 2:53 Lamzu Thorn #3 3:52 Ninjutso Sora 4k #1

[@bearsjunky33hof]

I bought the storm breaker about 6 months ago. Don't exactly know if it came out this year, but I doubt it. Anyways, it's been really good. I was very worried about quality control. But everything's still working and it's a very comfortable light mouse. I mainly got it for my military sims, but what I ended up liking best for it was my racing Sims. I have a keyboard tray on my rig. And I really need to put an end cap on it cause every time I swing it in and out, the mouse falls to the floor, and the storm breaker takes every hit with ease. But I haven't tried any of the mouses that made your top 5.

[@ohimdabiggestbird]

my mind has been blown, never doubted my boy the sora 4k, went from asking in the comment if its even considered an options to watching it win the best mouse of 2023 award, can't wait to purchase that shjt

[@OneDollaBill]

Yeah i definitely agree the downside of the Thorn are the switches. If they wouldve used Omron opticals or mechanical ones from Huano it would have made it lot better imo. Other than the switches its pretty great, the coating is one of the best, matte but not grainy. Its grippy and doesn't get greasy. It feels bit like a ping pong ball coating.

[@chad_8313]

The Haste 2 wireless has considerable latency. It's so bad that even a casual gamer like myself can notice the difference between the Haste 2 and other gaming mice like the XM2we and Aria 7.

[@IStratz]

Yeah I have looked at the sensor latency numbers on rtings and its pretty bad. What's crazy though is the wired version has literally the 2nd lowest sensor latency of any other mouse they have tested on the market. Only being beaten by the #1 spot the viper mini SE. Shows how important the wireless implementation is. They can really mess it up.

[@lltalionll]

Damn, i'm glad i ordered a Red Sora 4K a few days ago on maxgaming, will get it next week, can't wait.

[@OblivionDust2719]

I love Ninjutso Sora 4k, it's also my fav this year!

[@BrodyStag]

we’ve all sinned man. We need to trust in Jesus and that he died for our sins on the cross. Our works can’t save us but Jesus can!

[@misaroorasim]

@@BrodyStag what mouse would he choose?

[@ananthav]

The Lamzu Thorn is such a banger of a mouse. Unbelievable that such an amazing ergo exists

[@athan1281]

Is it really "unbelievable"

[@MIKEx2112]

Many mice available that are better….nothing “unbelievable “ about it

[@AMSQ4998]

List: 5. hyperx pulsefire haste 2 4. Fantech Helios 2 3. Lamzu Thorn 2. Vaxee xe wireless 1. Ninjutsu sora 4

[@DiamondLobbyReviews]

DON’T SPOIL THE VIDEO 😡😡😡😡

[@DaveAlkema]

I'd love to see a review of the WLMouse Beast X. I know smaller finger-tip mice aren't really your thing, and that's OK! For me it's easily the best release of 2023.

[@starx68]

Can vouch for this. I'm really happy with the BeastX such a bang for buck honestly.

[@Homvncvlvs]

Honestly surprising how good the WLMouse Beast x is man. I got it on a whim to try it and I absolutely love it

[@Kahlimer0]

There is literally a new brand popping insane mouse every week, so far i am very happy with my Lamzu Thorn.

[@disres1337]

Honestly no mouse this year topped the lamzu atlantis mini for me. The thorn is nice but I really fell out of love with ergos. My wlmouse is arriving this week though so we will see.

[@refragged]

I really agree with you about the Pulsefire Haste 2. I love the switches and shape and coating. I just wish it didn’t have significant motion delay and very bad CPI deviation. If HyperX would ever fix those things, it would be my main.

[@BishieBishie]

Came to say the same thing

[@rikifps]

Personal favorite of mine is the Pulsar Xlite V3 Es. I just bought it, but its already replaced my main which was the Deathadder V3 8K.

[@Seas0nedChef]

prefer the eS or the regular v3?

