Cut the cord: Best wireless mouse for gamers and content creators

Some of these mice can last over a year on a single battery.

A laptop connected to a wireless mouse (Image credit: Pixabay)

A mouse is one of the most essential computer peripherals. It is an input device that adds an additional layer of flexibility while scrolling through a web page, gaming, and even while just surfing around the user interface. Mice come in both wireless and wired formats, with wireless being more practical, easy to use, and easy to carry around.

If you have been looking for a new wireless mouse for your personal computer, here are a few great options that are worth considering.

Before we delve deep into the details of the mouse, it is extremely important to understand the fact that there are specific models for specific use cases. While one can use any mouse for any task, getting the right mouse can make your life a lot easier. For example, a gamer might prefer a gaming-centric mouse, which will have multiple programmable buttons and variable DPI, similarly, a creator might need a mouse with both horizontal and vertical scrolling, which makes it easy to scroll through the timeline.

HP 240 Bluetooth wireless mouse (Image credit: HP)

Best budget wireless mice

If you are looking for a multi-purpose mouse that just works and can be used for a range of tasks on the budget side and does not cost as much as a purpose-built mouse, the Logitech B170 Wireless Mouse is one such option. At Rs 595, this mouse comes with a nano-USB receiver, and it can only be used with laptops with USB-A ports. According to the company the B170 can offer up to 12 months of battery life on a single AA battery and it can be used with both Windows and Mac devices.

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If you are looking for a budget wireless mouse with Bluetooth connectivity, which can be used with thin-and-light laptops sans USB-A port, then the HP 240 is one such option. Available for Rs 799, this wireless mouse comes with Bluetooth connectivity and can be used with Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS without any issue. Unlike most accessories, HP is offering a three-year warranty on the 240 wireless mouse.

Logitech MX Master 3S (Image credit: Logitech)

Best wireless mouse for creators

MX Master 3S, the latest flagship wireless mouse from Logitech has everything and a bit more that a creator wants from her/his mouse, however, it does cost a bit more than most mice, and it is priced at Rs 9,495. This is one of the few wireless mice that offers both vertical and horizontal scrolling. On top of that, it also has a new ultra-fast scrolling technology and the mouse is powered by a highly sensitive 8K sensor.

Another interesting option in this space is the Asus ProArt MD300. For Rs 7,499, this is almost as good as the MX Master 3S and offers a 4200 DPI sensor, again, with support for both vertical and horizontal scrolling. The mouse supports multi-point connectivity, allowing users to pair the accessory with up to three devices simultaneously. One can also further customise the mouse by downloading the Armoury Crate software.

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Alienware 610M gaming mouse (Image credit: Dell)

Best wireless mouse for gamers

Razer is known for its gaming devices and the DeathAdder V22 X Hyper Speed is an award-winning wireless gaming mouse to consider. The mouse is powered by a 16,000 DPI sensor and it costs Rs 3,599. This mouse can last up to 235 hours and it takes two AA batteries when paired using the 2.4GHz dongle, which also reduces latency. It has mappable buttons, and an ergonomic design, and makes use of Razer mechanical mouse switches, which makes it feel more tactile than most mice in the market.

The Alienware 610M is a much fancier mouse and it also features a 16,000 DPI sensor and it comes with AlienFX RGB lighting. All this for Rs 5,500, and this is one of the most gaming-looking mice in the market, it claims to offer up to 350 hours of gameplay on a single charge.