Flawless Sensor Mouse List – The perfect mouse

by · October 2, 2016

A flawless sensor mouse is some of these things that I always thought I had, but never knew I didn’t. When we buy some of these extremely expensive gaming mice we expect them to be the best engineered devices available. Sadly this is not the case, and a flawless sensor mouse (or superior sensor, sometimes perfect sensor) is actually quite rare. Lots of gaming mice sensors are equipped with certain algorithms and try to predict our movement. Most of us competitive gamers don’t want that. In competitive gaming we want our mice to produce our exact movements on the screen. We want to be as close to the metal as possible.

Most people aren’t even aware that a mouse sensor could have flaws or that flawless mouse sensors are even available. It certainly might even be debatable what a flawless sensor actually is. So we want to get this straight:

What’s a flawless sensor mouse? What’s a superior sensor or perfect sensor mouse?

All these words are interchangeable and mean one thing: We want a mouse sensor that doesn’t interfere in what we are doing. When we talk about a flawless sensor mouse we mean that there is little to no prediction algorithms, no mouse acceleration, no jitter, and no axis differences. All of these things were regularly included in some mice to make the use of these mice more comfortable and predictable.

While most mice currently available still have some flaws, we consider these mice sensors to be the cream of the crop or ‘flawless’. All these issues mentioned before should be absent to be considered a flawless sensor mouse. This is mostly the case for optical mice, laser mice regularly have a variety of other issues associated with them. Laser mice for example can be ‘too’ sensitive and produce irregular outputs.

Basically all of the mice are used by professional gamers. We gathered them from our CS:GO Setups and Overwatch Setups. You really can’t go wrong with any of these. But if you want to make sure they fit your hand, have a look at our size comparisons as well. The most important thing we can recommend though is to try them out in person.

Additionally, for left-handed people choosing a mouse can be difficult as well. That is why we have provided information on whether they are ambidextrous or not.

Please feel free to have a look at the list. We would very much appreciate any corrections. Please make a comment if we got anything wrong. Thank you.

