Best Palm-Friendly Ultralight Mice Under R1,000

Finding the perfect ultralight gaming mouse can be a mission, especially for South African gamers with larger hands or a palm grip. Many lightweight models are tiny, designed for claw or fingertip grips, leaving palm users with an uncomfortable choice. How do you get that featherlight advantage for fast-paced shooters without sacrificing comfort or build quality, all while staying under that magic R1,000 mark? Let's break down the two main design philosophies you'll encounter.

Corsair Harpoon RGB Wireless Gaming Mouse / Advance Optical Sensor With 10,000 DPI / Dynamic RGB Lighting / Up to 60 Hours of Battery Life / Six Fully Programmable Buttons / Ultra-Durable Omron Switches / CH-9311011-AP

R1099.00In Stock

MARVO M803W-WB Dual-Mode Gaming Mouse Wired & Wireless / Supports Up To 4800 DPI / 7 Buttons / RGB Backlighting / 10 Million Clicks / 250Hz Polling Rate / M803W-WB

R249.00In Stock

Glorious Model D Minus - Worlds Lightest Ergonomic RGB Gaming Mouse (Glossy White Edition) / Max up to DPI 12, 000 / Ultra-Flexible Ascended Cord / G-Skates Premium Mouse Feet / 62 Grams total weight / 6 Programmable Buttons / GLO-MS-DM-GW

R999.00In Stock

MARVO Z Fit Lite 12000 DPI Gaming Mouse - Black / Pixart 3327 Sensors / Omron Mechanical Switches / 12 RGB LIghting Mode / PTFE Premium Mouse Feet / USB Cable Length: 1.8m / Fit-Lite-G1

R349.00In Stock

Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury Ultra-Fast Gaming Mouse / 910-004068

R819.00In Stock

Logitech G903 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse / Hero 25K Sensor / 100-25,600 max DPI Sensitivity / Powerplay Wireless Charging Compatibility / Lightsync RGB Lighting / Ambidextrous Design and Up to 11 Buttons / 910-005673

R2699.00In Stock

Ultralight Showdown: Solid vs. Honeycomb Shell

When you're hunting for a palm-friendly ultralight mouse, you’ll mainly see two types: traditional solid-shell designs and the more radical honeycomb structures. Neither is strictly better, but they offer different trade-offs in feel, durability, and performance.

🔗 Solid-Shell Examples: See Promate prices 🔗 Honeycomb-Shell Examples: See Marvo prices 🔗 All Gaming Mice: See the full range 🔗 Great Mice Under R1000: Shop the deals

MARVO WM111-PK Wireless Mouse / 1600 DPI / 6 Buttons / 5 million clicks / 125Hz Polling Rate / WM111-PK

R249.00In Stock

Roccat Burst Core - Extreme Lightweight Optical Core Gaming Mouse (high precision, optical sensor 8,500 dpi, only 68g, designed in Germany), white ROC-11-751

R799.00In Stock

Logitech G102 Lightsync RGB Gaming Mouse - Black / 8,000 DPI Gaming-grade Sensor / Fully Customisable LIGHTSYNC RGB / 6 Programmable Buttons / Metal Spring Button / 910-005823

R399.00In Stock

Logitech Signature M650 Wireless Mouse - For Small to Medium Sized Hands, 2-Year Battery, Silent Clicks, Customizable Side Buttons, Bluetooth, for PC/Mac/Multi-Device/Chromebook - Rose / 910-006254

R569.00In Stock

Mad Catz M.O.J.O. M1 Lightweight Gaming Mouse / 12K DPI PMW3360 Optical Sensor / Designed for Different Grip Styles / DAKOTA Mechanical Switch / Ultra lightweight 70g design / MM04DCINBL000-0-SN

R699.00In Stock

Razer DeathAdder Essential Gaming Mouse: 6400 DPI Optical Sensor - 5 Programmable Buttons - Mechanical Switches - Rubber Side Grips - Mercury White / RZ01-03850200-R3M1

R899.00In Stock

The Verdict: Who Should Buy What?

Choosing between these two styles comes down to your personal priorities and what you play. There’s no single right answer, but we can map the choice to different types of gamers. 🚀

The All-Rounder / Everyday Gamer

If you play a variety of games, from strategy titles to single-player adventures, and use your PC for work and Browse, the Solid-Shell Ultralight is your best bet. Its sealed body offers better protection against the everyday realities of dust and the occasional crumb. It feels more substantial and durable in the hand, which many palm-grip users prefer for long-term comfort without worrying about maintenance.

The Competitive FPS Purist

If your main goal is shaving milliseconds off your reaction time in fast-paced shooters, the Honeycomb-Shell Ultralight is the winner. The few grams saved can make a noticeable difference in how quickly you can initiate and stop movements. For these players, the absolute minimum weight outweighs the minor inconvenience of needing to clean the mouse with compressed air every so often. ✨

Ultimately, both designs offer a huge leap in agility over older, heavier mice.

Glorious Model O Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse - Blue Lynx / Over 80h Of Battery On a Single Charge / Smoothly Rounded Pure PTFE Feet / Textured Surface For Improved Grip / GLO-MS-OW-BL-FORGE-SN

R1899.00In Stock

CORSAIR M55 Lightweight Wired Gaming Mouse (AP) / 16,000 DPI Optical Sensor / Lightweight, symmetrical, versatile design / Compact, supports various grip styles / 60 Million Click-rated / Six customizable buttons via iCUE / CH-930F000-AP

R899.00In Stock

[OPEN BOX] Gamdias ZEUS M4 RGB Optical Gaming Mouse & Mousepad 2 in 1 Combo / FREE Included NYX E1 Gaming MouseMat / Up to 12800 Adjustable DPI / Non-Skid Rubber-Back Gaming Mousemat / OB-ZEUS-M4-COMBO

R499.00In Stock

Marvo M411 Duke 60 Wired Gaming Mouse - Black / 8 Programmable Buttons / 12800 DPI / 6-Step DPI / Polling Rate: 1000HZ / RGB backlight / M411-DUKE

R299.00In Stock

Logitech M196 Wireless Bluetooth Mouse, Compact and Portable Mouse for Laptops, Tablets and more, 12 Months Battery Life, Smooth Reading, Compatible with PC and Mac, Windows and macOS - Off White / 910-007460

R219.00In Stock

MadCatz R.A.T. 1+ USB Optical Gaming mouse - Up to 2000 DPI - Ultra-Lightweight Design (60g) - F.L.U.X. Software for Custom Settings - Adjustable Palm Rest for Comfort - On-Board Memory for Profile Storage — Black / MR01MCINBL000-0-SN

R499.00In Stock