[@viarod3469]

how did you even get the mouse it been out of stock for like 6 weeks

[@ART_VANDELAY6]

OMG THANK YOU!! i've been using the pulsefire haste 2 since it came out and its amazing!! I switch back and forth with my superlight.

[@genevad4754]

3:04 ayo??? 🤨

[@mgsqj4823]

Sussy

[@basicallytroll2705]

What does Ayo mean? Sorry, I'm spending my time too much in real life socialising with real people.

[@kimiscool2151]

I was looking at the ninjutsu brand and was considering on getting one this adds extra reason for me to get it.

[@Frieze_Games_uwowbottt]

Changed 3 hyperx pulsfire haste 2(wired) because of really bad quality of scroll wheel AND on my 4th hph2 the same issue (each mouse after 2 month: while browse surfing, image just starting to jump both ways while scrolling up/down)

[@XSFlanger]

Razer Viper V2 Pro still kicks ass to this day, especially when you mod it (very easily) and drop down to 48 grams :)

[@hoarka3052]

Viper V3 pro 👀

[@VASTERITY]

damn surprised to see no mention of the maya or the new pulsar mice though great list nonetheless!

[@BrorOlavEftedal-mm2qn]

sora v2 or sora 4k better and wich one should i pick

[@mindofmxz]

besides using battery’s, i have to say the viper v3 was my top pick for this year. shape and clicks are perfect for me, buying usb c rechargeable battery’s and a 2a to 3a adapter makes this mouse so op. especially if you get the bundle with the 4k dongle. 95€ in germany, can’t be better than that

[@phucnguyen0110]

What's the total weight, have you measured it? Just being curious here - as my own Viper V3 is using dot feet and an Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA battery and it's around 73 grams

[@mindofmxz]

@@phucnguyen0110 around 60grams, you can shave off good weight just by getting those battery converters. or you can try it out just by putting some aluminium foil piece between a normal AAA battery and the contacts. (as a tiny ball)

[@sleepyheadkitty7254]

Agreed on how poor Thorn switch is. I love the shape but the switch isn't as crisp as mechanical switches. Not to mention the different sound between M1 and M2 are very noticeable and M1 is less crispy than M2 for my unit. However, customer support said there's no QC issue in my unit. They did offer to send a new one if I it back to them.

[@babayaga.666-v8x]

yesterday I got lamzu thorn fnatic edition and is fantastic,I feel very comfortable better even than dav3,more lighter and also the ergo shape is better for me ....next purchases finalmouse and beastX

[@westtt3702]

Ok, second video, im suscribed now

[@TheMukosei]

Lamzu thorn would be the best mouse for me if it wasn't for the terrible battery. At 2k the battery drains in 20 hours of use when lamzu Atlantis og v2 holds twice as much

[@OneDollaBill]

I think it has some firmware issues with higher polling. Since it drains fast even on standby if you're using anything above 1k. 1k lasts over a week in moderate/heavy use.

[@exx0dus]

Personally, I wouldn`t include haste 2 at all because it is a really problematic mouse. Starting with the random dpi reset issues and ending up with a weird tracking problem. Just returned both black and white with the same issues. Also, while the white version was just perfect in terms of build quality, scroll wheel and switches feeling, the black one was... just awful. As a user of the original haste for a year I can also admit that the scroll wheel`s lifetime is about half a year since these two were bought because my second copy of pulsefire haste 1 broke. I barely decided to go with a DAv3 pro and hope when it arrives I won`t be upset with it as with my favorite-shaped mouse from HX.

[@orm2799]

I agree with you. The Sora 4K is amazing!

[@mauriciocs2]

My top 3: Sora/Stormbreaker/HTX. But I haven't tested the Thorn or the XLite v3 ES. But so far I love these mice. I agree on the Sora 4K and I bought two: a white and a pink one. Such an amazing mice and my main one currently.

[@mauriciocs2]

And because of you I just got a Vaxee XE Wireless. Found a pink one with great condition and price. Let's see what is that all about.