MouseSensorTypeFlawless?DPIHZWeight in gSize (Length / Width / Height) in cmHandednessSourceReview
Zowie ZA13Avago ADNS-3310OpticalYes400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200125 / 500 / 10008012.0 / 6.2 / 3.8Ambidextrous#1
Zowie ZA12Avago ADNS-3310OpticalYes400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200125 / 500 / 10008512.4 / 6.4 / 3.9Ambidextrous#1
Zowie ZA11Avago ADNS-3310OpticalYes400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200125 / 500 / 10009012.8 / 6.7 / 4.0Ambidextrous#1
Zowie FK2Avago ADNS-3310OpticalYes400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200125 / 500 / 10008512.4 / 6.4 / 3.6Ambidextrous#1
Zowie FK1Avago ADNS-3310OpticalYes400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200125 / 500 / 10009012.8 / 6.7 / 3.7Ambidextrous#1Zowie FK1 Review
Zowie FK1+Avago ADNS-3310OpticalYes400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200125 / 500 / 10009512.8 / 6.8 / 3.8Ambidextrous#1
Zowie EC2 eVoAvago ADNS-3090sOpticalYes450 / 1150 / 2300125 / 500 / 10009312.0 / 6.4 / 4.0Right-handed#1
Zowie EC2-BPixart PMW3360OpticalYes400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200125 / 500 / 10009012.0 / 6.4 / 4.0Right-handed#1Zowie EC2-B Review
Zowie EC2-AAvago ADNS-3310OpticalYes400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200125 / 500 / 10009312.0 / 6.4 / 4.0Right-handed#1Zowie EC2-A Review
Zowie EC1 eVo CLAvago ADNS-3090sOpticalYes450 / 1150 / 2300125 / 500 / 10009712.8 / 7.0 / 4.3Right-handed#1
Zowie EC1-BPixart PMW3360OpticalYes400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200125 / 500 / 10009412.8 / 6.9 / 4.3Right-handed#1
Zowie EC1-AAvago ADNS-3310OpticalYes400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200125 / 500 / 10009412.8 / 6.9 / 4.3Right-handed#1
Zowie AM-GSAvago ADNS-3090sOpticalYes450 / 1150 / 2300125 / 500 / 10008812.5 / 3.9 / 6.0Ambidextrous#1
SteelSeries Sensei RawAvago ADNS-9500LaserNo1 - 5670125 / 500 / 10009012.55 / 6.83 / 3.87Ambidextrous#1
SteelSeries SenseiAvago ADNS-9500LaserNo1 - 5700125 / 500 / 100010212.55 / 6.83 / 3.87Ambidextrous#1
SteelSeries Rival [Fade]Pixart PMW3310OpticalYes1 - 6500125 / 500 / 100013013.3 / 7 / 4.5Right-handed#1
Steelseries Rival 700Pixart PMW3360OpticalYes1 - 6500125 / 500 / 100013512.5 / 6.9 / 4.2Right-handed#1
SteelSeries Rival 300Pixart PMW3310OpticalYes1 - 6500125 / 500 / 100013013.3 / 7 / 4.5Right-handed#1
SteelSeries Rival 100Avago A3059OpticalNo1 - 6500125 / 500 / 100013012.0 / 6.8 / 3.7Right-handed#1
SteelSeries Rival 600SteelSeries TrueMove3+OpticalYes100 - 12000125 / 500 / 100096-12813.1 / 6.9 / 4.3Right-handed#1
SteelSeries Rival 310SteelSeries TrueMove3OpticalYes100 - 12000125 / 500 / 100088.312.76 / 7.1 / 4.198Right-handed#1
SteelSeries Kinzu v3Avago ADNS-3050OpticalNo100 - 16000125 / 500 / 100013512.485 / 6.846 / 4.197Right-handed#1
Steelseries Kana V2Avago ADNS-3090OpticalYes400 - 4000125 / 500 / 10008812.4 / 6.4 / 3.7Ambidextrous#1
SteelSeries IkariAvago A3060OpticalNo400 / 800 / 1600100010013 / 8.3 / 3.6Right-handed#1
SteelSeries Sensei 310SteelSeries TrueMove3OpticalYes100 - 12000125 / 500 / 100092.112.51 / 7.039 / 3.895Ambidextrous#1
SteelSeries Rival 110SteelSeries TrueMove1OpticalYes200 - 7200125 / 500 / 100087.512.06 / 6.8 / 3.812Right-handed#1
Roccat SavuPro-Optic Sensor R3OpticalYes1 - 400010008712.1 / 7.1 / 4.0Right-handed#1
Roccat Kone Pure OpticalPro-Optic Sensor R3OpticalYes1 - 400010009311.5 / 7 / 3.5Right-handed#1
Roccat Kone PurePro-Aim Laser Sensor R3LaserNo1 - 820010009311.5 / 7 / 3.5Right-handed#1
