The Best Gaming Mice I've Ever Used

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The gaming mice market is overflowing with great options. Here's a casual look at which ones I prefer to use the most.
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0:00-0:40 - Intro
0:41-3:25 - Pulsar X2 / X2 Mini
3:26-5:16 - Xtrfy MZ1 Wireless
5:17-7:08 - Superlight
7:09-8:30 - Finalmouse TenZ S
8:31-11:47 - Zaunkoenig M2K
11:48-12:15 - Outro
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[@schokoflogge6749]

When he said "I'm a pretty casual fps player" and has actually the best aim out of all the techtubers and reviewers out there lmao Ali is just to humble

[@TWJYILY]

Think Haus is better but that's cause he's an ex pro lol.

[@Kaes2]

@@TWJYILY haus is really only decent in csgo, his aim seems sub par on other game’s clips. Optimum aim looks good on Valo, Apex and OW. I also think haus has really questionable opinions on mice and mousepads.

[@methhead56]

@Gappy Haus is the better tac fps player while I’d say for apex, ow optimum beats him out. Haus always says in game performance is the most important so that’s why his opinions may seem different from others, which I respect

[@PeanutLover11]

Most techtubers don't actually play the game just get the game for views...

[@zatozatoichi7920]

Having good aim/game sense doesn't mean he's competitive.

[@gabrielwilkinson4784]

This guy's aesthetic is so clean

[@Karnage432]

For real

[@imperialkitkat]

One of the 🐐🐐🐐

[@olehlemishka5373]

Everything in tech he touches or builds is super clean

[@koraptd6085]

He's certainly not dirty

[@sadikzaman5286]

Indeed

[@nedredguy]

Your videos are always so well produced, it's amazing. Even as an absolute casual gamer they're always worth watching. Keep up the good work, your videos are an enrichment to the gaming scene.

[@rexhasta]

Hey, great video as always. Wanted to lyk that g-wolves is coming out with an even newer version of the HSK, the HSK pro, which is like 28 grams wireless or something and also will support 4k - i feel like that could interest you more than the HSK+

[@coady5788]

I really hope zaunkoenig makes one with side buttons eventually! Also gwolves are about to release the HSK pro with 4k and better placement of the side buttons. The side buttons on the HSK+ were way too far forward for me to enjoy. Love your vids as always! 🙌

[@kaibevens]

zaun themselves have said that side buttons are counterintuitive for the type of grip their mice are targeting

[@coady5788]

@@kaibevens My dreams are crushed haha jokes aside thanks for relaying that info!

[@TheLEGITstuff]

great vid. I really would love to try the Zaunkoenig M2K but I absolutely need mouse buttons personally... I wish they had some!!

[@amanprakash2994]

Your videos are so well made and I love the benchmarks you run on all of the mice you review and it really gives a nice comparison between all the mice. It would also be really helpful if you can make a website/excel sheet with all the benchmarks of the mice you've reviewed. Would be really nice to have all the benchmarks in one place for all the mice.

[@j_crust4582]

I expected to see the viper v2 on the list, but the picks are respectable regardless

[@TotallyNoAim]

viper v2 is dog

[@twixstar21ghg]

@@TotallyNoAim UR DUMB

[@1SOSORBIDE]

@@TotallyNoAim why bro?

[@tecategpt1959]

@@TotallyNoAim no it ain't

[@syf_jojiahhh2834]

@@TotallyNoAim glorious is dog

[@bestlives4411]

The Fantech Aria Xd7 is insane, and the hati s plus 4k

[@simptrix007]

I prefer coating on the Razer Viper V2 Pro over Superlight over longer sessions. I got sweaty hands and Superlight feels too sticky. Based on the tech used for sensors and switches resistant to double clicking I would recommend everyone to try Viper V2 Pro and DA3 Pro before anything else. If you go for the shape first I prefer UL2 over anything else till my fingers start to hurt from honeycomb sides (Infinity skins dont last forever).

[@Slavolko]

My Deathadder Chroma gets sweaty as well. I don't know if you've had any experience with the older Deathadders, but if you have, do you know if the Viper V2 Pro's coating is an improvement?

[@fehiliks]

I think one thing that should be mentioned about the carbon fibre Zaunkoenig M2K is that it has no side buttons whatsoever. Which I would personally find quite irritating as I often use them both in games and for just general internet browsing.

[@k1shaw123]

love your videos man

[@HardwareFRA]

Superlight owner. I love it. Nice video, as always !

[@VertigoX26]

Also check out the G-Wolves HSK Pro with PMW-3395! It comes in two varieties: Ace which is 1000 Hz and the 4K which is 4000 Hz. I currently have the Plus and love it, though think I'll prefer the button positioning on the Pro more.

[@GFunkEra1992]

Lamzu & DAV3 are really great mices, try them if you can.

