There's a new type of gaming mouse on the market: the ultra-light. These lightweight mice use honeycomb designs and other measures to cut mass wherever possible, making for a more manoeuvrable mouse that's easier to aim. Following the first releases by specialists like Glorious and Finalmouse, many bigger brands have now made ultra-light mice of their own with new sizes, shapes and features. Some of these mice even forgo the holey look, with internal modifications to bring weight down and an intact outer shell. After extensive testing of every ultra-light mouse in FPS games like Valorant and CSGO, we're ready to make our recommendations. Here are the twelve best ultra-light gaming mice in 2020.

Note: for the purposes of this article, we consider an ultra-light mouse as any mouse that weighs 80 grams or below - although the lightest mice often weigh considerably less. Both honeycomb and traditional body gaming mice are eligible for inclusion. For comparison's sake, most standard mice weigh at least 100 grams; the popular Logitech G502 weighs over 120 grams.

For more on ultra-light gaming mice, check out our article on why ultra-light honeycomb mice are the next big thing in PC gaming gear. If you prefer a heavier mouse, check out our full list of contenders for the title of best gaming mouse 2020.

Without further ado, here are the ten best ultra-light gaming mice for 2020:

1. Glorious Model O 67 grams • PMW 3360 sensor • ambidextrous honeycomb design • 128x66x37mm • RGB The Glorious Model O remains our pick for the best gaming mouse on the market, thanks to a clever design that combines a range of modern trends: a weight-saving honeycomb design, an extremely flexible "shoelace" cable, a modern PMW 3360 optical sensor and RGB lighting. It also ranks highly as it's an extremely affordable ultra-light, costing around £45 in the UK and $50 in the US. That's for the matte coating in black or white; a glossy coat is available for a small premium. The Model O is an excellent ultra-light for gamers with medium to large hands.

2. Cooler Master MM710 52 grams • PMW 3389 sensor • ambidextrous honeycomb design • 116x64x38mm • no RGB The MM710 is another strong option, with a unique stubby design and the lightest weight on a widely available mouse - the Finalmouse Ultralight 2 is lighter, but was only on sale for a limited time. The tall hump at the rear of the MM710 makes it a clever choice for claw grip players, fitting naturally into the bottom of the palm to provide extra comfort and control that isn't possible with a flatter mouse. The MM710 doesn't include RGB lighting of any kind, a rare choice in 2020 that does allow for small savings in weight and cost. The short but wide dimensions make this a great selection for gamers with almost any hand size. The MM711 is a slightly heavier and more expensive version of the MM710 that adds RGB lighting and is available in multiple colours and coatings. We found it offered the same excellent performance as the MM710, with the extra 10 grams bringing it closer in weight to other ultra-light options. If RGB lighting is essential, the MM711 is a premium mouse worth considering.

3. Razer Viper Ultimate 74 grams • Razer Focus+ sensor • traditional ambidextrous design • 127x66x38mm • RGB The Razer Viper Ultimate is a surprisingly light wireless mouse, given its long 70 hour battery life and non-ventilated design with RGB lighting. The mouse uses optical mouse switches, previously used in Razer's opto-mechanical keyboards, removing the need for a de-bounce delay and therefore speeding up clicks by a few milliseconds. The Focus+ sensor is also intriguing, promising improved responsiveness through syncing the sensor's reporting to the computer's polling rate. Behind all of this technobabble though, there's a very performant gaming mouse with a comfortable shape and top sensor- albeit at a very steep price, exceeding even that of our other wireless option, the Logitech G Pro Wireless. There is also a wired version, the standard Viper, which costs significantly less and weighs in at an even lighter 69g.

4. Xtrfy M4 66 grams • PMW 3389 sensor • ergonomic honeycomb design • 120x68x39mm • RGB Xtrfy's Project 4 mouse was announced in the wake of the Model O, promising a mouse that's "light yet top-performing and durable... with a right-handed, ergonomic shape." A few months later, that's exactly what has been delivered, with a right-handed design that curls into the base of your thumb to make the mouse easy to grip and a honeycomb pattern to keep the weight low. The cable, scroll wheel, buttons and sensor are all solid, so if you like the shape and size you're sorted. The mouse is also one of the best-looking ultra-lights on the market, with RGB lighting, a light-up Xtrfy logo inside and a choice of five colours - black, white, blue, pink and 'retro' beige. Counter-Strike superstar Zywoo and a few of his contemporaries use the M4 in competitive play.

5. Glorious Model D 68 grams • PMW 3360 sensor • ergonomic honeycomb design • 128x68x42mm • RGB Another excellent ergonomic option for right-handers and the second in Glorious' planned ODIN series of mice, the Model D comes with the dependable PixArt 3360 sensor, a low weight of 68 grams and a pretty RGB-encrusted design. The Model D is a little taller and heavier than the Kone Pure Ultra, but comes with a better shoelace-style cable that feels almost wireless. Thanks to its low price, we reckon this is the best value right-handed ultra-light available and best suits those with medium to large hands.