Razer Lancehead TEPixart PMW3389OpticalYes1 - 16000125 / 500 / 100010912.6 / 7.1 / 3.9Ambidextrous#1
Razer DeathAdder ChromaAvago ADNS-3988OpticalYes100 - 10000125 / 500 / 100010512.7 / 7 / 4.4Right-handed#1
Razer DeathAdder 2013Avago ADNS-3988OpticalYes100 - 6400125 / 500 / 100010512.7 / 7 / 4.4Right-handed#1
Razer DeathAdder ElitePixart PMW3389OpticalYes1 - 16000125 / 500 / 100010512.7 / 7 / 4.4Right-handed#1
Razer AbyssusAvago ADNS-3888OpticalYes100 - 3500125 / 500 / 100010911.7 / 6.4 / 3.8Ambidextrous#1
Nixeus REVELPixart PMW3360OpticalYes400 / 800 / 1200 / 1600 / 2000 / 3200 / 5000 / 1200010008512.6 / 6.8 / 3.9Ambidextrous#1
Newmen GX-1 ProAvago ADNS-3090OpticalYes1 - 4000125 / 500 / 100012.3 / 3.8 / 2.6Ambidextrous#1
Mionix Naos 8200Avago ADNS-9800LaserNo1 - 8200125 / 500 / 10009313 / 9.8 / 8.4Ambidextrous#1
Mionix CastorPixart PMW3310OpticalYes400 - 10000125 / 500 / 100093.812.2 / 7 / 4Right-handed#1
Mionix Avior SKPixart PMW3310OpticalYes1 - 7000125 / 500 / 10009312.4 / 9.3 / 6.5Ambidextrous#1
Mionix Avior 7000Pixart PMW3310OpticalYes1 - 7000125 / 500 / 10009312.4 / 9.3 / 6.5Ambidextrous#1
Logitech G Pro Gaming MousePixart PMW3366OpticalYes200 - 1200010008311.6 / 6.2 / 3.8Ambidextrous#1
Logitech G903Pixart PMW3366OpticalYes200 - 12000125 / 500 / 100011013.03 / 6.65/ 4.04Ambidextrous#1
Logitech G900Pixart PMW3366OpticalYes200 - 12000100010713.0 / 6.7 / 4.0Ambidextrous#1
Logitech G703Pixart PMW3366OpticalYes200 - 12000125 / 500 / 1000107-11712.4 / 6.8/ 4.3Right-handed#1
Logitech G502Pixart PMW3366OpticalYes200 - 12000100012113.2 / 7.5 / 4.0Right-handed#1
Logitech G403Pixart PMW3366OpticalYes200 - 12000100087.312.4 / 6.8 / 4.3Right-handed#1
Logitech G402Avago AM010OpticalYes240 - 4000100010813.6 / 7.2 / 4.1Right-handed#1
Logitech G400sAvago ADNS-3095OpticalYes200 - 4000100010913.1 / 7.3 / 4.3Right-handed#1
Logitech G400Avago ADNS-3095OpticalYes200 - 3600100010913.1 / 7.3 / 4.3Right-handed#1
Logitech G303Pixart PMW3366OpticalYes200 - 1200010008711.5 / 6.5 / 3.7Right-handed#1
Logitech G302Avago AM010OpticalYes240 - 400010008911.5 / 6.5 / 3.7Ambidextrous#1
Logitech G100sAvago AM010OpticalYes250 - 2500125 / 50082.511.7 / 6.3 / 3.7Ambidextrous#1
Fnatic Flick 2Pixart PMW3360OpticalYes400 - 1200010009313.1 / 7.02 / 4.0Right-handed#1Fnatic Flick 2 Review
Finalmouse Scream OnePixart PMW3360OpticalYes400 - 320010007913.7 / 5.6 / 5.3Ambidextrous#1
FinalMouse Ultralight ProPixart PMW3360OpticalYes400 - 320050067-Right-handed#1
FinalMouse 2016Pixart PMW3310OpticalYes400 - 320010007413.7 / 5.6 / 5.3Right-handed#1
FinalMouse 2015Pixart PMW3310OpticalYes400 - 32005007413.7 / 5.6 / 5.3Ambidextrous#1
Finalmouse 2016 - Tournament ProPixart PMW3310OpticalYes400 - 32005007613.7 / 5.6 / 5.3Ambidextrous#1
Finalmouse 2016 - Classic ErgoPixart PMW3310OpticalYes400 - 32005007413.7 / 5.6 / 5.3Ambidextrous#1
Dream Machines DM1 ProPixart PMW3360OpticalYes400 / 800 / 1600 / 2400 / 4800 / 1200010008512.6 / 6.8 / 3.9Ambidextrous#1
Corsair M45Pixart PMW3310OpticalYes1 - 500010009611.8 / 7.7 / 3.9Right-handed#1
Corsair Gaming M65 ProPixart PMW3360OpticalYes100 - 12000125 / 250 / 500 / 100011511.8 / 7.2 / 3.9Right-handed#1
Cooler Master Storm SpawnAvago ADNS-3090OpticalYes1 - 350010008510.7 / 7.5 / 3.5Right-handed#1
Cooler Master MizarAvago ADNS-9800LaserNo1 - 8200100010012.5 / 6.0 / 4.0Right-handed#1
Cooler Master Storm AlcorAvago ADNS-3090OpticalYes1 - 400010008612.5 / 6.0 / 4.0Right-handed#1
Cooler Master MasterMouse Pro LPixart PMW3360OpticalYes400 - 12000100010712.5 / 6.8 / 3.8Ambidextrous#1
ASUS ROG GladiusAvago ADNS-3988OpticalYes1 - 6400200011612.6 / 6.7 / 4.5Right-handed#1