[@isaacperez1745]

Always love the videos

[@prokariotik8984]

I would love to see you review the ninjutso sora once it is released :))

[@GG-zv9ku]

I’ve tried so many but my favorite is the the Viper V2 pro

[@lukeday4751]

Would love to see how the Endgame Gear XM2W stacks up when it becomes possible to get one. Really enjoy the content too thanks man!

[@yuki-vu7mk]

Honestly excited for the hsk+ review

[@GG21188]

i just got my G-wolves HSK pro plus wireless today and its really good just like nothing else for finger tip grip. I highly recommend for anyone who wants the M2K without spending an obseen amount of money for 29g of product

[@pekkdunst]

the g wolves hsk + with grips is endgame for me, its just amazing.

[@knaxi2915]

Love your vids!

[@shanara36]

Hey, awesome video, I got the Pulsar X2 mini. Did you get any double clicking issues while testing?

[@captainpanduh318]

Wondering if you will be reviewing the Lamzu Atlantis as well :) It's ok if you won't, but would love to see your thoughts on it.

[@wnbetv]

Kinda off-topic but I absolutely love the look of that red SR-SE. Might have to get me one of those.

[@DrTopLiftDPT]

Love my pulsar V2 anything smaller like the super light or X2 would be be too narrow for me. I did have to buy their grips and love it

[@northwestclasspnw7974]

imo their grips are bad. Consider corepad grips or bt.l grips

[@Schmodin]

Very curious about the soon to be released HSK pro Ace from G-wolves, it's getting into M2K weight territory at about half the price. Shame about the micro-usb, though.

[@Pistaciio]

Superbly agree on the MZ1 Wireless - The coating isn't pog, the weight is nuts for what it is (after my weight reduction mod I got it down to 40g and it's actually insane), lastly is the RGB...yeah it looks super sick, but holy shit does it eat into the battery life. Great video mate, love to see your personal 5!

[@joygaming7245]

Do you experience double click issue? I've been and it's so annoying

[@isaacmartinez8621]

In the weight reduction u did, u keep the side buttons and the scrollwheel?? And if u do can yoy tell me how u did it (sorry for my bad english man)

[@dimwillow7113]

i dont get it.. used cabled MZ1 for over 1 year..coating is good... i modded mine though.. removed the back panel and all rgb so mine is sub 50g as well.. but yeah no problem with coating..must be different humidity or grip styles..

[@kozuta8858]

@@dimwillow7113 bro do you have any video reference for this mod? I also just bought the MZ1 Zys rail wired and I’m liking it better than my viper ultimate

[@SP-jg2vl]

@@kozuta8858 Shape is great but VU has better sensor lower latency I can feel the difference. VU is more snappier.

[@lilliyasmin]

Have you already been able to test the new Keris Wireless AimPoint mouse from Asus? It's easy to mod. The switches are hot swappable. I think that's absolutely unique at the moment.

[@plark5167]

Great videos, any chance you plan on doing the Lamzu Atlantis review?

[@Shef007]

What do you think about DeathAdder V3 Pro Wireless, i want to get superlight but im not sure it will fit me properly since i have Zowie EC3C and the shape is similar of DeathAdder V3 Pro Wireless. Should I buy superlight or DeathAdder V3 Pro Wireless?

[@view9936]

You should try the MM712. Would love to get your opinion on it.

[@Lyxoni]

Which font are you using, it's so clean and matches perfectly with your edit style?

[@twistymeeko7377]

Updated top 5 mousepads? Have you tried any of the LGGs?

[@acidd4681]

Right after the boardzy video, nice (I agree with this one more)

[@BookerD17]

Has the previously mentioned latency problem of the x2 been solved already? Only thing holding me back from it.

[@flippedm9149]

since i got the logitech superlight, it is very obvious that its by far my favorite mouse. ive had many razer options, the glorious model o and more, and nothing has come close to the logitech hand feel

[@grabasliceandchillout9008]

i like the Viper v2 pro more than my superlight

[@BLAKGRIP]

I expected the Deathadder V3 Pro but other than that, solid list my friend

[@Slavolko]

I was expecting that as well. I'm looking at it as an upgrade over my Deathadder Chroma, even if the shape isn't the same.

[@Linets.]

Optimus do you use av1 already that gameplay looks so good? Myself doing on different channel 1440p 60fps 40mbps and h264 mp4 but this looks so good

[@c4nyon559]

excited to see ur try the new g wolves hsk pro.

[@KurtKloetentreter]

Keep an eye out for the upcoming G-wolves HSK Pro 4k, even smaller shape, 4k polling and 29g. Extremely hyped about receiving mine soon

[@riba2233]

brutal mouse, too much for me at the moment but I have my eye on it

[@theboogerbomb]

Hath we not gone too far... We have 29g mice now? What's next! 20g? 10? No, no 0g? Will we invent weightless technology, FOR MICE. No I say we will return to old mice, great mice 100g mice.

