Spend ₹1,395 on the Logitech G102. Below that: Ant Esports GM320 at ₹550 is the budget answer.
The under-₹1,500 gaming mouse market in India is dominated by Ant Esports — they own the sub-₹600 tier with 4 models on this list, and the Chayan Score backs it up. The Logitech G102 wins the overall ranking because of build durability over 12+ months, but if your budget is genuinely capped at ₹600, the Ant Esports GM320 at ₹550 is the right buy — not a compromise.
How we picked these seven
The gaming mouse category is one where Indian buyers can save 70-80% vs the imported premium tier without giving up much in actual gameplay. We scored 8 mice across three bands: sub-₹400 (Ant Esports owns this entirely), ₹500-1,000 (the value sweet spot — most buyers should land here), and ₹1,000-1,500 (Logitech G102 + EvoFox Phantom Pro). Above ₹1,500 there's a steep brand premium for marginal real-world gameplay gain. We scored what's actually being bought in India in 2026.
1. The Winner — Logitech G102 Light Sync
G102 Light Sync
Logitech G102 Light Sync Gaming Mouse
Why it wins overall
The G102 is the rare premium-tier gaming mouse that doesn't price-gouge the Indian market. ₹1,395 buys you a 12-month-plus durable shell, the Logitech G HUB software (better than any Indian alternative), and a proper warranty path through Logitech's local service network. The sensor isn't the latest, but for anyone who isn't a competitive Valorant player at ranks above Diamond, the gap is unmeasurable. If you'll keep a mouse 2-3 years, this is the spend that compounds.
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2. Budget winner — Ant Esports GM320 RGB
GM320 RGB
Ant Esports GM320 RGB Wired Gaming Mouse
Why this scores within 1 point of the Logitech G102 at less than half the price
This is the mouse that explains why the Indian gaming peripherals market doesn't need imports. 12,800 DPI optical sensor, 8 programmable buttons, RGB, and a build that genuinely holds up for 12+ months. If you're a casual-to-mid-tier gamer (not climbing competitive ladders in Valorant/CS2), there's nothing the Logitech G102 does that this doesn't, except for the brand badge and the warranty card. ₹845 saved.
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3. Ultra-budget — Ant Esports GM90 RGB
GM90 RGB
Ant Esports GM90 RGB Wired Gaming Mouse
The ₹339 case
Below ₹400, you're not buying a mouse to win competitive matches — you're buying one to replace a broken hand-me-down or to put on the second machine. The GM90 delivers a 3,600 DPI sensor (enough for everything except FPS at high-rank), RGB, and a build that won't fall apart in 6 months. The Chayan Score of 72 is honest — this is genuinely a better deal than a lot of ₹600 alternatives, just with lower ceilings.
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4. Workhorse — Ant Esports GM100 V2 Optical
GM100 V2
Ant Esports GM100 V2 Optical Gaming Mouse
Why we list this alongside the GM90
At the same ₹339 as the GM90, the GM100 V2 trades RGB for 7 buttons + higher DPI ceiling (4,000 vs 3,600). If you're an MMO or strategy gamer who hot-keys a lot, the extra two buttons are more valuable than RGB. For FPS players: pick the GM90 (lower-latency layout). Same price, different optimal use case.
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5. Entry RGB — Ant Esports GM80 RGB
GM80 RGB
Ant Esports GM80 RGB Wired Gaming Mouse
Pick this if
This is the entry RGB mouse for someone whose gaming is light and aesthetic matters. Score 68 is honest — it's the lowest-spec of the Ant Esports lineup we'd recommend, but at ₹329 it still earns its place over no-name competitors at the same price. If you're building a complete RGB setup on a tight budget, this fits.
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6. The brand alternative — EvoFox Phantom Pro
Phantom Pro
EvoFox Phantom Pro Wired Gaming Mouse
When to pick EvoFox over Ant Esports
EvoFox's keyboards are excellent (see our keyboard article where the Katana S wins). The Phantom Pro mouse is good but not transformative — Chayan 66 puts it below 4 Ant Esports models at lower prices. Pick this if you want the matching EvoFox aesthetic to pair with their keyboard, or if you specifically want EvoFox's customer support. Otherwise, the Ant Esports GM320 at ₹550 (#2 above) is the more rational ₹250-cheaper buy.
