{"id":459686,"date":"2022-06-08T22:00:26","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T19:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/gaming-mice-vs-regular-mice-whats-the-difference\/"},"modified":"2022-06-08T22:00:26","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T19:00:26","slug":"gaming-mice-vs-regular-mice-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/gaming-mice-vs-regular-mice-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"#Gaming Mice vs. Regular Mice: What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af7cada1913a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af7cada1913a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/gaming-mice-vs-regular-mice-whats-the-difference\/#%E2%80%9CGaming_Mice_vs_Regular_Mice_Whats_the_Difference%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Gaming Mice vs. Regular Mice: What\u2019s the Difference?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/gaming-mice-vs-regular-mice-whats-the-difference\/#Cost\" >Cost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/gaming-mice-vs-regular-mice-whats-the-difference\/#Sensitivity\" >Sensitivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/gaming-mice-vs-regular-mice-whats-the-difference\/#Macro_Keys\" >Macro Keys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/gaming-mice-vs-regular-mice-whats-the-difference\/#Polling_Rate\" >Polling Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/gaming-mice-vs-regular-mice-whats-the-difference\/#Ergonomics\" >Ergonomics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CGaming_Mice_vs_Regular_Mice_Whats_the_Difference%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Gaming Mice vs. Regular Mice: What\u2019s the Difference?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-803242\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/black-red-gaming-mouse.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Black gaming mouse with red lights.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/red-light-computer-gaming-mouse-dark-723670237\">Third of november\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Heard a lot of good things about gaming mice but don\u2019t know how it compares to a regular mouse? Let\u2019s discuss the difference between these two types to see which might be better for you.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost\"><\/span>Cost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a>ly, gaming mice are going to be more expensive than regular mice\u2013sometimes far more expensive. You can find decent gaming mice starting at $40 with higher-end options around the $150-200 price range. Gaming mice provide more functionality than regular mice, which we\u2019ll discuss throughout this post.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, you\u2019ll find more value in gaming mice as they come with software you can use to adjust and customize their features. This includes the macro keys, RGB lighting, sensitivity, and polling rate.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you simply need a mouse to navigate around your computer and perform simple tasks, an inexpensive regular mouse will do just fine, at around $10 to $20. You can find more expensive options with additional features, but you\u2019ll still get the most out of your investment with a gaming mouse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>The Best Mice of 2022<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sensitivity\"><\/span>Sensitivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your mouse sensitivity or dots per inch (DPI) determines how fast your mouse will move around your screen. Higher sensitivity means your mouse will <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> faster, and vice versa.<\/p>\n<p>All gaming mice come with buttons either on the top or side of the mouse that allows you to change your DPI on the fly. They\u2019ll come with preset DPI settings that can start at 400 DPI and go up to 26,000 DPI or even higher. This is perfect for those who need or enjoy changing their sensitivity depending on the activity. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a> the mouse\u2019s software to change the preset DPI settings.<\/p>\n<p>Most regular mice have a DPI of around 800 to 1200, and they usually don\u2019t come with buttons that let you change them. Some do, but if not, you\u2019ll have to go into your computer settings and change the sensitivity manually. This isn\u2019t as convenient as gaming mice, but it\u2019s not a dealbreaker if you don\u2019t often need to change it. If your mouse does have adjustable DPI buttons, you can check if there\u2019s software available to change the settings.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Macro_Keys\"><\/span>Macro Keys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Macros are sets of commands that are recorded and then executed with the press of a button by a program. They can also perform simple tasks such as opening your web browser or emails, inputting keystrokes, or entering text.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re commonly used in gaming to perform repetitive actions quickly, but they\u2019re also convenient for general computer use.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to having buttons that change mouse sensitivity, most gaming mice also come with macro keys that you can program using the mouse\u2019s software. Razer mice, for example, can install <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.razer.com%2Fsynapse\">Razer Synapse<\/a>. Corsair mice have <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.corsair.com\/us\/en\/icue\">iCUE<\/a>. You should be able to find the software for your gaming mouse by going to the manufacturer\u2019s website or checking the product listing or packaging.<\/p>\n<p>Gaming mice can come with many macros keys. For example, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0086UK7IQ\/?tag=hotoge-20\">Logitech G600 MMO Gaming Mouse<\/a> has 20. Regular mice usually don\u2019t come with any macro keys but they may have two buttons to go forward or backward in your web browser. It\u2019s better than nothing!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polling_Rate\"><\/span>Polling Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Polling rates are measured in hertz (Hz), and they determine how often your mouse reports where it\u2019s positioned to your computer. The higher the polling rate, the more responsive your mouse will be and vice versa.<\/p>\n<p>Regular mice usually have lower polling rates around 125 Hz, but this shouldn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re not gaming or doing anything that requires you to react quickly. The amount of input lag you\u2019ll feel will be very minimal to the point that you don\u2019t notice it at all, especially for general use.<\/p>\n<p>Gaming mice usually have polling rates of at least 500 Hz,\u00a0which will be sufficient for most people in gaming. Some may go up to or over 1000 Hz. However, you likely won\u2019t be able to tell the difference going from 500 to 1000 Hz. There are higher-end gaming mice that offer polling rates up to 8000 Hz, such as the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08QVM2JMQ\/?tag=hotoge-20\">Razer Viper 8K<\/a>. Your mouse will be as responsive as it can get at this point, but it\u2019ll add more strain on your CPU. You can also use your mouse\u2019s software to adjust the polling rate.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ergonomics\"><\/span>Ergonomics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mice come in all shapes and sizes, so it\u2019s important to find one that fits your hand comfortably. If you\u2019re ever experiencing hand or wrist pain, your best bet is to go for an ergonomic mouse, regardless if it\u2019s designed for gaming or regular use.<\/p>\n<p>Gaming mice are almost always ergonomic as they\u2019re made for you to use all day long. You\u2019ll find that they offer a natural and comfortable grip, especially when there\u2019s a thumb rest. The rest gives your thumb the perfect place to rest when gripping your mouse, which provides extra comfort and reduces fatigue.<\/p>\n<p>There are many regular mice that aren\u2019t ergonomic, as they tend to be flat. Using a flat mouse for long periods isn\u2019t good because it doesn\u2019t keep your hand in a natural position. 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