DPI is how far your pointer travels for each inch you slide a mouse, and polling rate is how often the mouse reports that movement. Neither is a quality score.
A short demo lets you replay one flick of the hand and watch how DPI, sensitivity and polling rate change where the pointer lands and how smooth the trail is. Most players do well with 400 to 1600 DPI and 1000 Hz, so the guide shows what to spend on instead.
A simple wired mouse with the 1000 Hz rate and the 400 to 1600 DPI range most players actually use. A fine first gaming mouse.
photos, specs, all 4 shops →Light, with a high polling rate you can try later if your computer and monitor can use it. Check the ergonomic shape suits your hand.
photos, specs, all 3 shops →A very light wireless mouse for competitive play. The high DPI is mostly headroom; the weight and high polling option are the real draw.
photos, specs, all 3 shops →
