Best gaming mouse pads 2021: the best mouse mats for gamers

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Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:31:27 +0000

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From the basic unicorn-laden mouse pads to ones with top tech, we're helping gamers decide with a the guide to top gaming mouse mats.

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The best gaming mouse pads may be one of the most overlooked gaming accessories. After all, many of the best gaming mice are designed to glide across many surfaces, making gaming mouse pads almost unnecessary. Almost.

Dont underestimate what the best gaming mouse pads can do to improve your gaming experience, however. Modern gaming mice may be able to glide across anything, but these mouse pads take your gaming to the next level. They elevate your experience by giving you a smooth, specialized surface designed to help increase your accuracy. On top of that, they may even come with gaming-related features like RGB lighting, additional ports for your other peripherals, and even wireless charging (if you have a wireless mouse ).

Considering how much youve spent on the best gaming PC and the best PC games
, you should go further and round out your rig with a quality gaming mouse pad. Your gaming experience will be a much better one. These are our top
picks to help you get one of the best gaming mouse pads of 2021. For the best mouse of 2021, we found a few for you to choose from. Find the best gaming keyboard to complement your gaming mouse and mouse pad picks. A quality display is just as important. Here are the best gaming monitors right now. Best gaming mouse pads at a glance: Corsair MM600 SteelSeries QcK Cooler Master MP510 Razer Sphex v2 Roccat Taito Control Corsair MM1000 Qi Razer Goliathus Chroma Corsair MM800 RGB Polaris Asus ROG Scabbard Eve Mouse Pad Corsair MM600 features a low-friction surface that will boost your response times in-game.(Image Credit: Corsair) 1. Corsair MM600

The best gaming mouse pad for most users Surface: 147.66-inches square |
Size: 13.8 x 10.7 x 0.2 inches (352 x 272 x 5 mm; W x D x H) Huge Surface space Low-friction surface No USB pass-through

The Corsair MM600 isnt interested in distracting you with brightly colored lights like the MM800. Instead, it offers a great deal more versatility than its higher priced sibling. This double sided mouse pad stays secure in place with rubber stoppers on each corner so that your mouse moves not your mouse pad. The MM600 is also made of aluminum, and features a low-friction surface that will boost your response times in-game. SteelSeries QcK helps deliver extremely precise mouse control and a smooth glide. (Image Credit: SteelSeries) 2. SteelSeries QcK

The best budget gaming mouse pad Surface: 133.56-inches square | Size: 12.6 x 10.6 x 0.07 inches (320 X 270 x 2mm; W x D x H) Relatively thin (2mm) Smooth Frictionless Surface Budget model

Existing solely as a budget mousepad, the SteelSeries QcK does exactly what you want out of a mousepad and nothing more. The QcKs surface material has a high thread count for extremely precise mouse control and a smooth glide. At the same time, its rubber base helps prevent it from sliding around your desk while youre gaming. It comes in a variety of shapes and sizes and theres even a higher end version with RGB lighting the SteelSeries QcK Prism. Cooler Master MP510 is made of a durable Cordura fabric that wont fray, stain or
even absorb liquid. (Image Credit: Cooler Master) 3. Cooler Master MP510

All shapes and sizes Surface: 81.37 - 558 inches | Size: 9.8 x 8.3 x 0.11 inches (250 x 210 x 3mm; W x D x H) - 35.4 x 15.7 x 0.11 inches (900 x 400 x 3mm; W x D x H) Glow in the dark logo 4 different sizes No RGB

There are a lot of mouse pads out there that we love in theory, but just wont fit our desk either too big or entirely too small. However, the Cooler
Master MP510 looks to get on top of this problem by offering 4 different sizes, from a small pad thatll fit any desk to a giant mouse pad that will take up even the largest desk. Its made of a durable Cordura fabric that wont fray, stain or even absorb liquid. So, you won't have to panic when you inevitably spill your drink except for all your other peripherals, we guess. This product is only available in the UK as of this writing. US and
Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the SteelSeries QcK.
Razer Sphex v2 is durable and optimised for laser or optical gaming mouse control. (Image Credit: Razer) 4. Razer Sphex v2

A minimalists dream and ultra-thin gaming mouse pad Surface: 140-inches
square | Size: 14 x 10 x 0.02 inches (355 x 254 x 0.5 mm; W x D x H) Super thin Unobtrusive No lighting

Sure, everyone loves RGB lighting, but what if youre looking for an unobtrusive, seamless desk surface? Well, the ultra thin less than half a millimeter in height Razer Sphex v2 is the mouse pad for you. Despite its thin profile, the polycarbonate surface is durable and optimised for laser or optical gaming mouse control. We picked the regular size, but if you have a smaller desk, theres a Small size variant as well. (Image credit: Roccat) 5. Roccat Taito Control

