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Glorious Model O Wired Gaming Mouse 67g SuperlightModel O Medium5.04 x 2.6 x 0.1 inches0.1 PoundsCheck on AmazonPros & cons
- Up to 250 hours of gameplay come from a single AA battery
- Endurance mode can extend battery life up to 9 months
- At 3.4 ounces, the lightweight body supports high maneuverability
- Relies on a single AA battery rather than a rechargeable cell
- 12,000 DPI sensitivity may be more than casual users need
The lightest mice in this set claim 49 g, and the heaviest named figure is 67 g, so “lightweight” here spans roughly 49 to 67 grams where titles give a number. Six listings give no figure at all, which is worth knowing before you buy on the word alone. We sort eleven mice by what their titles state, flag two renewed listings, and finish with a gram-to-ounce check, a weight-saving ladder and a polling-rate calculation. Where a title says only “lightweight” without a number, we treat that as a claim to verify, not a result.
Eleven mice, lightest stated weight first
Pulsar Gaming Gears X2H Wireless Gaming Mouse, Ultra Lightweight 1.90 oz (54 g), Symmetrical, Optical Switch, 2.4 Ghz 1 ms, 26000 DPI, PAW3395 Sensor (Medium, Wireless, Black) (Renewed)
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Pulsar Gaming Gears X2 v3 Wireless Gaming Mouse, Ultra Lightweight, Optical Switch, 32000 DPI, 750 IPS, XS-1 Sensor, 8k Compatible (Medium, Black) (Renewed)
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EPOMAKER NEX Lite Wireless Gaming Mouse w/Screens & RGB Charging Dock
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GravaStar Mercury M1 Pro Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Mouse, 209H Battery Life | Magnesium Alloy • Ergonomic Comfort • PAW3395 Sensor • 5 Programmable Buttons • Tri Mode • Support 4K (not include 4k dongle)
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View on AmazonGlorious Model O Wired Gaming Mouse 67g Superlight Honeycomb Design, RGB, Pixart 3360 Sensor, Omron Switches, Ambidextrous - Matte White
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Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse - Black | 12,000 DPI, Lightweight, 6 Programmable Buttons, 250h Battery, On-Board Memory, Compatible with PC and Mac
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ATTACK SHARK X3 49g Ultra-Lightweight Wireless Gaming Mouse, White&Tape | Bluetooth 5.2/2.4G Wireless/Wired, PAW3395 Gaming Sensor, 26K DPI, 200h Battery Life, Programmable Buttons for PC/Mac/Win
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Redragon M725 Honeycomb Shell Gaming Mouse Wireless Lightweight 49g -Black | 8000 DPI Tri-Mode BT5.1/2.4GHz/Type-C Wired Gamer Mouse with 2 Side Buttons, Macro Programmable for PC/Mac/Laptop
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Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE Wireless Gaming Mouse - Black/White | Customizable Rapid Trigger Magnetic Analog Switches, Adjustable Click Haptics, 61g Lightweight, USB-C, <8K, For PC/Mac
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SteelSeries Aerox 5 Gaming Mouse - Black | Holey RGB Gaming Mouse - Ultra-lightweight Water Resistant Design - 18K DPI TrueMove Air Optical Sensor
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View on Amazon| Model | Key point from title | Price tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack Shark X3 | 49 g, Bluetooth, 2.4G, wired, PAW3395, 26K DPI | Budget | Lowest stated weight |
| Redragon M725 | 49 g honeycomb, tri-mode, 8000 DPI | Budget | Cheapest light wireless |
| Pulsar X2H (Renewed) | 54 g, symmetrical, 26000 DPI, PAW3395 | Mid-range | Symmetrical shape |
| Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE | 61 g, magnetic analog switches, wireless | Premium | Adjustable click haptics |
| Glorious Model O | 67 g honeycomb, wired, Pixart 3360 | Mid-range | Wired and ambidextrous |
| Pulsar X2 v3 (Renewed) | 32000 DPI, 750 IPS, 8k compatible | Mid-range | High-spec wireless |
| GravaStar Mercury M1 Pro | Magnesium alloy, 209H battery, PAW3395 | Mid-range | Long battery life |
| EPOMAKER NEX Lite | Wireless, screens, RGB charging dock | Mid-range | Display and dock |
| Logitech G305 | Lightweight, 12,000 DPI, 250h battery | Budget | Budget Logitech wireless |
| SteelSeries Aerox 5 | Holey shell, water resistant, 18K DPI | Mid-range | Sweaty hands, buttons |
| Logitech G PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE | Ultra-lightweight, LIGHTSPEED wireless | Premium | Flagship wireless |
Eleven picks in detail
ATTACK SHARK X3
A 49 g claim, Bluetooth 5.2, 2.4G and wired modes, a PAW3395 sensor, 26K DPI and 200 hours of battery. That is a lot of listed features for the price tier. The brand is lesser known, so read recent buyer comments on build quality, coating wear and receiver range before you commit. A mouse this light is attractive on paper, but a thin shell can feel hollow in some hands.
