Perfect Guide for Gamers: Find the Best Gaming Mouse under 1,000 for 2020

What is the difference between a regular mouse and a gaming mouse? If you put this question to anybody who knows about the existence of computers, he/she will answer that the difference lies in the look and design.

Regular mice look basic, come in solid colours (usually black), no backlighting and don’t have much flair about them. On the other pole are gaming mice that look like they have been salvaged from the crash site of an alien spaceship; they have a robotic and futuristic design, multi-coloured LED lighting with many colour modes and come in many body colours. But their differences don’t end with their looks. It is merely the starting point.

To begin with, gaming mice have more buttons than regular mice. A regular mouse contains 3 buttons, namely the left click, right click and the scroll wheel. Gaming mice can have as many as 8 buttons each dedicated to perform a particular function in a gameplay. Secondly, gaming mouses are more sensitive than regular mice; you can click with the slightest of touches and cursor moves more quickly across the screen. Thirdly, the shape and size of gaming mice are such that they fit easily in the palm of your hand. Let us look at gaming mice in more detail to understand the difference.

There are many features of a gaming mouse. Each feature caters to a particular aspect of gameplay. Whether a gaming mouse is good or not or whether it will suit your personal gaming style can be judged after assessing these features. Some of the features to look for in a gaming mouse are as follows:

DPI or Dots Per Inch is a measurement by which a computer mouse’s sensitivity is judged. High DPI count means the cursor on the screen will move more every inch you move the mouse on the mouse pad. There is nothing called an ideal DPI count. It varies from individual to individual. Some gamers prefer a low DPI count so that they can micro adjust aim and panning in the game. Mice with low DPI are fine in sandbox games which you can play at your preferred pacing. On the other hand there are gamers who prefer high DPI count, especially the ones that play shooting intensive and aggressive games. Nowadays, most gaming mice come with a special button with which you can alter the DPI level according to your preference.

There are two types of mice on the basis of sensors and they are optical and laser mice. Again there is nothing called an ideal sensor for gamers, it all comes down to your preference and convenience as to which type of mouse you will use.

But most gamers prefer optical over laser as the high sensitivity of laser mice makes them jittery. You just have to keep in mind that a good sensor in a mouse will have accurate tracking across large DPI, no acceleration, no jitters, no prediction and angle snapping, low lift off distance and a fast poll rate.

There are advantages and disadvantages of both wired and wireless mice. A wireless mouse has no wire to obstruct movement of the mouse. Sometimes long wires get tangled and that doesn’t allow the smooth movement of the mouse. There is also the problem of the wire snapping. Wireless mouse on the other hand runs on battery but should the battery run out in a critical moment in a game, your entire mood will become sour.

Aim and shooting are two actions upon which any game stands. In city-building and strategy games, this aim and shoot become point and click but what is meant is that the mouse must be easy to manoeuver otherwise the above actions cannot be performed correctly. If the mouse is too heavy then it will be difficult for you to guide it with your hand. You cannot pan quickly and that can result in your character getting killed and you fail the mission. One other thing to consider is that the shape and design of the mouse must be such that it doesn’t slip out of the hand because the surface is too smooth or the size is too small or big that it doesn’t fit in the palm. A gamer must always choose an ergonomic mouse. It fits perfectly in the palm of your hand and is shaped such that the palm and fingers can be placed perfectly on it. Some of them even have rubber grooves on them to prevent slippage.

There are different types of games and different types of gameplays and a mouse must support most types of gameplays if not all. In MMO games or Massively Multiplayer Online games and RTS games or Real Time Strategy games, the mouse must have multiple buttons each of which can be programmed to perform a particular function. FPS games or First Person Shooter games require that the mouse be accurate and have quick tracking features.

You know what to look for in a gaming mouse and now it is time to get one. This BP Guide lists 10 best gaming mice for you to choose from. Go through them and get the one that suits you the best:

The G40 series gaming mouse from Flipkart Smartbuy is one of the best at that price range. It is equipped with 6 buttons (including the scroll wheel), emits light of 6 colours, dedicated forward and backward button and 4 interchangeable DPI levels. This interchangeable DPI levels allows you to customise the mouse as per the game or your convenience or both. This wired mouse has an USB interface of 2.0 and the wire is braided which makes it resistant to tearing. The ergonomic design makes it comfortable to use. It is compatible with all operating systems; Windows OS (XP onwards), Linux and Mac OS (version 10 and onwards). You get all these features at a price tag of Rs. 899.

