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Whether playing a competitive game or using your mouse casually for longer hours, mouse weight plays a vital role. Some people buy mice based on the hype without realizing their needs. In this article, we’ll highlight which one is best for you.  

Factors To Consider Before Focusing On Weight

It is worth noting that before choosing either of the mice, you should first know your hand size, which grip style you naturally adhere to, and which DPI you’re most comfortable with. This is crucial because you could be getting either mouse, and it still won’t be comfortable if you don’t consider these factors first. 

Hand Size

Choosing a mouse that fits the size of your hand allows you to have comfortable, long sessions without any strain. Otherwise, you may get cramps because the mouse is too wide or too short.

While mice come in different shapes and forms, the lighter ones are usually smaller and more compact. In comparison, heavyweight ones are larger, where some are even awkwardly large, such as the iconic G502 Hero.

Grip Style   

Apart from your hand size, knowing your grip type is also crucial to getting the best mouse. Whether you use a palm grip or a claw grip, your grip type affects what mouse you should get.

While most lightweight mice are shaped to accommodate a fingertip or even a claw grip, heavyweight mice are typically designed for the palm grip and are more comfortable with a thumb rest and an ergonomic shape. 

There are exceptions for the lightweight ones, such as the Glorios Model I 2, which provides a more ergonomic shape while weighing only 75g, but they aren’t as common. Mostly, the most ergonomic mouse shape in a lighter mouse will be that of the Deathadder V3 Pro.

DPI

DPI also plays a crucial role in determining what mouse is best for you. If you’re a high-DPI user, a heavy-weight mouse will typically serve you since it provides the stability needed to have more control over your cursor or your aim.

A lightweight mouse is the best for lower DPI since it’ll glide like air without straining or hurting. A larger mouse pad is also required for these types of mice so that tracking your enemies could land your mouse on the other side of your mouse pad. 

But there is no hard-and-fast rule for this, as some players choose to defy these rules and still get their shots in games. It all comes down to preference, which comes from testing. You can use these rules if you haven’t tested what’s best for you.   

Which One’s Better For Gaming & Productivity?

Lightweight mice are often great for competitive games because of their reduced inertia. Since they’re usually below the 70-gram mark, they allow players to flick seamlessly and micro-adjust their aim without fatigue or wrist pain. 

A heavy one will suit you most for productivity use since it is usually more comfortable to hold. While there are ergonomic mice that are great for gaming, such as the Basilisk V3 Pro, it is still on the heavier side, weighing around 112g.

Long Term Effects

You need to realize that both of these mice have long-term effects. If the mouse shape and grip suit you, you can easily have prolonged sessions. But there are a few things that you need to be wary of. 

Problems With A Lighter Mouse 

While lightweight mice give you great control over your movements in games, they can cause cramps in your fingers and thumbs, especially if you use them with a claw grip. Also, using a lighter mouse with a low sensitivity can also cause arm strain, and many professional players have reported this. 

Problems With A Heavier Mouse 

For heavy-weight mice, you should know that their weight can cause wrist pain over the long run because reallocating the mouse and landing it back on your mousepad is something you naturally do with your wrist, and the heavier the mouse, the more burden your wrist has to endure.

Which One Should You Get?

Finally, if you’re still unsure which mice to choose, here are some general guidelines. If your wrist tends to hurt or your flicks feel sluggish even after adjusting the DPI and sensitivity, you must drop 10-20 grams off your current mouse.

On the other hand, if you tend to over-aim or under-aim despite adjusting the settings of your mouse, it is a sign that you may need a heavier mouse that stabilizes your hand. We hope these guidelines are helpful to you. 

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Most people have been using the standard cloth mouse pad their entire lives, and while they upgrade almost every part of their setup, they fail to upgrade to a glass mouse pad. But this article could be the sign that you’ve finally made that switch. 

Advantages Of Using A Glass Mouse Pad

One of the major upsides to having a glass mouse pad is, of course, the material difference. You’ll notice immediately that the glass’s surface is smoother compared to a standard cloth mousepad.