6. Razer Viper Mini 60 grams • PMW 3359 sensor • traditional ambidextrous design • 118x62x38mm • RGB The Viper Mini is a stellar performer at its price point, packing a PixArt 3359 optical sensor, low latency optical switches and RGB lighting into a traditional (no-hole) design of just 60 grams. The feel of this mouse is superb for small and medium hands in fingertip or claw holds, while smaller hands can also palm the mouse easily. The soft cable is another strong point, although it's not quite as flexible as that offered by the likes of Glorious. The Viper Mini is an excellent value ultra-light mouse.

7. Roccat Kone Pure Ultra 66 grams • PMW 3381 sensor • traditional ergonomic design • 115x70x39mm • RGB The Roccat Kone Pure Ultra is one of the most normal-looking ultra-lights on this list, with a traditional shell in an ergonomic right-handed shape that suits palm or claw grips. Despite its appearance, the Pure Ultra ranks alongside honeycomb designs like the Xtrfy M4 in terms of overall weight, with considerable savings having been made inside while keeping gaming mice staples like RGB lighting and an accurate optical sensor. The Pure Ultra comes with a soft touch matte finish which is very comfortable to use. If you hate the look of holey mice, whether through genuine trypophobia or just preferentially, this is the ultra-light for you.

8. Logitech G Pro Wireless 80 grams • Hero 16K sensor • traditional ambidextrous design • 125x64x40mm • RGB The G Pro Wireless was one of the first mice to reach the 80g threshold, which is doubly impressive given that most wireless mice are significantly heavier than their wired counterparts. The low weight is achieved through the power-efficient Hero sensor (allowing a small battery), plus a thin and relatively small body that nonetheless suits all but the largest hand sizes, particularly in claw or fingertip grips. Its symmetric shape works well for both left and right-handers, and even includes side buttons that can be installed on either the left or right. This is one of the most popular mice for esports, thanks to its low weight and reliable operation.

9. Endgame Gear XM1 White 70 grams • PMW 3389 sensor • traditional ambidextrous design • 122x66x38mm • no RGB The Endgame Gear XM1's unique claim to fame is having extremely fast click response time, less than 1ms, but we didn't notice a difference in normal gameplay. Instead, we mostly appreciated its high-end PixArt 3389 sensor, super thin PTFE mouse feet and its complete absence of RGB lighting. The new white version isn't just a palette swap either - it comes with an improved, super-flexible cable that was one of the original version's biggest weaknesses. The skates on the bottom of the mouse have also been upgraded. Combined, the two changes make a surprisingly big difference to usability - and that means that the XM1 White climbs a couple of places in our ranking.

10. Glorious Model O- 58 grams • PMW 3360 sensor • ambidextrous honeycomb design • 120x63x36mm • RGB The Model O Minus is a simple scaled-down version of the Glorious Model O, with its smaller dimensions allowing it to hit a lower weight for even faster flicks. Internally, it's the same - same reliable 3360 sensor, same RGB lighting, same excellent "shoelace" cable and the same supremely comfortable shape, just reproduced at a smaller scale. If you have smaller hands or simply want one of the lightest gaming mice on the market to use with claw or fingertip grips, this is a solid choice. As well as being smaller and lighter than the original Model O, the Minus also costs slightly less, keeping value for money high.

11. HK Gaming Mira M 63 grams • PMW 3360 sensor • ambidextrous honeycomb design • 124x64x40mm • RGB The Mira M is a comfortable mid-sized mouse with an honeycomb design, although as is common with "ambidextrous" designs the side buttons are only present on the left side. As with other modern ultra-light mice, it includes the popular 3360 sensor, a paracord-like cable than provides an almost wireless feel and a relatively low weight of 63 grams. Unlike many of its competitors though, grip tape is provided in the box, which increases the weight slightly but can be useful if you find your mouse slipping out of your hand during rapid movements. The overall shape should be a popular one, as it seems very similar to the G Pro Wireless - a great Logitech mouse that was one of the first to kick off the ultra-light trend. Overall, a great choice at a very reasonable price point.

12. G Wolves Hati S Stardust 48 grams • PMW 3389 sensor • ambidextrous honeycomb design • 113x61x40mm • no RGB The Hati S Stardust is a scaled down version of the previous mid-sized Hati M. Like that model, this is an ambidextrous model, although the side buttons are only present on the left side. The incredibly low weight makes this mouse very agile in the hand, although the small size means that it's most comfortable to use with small to medium-sized hands. The mouse comes with grip tape, which is a nice touch, and this Stardust model has a pleasant celestial design that makes it stand out from solid-colour mice. The PixArt 3389 sensor is top notch, explaining this mouse's premium price, and the large PTFE feet worked well in my testing. The scroll wheel is also better than most other mice, with a design that provides good tactile feedback with each step. The only real downside is that there's an illuminated G-Wolves logo inside the mouse which cannot be turned off. Otherwise, this is a solid small-size mouse with some unique features.