Practice and shape are most important. GPX clones are a safe place to start, Mchose A7 V2, ATK A9, Incott G23 V2. If you prefer a bit larger but still symmetrical, there are Viper clones, but I've only used one so far, namely the Eweadn S9. If you want larger ergo mice, my current main and favourite is the DeathAdder V3 Pro if you can find it for that much, otherwise if the wire doesn't bother you the regular V3 is the same but cheaper. If you need more buttons and don't mind the weight, Basilisk V3, I tried the G502X but the Basilisk felt better for me.
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In terms of raw value the wired OP1 8K is unbeatable. For wireless its a balancing act of shape vs sensor implementation. Theres some good mice there that I like for their shape (M800 Mini Pro) but their wireless is noticeably a level worse than the flagships. Ultimately this boils down to what shape clone you want, from there you can buy the best performing at your given price point. For example if you got $80 and you want a Viper V3 Pro clone, you either get MCHOSE K7 Ultra or ATK X1 V2 since they have decent sensor implementation. Want a Viper Mini-esque? F1 V2 or Hitscan Hyperlight etc.
The new nordic 54 doesn't really provide a significant upgrade to warrant the price increase. I would still get a G23 V2 or A7 from Incott or Mchose instead
Most modern mice fit your criteria. Their only RGB is a tiny battery charge led, dpi button on the bottom, online software, set and forget. Side buttons exist on every non meme mouse. So any chinese one will do: atk, mchose, vgn, vxe, rapoo, etc. Incott g23v2 is a gpx (safe shape), but actually good.
Personally, huge fan of madlions mad g - bargain of a price, great shape in terms of my aiming perfomance. But g23v2 feels way more premium.
The only time a mouse switch failed me is when i smashed the mouse (apex things). A quick soldering sesh and the mouse is back to normal. But if you had mech switches fail on you, either go opticals, or choose a hot swap mice - incott, rawm and zaopin have some. Can easily replace a faulty one, or customize into silent ones, for example.
The only thing is if you want extra buttons on top of lmb/rmb, like some monstrosities had way back in antiquity. Those will be tricky.
just get the incott g23 v2, it clones the safest shape which is the superlight, only difference is there or comfort grooves on the clicks. from these use eloshape so that u can guess what mouse will fit u
Incott g23 v2 similar size to the old viper with hotswap feature you don't need to solder the switches just buy a silent switch and put it inside the hotswap socket easily.
I recommend the incott g23 v2, zaopin Z2/mini and keychron m6 all silent version, the incott g23 v2 has loud clicks but you can swap the stock switches with a silent switch easily without soldering same for the zaopin Z2/mini.
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