Top 5 Mouse Pads for Valorant

FutureCharger RGB Mouse Pad

Specs:

Material	Waterproof textured cloth at the top with non-slip rubber at the bottom
Size	31.49 x 11.81 inches, 31.5 x 15.7 inches, 31.5 x 15.75 x 0.04 inches, 31.5 x 16.3 x 0.12 inches
Weight	1.95 pounds
RGB	7 static RGB colors (Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Blue) and 2 dynamic RGB colors
Color	Black and Blue for mouse pads and Black, Blue, Brown, and Grey for the wireless charge
Check Price	Amazon

The first mouse pad we have on the list is actually a rather innovative mouse mat. FutureCharger RGB Mouse Pad is a mouse mat that covers a large section of your desk, and you can even get a bigger size if the normal size they have (31.49 x 11.81 inches) isn’t enough for you. But that’s not what makes this mouse mat great to own. It has a wireless charger on the right side so you can charge your phone while gaming.

Yes, this nifty little mouse mat has a wireless charging station where you can place your phone on top of it and let it charge while you play Valorant or other games. It’s especially handy if you don’t have any more charging cables for your phone, or if the nearest outlet is too far to charge your phone while also placing it on your desk next to you.

The mouse mat also has a lot of different sizes that you can pick out from. If you have a much smaller desk, then you can pick the smallest one out of them. If you have a much larger space that you would like to see covered up while playing games, then you can get the largest size. It is definitely nice to see that there are different sizes to pick from.

Not only are there different sizes, but there are different color options too. However, it is limited to the mat itself. The colors available for the mouse mat are Black and Blue only. No other colors are available, which is a bummer for those who want a different color. But the charging stations do have color options. Black, Grey, Brown, and Blue. Bear in mind that the mouse mat will remain black while the charging stations will have a different color.

Speaking of color, you also get to have some cool RGB lights as well. There are 7 different static colors you can choose from and 2 dynamic ones to bring some more color into your room. It’s also very useful as it lights up the borders of the mouse mat, helping you avoid moving your mouse off of the mat by serving as a border.

While the charging pad is very good, bear in mind that it only supports a limited number of phones and devices, primarily those phones that have wireless charging support. Here is a full list of the supported phones and other devices that can be charged at the charging station:

• iPhone
  • iPhone 13
  • iPhone 13 Pro
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13 Mini
  • iPhone 12
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12 Mini
  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone 8
  • iPhone 8 Plus
• Samsung
  • Samsung Galaxy S21
  • Samsung Galaxy S20
  • Samsung Galaxy S10
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus
  • Samsung Galaxy S10E
  • Samsung Galaxy S9
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
  • Samsung Note 9
  • Samsung S8
  • Samsung S8 Plus
  • Samsung Note 8
• Airpods
  • Airpods 3
  • Airpods 2
  • Airpods Pro

You may be wondering if the iPhone 14 and 15 and future Samsung Galaxy phones are compatible, and the answer is unclear. This product was made before these phones were announced. The charging station might still support them and will charge them, but just wait until FutureCharger announces if they truly are compatible.

Now, the mouse mat might seem fantastic, but given all of the fantastic features it has, there are some issues that may be a nuisance for some people. First of all, let’s talk about the charging station. Yes, it’s a great thing to have, but if you’re right-handed and use your mouse on the right, then you will most likely bump into the charging station repeatedly as you play.

Left-handed people are completely fine, but most gamers are usually right-handed, so having an obstacle in a way that limits your movement is definitely not something that a lot of people want. Thankfully, there is an option to order a mouse mat without the charging station if you don’t need it. But it does remove one of the highlights of what makes this mouse mat great.

The other issue isn’t exactly an issue, but more of a worry for people who are working on a budget. The mouse mat, with the wireless charging station, is very expensive, and it makes sense. Considering you are getting a wireless charging station, it’s no shock that it is expensive. But if you opt for the mouse mat with no wireless charging station, then you can save a lot more.

Razer Goliathus

Specs:

Material	Micro textured cloth at the top with non-slip rubber at the bottom
Size	Wide (11.58 x 36.25 x 0.12 inches), Standard (10.05 x 13.99 x 0.91 inches), 3XL (47.24 x 21.65 x 0.15 inches)
Weight	1.23 pounds
RGB	Customizable RGB colors with the Chroma computer software
Color	Black only
Check Price	Amazon

Razer has been making a lot of products that cater to gamers’ needs. They brought us amazing keyboards, mice, headphones, earphones, headstands, and even some computer parts like a CPU cooler. They also made the Razer Goliathus, which is essentially Razer’s mouse pad that is compatible with the RGB software, Chroma, to offer RGB lights and comfortability.

Now, what makes Razer Goliathus good? Simple: it’s a Razer product. Razer is known for making a lot of good products over the years. Sure, there’s the occasional Razer product that seems like a rehash of another product and it just has a Razer logo on it. But the Razer Goliathus is Razer’s first mouse pad that integrates their RGB software, as well as made out of premium materials.

