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It’s hard enough finding a gaming mouse which has all the features you want and is within your budget. It becomes even harder when you’re also looking for the best gaming mouse for large hands.
In this guide we take a look at some fantastic gaming mice, each suitable for different circumstances (and for large hands of course). So whether you are looking for a great all-rounder, a budget mouse or a mouse specifically designed for MMO games, we have you covered.
Best Overall: Razer DeathAdder Elite
Weight: 105g | Size: L | Sensor: Excellent | Genres: All except MMO | Buttons: 7
- Comfortable shape
- Excellent sensor
- Easy-to-use & feature rich software
- Software has been known to cause performance issues
The Razer DeathAdder Elite is the successor to the DeathAdder Chroma. The mouse has largely remained the same but features an upgraded sensor and two new DPI buttons on the top of the mouse. Some people have complained that the Elite is too similar to the Chroma, but considering the positive feedback to the shape and ergonomics of the Chroma, it was probably a wise move by Razer not to make any drastic changes. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. This is a great all-round mouse and suitable for fairly large hands, although it can be a little uncomfortable for hands over 22cm when using a palm grip. In which case you might want check out the Corsair Glaive .
Just like the Chroma, the DeathAdder Elite is very well designed. The primary buttons are contoured allowing you fingers to rest in them very nicely. Both sides of the mouse have rubber grips for your thumb and two outermost fingers which makes the mouse feel like it is staying firmly in your hand. The DeathAdder Elite has seen an upgraded sensor over the Chroma and the responsiveness and accuracy of the mouse is excellent. Although the Synapse software is easy to use and features some unique features (e.g. calibrating mouse mats and tracking clicks during your session), some users have found the software to cause performance issues.
Best Budget: Gigabyte GM-M6900
Weight: 106g | Size: L | Sensor: Good | Genres: All except MMO | Buttons: 7
- Good value for money
- Comfortable shape
- Tilting scroll wheel – useful for changing weapons
- A few quality control issues
- Not the best sensor – some reports of tracking problems
If you’re looking for a gaming mouse that won’t break the bank, the Gigabyte GM-M6900 is a great choice. It is one of the largest budget mouses available, so perfect for people with larger hands. For such a low cost mouse, the design is surprising good and the contoured shape allows the palm to rest nicely on top of the mouse. The grips on the side are effective at keeping the mouse firmly in your hand. The GM-M6900 uses Gigabyte software to configure the settings which you can download from their website. As you would expect from a budget mouse, the optical sensor is reasonable but not top of the range. Some people have had a few issues with tracking.
The GM-M6900 has pretty much the standard layout for all non-MMO gaming mice. Two primary buttons, a scroll wheel, two DPI buttons on the top and two side buttons. The scroll wheel is quite unique as it also tilts for side-scrolling. This is particularly useful for changing weapons. The DPI buttons are nicely positioned and don’t get in the way. The two side buttons are pretty good but they can be a little awkward to reach for some people. Although most users have no problems with this mouse, there have been a few reports of faulty mice where the cursor will twitch on its own. But overall, a great budget mouse for gamer’s with large hands.
Best Lightweight & Ambidextrous: Zowie ZA11
Weight: 90g | Size: L | Sensor: Very good | Genres: All except MMO | Buttons: 5
- Ambidextrous
- Excellent sensor
- No software – plug-and-play
- Due to being ambidextrous, not as ergonimically designed as some mice
The Zowie ZA11 is an excellent choice for gamer’s with large hands looking for a lightweight or ambidextrous mouse. One of the best things about the Zowie is that it doesn’t require any software. Often, software for mice can cause performance issues so it’s nice to see a mouse that is plug-and-play. The ambidextrous design of the Zowie is a mixed blessing. Obviously the fact that it can be used by left and right handed users is great, but this means it isn’t ergonomically designed specifically for either. The arch on the mouse is quite far back which is good for people with large hands that use a palm grip. At just 90g the ZA11 is a lightweight mouse. This is neither good nor bad, just something to consider if you prefer a mouse with a bit more weight.
As you would expect from a fairly high-end gaming mouse, the sensor in the Zowie is very good. You shouldn’t experience any problems with tracking or accuracy. The ZA11 has 7 buttons but only 5 can be used at a time. There are the usual primary buttons and mouse wheel plus two buttons on either side. Only two of the side buttons can be used at once depending on if its in left or right handed mode. For the most part the buttons are nice and responsive although the scroll wheel has divided opinions. It is quite “clicky” and doesn’t spin too freely. This can be good for gaming as it prevents you from over-scrolling, but a lot of people don’t get on with this style of wheel. Another aspect of the ZA11 that has split opinions is the DPI button being located on the bottom of the mouse. On the one hand it keeps it out of the way if you don’t use it too often, but this means it isn’t very accessible.
Best XL: Corsair Glaive
Weight: 120g | Size: XL | Sensor: Excellent | Genres: All except MMO | Buttons: 6
- Suitable for very large hands
- Comfortable shape
- Excellent sensor
- Side buttons a little bit awkward to use
- Reports of buttons occasionally miss-clicking
For gamers with REALLY large hands, the Corsair Glaive might be the answer you’re looking for. Rocket Jump Ninja – who has reviewed over 40 mice – says the Glaive feels like the biggest mouse he has ever used. As well as being large, the Glaive is also really heavy at 120g. Whether or not this is too heavy is personal preference. One of the main attractions of the Corsair Glaive is the lighting. The RGB LED’s can be customized in the CUE software and can even be synced up with other corsair products. Although there are many customizable options within CUE, some users have found the software to be a little bit counter-intuitive.
The shape of the Glaive should be very comfortable even for people with really big hands and the sensor is excellent. The swappable thumb rests are easy to change and most users have found them to be a nice addition. The main problem with Glaive lies with the buttons. The side buttons can be a little awkward to press and sit quite far away from the thumb rest. There have also been reports of the buttons occasionally double clicking or failing to click. The DPI button on the top of the mouse has its own LED indicator which is useful, although the color of this LED cannot be changed.
Best for MMO: Logitech G600
Weight: 133g | Size: L | Sensor: Good | Genres: MMO | Buttons: 20
- 20 buttons and multiple profiles
- Comfortable shape
- Easy-to-navigate thumb buttons
- Customisable lights
- Reports of buttons double clicking after a while
The Logitech G600 is the best MMO gaming mouse we have found for large hands. The build quality is great and it feels comfortable to use. It does weigh in at a hefty 133g which is something to consider if you prefer lighter mice. Logitech describe the sensor simply as “gaming-grade”. Since they haven’t marketed the G600 as having a specific sensor it probably isn’t the best, but it is definitely decent and shouldn’t cause any problems. There have been quite a few reports of the buttons double clicking, but this usually only happens after a few years of use.
Obviously the main attraction for this mouse is the quantity of buttons. Along with the primary buttons and the mouse wheel (with wheel tilt), the G600 also has two buttons on the top behind the mouse wheel, 12 thumb buttons and a ring finger button to the right of the mouse. The ring finger button is kind of like an additional primary button. Due to the unique shape of each of the thumb buttons, you should be able to feel your way around them without having to rely on muscle memory or physically looking at the buttons. Each of the buttons can be mapped to trigger a series of clicks or keyboard presses and you can create multiple profiles within the software. This is great for mapping different keys/click for each game.
Last update on 2022-09-27 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
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