ADATA XPG ALPHA vs ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II
ADATA XPG ALPHA
78 g · PAW3335 · Wired · 2022ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II
59 g · 8,000 DPI · Wired · 2023ADATA XPG ALPHA and ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.
- ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II is 19 g lighter (59 g vs 78 g).
- Max DPI: ADATA XPG ALPHA leads (16,000 vs 8,000).
ADATA XPG ALPHA
If you care most about max DPI.
ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ADATA XPG ALPHA | ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II | |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gear score | 67 |
| 78 g | Weight | 59 g |
| PAW3335 | Sensor | — |
| 16,000 | Max DPI | 8,000 |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2022 | Release year | 2023 |
| ≈ $73 | Estimated price | ≈ $23 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is ADATA XPG ALPHA or ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II better?
ADATA XPG ALPHA and ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II is 19 g lighter (59 g vs 78 g). Max DPI: ADATA XPG ALPHA leads (16,000 vs 8,000).
Which one is lighter?
ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II is 19 g lighter (59 g vs 78 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: ADATA XPG ALPHA ≈ $73, ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II ≈ $23. Current prices vary by store.