[@Met845]

How was it? Theres a lot of issuess??

[@oweojp1be]

@@Met845 for the sora 4k? bought one last month no issues so far

[@josephalmazan4805]

Pulsar x2h mini changed my life 🙌

[@kurttomlinsoncompositions1067]

my lamzu thorn developed a popping/creak within a week and i'm very careful with mice. Battery life is also really poor compared to every other mice I've owned. Shape is amazing though, so it's frustrating.

[@ColByte]

Haste 2 very front heavy, uneven pressure on clicks. Lamzu Maya doesn't have that!

[@Jimmy-Knowledge]

its personal preference.. some likes it some do not.

[@ciaranplunkett1395]

I bought a Lamzu Thorn (Fnatic) after seeing your review. The only mouse I could see replacing it is a wireless SteelSeries Rival 310. Which will never happen.

[@milovansavic331]

Im so happy about HyperX Haste, ive been useing Haste 1 for about 2 years now, so im prob just gonna upgrade to Haste 2 😄

[@tzuyufanpage56]

Watch out from the comments the haste 2 seems to have some serious problems

[@milovansavic331]

@@tzuyufanpage56 Yes, i think only the wireless one

[@exploring420]

Hello. Why in the description u recommended the razer deadthadder v3 and not is in the list ? Thank u. Sorry for my English.

[@ironoreiron]

I love how they all are basically a worse version of the gforce wireless, they literally took the same design 💀

[@zo5965]

what’s your go to claw mouse

[@mikoajjanczak5605]

This year I have checked few mice, found out what I like and dislike. The endgame for me is pulsar x2v2 mini. Mainly I use fingertip. The size and shape is perfect. It's light, has best sensor and decent switches. I like also the sleeper design - it looks like office mouse. Planning to buy ergo next year as until now I have completly ignored that part of the market. I will be choosing between xlite v3 and thorn.

[@hieunguyen-ij7pj]

definitely the thorn, switched from x2 mini also, and was still able to finger tip it despite the size

[@eugenepioquinto5222]

Hello, thanks for the video and effort. I enjoy the format and would like to see more videos in the future. One thing that surprised me is that the super light 2 didn't make the top 5 despite having industry leading latency and sensor accuracy.

[@ApparentlyPeter]

My favorite mouse of 2023 is the g303se because the shape works very well for my grip (very unexpected) and because I recently received the mouse

[@TheMasillo]

bru, what do you think aboud zowie`s wireless?

[@anthonypierce8861]

is there any chance I can have your superlight 2, Ive been trying to find something thats gonna fit my small hand well. recently been disappointed in a product ive bought and now back on the (what I would consider) *The super large* deathadder v3

[@lonrea2886]

Im happy that thorn got into top 3.. love it!

[@vidfreak56]

Hyperx PSFR Haste 2 has issues w/ the scroll wheel (at least the wired version). Lots of jitter in many samples. Especially mine. I cannot use the scroll wheel for that reason.

[@spiritmult]

Which mouse should I choose: lamzu maya or lamzu thorn?

[@Jimmy-Knowledge]

Lamzu Gaga 16K hz 130k DPI

[@_lxst-zy]

would you recommend the gpx 2?

[@orm2799]

What polling rate do you use? Would 2000hz make a difference on a 120Hz oled monitor?

[@adamtajhassam9188]

Depends on your play style and how quick you play a game by moving from 1 point to another ,

[@bob-ge5js]

will you review the sprime pm1? i thought u liked the g703

[@r0id-CS2]

I love ur videos 😂 so funny

[@valdurion6779]

I like haste 2 but the wheel messes up so bad on many units, QC out the wazoo

[@DomukasTaps1271]

Love the video, keep up the great work!

