Should You Buy an Expensive Mouse?

Learn about the features seen in pricier computer mice - and if they're worth your money!

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[MikeHeldTheWorld]

30 year olds in the 80s- "I think I can afford that really nice house."

30 year olds in the 2020s- "I don't think I can afford that really nice mouse."

[Slimothy]

My mice are free but they eat my food :(

[AdianBlack]

I'd like to point out that 0:15 this is a Siberian Dwarf Hamster, not a mouse lol

[SilvyReacts]

The only consistent issue I have had with mice regardless of brand is the scroll wheel eventually always starts acting up. Where you scroll down and occasionally it doesn't detect it or scrolls up instead. It's pretty annoying.

[diegofernandez]

Why not to use a subscription based mouse?

[Gearjerk]

I'm surprised you didn't mention ergonomics; it's a complex field with a lot of variables, but getting a mouse that fits your hand and grip style can make a mile of difference in comfort. Also, long term, it reduces your risk of hand pain.
And honestly, I think you undersold the value of materials and build quality; they're not really quantifiable metrics, but they make a huge difference in the general feel of using your computer.

[Adran]

I got corsair scimitar 3 years ago, now im disabled when using a normal mouse without 12 programmable buttons, send help

[Serketry]

5:30 this exactly is why I love my giant MMO mouse, despite never once playing an MMO.

[meskisz]

Used to buy mouses about 20-30 € and they lasted me around 1-2 years max. Bought mouse for 70-80 € and never would back to cheaper models :). 3 years and counting...

[TechnoOlive]

“Back to school season is coming up” 3:12
My first day is today :(

[Bombadil]

0:14 That's a hamster, not a mouse :D

[MaesterTasl]

I'm torn on the built in battery. Pros: Convenient, lighter, better weight distribution Cons: Longevity, typically lower capacity than a AA battery, Difficult to hot swap.
Though the argument I have with longevity myself is, by the time the battery won't hold a reasonable charge anymore it's likely one of the clickers is starting to fail or it may be getting close to time for a new one anyway.
Overall I think I prefer a mouse that needs a AA/AAA battery, but those options with other nice features are few and far between.

[magma]

One thing not covered here is microswitch reliability. Every mouse I've ever had has eventually failed because of click recognition failure: Either inability to tell when a click happens, recognising one click as two, or recognising a held click as intermittently released. Ive had expensive and cheap Logitech mice last exactly the same time, but had better mileage with Razer. There's a lot of technology that goes into physical switch design and electronic debounce compensation, and I've found that theirs just works for me.

[gasracing]

Go to your local tech store and put hands on mice and keyboards before buying.
The amount of personal preference for these items makes actually experiencing them in person so important.
Shape and feel can't be relayed in a online review the same way features can be.

[HGKEntertainment]

4:09 Yup, the mouse choice here is on spot. That is the mouse that I bought a few days ago.

[jatoxo]

I think the right hand is way underutilized. The left hand gets a whole plate covered in keys but the right hand gets a wheel and two buttons?

I have macros on the g502 for copy, paste, screenshot, volume up, volume down, volume mute (panic mute), discord mute, alt + tab and enter. When holding the paste or copy shortcut you can also scroll to zoom in out. It's a game changer

[TatmanTheResQ]

No one ever lost a match because their mouse didn't have speed holes.

Good and thorough video!

[menpee]

Logitech G402 + a cheap soldering iron + a few Omron switches from Aliexpress.
Still much cheaper than the modern alternatives + lasts forever with minimal maintenance + learning an useful everyday skill = unbeatable value.

[RathOX]

i have op1 8k, its like $70 and best mouse u can buy

[workinprogress]

The main thing is to get a mouse that actually fits your hands and/or feels comfortable. I hate all the "flat" or tiny mice that end up cramping my hands. After that, the responsiveness is probably the highest consideration in looking for a more expensive mouse.