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Best Overall

Logitech MX Anywhere 3
Pros

Works on any surface

Innovative scroll wheel

Long battery life
Cons

No storage compartment for dongle
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Best Value

HP Wireless Mouse X4000
Pros

Customizable

Connects up to five devices
Cons

Scroll wheel feels hard
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A computer mouse on top of a desk — Credit: Reviewed / Simon Hill

A computer mouse sitting on a table next to a laptop — Credit: Reviewed / Jackson Ruckar

How We Tested Wireless Mice

The Testers

I am Simon Hill and I have more than a decade of experience reviewing all sorts of consumer technology. I work on a computer all day and often play games into the night, so a good wireless mouse is essential to me.

I'm Keith Shaw, and I've reviewed consumer technology products for more than 15 years, including several varieties and sizes of computer mice in the pre-wireless days. This includes mice that operated with a hard rubber ball that you would routinely clean lint out of after a few months of use.

Matthew Prunty is a freelance gaming and tech journalist with over a decade of writing experience covering everything from video games hard and software to smartphones and PC hardware. For over a decade, he has owned and operated his own multimedia website Gaming Evolution where he wrote features, reviews, conducted interviews, roundups, and more. Born and raised in California, Matthew holds a Master's degree in Business Finance from Strayer University lives with his wife and daughter. Enjoys gaming, binge-watching shows, and exploring futuristic tech.

The Tests

We used each mouse for at least three days, testing it on multiple different surfaces. Every wireless mouse worked through a normal day and then joined us for gaming sessions. We assessed the design, the comfort in both the short and long term, the connectivity, ease of setup, and customization options. We also tested for accuracy, responsiveness, and battery life. There's inevitably some personal taste when it comes to picking a mouse, with both hand size and grip preference coming into play, but luckily, most modern mice perform admirably.

What You Should Know About Wireless Mice

How to Choose a Wireless Mouse

Size, weight, and feel: Choosing the right size and weight for you is all about how a mouse feels in hand, so it's a good idea to test them out before you buy whenever possible. Most wireless mice are designed for right-handed people, so southpaws have a slightly more limited choice. You'll want to take your preferred grip style (discussed above) into account.
Programmable buttons: Some wireless mice offer buttons that can be remapped using the manufacturer's software. Many of them offer extra buttons that you can map to specific shortcuts, such as page forward or back for smoother browsing. Some may even allow you to create macros that trigger a series of actions with a single button press. Taking the time to configure a mouse with the shortcuts you need can really boost your productivity, but if you aren't going to use them, they may just get in the way.
Customizable lighting: RGB lighting seems to be a standard feature in gaming mice now. It's easy to turn off if you don't care for it, but if you like to enhance your gaming with a light show then you should check into the manufacturer's software and see how many customizable lighting zones your prospective mouse has and where they are. Just remember that lighting will reduce your battery life.
Portability: If you plan to take your wireless mouse on the road, you might want to check that there's a compartment to store the USB receiver in. Gaming mice can often store customized profiles onboard.
Platform support: The majority of wireless mice will work happily on Windows or Mac, but if you want a mouse you can use on other platforms and it's important to be able to switch between them, you need to check into the manufacturer's software. For example, Logitech's FLOW software makes it easy to switch between three different connected devices at the touch of a button.

Terms You Should Know

DPI: Dots Per Inch is the number of pixels your cursor can move across per inch of movement from your hand. While you may assume higher is better, it really depends on your preferences, screen resolution, and the game you're playing. The term is particularly notable for a gaming mouse, most of which will offer several preset DPI levels and make it easy for you to switch as required.
RGB: This stands for Red Blue Green and means you can change the color of the lights on your mouse, an option that's popular in gaming mice. Another gaming-friendly feature, most gaming mice have some RGB lighting, but the number of zones and the available lighting effects differs from device to device and brand to brand.
Grip styles: Palm, Claw, and Fingertip are the three main grip styles you'll hear about. Most people have a preferred grip style, but it's not uncommon to change your grip throughout the day. Generally, larger, heavier mice favor a palm grip while smaller, lighter mice work well with a fingertip grip.
Polling rate: This refers to how often your mouse is checking its position and reporting it to your computer and is measured in Hertz (Hz). A polling rate of 1,000 Hz indicates that your mouse is reporting its position 1,000 times per second. If you like to use a high DPI, then you'll want a high polling rate to go with it.

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Meet the testers

Keith Shaw

Contributor

@shawkeith

Keith Shaw is the owner of CoolTools-Reviews.com. He's also the main writer, editor, videographer and all-around-go-to-guy.

Simon Hill

Contributor

@IamSimonHill

Simon Hill is a freelance technology journalist with a decade of writing experience covering everything from smartphones to smart home gadgets. For the last few years, he served as Associate Editor at Digital Trends where he wrote features, reviews, analysis, how-tos, and more.

Matthew Prunty

Contributor

Matthew Prunty is a freelance gaming and tech journalist with over a decade of writing experience covering everything from video games hard and software to smartphones and PC hardware.

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