Gaming requires you to have the right tools and equipment for you to be able to have a great gaming experience. One of the popular games nowadays is Valorant and when you are playing Valorant, one of the most important equipment that you must have is a mouse that allows you to have great precision and accuracy.
Valorant is a first person type of game which means, it is important that you have a precise and ergonomic gaming mouse that would help you have a great game. It would help you shoot with more accuracy and aid you in winning the game.
Another requirement that you need in Valorant is for you to have a quick response time and the correct mouse would provide you with this. Remember every second counts. In fact, 0.1ms quicker response time would allow you to shoot your opponents’ head. In Valorant, you would have unexpected angles which means you would need to move accurately which also means that you would need a lightweight Valorant Mouse.
Best Mouse for Valorant
Finalmouse Starlight 12
The Finalmouse Starlight 12 is an amazing option for Valorant. Its performance is impressive in every aspect and area. First, aesthetically, you would love this mice’s looks. It comes in gold color and has a unique styled buttons. It scroll wheel also comes in royal gold theme. It is very sturdy with its built having a touch of honeycomb shell made out of magnesium alloy. It is very lightweight as well with it having a weight of 42 grams. This mouse, unfortunately is in the expensive side. Though that is the case, we could assure you that this mouse is a great investment.
Finalmouse Starlight-12 is shaped ambidextrously which means, this mouse could also be used by left-handed. Moreover, this mouse has a comfortable grip which suits all kinds of girp including palm, claw and fingertip. Unfortunately, if you have large hands, this mouse might not be for you as it is a little small mouse.
This mouse comes with an optical sensor rated at 3200 DPI and it has polling rates that are adjustable between 125, 500 and 1000Hz with a minimum lift off distance of 1.2mm. All of its settings are all adjusted through its dedicated buttons on the mouse itself. This means it does not have any bundled software.
As for its click latency, it has 15 ms which is good but it could also be better.
What We Liked
It is a high end premium mouse. We expect nothing but greatness and this mouse has met all our expectations. We were highly impressed by it. It is extremely light weight and it glides smoothly. Its is well-designed and has a solid build quality.
What We Disliked
The only problem with this mouse is that it is not suitable for those who have big hands. Another downside is that you will be limited to presets of 400, 800, 1600 and 3200. It is Micro-USB instead of Type C as well.
Pros:
- Surface made from Ultem
- Made from lightweight potent materials to enhance gaming
- Comes with full one year warranty
Cons:
- Not suitable for gamers who like heavyweight mice
Razer Viper Ultimate
Razer is considered as one of the best brands in the industry. They are trustworthy and reliable as well. One of their products that gamers love is the Viper Ultimate. In fact, it is one of their best-sellers ever-since it was launched.
This mouse could be used on different types of games including Valorant. Its aesthetics is iconic with its Razer logo and simple design. This mouse is also ambidextrous which comes with two side buttons which means left handed individuals could use this too. It is lightweight which is perfect for Valorant. In fact it only weighs 74g which is very handy especially when you need to move fast.
Razer comes with smart features such as motion sync, asymmetric cut-off and smart tracking. It works on rechargeable Li-ion battery which is rated at 70 hours endurance.
This mouse is wireless and it has HyperSpeed Wireless technology. Its click latency is 0.2ms which is at par to its competitors. Its switches are rated up to 70 million clicks and it could also be controlled using Razer’s Synapse 3.0 software.
What We Liked
It comes with an ambidextrous design and has a premium built. It is light with it weighing about 74 g. It is very fast with a latency of 0.2 ms. It has its own charging dock and it has two extra USB ports. This mouse is packed with features and it is worth its value.
What We Disliked
The only thing that is a bit downside with this one is that it is expensive. Its USB port is a micro USB.
Pros:
- 650IPS tracking Speed
- Excellent Build Quality
- 70h battery life
- 0.2ms click latency
- reliable for competitive games
Cons
- 74g is a bit heavier compared to other lighter mice.
Logitech G Pro X Superlight
This mouse, just as its name indicates is very light. It is very simple and minimalistic in design. It is perfect for those who have claw and fingertip grip styles. Unfortunately, it has a false ambidextrous design which means it does not really have a side button for left-handed users. As mentioned earlier, this mouse is very lightweight. In fact it only weighs 60g.
In terms of performance, this mouse is very accurate and uses HERO 25K sensor. In fact, its sensor is rated at 25,600DPI and 400IPS tracking speed. Its click latency is very low which would definitely provide you amazing performance. It does not have RGB but it has a 70 hour battery life. Its switches they are rated about 20 million clicks which is a bit a bummer. Though that is the case, it has a great gliding experience which would make your game run smooth. Lastly, it comes with a lot of customization options from the DPI, polling rate to reprogramming of buttons.
