Mice

Buying guide

A big DPI figure matters least of all – in practice, settings above 3200 are rarely used. What counts is weight, shape and how you hold it: if you lean on your wrist, a lighter mouse is better; if you steer with your whole hand, go for a larger body. A wired mouse has no lag and needs no battery; among wireless ones, a 2.4 GHz receiver is better for gaming, while Bluetooth suits a laptop because it doesn't take up a port. Extra buttons are worth it if you already know what you'll assign to them.