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Kai

My mom said my eyes would turn into rectangles from playing too much PC. Joke's on her though, they are in glorious 16:9 now.

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298 Responses

  1. Stan says:
    March 27, 2018 at 4:15 pm

    Gamdias ZEUS P1 RGB, Trust GXT 180 Kusan, Creative Sound BlasterX Siege M04 – flawless or not?
    What do you recommend like best option from this mice, plus: Rival 310, Roccat Pure SE Owl Eye, Xtrfy M3 Heaton (3360 sensor), Dream Machines DM1 Pro S Glossy and Fnatic Clutch.
    Its just a selection of 8! 😀
    I have to say I use a Naos like forerver – but I need a change.

    Reply
    • Max says:
      March 27, 2018 at 7:37 pm

      Personally I prefer Zowie mice, if I had to choose from the mice that you listed I would use the Dream Machines DM1 Pro S. It depends on the shape you like though. 🙂

      Reply
  2. JEM says:
    March 29, 2018 at 6:41 am

    Is the Logitech g903 not on this list for a reason? Doesn’t it have the same sensor as the G900?

    Also the Logitech 703?

    Reply
  3. ihabac4ncer says:
    March 30, 2018 at 6:00 am

    why the Avago ADNS-3090 is considered perfect in all the mouses but the Cooler Master Storm Alcor? ty

    Reply
  4. jinx says:
    April 3, 2018 at 8:55 am

    Rival 600?

    Reply
  5. Hardstuckd5feelsbadman says:
    April 15, 2018 at 1:45 am

    Deathadder chroma and deathadder elite are not the same size /weight i own both and chroma is lighter and smaller compared to elite the clicks on chroma are higher (i have a palm grip and my thumbs go down more on elite than on chroma which makes it uncofortable for me and thats why i like chroma over elite)its also too big for my hands which is weird because if it was the same size shape weight i wont have this issue..with chroma i have no problem
    i dont know how to measure it to give you the measurements but if you can you should look into it; also i would be surprised if they are the same weight.

    Reply
    • Max says:
      April 15, 2018 at 3:47 am

      The Razer DeathAdder Chroma & Elite are both the same size & weight according to the official Razer page. However it says “approximate” so there might be some very small differences.

      Reply
  6. TelFiRE says:
    April 18, 2018 at 2:56 am

    Is there any vertical mouse at all that has a decent sensor?

    Reply
  7. JEM says:
    April 19, 2018 at 3:26 am

    I thought the Zowie EC2-A was updated with the 3360 sensor? is this not the case? The list shows 3310 sensor.

    Reply
  8. jumpCat says:
    April 24, 2018 at 1:14 am

    New Pwnage Altier gaming mouse uses 3360 sensor

    Reply
  9. Josh Watson says:
    April 24, 2018 at 6:47 am

    I have the G400s, DPI goes to 4000. I like the sensor more than several other gaming mice I have. I got it at a thrift store for a buck!

    I would also like to mention that logitech software is really nice to use – it can change DPI settings automatically when a game launches and allows custom mappings.

