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Best for side button quality

Razer Naga V2 Pro

4.8 feature score

Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.

Safest pick

Razer Viper V3 Pro

4.5 feature score

Balances feature score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.

Most evidence

SteelSeries Rival 5

24 supporting reviews

Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.

Best overall product

LAMZU Maya X

4.5 overall score

Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this feature.

#1 Razer Naga V2 Pro
4.8
9 reviews

Side button quality is strong thanks to secure magnetic plates, tactile button feel, and low accidental-press concerns.

Pros: click latency, switch durability

Cons: handedness options, weight

#2 Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K
4.7
5 reviews

Side buttons are usually described as easy to reach, tactile, crisp, and not overly easy to hit accidentally.

Pros: programmable buttons, Bluetooth support

Cons: handedness options, firmware reliability

#3 ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Mini
4.6
5 reviews

Side button quality was positive overall, with reviewers praising placement, programmable side buttons, satisfying side clicks, and easy thumb activation.

Pros: cable flexibility, weight

Cons: debounce customization, handedness options

#4 Endgame Gear XM2we
4.6
13 reviews

Side-button quality is one of the most consistent positives, with repeated praise for placement, tactility, and low travel.

Pros: drag click support, wireless latency

Cons: RGB features, tilt gesture controls

#5 Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed
4.6
13 reviews

Side button quality is mostly strong, with praise for access, spacing, size, and fast response, though one review found them mushier than the mains.

Pros: click latency, wireless latency

Cons: Bluetooth support, RGB features

#6 Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed
4.6
11 reviews

Side button quality is a standout strength, with several reviewers calling the buttons easier, premium, or among the best they have used.

Pros: DPI range, acceleration control

Cons: RGB features, Bluetooth support

#7 Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro
4.6
10 reviews

Side button quality is a consistent improvement, with separated, accessible, responsive buttons that reduce accidental presses.

Pros: Accuracy and tracking precision, sensor performance

Cons: RGB features, dock compatibility

#8 ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless
4.5
6 reviews

Side button quality was mostly praised for reachability, placement, and satisfying clicks.

Pros: click latency, connection stability

Cons: tilt gesture controls, software stability

#9 Logitech G502 X Wired
4.5
9 reviews

The side controls are a major strength, especially the sniper/DPI clutch, though reach can be harder for smaller hands.

Pros: charging convenience, Accuracy and tracking precision

Cons: weight tuning, RGB features

#10 Razer Viper V3 Pro
4.5
15 reviews

Side button quality earns broad praise for placement, spacing, firmness, and reduced mushiness, though the mouse still only offers the standard two left-side buttons.

Pros: DPI range, weight

Cons: Bluetooth support, RGB features

#11 Turtle Beach Kone II
4.5
9 reviews

Side buttons and thumb controls are mostly praised for placement and access, with a few caveats about accidental presses or average-sized thumbs.

Pros: switch durability, surface compatibility

Cons: handedness options, portability

#12 ASUS ROG Harpe II Ace
4.5
8 reviews

Side button quality is generally strong, with praise for spacing, crispness, placement, and low travel, though one reviewer found them small for long fingers.

Pros: polling rate, click latency

Cons: onboard memory, tilt gesture controls

#13 Logitech G Pro 2 Lightspeed
4.5
5 reviews

Side-button quality is a highlight thanks to magnetic removable buttons, low wiggle, good positioning, and ambidextrous flexibility.

Pros: handedness options, DPI range

Cons: Bluetooth support, MMO gaming suitability

#14 Turtle Beach Burst II Air
4.5
6 reviews

Side buttons are generally well placed and easy to press, with good tactile feedback and few accidental-press complaints.

Pros: balance and weight distribution, weight

Cons: tilt gesture controls, RGB features

#15 Logitech G Pro Wireless
4.4
11 reviews

Side button quality is strong, with reviewers liking the modular magnets, placement, actuation, and left/right-side flexibility.

Pros: motion consistency, sensor performance

Cons: Bluetooth support, MMO gaming suitability

#16 Razer Viper V4 Pro
4.4
5 reviews

Side button quality is generally strong, with praise for tactility, reach, and low-latency implementation despite minor caveats.