[@TrickierCrab59]

Hey I have trouble with choosing my new mouse. I'm currently using Zowie S2 which is my first and only gaming mouse I've owned. I was looking at Ninjutso Sora 4K and LAMZU Atlantis V2 4K, and I just don't know which one should I buy. My hand size 20x10cm

[@Appoh]

good list

[@Altin1437]

I have tried a lot of mice this yr and for me this is my list TOP 5 GAMING MICE OF 2023 5. Viper V3 Hyperspeed - The shape si just absolutely amazing with this one I just hated that it didn't come with a dongle extender and it uses disposable batteries. 4. Ninjuso Sora 4k - I really agree with your take about this mouse the optical switches feels so good and satisfying to click, nothing comes close with this one in terms of click feel and the shape is rlly nice for claw/ftip for 20x10 hands. It really is a well polished mouse. 3. LAMZU THORN - I really love ergo mice because of the comfort and stability it provides and the Lamzu thorn is a fantastic mouse! As soon as I placed my hand with the thorn it felt really comfortable I have no complaints for the price it really is a steal! Just not my favorite ergo shape but I will have no problem using it in a regular basis. 2. PULSAR XLITE V3 ES - Zowie EC shapes are my personal favorite when it comes to gaming mice and this felt like a upgraded version of the ZOWIE EC WIRELESS! The battery life is also amazing with this mouse it is almost on par with my gpx2. The Pulsar XLITE V3 ES is just the best mouse the pulsar released this year. 1. ZOWIE EC2-CW/EC3-CW - I know the price is really steep when it comes to this mouse but I absolutely love the Zowie EC wireless lineup I play the more consistent with this mouse! I know the sensor is outdated and the weight is lofty with zowie ec wireless but im pretty sure they target the zowie fanboys with this mouse. Zowie is cloned by multiple companies for a good reason, they produced good gaming mice ever since and I am fully aware that they have fallen behind compared to the other brands. ZOWIE EC wireless really is just a zowie mice without the cable in it and I love it. The click feel and the coating is just awesome. My honorable mentions should be the: VAXEE NP-01s wireless, VAXEE XE Wireless, G-WOLVES HTX 4k, Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2, Razer Deathadder V3 Faker edition and EGG XM2WE. I have tried all the mice as mentioned and this is clearly just my personal preference. :) I am hoping for a G703 refresh next year!

[@Met845]

Aside from zowie? Whats the best right now???

[@Altin1437]

@@Met845 It is all personal preference to be completely honest and most people will not prefer zowie mice because of its price and what it offers compared to the competition. If zowie isn't on the list I think other mice that are much cheaper is better.

[@ffeeman]

1. DA v3 pro 4k, 2. Outsex ax 4k, 3. superlight 2

[@phucnguyen0110]

Great content as always, Chris! I can absolutely vouch for the Pulsefire Haste 2 wired - the price to performance is just brilliant. Great build, great click, solid implementation of the 3395 sensor. For me the Viper V3 Hyperspeed has been a delight, as the forwarded sensor position actually helped me aiming a bit better, as well as exploring different battery choices has been fun too!

[@Seas0nedChef]

When are we getting an Xlite V3 review?

[@DiamondLobbyReviews]

hopefully next week

[@HeyMaruniko]

so many competition on 2023 its amazing

[@Jeff78914]

my favorite is the lamzu thorn. i also like the haste 2 but the wired version, because it is 8g lighter and the calbe feels almost like a wireless mouse and it has imo the best clicks

[@Cooliewhistles]

Have you trined deathadder v3 pro? I have it and love it, also ergonomic. Curious how Lamzopu compares

[@Jeff78914]

i have tried the wired version. its also a very good mouse similar to the lamzu but a bit bigger and heavier.@@Cooliewhistles

[@kohnnyy]

@@Cooliewhistles Why can nobody spell

[@Cooliewhistles]

@@kohnnyy know idea

[@echos4240]

Honestly can't wait for Vaxee to do the XE and AX smalls

[@filosavage7475]

is that real

[@sa17dk]

Are you running your Sora at 1khz or 2khz polling?

