We dove into the budget gaming mice segment before (check that guide out here) where we found ourselves a treasure trove of choices. Now, it’s time to enter the mainstream domain where we’ll be greeted by familiar gaming brands that offer top-notch quality products. The choices here will be fewer, but a lot beefier in terms of performance, specs, and features.
Of course, we are also nearing the holidays which means sales are about to rain down, and it’s the perfect time to get your “gamer” loved one a new companion. Be sure to keep an eye out for some items on this list as they might get a price cut in the coming days. Let’s get to it then, here’s our 2017 Christmas Gift Guide for Gaming Mice under Php 5K.
Author’s Note: Prices are subject to change without prior notice and may vary depending on the retailer or shop. We focused more on listing readily available products.
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Here we are at the front door of arguably the most well-known gaming brand in the world, Razer. Apart from their keyboard line-up, the company also has a very respectable gaming mice line, which includes your standard two side buttons, to the MMO-oriented 12 buttons. While we weren’t able to see any of their products in the budget segment at this price range they’re almost everywhere. Here’s a list of the gaming brand’s mainstream gaming mice.
Razer Abyssus V2 – Php 2,799 @ Razer Online/Authorized Stores
Optical Sensor (Pixart PMW3310)
Up to 5,000 DPI
4 Programmable buttons
Razer Synapse Support
3-color lighting
Black
Razer Atheris – Php 3,099 @ Razer Online/Authorized Stores
Optical Sensor (Pixart PMW3330)
Up to 7,200 DPI
Ambidextrous
Wireless with two connection options – Bluetooth low-energy and 2.4GHz Adaptive Frequency Technology (AFT)
Two AA batteries, 350-hour battery life (on Bluetooth)
5 Programmable buttons
Razer Synapse Support
No LED
Black
D.Va Razer Abyssus Elite– Php 3,599 @ Razer Online/Authorized Stores
Optical Sensor (Pixart PMW3310)
Up to 7,200 DPI
Ambidextrous
3 buttons buttons
Razer Synapse Support
RGB lighting (Razer Chroma)
D.Va Special Skin
Razer DeathAdder Elite – Php 3,999 @ Razer Online/Authorized Stores
Razer Mechanical Mouse Switches
Optical Sensor (Pixart PMW3389)
Up to 16,000 DPI
7 Programmable buttons
Razer Synapse Support
RGB lighting (Razer Chroma)
Black
Overwatch Razer DeathAdder Elite – Php 3,999 @ Razer Online/Authorized Stores
Razer Mechanical Mouse Switches
Optical Sensor (Pixart PMW3389)
Up to 16,000 DPI
7 Programmable buttons
Razer Synapse Support
RGB lighting (Razer Chroma)
Overwatch Special Skin
Destiny 2 Razer DeathAdder Elite – Php 4,599 @ Razer Online/Authorized Stores
Razer Mechanical Mouse Switches
Optical Sensor (Pixart PMW3389)
Up to 16,000 DPI
7 Programmable buttons
Razer Synapse Support
RGB lighting (Razer Chroma)
Destiny 2 Special Skin
Razer Basilisk– Php 3,999 @ Razer Online/Authorized Stores
Razer Mechanical Mouse Switches
Optical Sensor (Razer 5G)
Up to 16,000 DPI
8 Programmable buttons
Customizable Scroll Wheel Resistance
Removable DPI Clutch (Quick DPI switch button)
Razer Synapse Support
RGB lighting (Razer Chroma)
Black
Razer Orochi – Php 4,199 @ Razer Online/Authorized Stores
Laser Sensor (Razer 4G)
Up to 8,200 DPI
Ambidextrous
Dual Wired/Wireless (Bluetooth low-energy 4.0)
Two AA batteries – 60 hours of continuous gaming, 7 months regular use
7 Programmable buttons
Razer Synapse Support
RGB lighting (Razer Chroma)
Black
Razer Naga Chroma – Php 4,199 @ Razer Online/Authorized Stores
Left and Right Handed Editions
Laser Sensor (Razer 5G)
Up to 16,000 DPI
19 Programmable buttons (12 side buttons)
Tilt-click Scroll Wheel
Razer Synapse Support
RGB lighting (Razer Chroma)
Black
Razer Naga Hex V2 – Php 4,199 @ Razer Online/Authorized Stores
Laser Sensor (Razer 5G)
Up to 16,000 DPI
14 Programmable buttons (7 mechanical side buttons)
Tilt-click Scroll Wheel
Razer Synapse Support
RGB lighting (Razer Chroma)
Black
Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition – Php 4,499 @ Razer Online/Authorized Stores
Razer Mechanical Mouse Switches
Optical Sensor (Razer 5G)
Up to 16,000 DPI, On-The-Fly
Ambidextrous
9 Programmable buttons
Razer Synapse Support
RGB lighting (Razer Chroma)
Black, Gunmetal Grey, Mercury White, Quartz Pink
Razer Diamondback – Php 4,699 @ Razer Online/Authorized Stores
Laser Sensor (Razer 5G)
Up to 16,000 DPI, On-The-Fly
Ambidextrous
9 Programmable buttons
Razer Synapse Support
RGB lighting (Razer Chroma)
Black
Razer Mamba Tournament Edition – Php 4,699 @ Razer Online/Authorized Stores
Laser Sensor (Razer 5G)
Up to 16,000 DPI, On-The-Fly
9 Programmable buttons
Razer Synapse Support
RGB lighting (Razer Chroma)
Black
Logitech is another well-known gaming brand with a wide range of PC gaming peripherals. We saw their budget gaming mice on our previous list, but this time we get to see their more refined and polished offerings.
