G3 V2 Pro

Agree with another comment, the g3 is the safest bet, same shape, better tech, virtually no downsides as it's also pretty cheap. I'd stay away from a new g305 since it's heavy and you have to keep buying batteries. Also steelseries mice in general are pointless, much better tech exists for the price. The X3 and R1 are pretty well reviewed but the hump will be higher profile, so be wary if you want to experiment.

MCHOSE G3 V2 has a good implementation of PAW3311, but at the right price go for G3 V2 Pro PAW3395. VXE R1 is a similar situation; go for the PAW3395 model R1. Pro has coating & Nordic MCU power efficiency. Attack Shark X3 unfortunately I can't recommend. Go Kysona Aztec (M600S) / M600 V2 both solid firmware.

I have an Mchose G3 V2 that I really like. I've heard people say the VXE R1 is better though, not sure.

If you really want a AA battery operated mouse, look at the Logitech G304. If not, I have an Mchose G3 v2 which is the exact same shape (ambi). It's very comfortable for casual use and light as well. Great for gaming too!

I own a variety of gaming mice and the mouse brands that I can suggest for you under 3k are ATK, VXE, Scyrox, and Mchose. Since you are not a competitive gamer and prefer egg shaped mice, then I suggest the Mchose G3 V2 Pro and VXE V3 Pro. Mchose G3 V2 Pro utilizes the Mechanical Omron D2FC-F-7N switches (100m) while the VXE V3 Pro utilizes the Huano Blue Shell Pink Dot (the top rated mechanical switch in the community). The difference between the two are the sensors. Mchose has the PixArt 3395 while the VXE has the PixArt 3395 SE. Both are reliable naman. If you really want the iconic egg shaped mouse, the Logitech G304/G305, then I suggest Logitech's latest G304 X Lightspeed. It utilizes the same mechanical switches as the G Pro X Superlight (Omron D2FC-F-7N (G1) 20m), which are prone to double clicking.

Try egg shape if you wanna roll/place your pinky backwards and want the mouse to NOT flare out. Mchose g3v2 or g3v2 pro fantech aria Zaopin z1 pro

Try egg shape if you wanna roll/place your pinky backwards and want the mouse to NOT flare out. Mchose g3v2 or g3v2 pro fantech aria Zaopin z1 pro

It is little heavier and you have to buy v2 pro for PAW3395 sensor , else you'll get a degraded sensor , and same with vxe r1 se+ , it has a renamed sensor which is bascially a paw3327 or something I don't remember, but it's not worth , i would say go with vxe r1

I second this, i tried both but currently use an mchose g3 v2. The attack shark to me just felt weird and was ever so slightly smaller. G3 is defo the better option i have had 2 versions the the v2 currently and g3 ultra and never had any issues with either