DPI indicates how fast the cursor is moving, and faster isn't always better.

Here are our recommendations:

Most average users don't need to worry about DPI at all.

High DPI is great for high resolution displays or multi-monitor setups. This allows you to quickly navigate the screen.

For gaming, high DPI allows you to act and react faster.

Lower DPI gives you more control and precision. Gamers need a mouse with adjustable DPI settings.

For Photoshop or other applications that require a high level of precision, lower DPI may be best

The two most common types are optical and laser, which are really variations on the same technology.

The main difference is that: optical uses an LED to reflect off the bottom surface; laser uses a laser to track movement.

Optical mice only work on flat and opaque surfaces, while laser mice have a wide range of uses, including glass. Laser mice are sensitive, so their DPI will be higher than optical mice. This could be a problem called "acceleration". Where the mouse pointer moves further than it needs to. This situation is a nightmare for gamers, many of whom prefer the stability of an optical mouse over the increased precision of a laser

When choosing a mouse, consider what you want to use it for. The designer, gamer and general user will choose different options, depending on their requirements. The range of computer mice on Mouse Radar is huge, but we hope that now it will be easier for you to navigate.