[@riba2233]

@@theboogerbomb nothing great about 100g bricks... We need as light as possible mice

[@KurtKloetentreter]

@@riba2233 im with you 100%. If we ever get 0g mice (or just accurate low latency hand tracking) I'm there for it

[@spectre722]

Nah hes right, some of you are obsessed. You could be swinging air and still complain it's a gram too heavy.@@riba2233

[@-Ambos-]

I would be surprised, if there would not be a review of the Superlight 2 from you. But it might make sense to wait a bit since a break-in of the switches seems to make a difference

[@julioc918]

I end it up buying the superlight and the finalmouse, and I am very happy with both of them.

[@damianyanez5931]

I really apricate this video but i have 2 questions: do you have a list for mice that are better for standard grip not fingertip how did u get those overwatch color settings. that is the most vibrant overwatch i have seen.

[@dimwillow7113]

Your hype for zeokeonigseg or whatever its spelled made me gonna try the g wolves hsk pro 4k... similar shape..side buttons, 29 grams, wireless, 4k pollingrate.. should be cool

[@TheTheultimateboy]

You must try Ironcat Zero Pro, gpx body with kailh 8.o and ttc gold encoder and the shells are changable

[@josephbornman8462]

Fast paced shooters are and have been so popular, and imo you basically need to claw/fingertip for fine aiming and vertical aiming. So it's a wonder that triggers are still so far up on gaming mice

[@comkioxd]

by the way what do you think about the g-wolves hsk pro 4k?

[@kleinc2584]

You mentioned you ordered the HSK+ but I suggest preordering the new HSK 4k or HSK Pro. They made the shape smaller than the HSK+ and is more similar to the M2K in size. Wireless, 4k polling rate, and 25-29g. Might be an upgrade from the M2K since the specs on paper are so good.

[@nutella4eva]

Was super hoping he'd look at the HSK 4K/Ace. Side buttons look like their in the right place now, and they cut the weight down so much. Been tempted to just dive in myself but I'll wait for reviews.

[@kelownatechkid]

This mouse looks endgame, wow

[@parth7092]

HSK 4K or HSK Pro isn't close to the M2K in shape/size. It is way smaller, much more narrow, and much flatter.

[@josearturo6169]

Surprised you didn't include the pwnage ultra custom symm 2(long name, I know) I bought it based on your recommendation and it's an excellent mouse for gaming and even production, as well as excellent value and build quality. Everyone should check it out I think.

[@Unitedairlinesx]

I also had the Pwnage Symm 2, honestly couldn't compare it to any of the 5 mice that was mentioned. I honestly think Symm 2 is overrated it feels very heavy, but I like the fact you can buy different shells.

[@kian1336]

Do you have any kind of guide on how to make the sensor latency tester you use? :D

[@tejaskapadia5505]

Hi Optimum, we really need that Deathadder V3 pro review!

[@TotallyURGrandpa]

Really looking forward to the Sora. If the build quality is good, it'll probably be my endgame.

[@vivago727]

Still waiting for the "razer deathadder v3 pro" review. Would be nice if you did one.

[@frankprogrammer]

Absolutely love my deathadder v3 pro. it feels so much better than the superlight

[@entityHIROH]

i cant wait for the gwolves hsk + review!

[@jerichomorales5990]

budget finger tip mouse vid!! do you think the model o- wireless would make it

[@Maddybose07]

Viper v3 is technically better mouse then pulsar or xtrfy...u have viper too. Any reasons u picked those two over viper? Clearly not price thing since the video is about your top 5 preference. Would love to know the take!

[@alessandroparadiso6484]

Is the x2 medium as the same click latency of mini version or worst? Cause im looking for medium instead mini but i wont sacrifice in perfomance

[@cryptiik9311]

The hsk pro has been announced which is even lighter

[@talhakoek]

I wonder what rank this guy has in valorant from all the game clips he has shown so far on his channel his aim just seem on point

[@depthklocke9009]

that shape really is tailored to your grip style though. that's like perfect

[@klubhead7070]

You need to try the g wolves hts plus ace. Haven’t touched my starlight since having it.

[@riccardo9385]

Are you going to review the Midnight Thread C1,the HTS Plus and the xtrfy m8 wireless??

[@OfficialKman5625]

i tried the M2K and i can see why he loves it but it way to small for me lol. Currently using the TenZ Final Mouse

[@jeffry3522]

awesome as always🔥.

[@iDeker]

Do u still like and recommend the pwnage ultra custom symm 2? It is on sale for $60 AUD and might get it

[@BOZ_11]

Am I weird for liking large mouse for fingertip grip? I've "main'd" a model O with the ascend cord

[@solocandy]

Do you think any of these mice would work well with the program Rawaccel?