Immense Precision 

Since glass will be the surface, your mouse won’t just slide across; it’ll actually ‘glide’ across the surface. This is because the surface is almost frictionless, which is where you get precise control over your aim.

With this, you can get the aim you always wanted, where tracking enemies and dragging the mouse according to the recoil in a game will become a breeze because there is practically no resistance that you feel. It’ll almost feel like you’re cheating. 

Consistent Smoothness

These mouse pads have also been consistent throughout the past; this means that external factors can affect the smoothness of a cloth mouse pad. For instance, if one of your mouse pads has caught dust and dirt due to prolonged use, you can swap it to the other side to find that this unused side is way smoother.

Also, temperature and humidity impact the smoothness of a cloth mouse pad, which means that your aim will be affected. In contrast, you don’t have to worry about all of these external factors.

Compared To Cloth & Hard Mousepads

The smoothness factor is a big one for glass mouse pads, which becomes prominent once you compare them side-by-side with a cloth mousepad. Switching back and forth feels like there’s an added input delay on the cloth mouse pad.   

Even if we compare a glass mouse pad to other hard mouse pads like the Razer Firefly V2 Pro, which uses high-quality plastic, we see that the glass one is smoother and feels better.

Hygienic & Durable

Another great thing about these mouse pads is its hygeiencic aspect. While cloth mouse pad become dirty and often need to be washed and dried after a few months of extensive use, glass mouse pads can be cleaned almost instantly. 

All you need to do is wipe them with a microfiber cloth dipped in warm water and cleaning solution, and they’re good to go. They’re also more durable and are mostly resistant to dust, spills, and sweat. This means that sweaty palms won’t affect the glide of your mouse. 

While the new Crosair MM500 V2 is also designed to be precise while remaining spill-free, it can’t come close to a glass mouse pad since the material is different. 

Tips Before You Switch To A Glass Mouse Pad

It is worth noting that switching to a glass mouse pad is easier said than done because going from a cloth mouse pad to a glass one might feel like you’re switching from rubber soles to skates.

Might Feel Too Smooth

It does have a learning curve because you need to adjust to the new glass surface. At first, it might be overwhelming because the glass mouse pad would feel too smooth and slippery.

Aren’t Silent As Cloth Mouse Pads

Another thing to be aware of is the acoustic trade-offs. While you do get precise aim, you’ll often hear a ‘ting’ as you reallocate your mouse and land it back on the pad. This might not be very pleasant to some users, but you can get used to it.

Comfort Levels

If the glass mouse pad isn’t bevelled, the edges might rub against your arm, causing strain. Also, these aren’t very comfortable, unlike the cloth mouse pads, which act as a soft cushion for your wrist and arm.

This is why most people who use a glass mouse pad also wear an ergonomic wrist sleeve that not only provides that added comfort but also allows you to glide your arm on the pad for more smoothness. 

No RGB

Finally, these mouse pads don’t come with RGB. Unlike the XPG XL RGB, which provides an RGB lighting across your mouse pad, these mouse pads are simple in nature. Also, they don’t usually come with fancy designs, so if the visual appeal is your thing, these might not be for you. 

High Cost

With the added benefits, glass mousepads are typically way more expensive than cloth mouse pads, with their price starting from around $30 and going as high as $129 for some larger variants. 

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At Tech4Gamers, I began as a comparison writer, analyzing GPU and CPU performance. Now, I focus on writing reviews and contributing to the best-ofs section, sharing personal insights after hands-on testing.

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NVIDIA and AMD have been on each other’s throats for the past year, and a few recent GPU releases have sparked controversy in the gaming industry. NVIDIA initially released the RTX 5060 Ti with an 8GB and 16GB variant. A month later, we got the RTX 5060 with 8GB VRAM.

NVIDIA’s moves were criticized by both gamers and AMD. However, AMD has also announced an 8GB variant of the RX 9060 XT, with a 16GB VRAM variant. The question now stands: are 8GB VRAM GPUs enough for today’s gaming standards? Let’s look at the nitty-gritty of it.