- Pros: lowest stated weight; three connection modes.
- Cons: unfamiliar brand; the title lists “White&Tape”, so check what is included.
Who it’s for: shooter players chasing the lightest shell at a low price.
Redragon M725 Honeycomb
Another 49 g listing, with a honeycomb shell, tri-mode BT 5.1, 2.4GHz and Type-C wired, and 8000 DPI with two side buttons. It has the lowest DPI here, which is plenty for most play. Honeycomb shells are a common route to 49 g, and the usual trade-off is that holes show dust and skin oil. A small brush or air puff keeps it tidy.
- Pros: very low price tier; tri-mode.
- Cons: only two side buttons; no sensor named.
Who it’s for: budget buyers trying lightweight for the first time.
Pulsar X2H Wireless (Renewed)
The title says 1.90 oz (54 g), symmetrical, optical switch, 2.4 GHz at 1 ms, 26000 DPI, PAW3395 sensor, Medium size. The word “Renewed” means a refurbished unit, so check the return terms, the condition grade and whether a warranty applies to refurbished stock. Medium is a size option, which hints that hand length matters for this model.
- Pros: symmetrical body suits both hands; weight stated in two units.
- Cons: renewed condition; size options mean you must choose correctly.
Who it’s for: players wanting a name-brand enthusiast mouse at a lower cost.
Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE
Customizable rapid-trigger magnetic analog switches, adjustable click haptics, 61 g, USB-C and “<8K” are all in the title. These are premium features: the click point is adjustable rather than fixed. Whether you need that depends on your games: fast shooters may use the trigger-style response, while strategy or MMO players may never touch it.
- Pros: stated 61 g; adjustable actuation claimed.
- Cons: premium price; complex features need software.
Who it’s for: competitive players who will use the adjustable switches.
Glorious Model O Wired
Wired, 67 g, honeycomb, RGB, Pixart 3360 sensor, Omron switches, ambidextrous, matte white. At 67 g it is the heaviest named weight here, but the cable keeps battery out of the equation. Its honeycomb design and ambidextrous layout have made it a common reference point, which also means plenty of buyer feedback to read.
- Pros: ambidextrous; no charging.
- Cons: cable drag; heaviest stated figure.
Who it’s for: wired players who want a classic holey shell.
Pulsar X2 v3 Wireless (Renewed)
The title offers 32000 DPI, 750 IPS, an XS-1 sensor and 8k compatibility, but no weight. Renewed again, so inspect the condition. Calling it lightweight rests on “ultra lightweight” wording only, so the first thing to do is look for the gram figure in the listing details, then compare it with the X2H above.
- Pros: top DPI figure in the set; 8k compatible.
- Cons: weight not stated; refurbished.
Who it’s for: spec-focused buyers who will confirm the weight first.
GravaStar Mercury M1 Pro
Tri-mode wireless, 209H battery life, magnesium alloy, PAW3395 sensor, 5 programmable buttons, 4K support. The title says the 4K dongle is not included, so it will not reach 4K polling out of the box. The magnesium body suggests a stiff shell, though weight is unstated. Magnesium shells are a design choice some brands use to keep stiffness at low mass, but we cannot confirm the result here.
- Pros: long battery claim; metal-alloy body.
- Cons: no weight shown; 4K dongle sold separately.
Who it’s for: players valuing battery life over the lowest gram count.
EPOMAKER NEX Lite
The title mentions screens and an RGB charging dock, and nothing about weight. This is a novelty-leaning listing in a lightweight roundup, so treat it as the weakest fit for the keyword unless the listing proves otherwise.
- Pros: dock keeps it charged; screens add personalization.
- Cons: no weight or sensor in the title; features may add mass.
Who it’s for: desk-setup fans who care about looks and a dock.
Logitech G305 Lightspeed
The title calls it lightweight and adds 12,000 DPI, six programmable buttons, 250h battery and on-board memory. No gram figure appears, so check the listing. The body is described as compact, so check the dimensions if you have large hands.
- Pros: long battery claim; inexpensive.
- Cons: six buttons; no weight in title.
Who it’s for: a low-risk wireless starter.
SteelSeries Aerox 5
A holey RGB shell, water-resistant design, 18K DPI and a TrueMove Air optical sensor. The title says ultra-lightweight without a number. The “5” suggests extra buttons, but the title does not state a count. Water resistance is a seller claim, not an assurance for spills, so keep drinks away from any mouse.
- Pros: water resistance claimed; perforated shell.
- Cons: weight unstated; button count unclear.
Who it’s for: players who sweat or want extra buttons without bulk.
Logitech G PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE
LIGHTSPEED wireless, programmable buttons and an “ultra-lightweight” claim, with no figures at all in the title. It is the priciest listing in the group, so wait for a spec check before paying for the brand. If you need a gram count, search the manufacturer page for the exact model name.