[@StevieGamesTV]

Wait for the hsk plus 4k !! Pre ordered couple weeks ago and currently in lroduction

[@_goon]

just ordered my x2 mini and I'm super exited!

[@SanderForBuisness]

Update lol?

[@_goon]

@@SanderForBuisness HAHA THATS FKING INSANE. It got stolen. Great mouse tho, nowadays id recommend an x2h or a used dav3 pro/ viper v3 pro

[@karisssa]

Seeing the MZ1 here makes me really happy

[@dmasiodnmiod]

What are the reticle settings your using on the Overwatch 2 clip please :D

[@cecilemardinia]

been maining the m2k since september 2021, haven't looked back since. its that good

[@Huttunen666]

I'm looking forward to m3k next year

[@alarak2159]

@@Huttunen666 I’m looking forward to the m50k in 48 years.

[@prajyot_utekar]

Great video man!! Aussie aussie oi oi i just got this from Lee's stream xd Jokes aside Can we get top 5 or 10 budget mouse wired or wireless for 2022 or 2023 which is around the corner?

[@heatnup]

The HSK+ is the best mouse IMO. It’s a 38g fingertip grip mouse like the m2k but it’s wireless and it has side buttons and it’s a third of the price. I’ve owned two deathadders, the superlight, the viper ultimate, and the g303 shroud and the HSK+ destroys them all.

[@Golden2Talon]

the battery life is bad

[@parth7092]

Nah, it's way smaller than the M2K...like noticeably smaller. M2K is still king right now.

[@toraow]

I've always been curious. What rank are you on OW2?

[@suly6654]

Will you check out the Lamzu Atlantis?

[@reyhanpradantyo]

I find it funny you keep placing the X2 upside down to show off the open bottom. I too have an X2V2 mini and I casually just pick up the mouse and flip it over to admire the underside randomly while I'm working or during loading screens in games lol

[@21gramm31]

I want to buy a Pulsar X2 ambi mouse for myself, my palm is 17.5x9 cm, my palmar-claw grip is the little and ring fingers are slightly bent like a claw, and I think I should take a larger version so that there is enough room for my fingers. what do you think about this? what would be better for my aim, small or regular version?

[@leftclickisbeterthanrightclick]

the hardest part is making an all rounder mouse because there are people like me who play a huge variety of games, i play fps,rpg, a lot of survival and even terraria sometimes and the g502 hero is near perfect but its so heavy that using claw grip is hard and its really not meant for claw grip so when i play fps it does hold my aim back in claw grip and i just cant aim good enough in palm grip

[@itslirox]

great video, just bought the superlight hahah

[@aiaiaiaiaiaiaiaiaiaiaiai]

I’m using viper mini and have problems with very high lod, and i outsmart it by using duct tape, but it is very inconsistent when aiming in games, is there any software or other solutions to change the lod?

[@scotty_teee4226]

Go in razer settings and change the surface type in the LOD settings. I can't remember which one it is but that fixes the issue

[@denisruskin348]

"I'm a pretty casual player" Proceeds to show almost 50% Widowmaker critical accuracy with insane aim. Bruh.

[@EvilspeakGaming]

My picks are gpro sl, g703, viper 8k, deathadder V3 pro, and viper v2 pro.

[@TRHardware]

Is it possible for You to test out CoolerMaster MM712? It's same shape as MM710 and 711, but wireless. Has been out for a year. MM710 had quite huge lag, has MM712 improved that?

[@PaPaTheStallion]

How would you rank them on their shape?

[@hondbok]

Will you be reviewing the Hsk 4k/Ace?

[@LEGOCAMARO]

I was going to get one of those carbon fiber mice but deal breaker is has no side buttons absolutely for me.

[@danielhorten8342]

You should try the lamzu atlantis, i like your opinion!

[@baidingwu6939]

Could you please review the new Asus Rog Harpe Ace Aim Lab edition?

[@ahmedzid1119]

Is the g pro superlight a good alternative to my old g403 Even if it's not the same shape ??

[@amirulhakkim35]

can you do best mmo mouse that is good for productivity usage? pretty please? 😁😁

[@azreo644]

How do you think about Lamzu?

[@Swrlz]

I wanna try the M2K so badly but fingertip is just so uncomfortable for me

[@comkioxd]

hi man saw you tried the three most popular artisan pads. Try the raiden too, you won't go back, trust me!

[@kimkong86]

The MZ1 is crazy good to use. Best I have tried. But it is so different that you need to get used to it

[@treattt]

i have the mz1 wireless i love it too :D

[@treattt]

With the GPZ1 control mouse pad with it it’s deadly combination

[@osaket]

You know videos gonna be 🔥 when alis guns out suns out shorts out

[@Tylerchaz]

Holly shit your videos and setup are just so clean

[@hyper8545]

Nothing beats my OG razor adder 😤