The Year Gaming Mice Leveled Up
PC gamers have been spoiled for choice in 2025. This has been one of the strongest years in a long time for gaming mice, with big upgrades in weight, performance, and customisation. Whether you play fast paced shooters, grind MMOs, or just want a super comfortable everyday mouse, there has been something new and impressive for you.
Alongside excellent niche options like the Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE for MMO players, the ergonomic Keychron M5, the budget friendly Glorious Model O Eternal, and the nostalgic 8BitDo Retro R8, three standout mice have risen to the top. These are the nominees for best gaming mouse of 2025, each leading in a different category.
If you are planning a new PC build, upgrading your setup, or just chasing every last bit of performance, these are the mice that defined the year.
Corsair Sabre V2 Pro: The Ultra Light FPS Monster
For competitive FPS gamers, weight is everything. The lighter your mouse, the easier it is to flick, track enemies, and respond instantly without straining your wrist over long sessions. In 2025, the Corsair Sabre V2 Pro pushed ultra light design to a new level.
The Sabre V2 Pro weighs just 36 grams. To put that in perspective, that is lighter than most so called lightweight mice on the market. What makes it even more impressive is that Corsair achieves this without drilling holes through the shell. Many ultra light designs rely on honeycomb cutouts that can feel cheap or flexible. The Sabre V2 Pro remains solid and sturdy despite the crazy low weight.
To reach that 36 gram target, Corsair strips back almost everything non essential. Features like RGB lighting, extra buttons, and massive battery life take a back seat. Instead, the focus is pure performance for shooters.
- Extremely low 36 gram weight for lightning fast aim
- Solid shell with no giant cutouts, so it feels premium and durable
- Designed primarily for competitive FPS players
If you are the kind of player who lives in Valorant, Counter Strike, Apex Legends, or any twitch heavy shooter, a mouse like the Sabre V2 Pro can genuinely change how your aim feels. It is one of the clearest leaps forward in the ultra light space since mice like the original Logitech G Pro X Superlight appeared.
Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro: The Best All Round Gaming Mouse
Not everyone wants to sacrifice everything for pure weight. Many players want a mouse that does it all: great sensor, long battery life, reliable wireless, comfortable shape, and still light enough for serious gaming. In 2025, that sweet spot is owned by the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro.
The DeathAdder line is legendary in PC gaming. Its shape has been refined over many generations and is loved for its comfortable, right handed ergonomic design. Razer has not tried to reinvent it for 2025 because it does not need fixing. Instead, the V4 Pro focuses on upgrading everything inside.
The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro packs:
- A top tier 45,000 DPI optical sensor for insanely precise tracking
- A high quality, premium feeling shell that still only weighs about 55 grams
- Up to 150 hours of battery life, which is huge for a mouse this light
There are lighter mice, there are more aggressively ergonomic mice, and there are more niche designs, but the V4 Pro is all about balance. It combines top end specs without obvious weak points. That makes it perfect if you want one mouse that can handle everything from daily desktop use to competitive ranked matches.
If you have ever liked the classic DeathAdder shape, this is basically the ultimate version. You get modern wireless performance, a crazy high DPI sensor that will keep up with any sensitivity tweaks, and a weight that used to be unthinkable for a fully featured mouse.
Orbital Pathfinder: The Fully Custom Fit Mouse
Every gamer has had the same problem at some point: you look at a wall of gaming mice and wonder which one will actually fit your hand. Shape and size matter just as much as specs. Even the best sensor in the world is wasted if the mouse feels wrong to hold. The Orbital Pathfinder attacks this problem head on.
Rather than locking you into one shape, the Pathfinder is built around extreme customisation. It ships with a collection of interchangeable panels for the sides and the rear of the shell. These pieces come in different shapes and sizes, letting you change the width and height of the mouse until it matches your grip style and hand size.
The process is designed to be user friendly. This is not a DIY kit that needs modding skills or 3D printing. You snap on different panels, test how it feels, and keep tweaking until you find the perfect combo. Once you have the right setup, you will probably leave it there, but the key is that you finally get a mouse that feels made for you.
Of course, it would not really be a gaming mouse if it were only about shape. The Pathfinder comes with serious performance credentials:
- High resolution 30,000 DPI sensor for accurate tracking
- Polling rates up to 8,000 Hz for ultra low input latency
- Weight in the 52 to 55 gram range depending on configuration
The result is a mouse that is both competitive and unique. If you have struggled to find a mouse that fits just right, or you are very particular about grip style, the Orbital Pathfinder is one of the most interesting releases of 2025.
Picking Your Perfect Gaming Mouse
All three of these nominees are strong in different ways. The right choice depends on how you play and what you care about most.
- Choose the Corsair Sabre V2 Pro if you are a competitive FPS player chasing the lightest possible mouse with no distractions.
- Choose the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro if you want one mouse that can do everything and you value a proven comfortable shape with excellent overall specs.
- Choose the Orbital Pathfinder if fit and feel are your top priorities and you like the idea of tuning the mouse to match your hand exactly.
With options like these, 2025 is a fantastic time to be a PC gamer. Whether you are building a new rig or just fine tuning your current setup, upgrading your mouse could be one of the easiest ways to boost comfort, precision, and performance in your favorite games.
Original article and image: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-mice/pc-gamer-hardware-awards-the-best-gaming-mouse-of-2025/