[@DiamondLobbyReviews]

1k

[@staraffinity]

Was wondering if it's possible to switch the polling rate on the Sora 4K? I guess it is, because sounds strange to me to keep it at 4000 Hz at all times. Tried to find the info, but it's not obvious. I'd actually like to use 1000 Hz when not gaming to preserve battery.

[@oweojp1be]

you can switch the polling rate by using the mouse software for it 👍

[@staraffinity]

@@oweojp1be Thanks! I saw a video showing just that the other day. :)

[@julioaraujo1828]

Is the 4k polling rate working for the Ninjutsu Sora 4k? Two months ago it wasn’t. I’m planning to buy it only if the 4k is working

[@DiamondLobbyReviews]

i dont think so, i run it in 1000hz and its fine

[@julioaraujo1828]

@@DiamondLobbyReviews from being a reviewer, do you notice a worthy difference upgrading from 1000hz to 4000hz? Or it doesn’t change thaat much

[@lionletsplay6283]

Unfortunately my Pulsefire Haste Wireless has scrollwheel issues after under a year

[@M0n4rc]

see, I went to every single website for these mise, and the one from less known brands, the most common thing i hear is that their QA is not trustworthy. sure, their mouse might be the best in the market, but if i get a mouse that is not up to standard, it doesn't matter how good they are supposed to be, I will have wasted my money. this is why i stick to Logitech/Razer I haven't tried hyperX, pulsar, or Collermaster yet so i cant say if they are good.

[@TheACTIONZ]

Lmao sure whatever

[@PillarsOfCreationakaPillarbhai]

Logitech mouse such as G102 lasts less than a year , same with razer deathadder series . Not sure why their QC dropped

[@IdrisIbrahim-o6g]

Any opinion about thunderobot ml903?

[@BohmanderTCG]

hyperx pulsefire haste 2 is garbage dpi problems love the shape tho sad....

[@coolieee]

missing pulsar x2h mini and xlite v3, x2H shits on most mice out right now shape wise

[@BiscuitMan2005]

x2h would have been my main if the optical switches didn't feel like dogpoop. i'm sticking with the sora

[@MIKEx2112]

Many more mice available that are better than this list… and under $100 for an extra bonus. But all in all…. Decent line up

[@ohimdabiggestbird]

u werent lying when you said u would feature the sora 4k heavily, im so proud of myself doing the research for like 3 months and finding the ninjutso sora 4k just perfect, and then see it featured as the best mouse of 2023, i feel like i predicted the future in some way, thank u so much, ur opinion is all that matters lmao

[@a6m41]

I also hate how most optical switches feel/sound much prefer mechanical

[@MightyWalrus155]

I have pretty large hands and some mice make my pinky and ring finger touch the mouse pad

[@einfachstein]

my favourite is the viper mini becauses its cool🤙

[@alexp3577]

If you like Sora - you probably should also check out the Mini version of Lamzu Atlantis. The shape is pretty similar. As someone who has the mini and contemplates buying Sora 4K - would be interested in a comparison

[@shiion6711]

Have both and I prefer the mini as it’s shorter and most importantly flat sides as the sora is a little rounded at the sides which annoys me while gaming but the mini it’s too wide at the top if not I would have main it so hope that helps

[@Benni259]

what about the harpe ace?

[@patentedbattheamazing7761]

What crazy the final mouse ultralight X isn’t on here☠️

[@mewin5723]

he didnt like it. the performance is like the best but comfort ,quality etc not so much. according to him atleast

[@ItzShyaa]

Where is the kreo Pegasus ultralight

[@daizui8470]

guys? is the logitech g pro superlight good?

[@DiamondLobbyReviews]

yes

[@mirza3060ti]

where is the pulsar x3 es ???

[@trevorfranks69]

Yo can i get a link for that turtle mouse?

