Which gaming mouse to choose under €100?

Under €100, a gaming mouse has little left to envy the high end: every model in this selection reaches 8000 Hz and several weigh under 50 g. What changes from one model to the next is mostly size, weight and the extras. So, which gaming mouse under €100 should you pick? Five models with different profiles, so every hand finds its match. If you are still unsure about how much to spend, start with how much to budget for a gaming mouse.

🎯 Gaming mouse under €100: what to aim for

At this price, the sensor is no longer what separates models: every mouse in this selection uses a sensor from the top category on the market, the same as on far more expensive models. Same for polling rate: a gaming mouse under €100 can reach 8000 Hz, and the dongle that makes it possible should come in the box.

What really makes the difference is what touches your hand. Weight first: in this range, aiming under 60 g is reasonable. Then shape and size, to match against your hand and your grip, palm, claw or fingertip. Finally the extras that justify the gap between two similar models: a shell in something other than plastic, a charging dock, Bluetooth on top.

🔍 How to tell if a mouse is worth its price

Start with what is actually in the box. A mouse sold as 8000 Hz but shipped with a 1000 Hz dongle will need another purchase to keep its promise: check the polling rate of the included dongle, not just the spec sheet.

Do not be impressed by DPI. The sensors in this selection show 26,000 to 50,000 DPI, while most players stay under 3200: beyond that, the number is mostly for the box. Look closely at battery life too: it is often quoted at 1000 Hz and drops sharply at 4000 or 8000 Hz.

Finally, check what lasts: optical switches, which rule out double clicks over time, software that saves your settings in the mouse, and good-quality skates. A mouse is worth its price when it lives up to its spec sheet with what is in the box, with no accessory to buy on top.

🪶 Scyrox V6S: the lightest, in a medium size

The Scyrox V6S keeps the symmetrical shape of its predecessor at just 42 g, the lightest mouse in this selection. In a medium size, it suits palm and claw grips. It reaches 8000 Hz, reporting its position eight times more often than a standard 1000 Hz mouse, and lasts up to 40 hours on a charge. It is the pick for FPS players who want the snappiest gaming mouse in this budget.

📶 Darmoshark M3: large size, three connection modes

The Darmoshark M3 comes back in a reworked version, with a reworked coating for more comfort in hand. Large, symmetrical and between 50 and 70 g, it stands out with three connection modes: 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired. In game, you stay on 2.4 GHz up to 8000 Hz; on a laptop, Bluetooth saves you a USB port.

🤏 ATK Dragonfly A9 Ultimate: for small hands

A mini size, a symmetrical shape and 53 g: the ATK Dragonfly A9 Ultimate targets small hands, in palm or claw grip. Its optical switches detect clicks with light instead of a mechanical contact, which rules out unwanted double clicks over time. It also reaches 8000 Hz: a compact format with no compromise on responsiveness.

🔋 MCHOSE K7 Ultra S: large hands, charging dock

Large, symmetrical and between 50 and 70 g, the MCHOSE K7 Ultra S is made for large hands. Its strength shows on your desk: a charging dock comes in the box. Put the mouse down and it charges, with no cable to plug in. The 8000 Hz dongle is included, and battery life goes up to 120 hours.

🧪 WLMouse Beast G: a composite shell

The WLMouse Beast G takes the shape of the brand's Beast mice, with a solid microcrystalline composite shell that cuts weight: it goes under 50 g without a single hole. It is the only mouse in this selection whose shell is not made of ABS plastic. Medium-sized and symmetrical, built for palm and claw grips, it reaches 8000 Hz.

🔀 If none of these five fits you

These five mice cover the most common profiles, but your hand or grip may call for something else. In the gaming mouse collection, you can narrow things down with your own criteria to find the model that suits you. And if your budget moves, the under €50 and premium selections follow the same logic: what really matters first, then the products.