Pros: build quality, Accuracy and tracking precision

Cons: Bluetooth support, dock compatibility

#17 Razer DeathAdder V3
4.4
11 reviews

Side buttons were a recurring strength, often described as reachable, tactile, spacious, or well tensioned, with only one reviewer struggling with placement.

Pros: battery life, charging convenience

Cons: weight tuning, handedness options

#18 Endgame Gear OP1we
4.4
8 reviews

Side button quality is widely praised, with reviewers repeatedly calling the buttons crisp, tactile, solid, and easy to find in-game.

Pros: weight, build quality

Cons: RGB features, macro support

#19 Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE
4.3
14 reviews

Side button quality is generally strong thanks to tactile feel, texturing, and adjustability, though learning curve and occasional mushiness/jitter are noted.

Pros: macro support, click latency

Cons: dock compatibility, firmware reliability

#20 Turtle Beach Kone II Air
4.3
7 reviews

Side buttons were usually praised for placement and feel, though one reviewer found some Easy-Shift combinations awkward to reach.

Pros: left and right click quality, onboard memory

Cons: dock compatibility, weight

#21 Turtle Beach Burst II Pro
4.3
5 reviews

Side buttons were usually described as clicky, precise, easy to access, and better defined than the main clicks in one review.

Pros: polling rate, click latency

Cons: RGB features, handedness options

#22 Turtle Beach Kone XP Air
4.3
11 reviews

Side-button quality is generally strong thanks to accessible placement and satisfying feel, though a few reviewers report reach or misclick issues.

Pros: Accuracy and tracking precision, programmable buttons

Cons: weight tuning, firmware reliability

#23 ASUS ROG Gladius III Wired
4.2
3 reviews

Side buttons are generally usable and tactile, with convenient placement in one review but right-side/left-hand limitations in another.

Pros: MMO gaming suitability, software stability

Cons: handedness options

#24 Glorious Model D3
4.2
3 reviews

Side button quality is generally good for access and placement, though one reviewer wanted larger, more distinct D3 side buttons.

Pros: switch durability, DPI range

Cons: grip texture, portability

#25 Logitech G705
4.2
3 reviews

Side button quality was positive overall, with reviewers noting good placement, no quality issues, and useful thumb-button access.

Pros: cross-platform compatibility, wireless performance

Cons: weight tuning, handedness options

#26 Razer Cobra Pro
4.2
5 reviews

Side button quality is generally positive, with reviewers praising access, resistance, minimal travel, and tactility despite limited left-side-only placement.

Pros: surface compatibility, sensor performance

Cons: tilt gesture controls, MOBA gaming suitability

#27 ASUS ROG Strix Impact III Wireless
4.1
3 reviews

Side buttons are usable and generally clear, but the left-only placement limits full ambidextrous use.

Pros: click latency, sensor performance

Cons: palm grip comfort, skate durability

#28 NZXT Lift 2 Ergo
4.1
3 reviews

Side button quality is generally positive for placement and access, though one reviewer found them somewhat spongy.

Pros: DPI range, polling rate

Cons: wireless performance, Bluetooth support

#29 Razer Naga V2 HyperSpeed
4.0
3 reviews

Side button quality is generally good for reach and tactile feedback, but one reviewer notes the grid has a steep learning curve and similar-feeling buttons.

Pros: DPI range, Accuracy and tracking precision

Cons: handedness options, cable flexibility

#30 Razer Cobra HyperSpeed
4.0
5 reviews

Side button quality is mostly positive, with praise for placement and firmness, but one reviewer found the implementation loud and cheap-feeling.

Pros: surface compatibility, switch durability

Cons: click noise, AI Prompt Master

#31 Logitech G502 X Plus
4.0
10 reviews

Side button quality is useful and configurable, especially the reversible sniper/DPI button, but several reviewers report accidental presses or squeaks.

Pros: DPI range, materials quality

Cons: Bluetooth support, weight tuning

#32 SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2
4.0
8 reviews

Side button quality is mixed: several reviews praise the larger, easier-to-find buttons, while others find them too long or easy to hit accidentally.

Pros: connection stability, wireless latency

Cons: MMO gaming suitability, fingertip grip comfort

#33 HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro
4.0
5 reviews

Side button quality is mixed but mostly positive, with praise for feel and placement balanced by complaints about cheap-feeling plastic and narrowness.

