Guiheng's Ultra-budget Contender
Guiheng positions the Guiheng Wired Mini Optical Mouse as a ultra-budget mice, asking $4.89. After 488 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a very good 4.2 stars. We've ranked it #12 out of 21 in this category. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 75% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Shape, Weight, and Build
Comfort over a long session matters more than peak DPI specs. Reviews are mostly positive on comfort, with the usual minority who find any specific shape doesn't suit them.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Guiheng
- Price: $4.89 (well below the $19.42 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 488
- Category rank: #12 of 21 in mice under $30
- Cheaper in category: 0 products
- Higher-rated in category: 19 products
- More-reviewed in category: 11 products
What 488 Buyers Say
A 4.2-star average from 488 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
For context, the average rating in the mice category is 4.4 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
Cheap vs. Capable
At $4.89, the Guiheng Wired Mini Optical Mouse sits well below the $19.42 category average. 0 options are cheaper and 20 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Amazon Basics USB Wired Mouse 30-Pack ($125.97, 4.6★, 91,496 reviews). The Guiheng Wired Mini Optical Mouse is $121.08 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- Rii Wireless Noiseless Mouse - $5.99, 4.3★ (15,090 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- Afaartcci Wireless Bluetooth Mouse - $5.99, 4.3★ (2,663 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- AZTZATZ Wireless Bluetooth RGB Mouse - $5.98, 4.5★ (209 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Wired Gaming Mouse with 6 Buttons at 4.8★.
Is It For You?
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional mice without overspending
Wrap-Up
7.4/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.