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7. The honest middle — Ant Esports GM600 RGB
GM600 RGB
Ant Esports GM600 RGB Wired Gaming Mouse
Why this scores lower than cheaper Ant Esports models
At ₹635, the GM600 is in an awkward middle: more expensive than the better-spec GM320 (₹550, Chayan 74), and less feature-rich than the EvoFox Phantom Pro at ₹799. We list it because some users will land on it via brand search — we want you to know that going one model down (GM320) is the better deal. Score 59 is the model telling you the same thing.
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"At ₹550, the Ant Esports GM320 scores within one point of the ₹1,395 Logitech G102. For most gamers, that's the most important number on this page — and the reason ChayanKart exists."
Bonus pick — Best Gaming Mouse Pad
Ant Esports MP290 Large Mouse Pad
Don't pair a ₹550 mouse with a ₹50 mouse pad — the pad is half the experience. Ant Esports MP290 Large (₹219, Chayan 72) delivers stitched edges, a waterproof non-slip base, and large surface area at a price that doesn't make you flinch. Two larger sizes (MP320C ₹329, MP320S ₹309) extend the same formula to XL desks. All three score 57-72 — the MP290 wins on value-per-rupee.
Side-by-side: the 7 mice
| Mouse | Chayan | Price | DPI | Buttons | RGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logitech G102 | 75 | ₹1,395 | ~8,000 | 6 | Yes |
| Ant Esports GM320 | 74 | ₹550 | 12,800 | 8 | Yes |
| Ant Esports GM90 | 72 | ₹339 | 3,600 | — | Yes |
| Ant Esports GM100 V2 | 69 | ₹339 | 4,000 | 7 | No |
| Ant Esports GM80 | 68 | ₹329 | Adjustable | — | Yes |
| EvoFox Phantom Pro | 66 | ₹799 | 6,400 | Programmable | Yes |
| Ant Esports GM600 | 59 | ₹635 | 7,200 | 6 | Yes |
One we'd skip — Cosmic Byte Helios Tri-Mode
Cosmic Byte Helios Tri-Mode Wireless Mouse — Chayan Score 55, sitting just above the rejection threshold. At ₹999, the Helios is sold on its "tri-mode" connectivity (wired + 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth) and 10,000 DPI sensor. In practice: the wireless modes have ~12ms perceptible latency on Indian routers, and the 10K DPI isn't usable beyond ~3,200 anyway. If wireless matters, the Aula F75 wireless keyboard's matching trackball line (not yet scored) is a better path. At this price, you're better off buying the Logitech G102 (#1) and accepting a wired connection.
Frequently asked
Wired vs wireless for gaming — does it actually matter in 2026?
For casual gamers, no. For competitive players (Diamond+ in Valorant, FACEIT level 8+ in CS2), wired wins on latency every time. Wireless has closed the gap (down to ~1-3ms for premium 2.4 GHz dongles), but Indian-market wireless mice under ₹1,500 are typically in the 8-15ms range. If your gaming budget is sub-₹1K, get wired. Skip the "tri-mode" gimmick at this price.
Why is the Ant Esports GM320 ranked above more expensive options?
Value-for-money is 30% of the Chayan Score, and the GM320 dominates that sub-score. At ₹550 for 12,800 DPI + 8 buttons + RGB, no other mouse on this list approaches the price-to-spec ratio. The G102 still wins overall on durability + software, but by a one-point margin.
What about Razer DeathAdder / Logitech MX series / Razer Viper?
Not in our scored set — these sit above ₹2,500 in India and don't deliver gameplay improvement proportional to the price for the gamers we're writing for. We'll cover the ₹2K-₹5K tier in a separate "Best Gaming Mice for Competitive Play" article.
Are these sponsored picks?
No. ChayanKart never accepts sponsorship or paid placement. Affiliate commissions on the purchase links pay our bills but do not influence the rankings. Full disclosure.