No one wants to get stuck with the wrong gaming accessories. While it may be fun for some gamers to see how far they can go by ditching their controllers and playing with a Guitar Hero controller or something even more inane, most of us will have a better time playing with good and proper gear. So, if you’re left-handed, you shouldn’t have to settle for all the right-handed gaming mice out there.Fortunately, there are some options. There are more than a few ambidextrous mice that offer just as much capability for soutpaw gaming as they do for righties. Some don’t mirror all the buttons, but some do, so you can get the benefits from thumb buttons, which can really make a difference for popping abilities in games.Unfortunately, dedicated mice for left-handed use are far rarer. They crop up now and then, but seem to go out of stock quickly. We’ve ranked our picks here, so if you see them in stock, just know that you might want to act quickly.
TL;DR – These are the Best Left-Handed Gaming Mice
1. Razer Deathadder Left-Handed Edition
Best Left-Handed Gaming Mice
Much friendlier than it sounds, the Deathadder is strictly for left-handers only. First of all, its almost-entirely uniform plastic and ergonomic design make it quite possibly the most comfortable mouse on our list.
The downside of that smooth, uniform plastic design is that there are fewer buttons to play with but the five that are there are fully reprogrammable. Theres a precision 3.5G infrared sensor, with 1000Hz ultrapolling technology to give it a 1ms response time (translation: good for pro-gaming!). Its reasonably weighted too as 0.33 pounds.
2. Logitech G300s
Best Budget Left-Handed Gaming Mice
Looking to save a few bucks? Logitechs ambidextrous G300s is a more affordable choice that still performs admirably. Its also surprisingly comfortable with nice finger/thumb grooves, nine programmable buttons and memory to store three profiles.
It comes with a cord that stretches more than six feet, which can feel a little unwieldy when used with a gaming laptop. Still, the DPI can go as high as 2,500, which is quite impressive for a mouse at this price point, and a 1ms response time means its ready for the pro leagues. Plus, at $20, whos arguing?
3. Logitech G903 Hero Lightspeed
The modular master
Logitech absolutely nails it with the G903 (see our review), which is both wireless and incredibly comfortable. Granted, this is actually an ambidextrous mouse, but so are many of the best left-handed options.
Youll get up to 24 hours of playtime with the RGB lights on, 32 with them off. But get this when you use the G903 with Logitechs Powerplay mouse pad it will actually charge itself, ensuring you never get caught short.
With a report rate of 1ms, it also has a lighting-fast response time, meaning its ready for professional and non-professional gaming alike.
4. SteelSeries Sensei 310
Great overall balance
The SteelSeries Sensei 310 (see our review) brings a lot of good stuff to the table. First of all, it weighs just 3.2 ounces, so its incredibly light without feeling cheap or hollow. Secondly, its been designed for palm and grip styles, with textured grip panels on each side so you dont slide off during those intense (and sweaty) sessions.
Whats more, the Advanced Jitter Reduction gives the mouse more natural movement. We also love the split-trigger buttons on the side. You can save all your lighting (16.8 million colors to choose from) and performance settings directly to the mouse too. Just note that this one is wired-only.
5. Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition
For those who want serious range
The second Razer mouse on our list, this ambidextrous option has an impressively high 16,000 DPI (scroll down for more on why thats important), nine programmable buttons and customizable lighting with 16.8 million color combinations to choose from.
Theres a rubberized wheel and tactile grips on both sides so you stay in control when things heat up, while the onboard storage lets you save your settings directly to the mouse. It runs on a single AAA battery, so this it’s not rechargeable unless you plug in a rechargeable battery.
6. Corsair M55 RGB Pro
The affordable all-rounder
For a very reasonable price, the Corsair M55 RGB Pro (see our review) brings a lot to the table, starting with a comfortable design that only weighs 0.2lbs (89g). Combine that with a 12,400 DPI and eight fully programmable buttons, and youve got a mouse thats not only ready for some serious gaming but wont break the bank doing it.
It doesnt feel as premium as more expensive mice on our list, but the Corsair is an affordable all-rounder that doesnt disappoint.
7. Razer Naga Left-Handed Edition
Best Left-Handed MMO Gaming Mouse
When you’re playing an MMO or MOBA, having access to all of your various abilities at a moment’s notice can make a huge difference. If you miss that crowd control spell by a half-second, you might be overrun, and let’s not forget about blocking or avoiding one-shot attacks or healing quickly after taking a big hit. Your keyboard hand might have plenty of access to controls, but odds are good your mouse hand has far less it can do, especially considering not all mice bother to include thumb buttons on the right side for left-handed gamers.All that is solved by the Razer Naga. Razer took its button-hording mouse and flipped it over for southpaw gaming. You get a quality mouse with a highly accurate, optical sensor. A full number pad on the right side of the mouse gives your thumb 12 buttons within reach. So, say goodbye to reaching all over the place for various keys. Just note that stock moves quick on this mouse, so you may need to keep an eye out for availability.
What to Know About Left-handed Gaming Mice
Wired vs. wireless
Your choice of a wired or wireless mouse may come down to personal preference, but be aware of some immutable facts. Firstly, wireless mice can give you a bit more freedom than wired mice simply due to having no cord to drag them down.The good news is that, on the whole, wireless mice are now just as responsive as wired ones, so lag shouldnt be a problem but wed always recommend reading reviews before purchase.
The biggest drawback of wireless mice? The higher price.
Response rate and DPI
If youre buying a mouse for gaming, you need to pay more attention to response time and DPI.
The optical sensor is what controls the mouse response rate. For gaming, you want a mouse that has a 1ms response rate. When it comes to DPI (dots per inch), you have more space to play with, and many mice will actually let you set your desired DPI within a specified range.
The higher the DPI, the more sensitive the mouse; if youre using a lighter gaming mouse, then youll want the DPI to be lower. Truth be told, most gamers keep their DPI below 1000, but wed recommend choosing a mouse that has at least 1,600 DPI.
Hugh Langley is a tech journalist whos fascinated by wearables, health tech, the smart home, and more. You can find him tweeting (often nonsense) over at @hughlangley.
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