[@DiamondLobbyReviews]

you don't buy it, it gets bestowed upon thee by the gods themselves

[@lltalionll]

0:38 Turtle Mice, mice of the year

[@ireaperv3]

I genuinely have to disagree with the pulsefire pick. I hated the mouse so much that I snapped it in half out of regret for buying it. The switches have so much latency it’s incredibly disadvantageous in videogames, and it has really bad ergonomics.

[@IrnTopG-TTV]

Erm where’s razer death added v3 pro?

[@huxanomaly]

Where is OP1WE review doe?

[@DelScully]

would be cool if you went by form factor.

[@teaco3088]

But DiamondLobby Reviewssss, where's the Logitech G G502 X Plus Wireless RGB Gaming Mouse!!!!!!!!!

[@function8590]

Surprised to see no pulsar mice on the list

[@DiamondLobbyReviews]

the xlite v3s arrived too late, they'll be the next review so i'll be able to decide if they'd make the list. the x2v2 didn't do anything special to deserve a mention on here

[@HunnyFPV]

@@DiamondLobbyReviews what about the X2H?

[@juanaditya7293]

@@DiamondLobbyReviews So would you give the X2V2 a second chance once the Red Edition and Founder's Edition are released in the future? You know, just to see if the mouse can improve, at least on your own view.

[@reecep4016]

The lamzu Maya is such a let down. Love the weight and shape. But the shape is also fucking awful. Can’t quite explain it. It’s nice to hold. But finding a grip to play comfortably with it is genuinely impossible.

[@QuaK3RRR]

superlight 2 bad ?

[@mewin5723]

No just not the best

[@DonSofiani]

alright imma trust you n buy the jujitsu dora 4k

[@sybilpan]

AWESOME!

[@SEVENTEENPOINT1]

My favorite mouse is the Glorious Model I 2 Wireless, I always loved the G502 shape and love that this is way lighter. I know the battery life isn't great, but with it being so comfortable, and having the extra buttons I cannot see myself go back to standard mice.

[@PowGetRekt]

I would have gotten it if it was at least 2k polling.

[@SEVENTEENPOINT1]

@PowGetRekt I don't feel any difference. I am also not a super competitive fps player either so maybe that is why I do not see a difference.

[@PowGetRekt]

@@SEVENTEENPOINT1 Yeah. It's 4k polling is a feature everything has now and holes are dying out. Love the 502 shape just wanted some of the new tech.

[@SEVENTEENPOINT1]

@PowGetRekt It is very comfortable and the only other option appears to be the much heavier G502 X to get that shape. Also the price is much lower on the Model I 2. So other than something I cannot determine the difference in (polling rate) and something I don't really care about (holes are fine, let's me see into it) I don't see any better options for me. I understand other people may feel different.

[@xblastoyz]

Yayy I have the Ninjutsu Sora 4k 🙂

[@CoViot]

where is the lamzu maya :I

[@meeks726]

X2h? X2v2? Op1we? Hello?

[@DiamondLobbyReviews]

hi

[@whismerhillgaming]

and none of those have an unlockable mousewheel so very meh but that's just me being me.

[@c0ffeefather]

Much love and kisses for Diamond Daddy!

[@user-fc1kv7oy1c]

The best thing that came from the superlight 2 for me is somedude selling me his old superlight 1 with warranty for like 1/3 of the price 😂

[@BeeRad502]

If only the warranty was transferable…

[@user-fc1kv7oy1c]

@@BeeRad502 that the point the warranty was transferable since It wasn't bought from logitech themself but from a shop that only care if you have the receipt just send mine to warranty to fix the scroll wheel

[@roronoazoro19624]

You sound like a normal person at 1.30x speed

[@WeirdViking]

Bought the g pro x Superlight few years ago and it was the worst purchase I've ever made. Shouldn't have listened the bullshit of "pro gamers use it so must be good" ... the thing has horrendous issues with scroll wheel and buttons, to a point it feels like its an actual manufacturing defect cause there are so many people with these issues. Im' just too cheap to buy another mouse. Perhaps this year i'll go for a new one.