Originally, Razer made a lot of mouse pads too prior to the Goliathus, but those had the Razer logo on them or different designs that featured the Razer logo. The Goliathus, on the other hand, doesn’t have such a design. Instead, it sports a simple and beautiful black color with the corners covered in LED lights to show off the RGB colors that light up once plugged in.

With the RGB lights up, you would think that that’s it, right? Wrong, because you can customize the RGB lights to your heart’s content. If you’re already a Razer user like myself, then you will no doubt already have some custom themes already up. All you have to do is just include the Razer Goliathus into your custom themes and you will have a nice setup where your RGB lights all match.

The RGB lights aren’t really the highlight of the pad itself. It is also extremely comfortable to use and soft to rest your hands on. Most mouse pads will often feel uncomfortable after moving your wrist around them for too long. But not the Goliathus. Due to its micro-textured cloth, you will feel the smoothness soothe you rather than irritate you while playing Valorant.

Not only that, but you can also opt for a mouse mat as well. The Razer Goliathus comes in 3 different sizes. Standard, Wide, and 3XL. The Standard size is essentially the mouse pad. It’s perfect for those who want something small and won’t take up too much space on your desk. The Wide is the mouse mat. With this one, you can cover up a big chunk of your desk to cover it up. You can even place your keyboard on it as well.

For the 3XL, this is a mouse mat times 3. If you have a really big desk or a small desk you want to practically cover up with a mouse mat, then this is the one you need. It’s big enough to have multiple things on it including a keyboard and mouse, a Razer Base Station V2, and even two consoles if you own a PlayStation 5 and Xbox One Series X/S.

While the Razer Goliathus is a fantastic product, there are some downsides to it. The fabric of the cloth isn’t waterproof. If you spill enough water on the mouse mat, you can potentially ruin the fabric and even the RGB lights inside, so I don’t recommend placing anything liquid near the pad or mat in case you spill something on it and cause the pad or mat to break.

Another thing is the price. Razer products are known for their quality, but they are also known for being expensive as well. The Razer Goliathus is very expensive, and that’s just the Standard size. If you were to go for a Wide or 3XL size, you would probably be spending a lot of money, and I’m talking “retail price of a PlayStation 5 game” money.

One more thing that is really nitpicky to me is that some people might not see it, but the Razer Goliathus doesn’t really offer that much else, especially with its price. It is a simple RGB mouse pad or mat, yet it is so expensive that it feels like you’re buying a full-priced game. An argument can be made that it’s because it’s made of more premium materials, but it still feels too expensive.

K KNODEL Mouse Pad

Specs:

Material	PU faux leather at the top with non-slip rubber at the bottom
Size	23.6 x 13.8 inches, 31.5 x 15.7 inches, 35.4 x 17 inches, 47.2 x 23.6 inches
Weight	0.9 pounds
RGB	No RGB available
Color	Black, Brown, Dark Blue, Dark Gray, Dark Green, Green, Ivory Cream, Lake Blue, Light Blue, Light Green, Pink, Purple, Black, White, Yellow
Check Price	Amazon

If you’re not into the whole RGB thing, then that’s fine. Not everyone likes to have flashing lights in their face all day while they’re playing games like Valorant. It can be distracting. With that said K KNODEL’s mouse pad might just be for you. It is a simple and beautiful mouse pad (more like a mat) that doesn’t offer anything else but a nice area to place your things on.

There are no extra gimmicks other than the fact that it is used to protect the surface of your desk from scratches from both your keyboard and mouse. All you have to do is place the mouse mat on your desk and you are good to go. In fact, the mouse mat is so big, you can place multiple items on your mat to prevent placing anything on the surface of your desk.

Speaking of big, there are several sizes too. If you don’t want something big, then you can opt for a smaller size (23.6 x 13.8 inches). If you want something bigger, then you can get the biggest size available (47.2 x 23.6 inches). You have 4 options to choose from, and each size will ensure that you are comfortable while you are playing games like Valorant or doing work.

You can also choose from a variety of different colors. The mouse mat doesn’t just come in black. There are other colors to choose from that you can purchase if you have a specific color theme you are going for. There is the standard Black, Brown, and Blue. Then you have brighter colors like Pink, White, Yellow, Purple, and Ivory Cream.

As for the material, they use a rather different material than the standard cloth fabric for the surface of the mouse mat. They use a PU faux leather material that not only provides comfort but also cools your hands, as faux leather is cool to the touch compared to real leather. It really makes your gaming experience that much more comfortable.

The best part about this mouse mat is that the price is very cheap and reasonable (depending on what size you are getting). Since there are no other gimmicks, there’s no reason to up the price, making this mouse mat the perfect choice for those who are working on a budget. Did I mention that this mouse mat is also waterproof? Talk about a real bang for your buck.

The only downside I can think of for this mouse mat is that the sizes are too big. Even the smallest size might be too big for a smaller desk to cover. I can only recommend this mouse mat if your desk size is much bigger than a standard desk. Otherwise, you might have to fold the edges to actually fit the mouse mat onto your small desk.