Pros: wireless latency, connection stability

Cons: palm grip comfort, software stability

#34 ROG Harpe Ace Extreme
3.9
10 reviews

Side button quality is mixed: some reviewers praised tactility and implementation, while others found the buttons small, loud, or too far forward.

Pros: weight, polling rate

Cons: value for money, software stability

#35 Logitech G502 X Lightspeed
3.9
8 reviews

Side-button quality is useful but uneven because modular controls help while reach and accidental presses bother some reviewers.

Pros: acceleration control, long-session comfort

Cons: Bluetooth support, weight tuning

#36 Cherry M68 Pro
3.9
7 reviews

Side-button quality is split: some reviewers praised their size and crispness, while others found the M64's side buttons mushy.

Pros: weight, Accuracy and tracking precision

Cons: RGB features, button customization

#37 Logitech G309 Lightspeed
3.8
9 reviews

Side button quality is mostly good for right-handed users, though some reviewers found them soft, mushy, or poorly placed for left-handed use.

Pros: motion consistency, dock compatibility

Cons: tilt gesture controls, RGB features

#38 Corsair M75 AIR Wireless
3.8
6 reviews

Side button quality is mixed: placement is often praised, but some reviewers wanted more protrusion or less slick/recessed buttons.

Pros: click latency, wireless latency

Cons: weight tuning, skate durability

#39 Razer Basilisk Mobile
3.8
6 reviews

Side button quality is mixed: reviewers liked having three thumb buttons, but some found them small, easy to mis-click, or hard to reach.

Pros: click latency, switch durability

Cons: AI Prompt Master, click noise

#40 ASUS ROG Keris II Ace
3.8
13 reviews

Side button quality is one of the more mixed areas, with praise for crispness and placement offset by repeated complaints about small size, stiffness, or high placement.

Pros: DPI range, weight

Cons: debounce customization, handedness options

#41 Cherry M68 Pro
3.8
3 reviews

Side button quality is mostly usable and better on the M68 than M64 in one review, though some reviewers still wanted less travel.

Pros: Accuracy and tracking precision, wireless latency

Cons: tilt gesture controls, RGB features

#42 Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite Wired
3.7
15 reviews

Side buttons were the defining strength but also the main learning curve, with praise for texture and feel alongside complaints about crowding, reach, or accidental presses.

Pros: programmable buttons, build quality

Cons: handedness options, tilt gesture controls

#43 Glorious Model O3
3.7
3 reviews

Side button quality is mixed: some reviewers liked or accepted them, while GamesRadar found them underwhelming.

Pros: switch durability, connection stability

Cons: MOBA gaming suitability, MMO gaming suitability

#44 ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab
3.7
4 reviews

Side button quality is mixed because placement can be reachable and comfortable, but several reviewers call the buttons small, mushy, or hard to hit.

Pros: weight, DPI range

Cons: MMO gaming suitability, software stability

#45 SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 Wired
3.7
4 reviews

Side button quality is mixed: some reviews found them accessible and useful, while others said they felt thin, less distinct, or less premium.

Pros: connection stability, value for money

Cons: Bluetooth support, 2.4GHz connectivity

#46 SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless
3.6
21 reviews

Side button quality is the most divisive area: some find the buttons well placed and tactile, while others find them cramped, stiff, or hard to distinguish.

Pros: programmable buttons, MOBA gaming suitability

Cons: dock compatibility, handedness options

#47 HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini
3.6
4 reviews

Side button quality was mixed, from well-positioned or responsive to spongy or affected by post-travel.

Pros: DPI range, cable flexibility

Cons: software stability, firmware reliability

#48 Glorious Model I 2 Wireless
3.6
7 reviews

Side button quality is mixed: customization is useful, but placement, slickness, pre-travel, or crowding bother some reviewers.

Pros: DPI range, cross-platform compatibility

Cons: tilt gesture controls, battery life

#49 LAMZU Maya X
3.5
6 reviews

Side button quality is the most divisive button-related area, ranging from nearly perfect to stiff, mushy, or too much post-travel.

Pros: Accuracy and tracking precision, sensor performance

Cons: cable flexibility

#50 Logitech G203 LightSync
3.5
8 reviews

Side button quality is mixed: reviewers liked accessibility and click feel, but several complained that the buttons are small, thin, or mushy.

Pros: motion consistency, connection stability

Cons: weight tuning, 2.4GHz connectivity