This optical, wired mouse from Rocketek definitely looks the part of a gaming mouse. It has futuristic patterns over a black base and these patterns emit light of 7 different colours that create a wonderful gaming atmosphere. It has a DPI count of 3200, has 6 buttons, USB interface 2.0 and an ergonomic design that makes it easy to manoeuvre. The body of the mouse is sweat and grease resistant thus it will not show fingerprints all over itself which looks quite ugly. The silicone pad on the thumb side of the mouse ensures a good grip. This mouse is compatible with both Windows OS (Windows XP onwards) and Mac OS and can be bought for Rs. 999 from Flipkart

This is another all-round gaming mouse and is made by Zebronics, a leading manufacturing of computer accessories. It has 6 buttons on it including the scroll wheel. Among these buttons, you will find dedicated buttons for forward, backward and changing DPI. It has a braided wire attached to a gold plated USB of interface 2.0. The ergonomic and compact design of this mouse gives you comfort while using it and hence makes it ideal for long gaming sessions. It sports lights of 7 different colours and comes at a price of Rs. 549 on Amazon

This gaming mouse from HP has a DPI count ranging from 800-6400. Among its 6 buttons, one is dedicated to DPI count change and offers 6 different levels of DPI count. The others buttons are dedicated to forward, backward, the usual left and right click, and the scroll wheel. The scroll wheel has rubber grooves on it to prevent slipping. It has an ergonomic design for ease of usage. Multi-coloured LED lights can be found running along a line at the bottom and behind the company’s logo stamped on the mouse. The rest of the mouse is jet black in colour giving the mouse a sophisticated look as opposed to the loud, funky and jagged designs found on most gaming mice. This mouse is compatible with all operating systems and you can get it for Rs. 599 from Amazon

This gaming mouse from Ant Esports has 8 programmable buttons that you can program according to your preference with their software. The rapid fire button lets you play intensive shooting battles in the game with ease. It has 4 DPI levels starting with 800 and goes up to 7200. It also has an impressive polling rate of 500 Hz- 1000 Hz. The ergonomic design of the mouse allows you to conduct long gaming sessions without. The backlit feature can be switched on and off and change colour modes, should you feel the lights are distracting you or you want a specific colour display on the mouse. The cable length of the mouse is 1.5 metre and it is braided. You can buy this mouse for Rs. 899 from MD computers

This gaming mouse from Tag has a DPI count of 1600 and 4 buttons. It has an ergonomic design that ensures comfort while using it. It has an attractive black body with lightning like patterns on them. These lightning like patterns are backlit with multi-coloured LED lights. This mouse is ideal for casual gamers who involve in gaming sessions once in a while. The mouse costs Rs. 321 on MD computers.

This gaming mouse from Redgear has 6 buttons on it; forward and backward, left and right click, scroll wheel, and DPI change button. There are 4 levels of DPI count offered by this mouse namely 800, 1600, 2400 and 3200. It has a 1.2 metres of braided cable that ensures its longevity and a gold plated USB 2.0 interface. The ergonomic design makes it ideal for long gaming sessions. The body of the mouse is dark blue in colour and it is compatible with Windows OS (XP and above). You can buy this mouse for Rs. 499 on Amazon.

This gaming mouse is a wireless one that has got 6 buttons (forward, backward, left, right, scroll wheel and DPI) and a DPI count up to 1600. The wireless bluetooth interface is 2.4 GHz and the USB dongle interface is 2.0. The body is black in colour and has an ergonomic design. There are grooves on either side of the mouse to prevent slippage while using. You can get this mouse for Rs. 750 from Flipkart.

This wireless gaming mouse has a unique and quirky design. The most attractive feature about this mouse is that it is foldable. The mouse cannot be used while in the folded state. The Bluetooth interface is of 2.4 Ghz. The mouse has3 buttons and the body is red and grey in colour. The design fits perfectly in the palm of your hands giving you better grip and ease of handling. The powerful optical sensor can work perfectly on almost all surfaces thus negating the need of a mouse pad. This mouse is compatible with Windows OS from Windows 98 and above. You can buy this mouse for Rs. 999 on Flipkart.

This gaming mouse from TechGuy4u has a metal black and white body and the usual bold, robotic look of a gaming mouse. There is also the usual LED multi-coloured lighting. It has got 4 buttons (the forward and backward button is not there) and a maximum DPI count of 1600. It has 3 levels of DPI and there counts are 800, 1200 and 1600 respectively. It has a comfortable ergonomic design and anti-skid features at the base. It is compatible with both Windows operating system (2000 and onwards) and Mac OS. This gaming mouse is priced at Rs. 699 on Flipkart.