Wireless mice don't have the best reputation with gamers. Early wireless connectivity options introduced noticeable lag, and response times were far higher than comparable wired solutions until very recently. And nobody wants their battery running out during an intense Counter-Strike match. With the latest edition of its wireless gaming mouse, the Mamba Chroma, Razer aims to leave the previous generation behind by bringing together wireless convenience and wired response times.

The Mamba has been a mainstay in Razer's line-up since 2009, and many gamers love its contours and those of its wired sibling, the Death Adder. More than half a decade of refinement has helped Razer perfect the feel of the mouse, with well-placed and firmly responsive buttons, an off-centre bump on which to rest your palm, and a solid plastic shell with rubberized sides that lets you keep an instinctive and firm grip. The scroll wheel is solid, and includes side clicks that are easy to use without scrolling the wheel itself. The Chroma feels intuitive and natural from the first moment you use it.