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Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for optical mice.

Optical mice use a light-emitting diode (LED) rather than a mechanical system to track movement. They've become the standard for most mice, and they're the only type of mouse that's allowed in most professional-level competitive gaming. Browse the top-ranked list of optical mice below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. Logitech - G203 LIGHTSYNC Wired Optical Gaming Mouse with 8,000 DPI sensor - Lilac - Front_Zoom
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    "Such a pretty lavender color and the mice works great, no issues and have had it for a year now, still works wonderfully....Basic gaming mouse. I’ve been trying to.choose a mouse for gaming. ...I love my purple mouse!!!!!"

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    G203 LIGHTSYNC is ready to play with an 8,000 DPI sensor and customizable, vibrant LIGHTSYNC RGB. LIGHTSYNC RGB can be customizedwith colorwave effects or patterns across ~16.8 million colors to suit your play style, setup and mood. The gaming-grade sensor responds precisely to your movements and you can customizethe settings to suit the sensitivity you like. The simple 6-button layout and classic gaming shape form a comfortable, time-tested and loved design, with buttons that you can program to simplify tasks. Primary buttons are mechanical and tensioned with durable metal springs for reliability, performance and an excellent feel. Advanced features require Logitech G HUB Gaming Software.
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    "Such a pretty lavender color and the mice works great, no issues and have had it for a year now, still works wonderfully....Basic gaming mouse. I’ve been trying to.choose a mouse for gaming. ...I love my purple mouse!!!!!"

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    Product Description

    G203 LIGHTSYNC is ready to play with an 8,000 DPI sensor and customizable, vibrant LIGHTSYNC RGB. LIGHTSYNC RGB can be customizedwith colorwave effects or patterns across ~16.8 million colors to suit your play style, setup and mood. The gaming-grade sensor responds precisely to your movements and you can customizethe settings to suit the sensitivity you like. The simple 6-button layout and classic gaming shape form a comfortable, time-tested and loved design, with buttons that you can program to simplify tasks. Primary buttons are mechanical and tensioned with durable metal springs for reliability, performance and an excellent feel. Advanced features require Logitech G HUB Gaming Software.
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  2. Logitech - G203 LIGHTSYNC Wired Optical Gaming Mouse with 8,000 DPI sensor - White - Front_Zoom
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    "favorite mouse...i have 5 other mice and honestly for someone who has tiny hands this mouse is the best. it's light and also a very beautiful look....I’ve been using Logitech mice for many years. I’m not a gamer but the gamer series mice are by far my favorites. "

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    G203 LIGHTSYNC is ready to play with an 8,000 DPI sensor and customizable, vibrant LIGHTSYNC RGB. LIGHTSYNC RGB can be customizedwith colorwave effects or patterns across ~16.8 million colors to suit your play style, setup and mood. The gaming-grade sensor responds precisely to your movements and you can customizethe settings to suit the sensitivity you like. The simple 6-button layout and classic gaming shape form a comfortable, time-tested and loved design, with buttons that you can program to simplify tasks. Primary buttons are mechanical and tensioned with durable metal springs for reliability, performance and an excellent feel. Advanced features require Logitech G HUB Gaming Software.
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    "favorite mouse...i have 5 other mice and honestly for someone who has tiny hands this mouse is the best. it's light and also a very beautiful look....I’ve been using Logitech mice for many years. I’m not a gamer but the gamer series mice are by far my favorites. "

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    G203 LIGHTSYNC is ready to play with an 8,000 DPI sensor and customizable, vibrant LIGHTSYNC RGB. LIGHTSYNC RGB can be customizedwith colorwave effects or patterns across ~16.8 million colors to suit your play style, setup and mood. The gaming-grade sensor responds precisely to your movements and you can customizethe settings to suit the sensitivity you like. The simple 6-button layout and classic gaming shape form a comfortable, time-tested and loved design, with buttons that you can program to simplify tasks. Primary buttons are mechanical and tensioned with durable metal springs for reliability, performance and an excellent feel. Advanced features require Logitech G HUB Gaming Software.
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  3. Logitech - G305  LIGHTSPEED Wireless Optical 6 Programmable Button Gaming Mouse with 12,000 DPI HERO Sensor - Mint - Front_Zoom
    Top comment

    "Great light mouse for FPS!...Great budget mouse! Responsive and light. The scroll wheel is not perfect though....Gaming mouse...Very smooth gaming mouse love it for gaming I highly recommend"

