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A gaming mouse can spell the difference between a win and a loss especially in a highly competitive online or multiplayer match. Lawrence Monk/ Pixabay

When it comes to playing computer games, a simple optical mouse won't get the job done. After all, a relatively slow mouse is an annoyance in casual gaming, but can spell disaster in highly competitive online or multiplayer matches. Plus, many gaming commands require pressing several buttons, needlessly increasing your response time.

All of these digital woes can be solved by a specialized gaming mouse. Be it wired or wireless, gaming mice boast quicker response times, allowing for quick and accurate aiming, hitting and slashing in any game. Some of them also come with several programmable buttons that ensure that your attacks are on point. All ensure that you will stay ahead of the (virtual) competition.

Check out the 7 best gaming mice of 2020:

1. Razer DeathAdder Essential Gaming Mouse
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With 9 million units sold worldwide and dozens of prestigious awards, the Razer DeathAdder Essential Gaming Mouse has built a cult following since its inception, thanks to its classic ergonomic form and five programmable "Hyperresponse" buttons that give you a competitive edge in every game. Backed by a 2-year warranty, it supports up to 10 million clicks, and has a high-precision 6,400-DPI optical sensor that offers better sensitivity adjustment.

2. Redragon M602 RGB Wired Gaming Mouse
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This gaming mouse from Redragon brings color to every gaming session, thanks to its 7 different RGB lighting modes and effects. Its features include 7 user-programmable buttons (each with five memory profiles signified by a different LED color for easy identification), built-in weight tuning for balance, an anti-skid scroll wheel, and durable and smooth Teflon feet pads for added control.

3. Mad Catz The Authentic R.A.T. Pro S3 Optical Gaming Mouse
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With The Authentic R.A.T. Pro S3, you can change both your mouse and your game easily. This customizable mouse lets you calibrate the tension of its scroll wheel or swap it with three included options. Both its pinkie rest and adjustable carbon fiber thumb rest come with two variations each for customizable comfort.

4. Corsair Nightsword Gaming Mouse
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The Corsair Nightsword lets you enjoy well-calibrated gaming anytime and anywhere, thanks to two included sets of weights with six mounting locations. For professional comfort, it has a contoured shape that naturally fits your hands, with high-performance rubber grips inspired by pro sports equipment. Through a custom PixArt optical sensor, it has powerful precision that allows you to hit your shots and stay on your target.

5. Redragon M801 PC Gaming Mouse
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This wireless gaming mouse from Redragon lights up your gaming experience, with programmable RGB backlighting featured on both the logo and side edges. It can operate for up to 35 hours on full charge with the RGB lights on (70 with the lights off). The mouse also supports both wireless (via an included USB receiver) and wired (via an included USB-C cable) connectivity.

6. UtechSmart Venus Pro
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The UtechSmart Venus Pro is not just for gaming, but also for creative work (e.g. Photoshop). It is ergonomically designed for tips or palm grip-style gamers, keeping chances of finger and wrist fatigue low. The mouse also has 16 programmable buttons -- 12 of which are on the left side for easy access -- that allow for reconfiguration and assignment to improve gaming skills, response time and performance.

7. Razer Basilisk X HyperSpeed
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Boasting of up to 450 hours of battery life, the Razer Basilisk X HyperSpeed is 25% faster compared to other wireless mice, thanks to proprietary HyperSpeed wireless technology that combines low latency with reduced interference for total wireless usage. It supports both Bluetooth and HyperSpeed Wireless connectivity, and has 6 programmable buttons that allow for reconfiguration and assignment of more complex macro gaming functions.