Summary
DPI stands for “dots per inch” or “ dots per linear inch’ and is used to measure the sensitivity of a computer mouse’s sensor. A higher DPI means the cursor will move faster and cover more screen distance with less physical movement. A lower DPI results in slower, more precise cursor movement.
Esports players use a mouse setting between 400 and 1600 DPI. Casual players are more likely to rely entirely on the DPI settings built-in to a mouse. The Razer Deathadder V2 advertises sensitivity up to 20,000 DPI, while some Logitech mice exceed 25,000.
Most gaming mice state they have an optical sensor, but offer the benefits of older laser sensors. The DPI of modern optical sensors can hit over 25,000 DPI, which is higher than what laser sensors claimed in their prime. With a $60 price, the SteelSeries Rival 5 is hard to beat.