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    G305 features the next-gen HERO sensor with 12,000 DPI sensitivity and LIGHTSPEED wireless 1 ms performance. It’s long-lasting with 250 gaming hours from one AA battery (an indicator light reminds you before you need a new AA), ultra-portable with built-in nano receiver storage, lightweight weighing in at 99 grams, and ready to game with 6 programmable buttons. G305 is the LIGHTSPEED wireless mouse for all.
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    "Great light mouse for FPS!...Great budget mouse! Responsive and light. The scroll wheel is not perfect though....Gaming mouse...Very smooth gaming mouse love it for gaming I highly recommend"

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    G305 features the next-gen HERO sensor with 12,000 DPI sensitivity and LIGHTSPEED wireless 1 ms performance. It’s long-lasting with 250 gaming hours from one AA battery (an indicator light reminds you before you need a new AA), ultra-portable with built-in nano receiver storage, lightweight weighing in at 99 grams, and ready to game with 6 programmable buttons. G305 is the LIGHTSPEED wireless mouse for all.
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  4. SteelSeries - Aerox 3 Super Light Honeycomb Wireless RGB Optical Gaming Mouse - FaZe Clan Limited Edition - Front_Zoom

    Product Description

    Stunning 3-zone RGB and an ultra-lightweight holey design make Aerox 3 Wireless a stand out in game. At 68g, it's optimized for effortless swipes and uses AquaBarrier™ to protect against spills and dirt. A3W boasts 200-hour battery, lag-free 2.4GHz or Bluetooth 5.0 connection, 1-to-1 TrueMove Air sensor co-developed with PixArt
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    Stunning 3-zone RGB and an ultra-lightweight holey design make Aerox 3 Wireless a stand out in game. At 68g, it's optimized for effortless swipes and uses AquaBarrier™ to protect against spills and dirt. A3W boasts 200-hour battery, lag-free 2.4GHz or Bluetooth 5.0 connection, 1-to-1 TrueMove Air sensor co-developed with PixArt
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  5. CORSAIR - M65 Ultra Wireless Optical Gaming Mouse with Slipstream Technology - White - Front_Zoom
    Top comment

    "Great Gaming Mouse...Great gaming mouse. Still quite pricey compared to similar gaming mice but durable and high quality. ...Weight and tactile feel is 10/10. My mouse did die at the 2 month mark. The optical sensor failed. "

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    The CORSAIR M65 RGB ULTRA WIRELESS Tunable Gaming Mouse boasts a durable aluminum frame and connects with sub-1ms SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS or low-latency Bluetooth®. Experience pinpoint accuracy powered by a 26,000 DPI MARKSMAN optical sensor and optical switches, while a six-axis gyro enables convenient tilt gestures for in- game actions. 2,000Hz Hyper-polling registers your actions up to 2x faster than other wireless mice. With customizable weight between 110g and 128g and CORSAIR QUICKSTRIKE buttons, all your movements and actions register with the utmost speed. Take control with iCUE software to program the M65 RGB ULTRA’s eight buttons, customize its dynamic RGB backlighting, and save your profiles to onboard storage to take on the go. With up to 120 hours of rechargeable battery life, the M65 RGB ULTRA WIRELESS makes all your clicks count.
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    "Great Gaming Mouse...Great gaming mouse. Still quite pricey compared to similar gaming mice but durable and high quality. ...Weight and tactile feel is 10/10. My mouse did die at the 2 month mark. The optical sensor failed. "

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    The CORSAIR M65 RGB ULTRA WIRELESS Tunable Gaming Mouse boasts a durable aluminum frame and connects with sub-1ms SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS or low-latency Bluetooth®. Experience pinpoint accuracy powered by a 26,000 DPI MARKSMAN optical sensor and optical switches, while a six-axis gyro enables convenient tilt gestures for in- game actions. 2,000Hz Hyper-polling registers your actions up to 2x faster than other wireless mice. With customizable weight between 110g and 128g and CORSAIR QUICKSTRIKE buttons, all your movements and actions register with the utmost speed. Take control with iCUE software to program the M65 RGB ULTRA’s eight buttons, customize its dynamic RGB backlighting, and save your profiles to onboard storage to take on the go. With up to 120 hours of rechargeable battery life, the M65 RGB ULTRA WIRELESS makes all your clicks count.
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  6. Insignia™ - Wireless Optical 3-Button Mouse - Black - Front_Zoom
    Top comment

    "Perfect travel mouse IMO...Unboxing this wireless mouse the absolute first thing you will notice is now thin and sleek this mouse is. ...Very Responsive Low-Profile Wireless Mouse...So, when I saw the Insignia Wireless Optical 3-Button Mouse I thought I would give it a try and lose the cord. "