    Reply
  10. Gademit says:
    April 25, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    HyperX Pulsefire FPS Gaming Mouse is this any good?

    Reply
  11. a says:
    April 26, 2018 at 6:22 pm

    What are your thoughts on Cougar mice? Like the minos x3 and minos x5?

    Reply
  12. Riccardo Mariola says:
    May 3, 2018 at 9:54 pm

    The Rival 110 is right handed, not ambidextrous.

    Reply
  13. Isk says:
    May 20, 2018 at 11:35 pm

    Hi,

    Thanks for this very informative blog!

    Any chance you could try, ROCCAT Kone Pure Owl-Eye – Optical, mouse?

    Reply
  14. Geoseff says:
    May 24, 2018 at 7:45 am

    This is well written and I thank you for this list. Have you tried the sensor for the Logitech G102/G203 Prodigy?

    Reply
  15. Michael says:
    May 29, 2018 at 11:53 pm

    Is the Pixart PMW3330 not flawless? Because I can see 3310 and 3360 are

    Reply
  16. woa says:
    May 31, 2018 at 12:46 am

    Add the finalmouse ultralight pro!! its a 3360 optical sensor 400 to 3200 dpil (dunno if its flawless thats up to you) and it weighs 67 grams with no cable 🙂

    Reply
  17. Gabriel says:
    June 19, 2018 at 5:17 am

    What do you have to stay about the sensor AVAGO 6010? Is it Flawless? My G5 has this one.

    Reply
  18. A.C says:
    June 19, 2018 at 9:37 pm

    Pixart PMW3360

    Reply
  19. Vincent says:
    July 8, 2018 at 6:26 pm

    What about the several versions of the Razer Imperator? I found no information about their sensor. Are they any good/flawless?

    Reply
  20. Max says:
    July 10, 2018 at 8:17 pm

    Could you please tell if Razer Taipan’s (Avago ADNS-S9818, I guess?) sensor is flawless or not? All I found is it has a laser sensor.

    Reply
  21. Zemzy Oseris says:
    July 15, 2018 at 2:46 am

    I was wondering if this mouse is any good: TeckNet HYPERTRAK

    If you don’t want to click the link this is the sensor: Avago ADNS-9800+ 16,400dpi optical sensor

    Reply
  22. Unity says:
    July 16, 2018 at 10:12 pm

    What about mars gaming mm5? It’s not a well known mouse.

    Reply
  23. skothc says:
    July 17, 2018 at 3:14 am

    What about the sensor of the Razer Mamba Tournament edition?

    Reply
  24. Emanuele says:
    July 19, 2018 at 1:59 am

    Rival 110 or g203(i have g203)

    Reply
  25. Kacper says:
    July 21, 2018 at 12:41 am

    SteelSeries Rival 310 and Rival 600 are not ambidextrous, they are right-handed

    Reply
  26. Charles says:
    July 28, 2018 at 10:13 am

    I’ve heard issues of the Finalmouse Ultralight Pro having sensor issues such as not producing the same movements on different dpi stages or even on the same dpi .. some credited this to its low weight but as someone who answers mice questions all day what are your opinions

    Reply
  27. Winter says:
    July 31, 2018 at 3:20 am

    How about the Steel Series Rival 500. It has a pixart 3360 sensor. I have no idea what Im talking about so up to you to add it or not. (I have had shitty mice before this so finally hoping i got a good one.

    Reply
  28. NovaTitan says:
    July 31, 2018 at 9:58 am

    What about Razer Mamba Hyperflux? It uses a 5G Optical sensor vs the old Chroma Mamba 2015 that uses 5G laser.

    Reply
  29. ZJ says:
    August 13, 2018 at 12:07 am

    Is Plugable performance mouse flawless or not, it seems decent.

    Reply
  30. Vincent says:
    August 13, 2018 at 5:17 pm

    What about the Logitech G603?

    Reply

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