Engineered for precision Surface: 198.29-inches square | Size: 15.75 x 12.59
x 0.14 inches (400 x 320 x 3.5 mm; W x D x H) Rubberized backing Smooth mouse control Lack of additional features

The Roccat Taito Control is a perfect example of how a no-frills accessory
can be a great addition to a gaming rig. Theres no RGB lighting or wireless charging. Instead, you have an incredibly durable mouse pad thats stitched around its borders to prevent fraying, rubberized backing so it stays where its supposed to, and a cloth surface for ultimate control over your mouse.
Not to mention, that its available in multiple sizes so you can get one that fits your needs. Corsair MM1000 Qi features Qi charging. (Image Credit: Corsair) 6. Corsair MM1000 Qi

Charge your phone while you play Surface: Micro-textured hard surface | Size: 350mm x 260mm x 5mm (W x D x H) Great surface Qi wireless charging Qi
charging only in specific zone

Most people think that the best gaming mouse pads are just glorified tablecloths that you move your mouse on top of. Well, until the Corsair
MM1000 Qi hit the market, that was almost right. Not only is this thing one
of the best gaming mouse pads, but it also features Qi charging. Launching alongside the Corsair Dark Core RGB SE , which itself features Qi compatibility, the MM1000 Qi isnt just Corsairs answer to the Logitech PowerPlay, it takes mouse pads to the next level. Razer Goliathus Chroma boasts Razer's RGB implementation. (Image Credit: Razer) 7. Razer Goliathus Chroma

Soft and shiny Surface: 140.6-inches square | Size: 13.99 x 10.05 x 0.12 inches (355 x 255 x 3 mm; W x D x H) Razer Chroma-enabled Gaming optimized No USB pass-through

Lets say you have a ton of RGB-bedecked peripherals, a keyboard, a mouse and maybe even a headset. You cant just leave your mouse pad out of the RGB
party, so you should keep an eye out for the Razer Goliathus Chroma. This illuminated mouse pad takes Razers expert RGB implementation and throws it into a soft gaming mouse pad thatll let you score those headshots, and do it in style. Corsair MM800 RGB Polaris boasts Corsairs RGB implementation and uses a low-friction finish. (Image Credit: Corsair) 8. Corsair MM800 RGB Polaris

The ultimate mouse pad for RGB lighting enthusaists Surface: 139.7-inches square | Size: 13.7 x 10.2 x 0.2 inches (350 x 260 x 5mm; W x D x H) Customizable lighting Low-friction surface Wired connection

You simply cant go out looking for the best mouse mat for gaming in 2020 without considering RGB. All the hottest gaming peripherals right now boast about how they can light your desk up like a Christmas tree, and the Corsair MM800 RGB Polaris is no different. On top of Corsairs always-fantastic RGB implementation, the MM800 uses a low-friction finish thatll allow for quick and precise tracking across its surface. And if the lighting wasnt enough,
the MM800 uses Corsairs special CUE2 interface to sync its lighting with your other peripherals and even your PC through RGB share. Its even available in two materials: cloth and a micro-texture surface. Asus ROG Scabbard has a non-slip ROG red rubber base and low-friction Sheath woven surface. (Image Credit: Asus) 9. Asus ROG Scabbard

A rugged giant of a mouse pad Surface: 613.65-inches square | Size: 35.43 x 17.32 x 0.11 inches (900 x 440 x 3 mm; W x D x H) Gigantic Well-tested Might be too large for its own good

More of a desk pad than a gaming mouse pad, the Asus ROG Scabbard is absolutely massive. It can hold your laptop or keyboard and mouse, along with any other accessories you have lying around. It has a non-slip ROG red rubber base and low-friction Sheath woven surface for maximum mouse control. Asus
has even temperature tested the ROG scabbard down to -30C but we wouldnt recommend gaming in sub-zero conditions, even if youre really into overclocking. Image Credit: Eve (Image credit: Eve) 10. Eve Mouse Pad

A simple, giant, durable pad Surface: Up to 775-inches square | Size: From
300 x 250 x 3mm to 1000 x 500 x 3mm Large surface area Understated design Water and dirt repellant No added features aside from durability

Sometimes, bigger is just better. The Eve Mouse Pad , crowd-sourced in its design just like the companys Spectrum monitors, keeps the frills to a minimum, but gets the basics just right, offering you a giant, low friction surface to glide your mouse over.

Available in five sizes starting at the modest 300 x 250 x 3mm up to a whopping 1000 x 500 x 3mm, the black mats base is made of a non-slip (and non-smelly) natural rubber, topped off with Cordura fabric thats dirt and water repellant, making it easy to clean. Simple and effective, it can turn the top of your desk into a mat, great for those wider FPS aiming arcs. These are the best PC games out right now Check out all the best cheap gaming mouse deals and sales



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