I need a gaming mouse that saves macros to on-board memory.

Yes. The important distinction is macros that actually execute from the mouse’s onboard memory, rather than merely storing a profile while still requiring background software.

Good options

• Razer Basilisk V3 Pro - $99.99 (Walmart)

• Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K - $129.99 (Best Buy)

• Logitech G502 HERO - $66.00 (Walmart - CompNex Tech Solutions)

• Logitech G502 X LIGHTSPEED - $127.99 (newegg.com)

• Razer Basilisk V3 Pro / V3 Pro 35K — 5 onboard profiles. Razer's documentation confirms onboard profiles, and the software supports assigning macros to buttons. However, some macro/function types may still require Synapse, so this is worth checking against the exact macro you need.My Support+1

• Logitech G502 HERO — an older but interesting option if you specifically want onboard macros. Logitech's documentation explicitly describes assigning Multikey Macros and saving configurations to onboard memory.Logitech Support

• Logitech G502 X / X LIGHTSPEED — excellent hardware, but I'd be cautious if true software-free macro execution is your main requirement. Recent user reports indicate limitations with onboard macro functionality.Reddit

If you tell me what the macro needs to do (e.g. press button → Ctrl+C → Ctrl+V, repeated clicks, timed key sequence, MMO rotation, etc.) and whether you want wired or wireless, I can narrow this down to mice that will actually execute that specific macro from onboard memory.

If you specifically need macros saved to the mouse’s on-board memory (so they work without the vendor software running), look for mice that explicitly support hardware/on-board profiles with macro playback. Not every “programmable” mouse can do this—some only store button mappings or require the software to stay open.Razer Support+1

Good options:

My shortlist:

• Best overall: Logitech G502 HERO — reliable, comfortable, lots of community support.
• Best for MMO-style macros: Logitech G600 or Corsair Scimitar.Logitech Support
• Best budget choice: Redragon M908 if you mainly need many macro buttons.

A couple of questions would narrow it down:

1. Do you need wireless, or is wired OK?
2. Are the macros for MMOs (many buttons), FPS shortcuts, work/productivity, or something else?
3. What’s your budget?

If you need a gaming mouse that lets you record and save macros directly to its internal onboard memory—so they work seamlessly even on PCs without the companion software installed—several great choices fit different budgets and layouts:

1. Logitech G502 X / G502 X Plus
   • Style: Ergonomic, heavy-button layout (13 programmable controls).
   • Onboard Memory: Stores up to 5 complete profile configurations, including keybinds and macros, using Logitech G HUB for initial setup.
   • Connectivity: Available in wired, Lightspeed wireless, and RGB-heavy "Plus" wireless variants.
2. Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite / Scimitar Elite Wireless
   • Style: Dedicated MMO/MOBA mouse featuring a 12-button side grid on a sliding track.
   • Onboard Memory: Allows you to save multiple profiles with complex hardware macro playback via Corsair iCUE. Perfect if you use heavy text-string or multi-key casting macros.
3. Razer Basilisk V3 / Basilisk V3 Pro
   • Style: Right-handed ergonomic thumb-rest design with a multi-function trigger paddle.
   • Onboard Memory: Features hybrid onboard storage for up to 5 profiles saved via Razer Synapse. Once saved, your macros and key remapping function independently of the background software.
4. Razer Naga V2 Pro / Naga V3 Pro
   • Style: Ultimate multi-genre modular mouse with swappable side plates (including a 12-button side panel).
   • Onboard Memory: Advanced onboard memory profile support to store intensive macro setups for productivity or complex gaming setups on the go.[1]

To help narrow down the best pick, tell me:

• Do you prefer a lightweight FPS mouse or an MMO mouse with lots of side buttons?
• Do you want it to be wired or wireless?

If you need a gaming mouse that actually saves your hardware-level macros directly to on-board memory (so they work on tournament PCs, Linux/Mac rigs, or without running resource-heavy background software), here are the top options categorized by what kind of layout you're looking for:

1. Logitech G502 X / G502 Lightspeed / G502 X Plus

• Best for: Everyday gaming, productivity, and versatile shortcuts.
• On-board memory: Stores up to 5 profiles. You can map complex multi-key macros using Logitech G HUB once, save them to the on-board memory slots, and close/uninstall the software completely.
• Buttons: 13 programmable controls packed with an ergonomic thumb rest and infinite scroll wheel.

1. Razer Basilisk V3 Pro / Basilisk V3

• Best for: High-performance ergonomic comfort with plenty of customizable inputs.
• On-board memory: Features hybrid on-board memory and cloud storage (holds up to 5 profiles) accessible via Razer Synapse . It retains your custom macro assignments right on the device hardware.
• Buttons: 11 programmable buttons, including a multi-function paddle trigger.

1. Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite

• Best for: MMO and MOBA players who need a massive number of macros on hand.
• On-board memory: Stores up to 3 on-board profiles for its heavy grid of shortcuts. You configure the side panel via Corsair iCUE , save it to the mouse, and your 12-button side keypad fires those custom macros anywhere.
• Buttons: 17 fully programmable buttons total.[1]

1. Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro

• Best for: Competitive FPS players who want an ultralight shape without sacrificing macro capabilities.
• On-board memory: Stores a customized profile directly on-board with your button remaps and macros.

To help narrow down the best choice, tell me:

• Are you looking for a wired or wireless mouse?
• Do you need extra side buttons (like an MMO grid) or a standard FPS/multi-genre layout?

Yes — the key is hardware/on-board macro storage, not merely “programmable macros.” I’d narrow it to these:

• Logitech G502 HERO - $69.99 (newegg.com)

• Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite - $48.99 (Best Buy)

• Logitech G600 MMO - $275.50 (Walmart - Megaverse LLC)

• Razer Basilisk V3 Pro - $159.99 (Best Buy)

• Logitech G502 HERO — A strong general-purpose choice. Logitech's documentation specifically supports multikey macros in on-board memory, so the macros travel with the mouse.Logitech Support

• Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite — Best suited to MMO/MOBA use: 17 programmable buttons and 3 onboard profiles; Corsair confirms onboard profiles and macro creation.Corsair

• Logitech G600 — Excellent if you want lots of buttons. Logitech documents onboard button assignments, though I'd verify the exact macro behavior you need before buying since it's an older model.Logitech Support

• Razer Basilisk/Viper family — Be careful here: Razer's current documentation says macro storage varies by model. Having “onboard memory” doesn't automatically mean macros work without Synapse.Razer Support

If your requirement is specifically: program macro → unplug mouse → plug into another PC → macro still works with no mouse software installed, I'd prioritize Corsair or the G502 HERO, and verify the exact model's hardware-macro support before purchase.

If you tell me budget + wired/wireless + number of buttons, I can narrow it down to 2–3 current models.

If you specifically need macros stored in the mouse’s onboard memory (so they work without the configuration software running), be careful: many “onboard memory” gaming mice only save DPI/button mappings, not full macro playback. SteelSeries Support RAPOO Here are some better candidates:

• Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K - $159.99 (Best Buy)
• Razer Naga V3 Pro Modular MMO Optical Gaming Mouse - $179.99 (Best Buy)
• CORSAIR SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS MMO Gaming Mouse - $162.03 (Best Buy)
• Logitech G502 HERO High Performance Wired Gaming Mouse - $66.00 (Walmart - CompNex Tech Solutions)

Best picks

— Best all-around choice

• Ergonomic shape, lots of buttons, onboard profiles, and strong macro support through Razer Synapse. Good if you want a “do everything” mouse.

— Best for lots of macros

• Great for MMOs, productivity, and games needing many bindings. The side plates give you up to many programmable inputs.

— Best MMO-style option

• 12-button side grid plus additional programmable controls; ideal if your macros are mostly key combinations.

— Best value wired option

• Has onboard memory and many programmable buttons. Logitech supports creating macros and saving profiles, though some complex macro behaviors may depend on the exact model/software mode.Logitech Support

If you mean true hardware macros (record once → unplug → works on another PC with no software)

Your choices narrow considerably. Many modern premium mice store profiles but still rely on their software for advanced macro functions. SteelSeries Support Reddit Older Logitech models and some niche MMO/macro mice are often better for this use case.Logitech

A few questions would help narrow it:

1. Do you need macros to work with no software installed at all, or just saved profiles so you don’t lose settings?
2. Wired or wireless?
3. How many macro buttons do you want (2–3, 6+, or MMO-style 12+)?

Yes. The important distinction is on-board profile storage vs. true hardware macro execution. Some mice can store profiles but still require their software running for complex macros.Tom's Hardware+1

My picks

• Razer Basilisk V3 Pro - $99.99 (Walmart)

• Logitech G502 X PLUS LIGHTSPEED - $179.99 (Walmart)

• Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite - $49.99 (Best Buy)

• Logitech G403 HERO - $72.99 (Best Buy)

• Razer Basilisk V3 Pro — best overall. It has 10+1 programmable buttons and on-board profiles; Razer users report that macros can be stored in onboard memory, although some functions remain Synapse-dependent.Razer+1

• Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite — best for lots of macros. It has 17 programmable buttons and 3 onboard profiles. Corsair explicitly confirms onboard profile storage and multi-key inputs.CORSAIR

• Logitech G502 X / X PLUS — great general-purpose option. Excellent ergonomics and lots of buttons, but I'd be more cautious if your requirement is specifically complex macros that execute without G HUB; user reports indicate limitations with onboard macro functionality.Reddit

• Logitech G403 HERO — simpler/cheaper choice. It has onboard memory and programmable controls, making it attractive if you don't need a bunch of side buttons.

If by "saves macros to onboard memory" you mean: I want to program the mouse on one PC, unplug it, plug it into another PC with no mouse software installed, and have the macros still execute, tell me that. That's a stricter requirement, and I can narrow this down to mice that genuinely support software-free hardware macros rather than merely storing profiles.