PC Master Race

The Logitech G502 is the best mouse I've ever owned, both for gaming and work. Comfortable, plenty of buttons, trivial to disassemble for cleaning with a PH0 screwdriver and a prying tool, and even the Windows software is bearable (you can use Piper on Linux with 99% of the functionality). I have the wired Hero version, but I've heard good things about the wireless Lightspeed too. (I've just checked - the battery is internal lithium, and it supports PowerPlay wireless charging)

The only issue I've had is heavy corrosion on the metal scroll wheel, but you can swap it for an aftermarket plastic wheel. I've used one heavily for ~5 years and it only recently started showing wear in the thumb micro-switches. Great value for a reasonable price, and my #1 recommendation.

If you want to treat yo'self, consider the Logitech MX Master 3S. Very pricey, but a great work mouse. Wireless, can use the included USB dongle or bluetooth. The battery is built-in. I charged it once when I bought it about two weeks ago and it's still at ~60% charge.

I use the Mx master for work and it’s great. Can be used wired or wireless, 2.4ghz dongle or Bluetooth, and has a regular scroll wheel plus a thumb scroll. The regular scroll has a button to switch between individual steps or free spinning and you can also set it to free spin when flicked hard enough while in step mode. I regularly deal with 500-1500 page PDFs so being able to just flick a hundred pages or so is nice.

Bro do not get a Razer mouse, I have two Mamba Elites and both their scroll wheels keep jumping up and down when you scroll. My sister's Deathadder Elite's scroll wheel is completely broken and doesn't work.

I went through 8 mice in a few years between switch failures (double-quadruple clicking on a single click) and sensor failures. Logitech, zowie, and Razer. The one that's lasted the longest now is the Razer with the laser light switches, although it's not as comfortable as the Logitech.

I’m a big fan of trackball mouse because it’s easier on my wrist and have been using the wireless mx ergo for 3 years now without issues.

Currently using a Logitech G703 + Powerplay Mouse pad.

Nothing to complain so far (although Logitech is know for having double click issues), and I never have to think about charging the mouse as the mouse pad is both a charger and wireless receiver.

It's not the most budget setup, but the Powerplay mousepad isn't required for the mouse to work, you just have to be sure that if you want to use the Powerplay mousepad that the mouse you buy is compatible.

Which means you can get the mouse and the mousepad separately whenever your budget allows

Not the normal review, but:

Either the Logitech Vertical for big hands or the Logitech Lift for smaller hands.

I know this isn't what you're looking for, but I have excellent recommendations for people with RSI and / or Carpal Tunnel.

For a while, I daily-drove a Logitech MX vertical mouse and that was wonderful. It's responsive, comfortable and really accurate, and helped my RSI in my mouse hand.

Eventually, the RSI started hurting my other wrist (my job has a really sucky keyboard) so I moved on to the Kensington Slimblade trackball mouse. That mouse is KILLER for reducing and / or eliminating RSI. It's perfect for me, because I was able to switch my main mouse hand with little issue and I've been switching them up occasionally ever since depending on which wrist hurts worse. It's not a forever solution, but it's an excellent temporary one. I really can't say enough good about the Kensington (that being said, you aren't gonna be able to game on it hahaha)

I've been using a Logitech G Pro Wireless for years now and I love it. Zero issues, lightweight, wireless, battery lasts forever and worst case it just becomes a wired mouse for again for a little bit.

Logitech G604 is my current mouse and it seems to have broken the trend of every-single-past-Logitech-mouse-I've-owned developing double clicks in a year or two. It's been at least three years now without issue. A single AA lasts a disturbingly long time with daily use.

Logitech M575 Wireless Trackball Mouse been my daily for about 15 years without any issues. Just requires weekly/biweekly cleaning of the trackball area. Quick 15 second thing

#BallLife

ASUS ROG Harpe Ace. Lightweight, builtin battery, parts that can be swapped, great build quality, 2,4 ghz, BT 5.1 and wired. My son had Logitech, Corsair and Razer gaming mice and after some time had problems with double clicking or scroll wheel.

He is very content with the Asus. Only gripe is the software, but once set up, you can remove ut.

Bit late, but my SteelSeries Rival has lasted me almost a decade now without any issues. They also have wireless models now. They're one of the heavier mice out there and some models have swappable weights.

It's very reliable and has pretty decent software (works fine without the software too). It's gotten me through many years of competitive FPS games.

Seems like Logitech is the way to go. I have the Sharkoon Shark Force M50. I like the shape and the precision. It's not overly ergonomic though. The software is not great either.

I've had it for 5 years and it is absolutely amazing.

Was gonna recommend the Logitech X2 Lightspeed up until that last sentence. Logitech on the mouse side make solid products nowadays and I'm very impressed by the performance and quality straight through on the X2.

I'm pretty happy with my steelseries rival. I've been using it pretty intensively since early 2020.

Steelseries arctis 3 wireless is fantastic (running on AAA bateries). At first it felt too light, but after putting bateries in, it somehow gets perfect balance.

Haven't really had to many issues with just a generic Dell mouse. Price is right too.

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-optical-wired-mouse-ms116/apd/275-bbcb/pc-accessories