What We Liked
We liked how this mouse has a “hero” sensor with it maximum DPI of 25,600. It is super lightweight with it only weighing 60g. It is well built and it is wireless as well.
What We Disliked
This mouse does not have RGB which to some gamers provide better gaming mood. It also does not have buttons on the left side for left-handed gamers. It has a micro USB connector as its charger. Its DPI butting has been removed as well.
Pros
- Advanced wireless technology
- Comes with a newly equipped 25K sensor for high precision aim
- Around 20% lighter than standard mice
Cons
- Short battery life
SteelSeries Prime+
If you are looking for one that would be within your budget, then this one is perfect for you. It comes in a conventional sleek design in matte black build with SteelSeries logo. RGB lighting is present in its scroll wheel and it has a built-in OLED screen on its back where you could configure settings of your mouse. This includes DPI, RGB lighting, poll rate and many more.
This mouse weighs about 71g without honeycomb build. It is perfect for right handed users. Unfortunately, it does not cater left-handed users which makes this mouse not the best in ergonomics. Though that is the case, this mouse is easy to get used to.
The SteelSeries Prime+ is powered by optical sensor which is rated at 18000 DPI and 450 IPS. Its polling rate could be adjusted between 125Hz, 250Hz, 500HZ and 1000Hz. Aside from a primary sensor, this mouse has a secondary sensor as well. It is used to minimize lift off distances and bring it down to 0.5mm. Moreover, it uses mechanical switches for its buttons and has a click latency of 20ms.
What We Liked
This mouse offers a smooth gliding and has a removable cable which is great to see. It weighs about 71g which is very light. Lastly its OLED screen is really impressive.
What We Disliked
Its shape is a bit uncomfortable. Though its cable is removable and could be swapped, it would have been better if they have included a better cable in its package.
Pros:
- Quiet buttons
- Adjustable DPI
- Water and sweat resistant
Cons:
- Battery life is lesser than they have claimed
Xtrfy M42
The Xtrfy M42 comes in a symmetrical shape with honey-comb shell. It weighs very light with it having a 60g weight. Its side buttons could be seen on the left side of the mouse which means it is not for left-handed users. What is interesting is that its back shell could be swappable and adjusted according to your hand size. Its DPI is 20,000 and its IPS tracking speed configuration is 400IPS. Its switches are rated for 20 million clicks.
This mouse has a DPI presets – 400, 800, 1200, 1600, 3200, 4000, 7200 and 16000. Its polling rate could be changed from another button present under the mouse.
What We Liked
It comes in a modular shell and its weight is around 61g. Its polling rate switch could be found at the bottom of the mouse. You could switch between three options – 125Hz, 500Hz and 1000Hz.
What We Dislike
It lacks software. RGB could only be controlled using button present on the top of the mouse. Wire is not removable and it cannot be swapped. Its 8 DPI options can only be adjusted at the bottom button.
Pros
- Changeable covers
- Lightweight
- Small pores on surfaces
Cons
- Low build quality
Xtrfy M4
This mouse weighs 69g which makes it also very lightweight. It is comfortable to use and it lasts long. It has Pixart PMW3389 sensor rated 16,000 CPI and tracking speed of 400IPS. Its CPI could be adjusted from 400 all the way up to 16000. Its polling rate could be adjusted between 125, 500 and 1000HZ. It is equipped with switches that is rated for 20 million clicks. Its DPI presents are 400, 800, 1200, 1600, 3200, 4000, 7200 and 16000.
What We Liked
It comes in an ergonomic shape which makes it comfortable to use. It is light and it weighs about 69g.
What We Disliked
It does not have software. It has limited buttons and its battery capacity is low.
Pros
- Highly responsive
- Ability to change color
- Light weight
Cons
- Low battery capacity
Zowie EC2-B
This one is a solid one perfect for gamers. It looks like an ordinary office mice but it is very powerful which makes it perfect to be used on games. It is a bit heavy with it weighing at 90g. It offers ambidextrous design with two buttons for left handed users. Its shape is ergonomic and its size is perfect for all kinds of grips.
Its sensor has a maximum DPI of 3200 with adjustable polling rates of 124Hz, 500 Hz and 1000Hz.
What We Liked
It has addressed the issue of tilt slamming. It is comfortable to use and it is within an attractive price range.
What We Disliked
It does not have a software customizability. It is a bit on the heavy side. Its build feels cheap.
