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Buying Guide

Best Gaming Peripherals 2025

Expert-tested gaming keyboards, mice, and headsets for every type of gamer. From top-tier competitive gear to budget-friendly setups.

50+ Peripherals TestedLatency BenchmarkedCompetitive Player Tested

Our picks

Quick Recommendations

Best fits at a glance
Best Mouse4.7

Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2

Street price: $159In stock
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Best Keyboard4.6

SteelSeries Apex Pro

Street price: $179In stock
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Budget Pick4.2

Redragon M711 Cobra

Street price: $25In stock
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Top Picks
BEST OVERALL#1 ranked pick

Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2

Our verdict
Excellent
4.7

The gold standard for competitive gaming mice β€” ultra-lightweight at 60g, HERO 2 sensor, and near-zero click latency.

SensorHERO 2
DPI100–32,000
Weight60g
WirelessLIGHTSPEED 2.4GHz
Polling Rate2000Hz
Street price: $159
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BEST VALUE#2 ranked pick

SteelSeries Apex Pro

Our verdict
Excellent
4.6

Revolutionary adjustable actuation OmniPoint 2.0 switches let you customize the feel per-key for ultimate competitive advantage.

Switch TypeOmniPoint 2.0
Form FactorTKL
LightingPer-key RGB
WirelessNo
Polling Rate8000Hz
Street price: $179
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BUDGET PICK#3 ranked pick

Redragon M711 Cobra

Our verdict
Great
4.2

An incredible budget gaming mouse with solid sensor, programmable buttons, and RGB lighting that punches well above its price.

SensorPixart PMW3325
DPI200–10,000
Weight130g
WirelessNo
Polling Rate1000Hz
Street price: $25
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Methodology

How We Evaluate Gaming Peripherals

Performance Metrics

Input latency measurements, sensor tracking accuracy, actuation force testing, and polling rate verification under gaming conditions.

Competitive Gaming

Real-world testing in competitive titles to evaluate responsiveness, precision, and any advantages in fast-paced scenarios.

Build & Ergonomics

Long-session comfort testing, grip style suitability, durability testing, and cable/wireless connection stability assessment.

Jump To

  • #1Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2
  • #2SteelSeries Apex Pro
  • #3Redragon M711 Cobra

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