- Pros: Logitech wireless; premium positioning.
- Cons: title gives no weight, DPI or battery; highest tier.
Who it’s for: brand-loyal buyers who will read the full spec sheet first.
How we picked these
We worked from product titles, published specifications, manufacturer documentation and buyer reviews. Nobody on the team used or measured these units. Titles are seller claims, so we mark missing weights instead of guessing, and price tiers are relative within the group, from Budget to Premium, and no dollar figures are quoted because they move daily. Renewed items are labelled in the table so you can filter them out.
What to look for in a light mouse
Weight in grams, checked
Convert before comparing. One ounce is about 28.35 g, so Pulsar’s 1.90 oz works out to roughly 53.9 g, matching the 54 g in the title. A 61 g mouse is about 2.15 oz. When a listing shows only ounces, multiply by 28.35.
Honeycomb or solid shell
Perforated shells save grams, but openings can collect debris. Solid or alloy bodies, like the GravaStar’s, can be stiffer. Sweat and cleaning habits matter more than the hole count.
Wireless, wired and polling
At 1000 Hz a mouse reports every 1 ms; at 8000 Hz every 0.125 ms. That is an eightfold increase in reports, which uses more power and processing. The Logitech G PRO X2 and the Pulsar X2 v3 mention 8K, so confirm which receiver or cable is required to reach it.
A weight-saving ladder
Assume a baseline mouse of 80 g, which is our assumption for a typical gaming mouse. Then 67 g is about 16 percent lighter, 61 g about 24 percent lighter, 54 g about 33 percent lighter and 49 g about 39 percent lighter. Past roughly 60 g the extra gains are small in absolute grams, which is why shape and grip matter as much as the number.
Shape and grip
Symmetrical shapes like the Pulsar X2H and Glorious Model O suit claw and fingertip grips. Larger palms often prefer more hump, which a light, low shell may lack. Check dimensions, because a very light mouse in the wrong size is still the wrong mouse. Small hands often do well with the lightest shells, while large hands may find them cramped.
Battery and switches
A 200h claim at four hours a day is about 50 days, or about 25 if real use halves it (our assumption). Optical switches are marketed for fast response and for avoiding the double-click faults that mechanical contacts can develop, but confirm what each listing actually names. Three listings here mention optical or Omron switches, and the Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE names magnetic analog switches, which are a different design and aimed at players who want to tune the click point.
Mistakes buyers make with lightweight mice
Assuming every “lightweight” title is under 60 g. Buying a renewed unit without reading returns. Paying for 32000 DPI that you will never set. Ignoring shape in pursuit of grams. Forgetting that a dongle may be needed for 4K or 8K polling, or that high polling drains the battery faster. Mixing cable drag into the weight debate: a wired 67 g can feel heavier than a wireless 61 g. For a shooter-focused comparison, see our FPS gaming mouse picks.
Verdict
For the lowest stated weight at a low price, the Attack Shark X3 and Redragon M725 lead. The Logitech G305 is the dependable budget name. For premium features, the G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE gives a published 61 g and adjustable switches. Treat the EPOMAKER as a different category, and treat both renewed Pulsar listings as a value route that needs a careful read of the condition terms. Whichever you choose, read the return policy, check the weight on the listing and keep the box for the first two weeks while you decide whether the grip suits you.
Lightweight gaming mouse questions
What is the best lightweight gaming mouse?
On stated weight alone, the Attack Shark X3 and Redragon M725 both claim 49 g, the lowest in this set. For a known brand with a published figure, the Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE lists 61 g. The best choice depends on shape and budget, so use weight as a filter, then check hand fit on the listing.
How light is too light for a gaming mouse?
There is no universal answer. Under about 60 g, some players feel less control on slow, precise movements, while others love the speed. Hand size and grip style change the result. If you are unsure, start around 55 to 70 g, which is a reasonable estimate rather than a rule, and adjust after a few weeks.
Do honeycomb shells weaken a mouse?
The holes cut weight, and sellers claim they keep the shell stiff enough for daily use. We cannot verify durability from titles. Holes can let dust or sweat reach the inside and may make cleaning fiddly. The Glorious Model O, Redragon M725 and SteelSeries Aerox 5 all use perforated designs, so compare their upkeep notes.
Is wireless heavier than wired?
Often by a few grams because of the battery, but modern wireless mice here still list 49 to 61 g in their titles. A wired mouse also adds cable drag, which can feel like extra weight at the front. If you pick wired, a bungee or cable holder helps. Wireless trades battery charging for a cleaner swipe.
What does 8K polling mean on a mouse?
Polling rate is how often the mouse reports its position to the PC. 1000 Hz means once per millisecond; 8000 Hz means every 0.125 ms. Higher rates can use more CPU and drain the battery faster, and the benefit is subtle. The Logitech G PRO X2 and Pulsar X2 v3 mention 8K, so check how the mouse connects to reach it.
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