Logitech G403 – Php 2,950 @ DynaQuest PC
Optical Sensor (Pixart PMW3366)
Up to 12,000 DPI (5 presets), On-The-Fly
Onboard memory
6 Programmable buttons
Logitech Gaming Software (required to edit color, dpi, onboard memory and button settings)
RGB lighting
Single removable weight (10g)
Black
Logitech G Pro – Php 3,200 @ PC Express
Optical Sensor (Pixart PMW3366)
Up to 12,000 DPI, On-The-Fly
Onboard memory
6 Programmable buttons
Logitech Gaming Software (required to edit color, dpi, onboard memory and button settings)
RGB lighting
Black
Logitech G603 – Php 3,280 @ PCHub
Optical Sensor (Logitech Hero)
Up to 12,000 DPI
Dual Wireless Connection (Lightspeed technology and Bluetooth)
Up to two AA batteries – 500 hours of continuous gaming, 18 months regular use
Power Management Modes (Hi – Gaming, Lo – Normal use)
Battery level indicator
Onboard memory
6 Programmable buttons
Logitech Gaming Software (required to edit color, dpi, onboard memory and button settings)
RGB lighting
Customizable weight and balancing (Single or Double battery placement)
Black
Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum – Php 3,670 @ PC Express
Optical Sensor (Logitech G Delta Zero)
Up to 12,000 DPI, On-The-Fly
Onboard memory
11 Programmable buttons
Logitech Gaming Software (required to edit color, dpi, onboard memory and button settings)
RGB lighting
5-piece weight tuning set (3.6g each piece)
Black
Like the first two, SteelSeries is another world-renowned manufacturer of gaming peripherals. While we were able to see their budget offerings in the previous list, this is actually the price range where they truly shine. Check out SteelSeries’ true offerings below.
SteelSeries Sensei 310 – Php 2,890 @ PCHub
Omron Switches
Optical Sensor (Steel Series TrueMove3)
Up to 12,000 CPI, 100 increment adjustments
Ambidextrous
8 Programmable Buttons
SteelSeries Engine 3 and up
RGB Backlight (2 zones, individually controlled), PrimSync Enabled
Split-Trigger design
Black
SteelSeries Rival 300 CS:GO Hyper Beast Edition – Php 3,150 @ DataBlitz
SteelSeries Mouse Switches
Optical Sensor (Pixart PMW3310)
Up to 6,500 CPI, 1 increment adjustments
6 Programmable Buttons
SteelSeries Engine 3 and up
RGB lighting
CS:GO Hyper Beast skin
SteelSeries Rival 310 – Php 3,495 @ DataBlitz
Omron Switches
Optical Sensor (Steel Series TrueMove3)
Up to 12,000 CPI, 100 increment adjustments
6 Programmable Buttons
SteelSeries Engine 3 and up
RGB lighting (2 zones, individually controlled), PrimSync Enabled
Split-Trigger design
Black
SteelSeries Rival 500 – Php 3,595 @ DataBlitz
SteelSeries Mouse Switches
Optical Sensor (Pixart PMW3360)
Up to 16,000 CPI
15 Programmable Buttons
Specialized Side Button Layout, Flick down button switches (two lower buttons, can be locked to be thumb rest)
Tactile Alerts
SteelSeries Engine 3 and up
RGB lighting
Black
SteelSeries Rival 700 – Php 4,595 @ DataBlitz
SteelSeries Mouse Switches
Optical Sensor (Pixart PMW3360), Swappable to Pixart 9800 (Laser sensor)
Up to 16,000 CPI
Side OLED Display
7 Programmable Buttons
Tactile Alerts
SteelSeries Engine 3 and up
RGB lighting
Modular Sensor and Backplate
Black
Corsair is better known for their PC cases and power supplies, but that is not to say they don’t offer worthy gaming peripherals. While their keyboards shine more than their other peripherals, they still have well-praised and respected gaming mice offerings. Here are a few of those:
Corsair Sabre RGB – Php 2,780 @ PCHub
Optical Sensor (Avago S3988)
Up to 10,000 DPI, On-The-Fly, Multi-color DPI indicator
8 Programmable Buttons
RGB lighting, 4-zones
Corsair Control Panel Software
Black
Corsair M65 Pro RGB – Php 2,850 @ PCHub
Optical Sensor (Pixart PMW3360)
Up to 12,000 DPI
8 Programmable Buttons, Optimized sniper button
RGB lighting
Corsair Utility Engine (CUE) Software
3 adjustable weight tuning zones
Black, White
Corsair Glaive RGB – Php 3,860 @ PCHub
Omron Switches
Optical Sensor (Pixart PMW3367)
Up to 16,000 DPI
6 Programmable Buttons
RGB lighting, 3-zones
Three interchangeable thumb grips
Corsair Utility Engine (CUE) Software
Black, White
Corsair Scimitar Pro RGB – Php 4,250 @ PCHub
Omron Switches
Optical Sensor (Pixart PMW3367)
Up to 16,000 DPI
17 Programmable Buttons (12 Side buttons), Specialized slider design
RGB lighting, 4-zones
Corsair Utility Engine (CUE) Software
Black, Yellow
As we all know, only recently did ASUS venture into the gaming peripheral market. Although technically a newcomer, don’t take the Taiwanese tech giant for granted, as their offerings are still worth considering. Sadly, at this price point, the company only has one product currently available locally:
ASUS Pugio – Php 3,840 @ PCHub
Omron Switches (Swappable)
Optical Sensor
Up to 7,200 DPI
Ambidextrous
8 Programmable Buttons, Swappable side button plates (button or surface plate)
RGB lighting
ROG Armoury Software
Separate button design
Black
There you have it. Make sure to be on the lookout for those holiday sales, and don’t forget to check out our other Christmas gift guides for this year. If we missed anything do give us a heads up in the comments section below.
aztec says:
gaming headset please