Redragon's Affordable Contender
Redragon positions the Redragon M801 Gaming Mouse as a affordable gaming mice, asking $29.99. After 3,948 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.4 stars. We've ranked it #29 out of 86 in this category. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 51% 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 lean strongly toward 'comfortable' here, suggesting the shape works for most hand sizes.
Worth noting on the Redragon M801 Gaming Mouse specifically - reviews repeatedly flag "High DPI" as a standout.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Redragon
- Price: $29.99 (well below the $60.87 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 3,948
- Category rank: #29 of 86 in gaming mice
- Cheaper in category: 25 products
- Higher-rated in category: 38 products
- More-reviewed in category: 28 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.4-star average from 3,948 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.
Common positives:
- High DPI
- Programmable buttons
- RGB lighting
Common complaints:
- Wired connection
The Budget Angle
At $29.99, the Redragon M801 Gaming Mouse sits well below the $60.87 category average. 25 options are cheaper and 60 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Logitech G305 Mouse ($26.99, 4.6★, 34,828 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- Redragon M602 Gaming Mouse - $20.99, 4.6★ (33,276 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Razer Gaming Mouse - $24.99, 4.6★ (19,166 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Redragon M612 Predator Mouse - $16.99, 4.6★ (8,607 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Logitech G705 Wireless Gaming Mouse at 4.7★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the VersionTECH. Wireless Gaming Mouse at $13.99.
Who Should Get This
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional gaming mice without overspending
- Users who specifically need portability or compact size
- Buyers who want RGB or aesthetic features
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- High DPI
- Programmable buttons
- RGB lighting
Cons:
- Wired connection
The Verdict
8.2/10
Not a top-tier rank, but the price-to-rating combo is genuinely good. A reasonable choice if the top picks don't fit your budget.