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Gaming

Mice, keyboards, headsets, games. Gaming gear has a huge price range and a lot of it is marketing. Here's what the money actually buys you.

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Grouped by what you get for the money, not by a ranking.

Budget Wired Gaming Mouse

Gaming mouse

A lightweight wired mouse with a modern optical sensor. At this price the sensor is rarely the limitation — the cable, shell size and switch feel are what you actually notice.

8.5/ 10Berbaloi

Best for: First gaming mouse

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Lightweight Wireless Gaming Mouse

Gaming mouse

A wireless mouse using a 2.4GHz dongle rather than Bluetooth. The dongle is the part that matters — Bluetooth-only mice are noticeably less responsive for games.

8.0/ 10Berbaloi

Best for: Players who dislike cable drag

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Wired Gaming Headset

Gaming headset

A 3.5mm or USB headset with an attached microphone. At the budget end, comfort over a long session matters far more than the driver specifications on the box.

7.6/ 10Good

Best for: Voice chat while playing

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