Best 2022 Gaming Mice for side button quality

#1 ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless
4.6

Side button quality was praised for tactile feedback, placement, and responsiveness, with only limited caveats around reach.

Pros: motion consistency, surface compatibility

Cons: handedness options, software stability

#2 Razer Naga V2 Pro
4.5

Side button quality was usually praised for tactile feel and secure panels, though the dense 12-button layout challenged some users.

Pros: sensor performance, click latency

Cons: software stability, Bluetooth support

#3 Logitech G502 X Wired
4.4

Side button quality was a major strength for most reviewers because the thumb/sniper button was easier to reach and customizable, though small-hand reach was a concern.

Pros: Accuracy and tracking precision, click latency

Cons: claw grip comfort, portability

#4 Logitech G705
4.4

Side buttons were praised for placement, snappiness, and quality, with no major issues reported.

Pros: 2.4GHz connectivity, connection stability

Cons: cable flexibility, handedness options

#5 Turtle Beach Kone XP Air
4.0

Side-button quality was usually praised for placement, tactile feel, and low accidental-click risk, though some reviewers found access cramped, sensitive, or only average.

Pros: click latency, motion consistency

Cons: firmware reliability, weight tuning

#6 Razer Naga V2 HyperSpeed
4.0

Side button quality was mixed but mostly positive: several reviewers liked reach, tactility, and click feel, while one found the grid hard to learn.

Pros: Accuracy and tracking precision, sensor performance

Cons: handedness options, fingertip grip comfort

#7 Corsair Katar Elite Wireless
3.6

Side buttons were praised for placement and definition in some reviews, but others disliked their resistance or had game-registration problems.

Pros: software stability, click latency

Cons: MMO gaming suitability, palm grip comfort

#8 SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless
3.6

Side button quality was the most divided attribute: some found the grid tactile and easy, while others found it cramped, stiff, or hard to distinguish.

Pros: motion consistency, surface compatibility

Cons: onboard memory, handedness options

#9 Logitech G502 X Plus
3.2

Side button feedback was mixed: some reviewers liked the improved shapes and placement, while many complained about accidental presses or squeaks.

Pros: Accuracy and tracking precision, motion consistency

Cons: handedness options, lift-off distance

#10 Logitech G502 X Lightspeed
3.1

Side button quality was mixed: reviewers liked the improved/swappable sniper-style button, but several struggled with reach or accidental fat-fingering.

Pros: click latency, motion consistency

Cons: software stability, cross-platform compatibility

#11 SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
2.9

Side button quality was the most repeated ergonomic issue, especially the forward button and up/down rocker being hard to reach or actuate.

Pros: motion consistency, connection stability

Cons: weight tuning, fingertip grip comfort

#12 SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wired
2.7

Side button quality was the most divisive area: some found the buttons natural and reachable, while others reported narrow, uncomfortable, or misclick-prone controls.

Pros: glide smoothness, click latency

Cons: handedness options, DPI range