System Requirements Of Newer Titles

Before we push the VRAM issue further, what are the system requirements of some newer games? I have created a small table featuring a few recent and popular titles, along with their respective VRAM requirements. Let’s see how many games are asking for 12GB or more VRAM:

That’s an interesting chart, don’t you think? I need to mention, though, that the recommended VRAM requirements for most of these games allow you to play at 1080p 60 FPS. In some titles (like Red Dead Redemption 2), using the recommended GPU won’t let you get all the eye candy through ray tracing.

Anyway, back to the main question: is an 8GB VRAM GPU relevant? Perhaps for 1080p 60 FPS gaming at low to medium settings, yes. At that point, AMD’s recent statement stays true. But what about games that are releasing in 2026? GTA VI, for example? I’m tempted to say that an 8GB VRAM GPU won’t be enough to run that kind of game, but no official system requirements have dropped so far to solidify that statement.

Is VRAM All That Matters In GPUs?

Honestly, when I started seeing the controversy everywhere, I was almost astounded. It’s 2025, and companies are still promoting this gimmick. Yes, VRAM is important. No, it’s not everything in a GPU. Don’t believe me? The GTX 1060 is a 6GB VRAM GPU released in 2016. Similarly, the RTX 2060 is also a 6GB VRAM GPU, released in 2019. Does that mean both provide the same performance? No. The RTX 2060 is much better than the GTX 1060.

The bottom line is that only looking at the GPU’s VRAM is wrong. There are a bajillion other things you must consider. Yes, VRAM is important. It’s essential for gaming, it’s crucial for AI workload tasks, but it’s not everything. I believe it’s about time we stop glazing over VRAM.

How Does VRAM Help In Games?

VRAM is just RAM, but for the graphics card. Essentially, data related to graphics processing is temporarily stored there for the GPU to render it quickly without having to access slower storage. VRAM wasn’t a significant issue until recently, when higher resolutions became more popular. So, if you’re using a 1440p monitor, there’s a higher chance you’ll need a GPU with more than 8GB or even 12GB of VRAM.

Why is that, though? Sure, there are more graphics to render, but the main culprit is the higher texture resolution. Games typically save textures in a higher resolution than the actual resolution. For example, if you’re using a 1920x1080p monitor, the game will save each texture for 2048×2048 pixels. This keeps increasing as you increase your actual monitor resolution. Hence, for modern games, higher resolution typically means higher VRAM requirements.

Can Lower VRAM GPUs Still Be Future Proof?

As much as I’d love to say yes, 8GB VRAM GPUs at 1080p are about to become void. Heck, even my RTX 3060, a 12GB GPU, struggles to run a few titles at the highest settings in 1080p. On the other hand, the RX 9060 XT 16GB has 14% worse performance than the RX 7700 XT, which has 12GB VRAM.

Still, depending on your budget and use case scenario, you may want to get a GPU with higher VRAM and better overall performance. After all, higher resolution equates to higher VRAM requirements. So, if you’re not planning to go over 1080p 60 FPS for a couple of years, you might be fine with a lower VRAM GPU, but if that’s not the case, it may be better to invest slightly more in a higher-tier GPU.

We Need To Look Beyond Simple Numbers

The bottom line from all of this is that we need to look beyond simple numbers. Official system requirements can be off-putting at times. Sometimes you need stronger hardware than required; at other times, weaker hardware works fine too. Even so, are 8GB VRAM GPUs enough for today’s gaming standards? Perhaps, if you’re on a lower 1080p 60Hz panel, a weaker GPU may still be worthwhile.

The only reason 1080p 60 FPS remains the standard is that companies haven’t made 1440p accessible for budget gaming. Once we reach that threshold, 8GB GPUs won’t be as viable as they are today. I’ve been using computers since the days of CRT monitors, and I’d love to see 1440p become the official trend for budget gaming soon.