TONOS Mouse Pad

Specs:

Material	Premium Lycra cloth at the top with non-slip rubber at the bottom
Size	Standard (12 x 9 x 0.2 inches), XL (31 x 12 x 0.12 inches)
Weight	0.3 ounces (mouse pad), 1.08 pounds (mouse mat)
RGB	No RGB available
Color	Black only
Check Price	Amazon

If you want something a little more simple than that, then we have the TONOS Mouse Pad. This is your traditional mouse pad that you may see a lot of people use, even if you’re not a gamer. It’s a basic black mouse pad that won’t take up too much space on your desk. You also have the option to for a mouse mat if you want to place your mouse and keyboard.

A big highlight of the mouse pad is the material it’s made out of. Lycra cloth is a very flexible and heat-resistant fabric. With that said, it’s very good for moving your mouse around on the mouse pad at faster speeds. It has very low friction that will allow for better movement not just for your mouse, but also for your wrist and hand.

The smooth surface allows for better gaming performance with better comfort, despite the simplistic design of the mouse pad. And after months of using the mouse pad, you can still feel that it’s still smooth and easy to move your mouse around. Plus, it’s super light, almost to the point that you will forget to carry it (yes, even the mouse mat).

However, the retail price of both the mouse pad is very expensive. The price of the mouse mat is understandable as it is a bigger size, but the mouse pad is somehow close to the price of the mouse mat, which doesn’t make sense considering its size. With that said, it’s much better to get the mouse mat if you’re going to pay that much for a mouse pad.

MROCO Ergonomic Mouse Pad

Specs:

Material	Lycra cloth at the top with non-slip rubber at the bottom
Size	9.4 x 8.1 x 0.04 inches
Weight	6.9 ounces
RGB	No RGB available
Color	Black only
Check Price	Amazon

The last one on our list of mouse pads here offers something that the other mouse pads didn’t have: a wrist rest. MROCO’s Ergonomic Mouse Pad is just that, a mouse pad. No mouse mats or anything else and it’s only one size. But why is it included in this list you may ask? Again, it has a wrist rest, which is a must-have for those who play a lot of games, especially shooters like Valorant.

A wrist rest, as the name suggests, lets you rest your wrist on it. Most people will have a wrist rest for their keyboard, as typing for long periods of time without rest can cause long-term issues for your wrist. The same can be said if you don’t use a wristrest when playing video games. It offers comfortability and performance, which is a winner in anyone’s book. That’s why it’s called an ergonomic mouse pad.

It is made out of the same material as the last mouse pad, meaning that you will not only have added comfort when placing your wrist on the wrist rest, but you will also have a smooth surface to move your mouse around to better help playing games like Valorant. It also has a lot of different colors and designs that you can choose from.

It’s a great mouse pad, and the only real downside to this mouse pad is that it’s sort of expensive. I say sort of because it’s charging people the same price as a K KNODEL mouse mat. While it’s understandable that the wrist rest really adds to the value of the mouse pad, not a lot of people will think it’s worth more than a mouse mat.

To Sum Up

Mouse pads are made to help make sure that you are comfortable while moving your mouse around, as well as making sure that your mouse doesn’t get destroyed the more you use it. Each mouse pad (or mouse mat) offers different features that may resonate with you. If you’re still unsure of which one you want to get, consider the following:

FutureCharger RGB Mouse Pad is a great mouse pad if you want to have a charger at the ready. It’s extremely useful if you don’t have an outlet near you or you don’t have a charging cable that’s working properly.

Razer Goliathus is perfect for those who want to complete their Razer setup and want customizable RGB. Not a lot of mouse pads and mouse mats out there that let you customize the color, so having a mouse pad and mouse mat that lets you do that really completes your aesthetic.

K KNODEL Mouse Pad is the perfect option for those who are working on a budget and want something big. Not only that, but you can pick out different sizes and colors that cater to your needs, all at an affordable price.

TONOS Mouse Pad is great for those looking for something simple. This is the basic designed mouse pad that you see almost anywhere, yet it allows you to play games like Valorant so much better than expected, it’s hard to think that this is also an office mouse pad.

MROCO Ergonomic Mouse Pad is perfect for those who want comfort. The wrist rest allows anyone to comfortably move the mouse around without having to put too much strenuous effort on your wrist.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need a mouse pad or mouse mat to play video games?

You don’t really need to have one in order to play video games on your PC. In fact, a lot of people opt for just placing their mouse on the hard surface of their desk and settle for that. But you will notice a very big difference in movement when you use a mouse pad or mouse mat. It’s not needed, but it does help you perform better.

2. Should I go with a mouse pad or a mouse mat?

That depends on your preference. Some people go with the mouse pad because they don’t want something covering half of the space on their desk with a mouse mat. Some people go with the mouse mat because they want to place their keyboard and other things on top of it as well. Both are viable reasons to get a mouse pad or mouse mat.

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