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    Whether you just got a new computer or are simply upgrading your current setup, you can’t go wrong with this Insignia NS-PM2SK3B23 Wireless Optical 3-Button Mouse. Its plug-and-play technology easily connects to your Windows, macOS or ChromeOS system with a simple USB dongle. A simple design works for both right and left-handed users, and a timeless layout consists of 3 programmable buttons. Finally, optical technology makes this mouse more than suitable for a variety of daily uses. Upgrade your setup with this easy-to-use Insignia mouse.
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    "Perfect travel mouse IMO...Unboxing this wireless mouse the absolute first thing you will notice is now thin and sleek this mouse is. ...Very Responsive Low-Profile Wireless Mouse...So, when I saw the Insignia Wireless Optical 3-Button Mouse I thought I would give it a try and lose the cord. "

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    Product Description

    Whether you just got a new computer or are simply upgrading your current setup, you can’t go wrong with this Insignia NS-PM2SK3B23 Wireless Optical 3-Button Mouse. Its plug-and-play technology easily connects to your Windows, macOS or ChromeOS system with a simple USB dongle. A simple design works for both right and left-handed users, and a timeless layout consists of 3 programmable buttons. Finally, optical technology makes this mouse more than suitable for a variety of daily uses. Upgrade your setup with this easy-to-use Insignia mouse.
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  7. Logitech - M325s Wireless Optical Ambidextrous Mouse - Brilliant Rose - Front_Zoom
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    "This is a very good wireless Optical Ambidextrous Mouse. This is my second one. ...Wireless mouse...Love this mouse and it works great and a nice bright color!"

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    Logitech Wireless Mouse M325s. A better mix of precision and comfort-with designed-for-Web scrolling. Designed for how you use the Web, our newest micro-precise scrolling makes everything you love to do online easier. Its feel-good, contoured shape and textured grips help keep your hand happy-even after long hours. And with up to 18 months of battery life, it virtually eliminates the hassle of changing batteries.
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    "This is a very good wireless Optical Ambidextrous Mouse. This is my second one. ...Wireless mouse...Love this mouse and it works great and a nice bright color!"

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    Product Description

    Logitech Wireless Mouse M325s. A better mix of precision and comfort-with designed-for-Web scrolling. Designed for how you use the Web, our newest micro-precise scrolling makes everything you love to do online easier. Its feel-good, contoured shape and textured grips help keep your hand happy-even after long hours. And with up to 18 months of battery life, it virtually eliminates the hassle of changing batteries.
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  8. Insignia™ - Bluetooth 6-Button Ergonomic Mouse - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "This is a review of Insignia's Ergonomic 6-button Bluetooth mouse (NS-PM4EK6B24). Unlike my previous mouse, which was so fancy that it had a built-in OLED screen to display settings, there is nothing particularly fancy about Insignia's ergonomic Bluetooth mouse. "

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    Product Description

    Whether you just got a new computer or are simply upgrading your current setup, you can’t go wrong with this Insignia NS-PM4EK6B24 Bluetooth 6-Button Ergonomic Mouse. It uses reliable Bluetooth technology to easily connect to your Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iPadOS and Android systems. A sleek, ergonomic build is comfortable enough for everyday use, and 6 buttons provide plenty of simple, intuitive control options. Optical technology makes this mouse more than suitable for a variety of daily uses. Finally, a power switch and LED indicators help to preserve the battery life of your mouse. Upgrade your setup with this easy-to-use Insignia mouse.
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    "This is a review of Insignia's Ergonomic 6-button Bluetooth mouse (NS-PM4EK6B24). Unlike my previous mouse, which was so fancy that it had a built-in OLED screen to display settings, there is nothing particularly fancy about Insignia's ergonomic Bluetooth mouse. "

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    Product Description

    Whether you just got a new computer or are simply upgrading your current setup, you can’t go wrong with this Insignia NS-PM4EK6B24 Bluetooth 6-Button Ergonomic Mouse. It uses reliable Bluetooth technology to easily connect to your Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iPadOS and Android systems. A sleek, ergonomic build is comfortable enough for everyday use, and 6 buttons provide plenty of simple, intuitive control options. Optical technology makes this mouse more than suitable for a variety of daily uses. Finally, a power switch and LED indicators help to preserve the battery life of your mouse. Upgrade your setup with this easy-to-use Insignia mouse.
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  9. HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 Lightweight Wireless Optical Gaming Mouse with RGB Lighting - White - Front_Zoom
    Top comment

