Flawless Sensor Mouse List – The perfect mouse

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 S2 DivinaPixart PMW3360OpticalYes400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200125 / 500 / 10008212.2 / 6.2 / 3.8Ambidextrous#1Zowie S2 Divina Review
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#1Zowie ZA12
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 / 6.0 / 3.9Ambidextrous#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 Owl-EyeOwl-Eye SensorOpticalYes1 - 1200010008811.5 / 7 / 3.9Right-handed#1Roccat Kone Pure Owl-Eye
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#1Razer DeathAdder Elite
Razer BasiliskPixart PMW3389OpticalYes100 - 16000125 / 500 / 100010512.5 / (7.4 & 6.3) / 4.2Right-handed#1Razer Basilisk
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
Microsoft Intellimouse ProPixart PMW3389OpticalYes200 - 16000125 / 500 / 100010213.2 / 6.9 / 4.3Right-handed#1Microsoft Intellimouse Pro
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 WirelessHero 16KOpticalYes1 - 1600010008012.5 / 6.35 / 4.0Ambidextrous#1Logitech G Pro Wireless
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 G305HeroOpticalYes1 - 1200010009911.66 / 6.215 / 3.82Right-handed#1Logitech G305
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 FPSPixart PMW3389OpticalYes400 / 800 / 2400 / 3200 / 4800 / 1200010008312.6 / 6.8 / 3.9Ambidextrous#1Dream Machines DM1 FPS Review
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

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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423 Responses

  1. Stan says:

    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! πŸ˜€
    I have to say I use a Naos like forerver – but I need a change.

    • Max says:

      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. πŸ™‚

  2. JEM says:

    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?

  3. ihabac4ncer says:

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

  4. jinx says:

    Rival 600?

  5. Hardstuckd5feelsbadman says:

    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.

    • Max says:

      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.

  6. TelFiRE says:

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

  7. JEM says:

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

  8. jumpCat says:

    New Pwnage Altier gaming mouse uses 3360 sensor

  9. Josh Watson says:

    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.

  10. Gademit says:

    HyperX Pulsefire FPS Gaming Mouse is this any good?

  11. a says:

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

  12. Riccardo Mariola says:

    The Rival 110 is right handed, not ambidextrous.

  13. Isk says:

    Hi,

    Thanks for this very informative blog!

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

  14. Geoseff says:

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

  15. Michael says:

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

  16. woa says:

    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 πŸ™‚

  17. Gabriel says:

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

  18. A.C says:

    Pixart PMW3360

  19. Vincent says:

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

  20. Max says:

    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.

  21. Zemzy Oseris says:

    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

  22. Unity says:

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

  23. skothc says:

    What about the sensor of the Razer Mamba Tournament edition?

  24. Emanuele says:

    Rival 110 or g203(i have g203)

  25. Kacper says:

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

  26. Charles says:

    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

  27. Winter says:

    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.

  28. NovaTitan says:

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

  29. ZJ says:

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

  30. Vincent says:

    What about the Logitech G603?

  31. ME says:

    3360 or 3389? HyperX pulsfire surge flawless?

  32. Meh says:

    What about the logitech g203/102 sensor?

  33. jerry94 says:

    hello sorry for my bad englisch i need help i need mouse similar to g502 sensor pwm 3366 i think feel nice without acceleration but for large hands i buy roccat kone emp this sensor feel fast no accuracy (rip 70 euro) DeathAdder Elite looks good forme size ist big but elite ist like g502 sensor? when yes i will buy please help

    • Max says:

      The Razer DeathAdder Elite has the best sensor on the market. However, the Roccat Kone EMP should not be too bad as well. If you still have the Roccat Kone EMP try to lower your DPI. πŸ™‚

  34. Harsh says:

    Bro qpad dx-20 3320 is same sensor like Logitech amo10 or is it different? Can u please explain me please

  35. GamerNerd says:

    Is the Razer Deathadder 6400 dpi flawless? It uses a 4G infrared sensor

  36. Jhon says:

    Hi the mouse,cooler master mastermouse pro L it’s a good mouse?

  37. OrangeJuice says:

    Hi, is the PMW-3325 sensor flawless? And how is it compare to PMW-3310?

  38. bomb4 says:

    how about “Asus ROG Strix Evolve Gaming Mouse” (PMW 3330 Sensor) ?

  39. MasterPvpDude says:

    Razer Mamba Elite?

  40. XeonJa says:

    When you organise the list by weight it looks at each number individually to make the order, rather than the number as a whole.

  41. XeonJa says:

    The logitech G205 can weigh between 121g – 139g with additional weights.
    Also, is the Corsair Glaive flawless?

  42. imbo_ow says:

    is the coolermaster mouse s flawless?

  43. LucasAE17 says:

    What about the Corsair Harpoon? Is it any good?

  44. SereN says:

    What do you think about cooler master mastermouse s rgb?

  45. NovaTitan says:

    What about the Razer Naga Trinity?

  46. Mastadox says:

    The Logitech g100/200 does not have an AM010 sensor. It has a Mercury sensor. Its an in house Logitech sensor that goes up to 8000 dpi. It has no smoothing on any dpi setting. And is better than the AM010. Its an amazing sensor.

  47. Kylian says:

    Hi, can you help me for choose my new mouse? Wich is better between Logitech g402, mastermouse mm530 and Rivals 310? is the g402 sensor equivalent to the pwm3360 of the mastermouse mm530?
    Thanks.

  48. Dreadvil says:

    What about Redragon COBRA M711-FPS?
    It has Pixart 3360 and it’s around 30 bucks?(I’m on a tight budget looking for a new mouse)

    • Max says:

      It actually has the PMW3325 but if you are on a $30 budget it’s a good choice. Otherwise you can also check out the Logitech G203. πŸ™‚

  49. RidgeWolf says:

    Are there any good MMO/MOBA mouses or mouses that have a lot of programmable buttons that are flawless?

  50. Mendes says:

    Im going to buy a mouse but i cant decide if i choose razer deathadder elite or logitech g402 because of the sensor and ips difference. What do you recommend? “Its for FPS games like cs go…)

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