PC gaming is very particular: you need ad hoc peripherals, a good feeling of control and a well-suited and sufficiently lit environment – and with style. Just in recent years, this trend has broken out that sees players fill homes, desks and even televisions with LEDs (in this regard, here is a selection of the best proposals to fully enjoy the next-gen). Now it’s also the turn of RGB mouse and keyboard mats, which become glittery and equipped with USB ports. Style apart, playmats are also useful for improving game performance: for example, using a mouse without a pad does not allow the user to have a good feeling of control, to improve aiming in the most agitated games, just to give an example. So, they are objects that undoubtedly help to improve the aesthetics of your environmentof the desk, but they are also valid allies for competitive gaming.
However, before worrying about grabbing a great gaming mat, make sure you buy a desk that properly supports your passions (take a look at the guides on the best gaming desks or on cheap gaming desks, where you can best place your new RGB mats). If you already have a desk, skip what has been said and proceed immediately with reading the article. Let’s start!
The best RGB mats
Peakness gaming mat
Let’s start with a rather interesting article, a very complete mat dedicated to gaming. First of all, we specify that there are two sizes available, XXL and S, which you can choose freely depending on the space available on your desk (in this regard, you can find a good selection of desks HERE). Regarding the characteristics, however, the inevitable RGB LEDs certainly deserve a mention, adjustable through a button, up to 14 different scenarios. Also noteworthy is the addition of a USB port that allows devices to be recharged.
Finally, we have a plug and play installation and a non-slip surface for the more advanced players.
RuoCherg gaming mat
Another mat, other more or less similar characteristics. The focus, in fact, absolutely remains gaming, accompanied by the inevitable RGB lights. The particularity of this mat, however, is the high range of colors and models available to you. About the lights, you can choose from red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple, white and pink; while instead regarding the models we point out some variations: there are some with a space theme, for example.
For the rest, dimensions aside, blocked at 80x30cm, it is configured exactly like the previous model.
Tecknet gaming mat
Now it’s time for a really palatable mat, a tech model and full of rather varied lighting. In fact, it has 14 lighting modes and different types of lights: alternating flashing, alternating red and lights off.
Another special feature is the fact that the mat is completely waterproof, which means that if you usually drink in front of the computer, a mistake like spilling the cup or glass won’t cause you too much trouble. Finally, the rubber material is always non-slip and the use is, as usual, plug and play.
Razer Firefly
We close with a more expensive mat and made by a rather well-known house in the PC and gaming peripherals field, namely Razer. Specifically, the higher cost translates into improvements that are completely aimed at more experienced players, in order to improve in-game performance. The thicker coating, for example, improves speed and accuracy. We are also talking about a product that is even certified and includes lighting with 16.8 million shades of colors, including synchronization with other Razer devices.
There’s also a little brother, a model that sells for about half the price; we leave it to you below.
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How to choose an RGB mat
Essential especially for those who usually grind dozens of hours to the sound of FPS and RTS, RGB mats play a priority role, almost on a par with the mouse and keyboard, as they combine increased performance and style in just one purchase. In essence, as reiterated, they allow for improved control of the mouse and consequently increase precision. They can also be a great way to beautify your desk, obviously also depending on the space available to you. The most indicated are the models even equipped with LEDs, those that we have discussed in this guide, ideal for those looking for an object with a great aesthetic impact. Having said that, let’s see some features in detail.
Space available
Assumed that it is, the size of the mat depends entirely on the length of your desks. In this regard, it is advisable to look at models with different formats available, such as the first one suggested in this article, which allows you to choose between S and XXL. Another note: always based on the length, some mats may only fit the mouse, not the keyboard, so take a good look. Having said that, how to adjust? Simple? First of all you will need to know perfectly the dimensions of your desk; if you don’t know them, equip yourself with a good measuring tape and remedy them immediately. Once this is done, you can proceed with the purchase of a mat, whether it is linked to the mouse or keyboard, or to both, exactly like some XXL models that we have seen in the guide, perfect for accompanying both gaming peripherals.
Gaming features
If your main intent is to play video games with a mouse and keyboard, also pay attention to some important characteristics. First of all the mat must be resistant, well robust; secondly also non-slip, so as to allow an excellent movement of the arm and even fluid. If you really don’t want to miss anything, buy one that comes with a USB port, so you can control or charge your phone during game sessions. Are we perhaps exaggerating? Come on, what will it be? It’s a mat! We know you are thinking so, yet believe us: some mats, although they seem suitable for the purpose, get damaged after a while, forcing you to buy another one. In this way you ensure a fairly long-lasting purchase, which you will not have to replace after a short time. Furthermore, let’s not forget the most important feature, namely the increase in performance due to the correct movement of the mouse along the pad. So pay attention to these details.
Style
Excellent performances are fine, but let’s not forget about style! With a good RGB lighting setup, when completely dark your room will look like never before. An excellent mood for relaxed matches. whereby, check the supported colors and types of lighting carefully, so that it marries perfectly with your tastes. Imagine playing a game like Cyberpunk 2077 and doing it in a room lit only by your LEDs…A show! Speech even more important and strengthened if the user in question was also a streamer or a content creator in general. In such cases, the eye really wants its part, and having a good RGB mat certainly helps.
Price
Finally, let’s also talk about the price, as always important and decisive for every purchase, especially essential in this case, considering that the object in question is often bought cheaply by the masses and, in general, it is not much compared to exorbitant prices. As you may have noticed, within our guide we have kept this aspect in mind, recommending products of various kinds, with very affordable prices. In fact, if you don’t have who knows what needs, an RGB mat for around €15/16 could be right for you: you would have everything you need at the expense of less than excellent performance, but you don’t need to take it for granted. You can, of course, go up quite a bit in price, reaching figures that easily exceed €50. In these cases, different needs necessarily arise: in fact, if you are interested in a product that is useful above all for playing, and you want – perhaps – to make it last a very long time, well… we can only suggest the purchase of a more suitable product, in this case the Razer house model. Also in this case, therefore, try to better understand your needs.