    "best gaming mouse good tracking and fast switches hyperx...I love it great wireless and light mouse always keeping you ready to get those headshots"

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    The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless is built for gamers who can’t afford to waste a millisecond and want the freedom of wireless connectivity. This sequel had a solid upper shell and keeps the 61g weight and 100-hour² battery life of the original Pulsefire Haste, but builds upon it with several refinements. Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless has dual mode wireless connectivity, allowing you to switch between 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth connections, and a charging cable so you can charge while using the mouse in wired mode. We’ve also built out a full suite of high-performance HyperX custom components, highlighted by the precision HyperX 26K Sensor with a native DPI of up to 26,000 and a tracking speed of up to 650 IPS. Our custom HyperX Switches provide tactile, audible feedback on each satisfying click, and are rated for a lifespan of up to 100 million clicks. You’ll also enjoy superior physical control of your mouse with virgin PTFE skates, and the included grip tape. Get the most out of every mouse movement with HyperX NGENUITY Software and create macros for the 6 programmable buttons, customize your DPI settings, and personalize the RGB lighting.
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    "best gaming mouse good tracking and fast switches hyperx...I love it great wireless and light mouse always keeping you ready to get those headshots"

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    The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless is built for gamers who can’t afford to waste a millisecond and want the freedom of wireless connectivity. This sequel had a solid upper shell and keeps the 61g weight and 100-hour² battery life of the original Pulsefire Haste, but builds upon it with several refinements. Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless has dual mode wireless connectivity, allowing you to switch between 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth connections, and a charging cable so you can charge while using the mouse in wired mode. We’ve also built out a full suite of high-performance HyperX custom components, highlighted by the precision HyperX 26K Sensor with a native DPI of up to 26,000 and a tracking speed of up to 650 IPS. Our custom HyperX Switches provide tactile, audible feedback on each satisfying click, and are rated for a lifespan of up to 100 million clicks. You’ll also enjoy superior physical control of your mouse with virgin PTFE skates, and the included grip tape. Get the most out of every mouse movement with HyperX NGENUITY Software and create macros for the 6 programmable buttons, customize your DPI settings, and personalize the RGB lighting.
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  10. HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 Lightweight Wired Optical Gaming Mouse with RGB Lighting - White - Front_Zoom
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    "Excellent Mouse...I would recommend this to anyone looking for a gaming mouse....Mouse Review...Package came early. Mouse is solid and hasn't broken on me yet."

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    The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 is built for gamers who maximize every millisecond. Our designers optimized the original Pulsefire Haste to deliver a solid-shell sequel that performs brilliantly, but weighs just 53g. Then our team built a high-performance HyperX suite of components, highlighted by the precision HyperX 26K Sensor which has a native DPI of up to 26,000 with a tracking speed of up to 650 IPS. The Pulsefire Haste 2 features custom HyperX Switches that provide tactile, audible feedback on each satisfying click, and are rated for a lifespan of up to 100 million clicks. Get better responsiveness and accuracy with the Pulsefire Haste 2’s 8000Hz² polling rate. You’ll alsoa enjoy superior physical control of your mouse with the included grip tape, a super-flexible paracord cable, and virgin PTFE skates. Get the most out of every mouse movement with HyperX NGENUITY Software and program create macros for the 6 programmable buttons, customize your DPI settings, and personalize your RGB lighting.
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    "Excellent Mouse...I would recommend this to anyone looking for a gaming mouse....Mouse Review...Package came early. Mouse is solid and hasn't broken on me yet."

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    The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 is built for gamers who maximize every millisecond. Our designers optimized the original Pulsefire Haste to deliver a solid-shell sequel that performs brilliantly, but weighs just 53g. Then our team built a high-performance HyperX suite of components, highlighted by the precision HyperX 26K Sensor which has a native DPI of up to 26,000 with a tracking speed of up to 650 IPS. The Pulsefire Haste 2 features custom HyperX Switches that provide tactile, audible feedback on each satisfying click, and are rated for a lifespan of up to 100 million clicks. Get better responsiveness and accuracy with the Pulsefire Haste 2’s 8000Hz² polling rate. You’ll alsoa enjoy superior physical control of your mouse with the included grip tape, a super-flexible paracord cable, and virgin PTFE skates. Get the most out of every mouse movement with HyperX NGENUITY Software and program create macros for the 6 programmable buttons, customize your DPI settings, and personalize your RGB lighting.
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