Convenient and reliable: TOP 5 wireless mice for everyday use

Defender company specializes in inexpensive gadgets for the computer, so it is not surprising that their Accura MM-935 wireless mouse attracts potential buyers primarily by price.

The mouse turned out to be versatile and quite convenient. It is symmetrical, so it will serve both left-handed and right-handed people with equal success. Its body is covered with a kind of soft-touch plastic, which lies pleasantly in the hand and does not allow the mouse to slide. There are rubberized pads on the sides, which also reduce the sliding of the mouse.

The optical sensor guarantees a sufficiently high resolution (1600 DPI). Moreover, just below the wheel on the mouse there is a button for switching resolution modes, which allows you to choose the necessary level of sensitivity for your needs. For office work and surfing the web, we put less, for games or graphics processing — more.

Wireless connection is provided by a standard USB receiver that supports connection with a mouse at a distance of up to 10 m. The mouse is powered by two AAA batteries, which, according to the manufacturer, will last for 3-6 months of operation. Against the background of mice from Logitech and Xiaomi, which hold a charge for up to a year, this is not much. However, it depends more and more on the batteries themselves, not the mouse. Therefore, it would not be quite right to call it a minus.

An unambiguous disadvantage is only the distinct clicking of the buttons and the scroll wheel. But at a price of some $5 — which is very cheap for a wireless mouse — clicking can be tolerated.

Given the diverse range of products from Xiaomi, the release of mice for them was only a matter of time. And as almost always happens with their products, here we have an interesting combination of high quality, interesting functionality and an attractive price tag.

It's worth starting with the fact that Xiaomi Wireless Mouse 2 has an unusual shape — the surface of the mouse sticks out quite a bit above the base, and the base itself is unusually high and slightly beveled to the front end. Because of this, many customers say they were ready to return it to the store 5 minutes after purchase. But it was all a matter of habit, after 20-30 minutes you get used to it and it turns out that it's damn convenient. Xiaomi says that they tried to find the perfect shape in terms of ergonomics in order to minimize the load on the wrists.

Otherwise, it's a pretty standard wireless mouse. It has a high accuracy of 1200 DPI, and a wheel with small edges, scrolls easily, but without losing a sense of control. From the unusual, we will highlight the side button under the thumb (if you are right-handed), which in the browser can perform the function of returning to the previous tab or opening links in a new window. Well, the battery compartment is not quite standard, it is held on magnets and is not located at the base of the mouse, but under its upper part.

An additional bonus is a special coating resembling soft—touch plastic, which lies pleasantly in the hand, resists external contamination and is easily washed.

HP Z3700 Wireless Mouse is positioned as a product of the basic price category, aimed at economical users who want to purchase a simple and reliable wireless manipulator. Thanks to the use of radio communication with a frequency of 2.4 GHz, a stable connection with a minimum lag at distances up to 10 m is guaranteed.

It works from 1 AA battery, while the manufacturer promises 16 months of battery life, depending on the batteries. The battery compartment cover is held on magnets, which is very convenient. Together with the battery and the radio module, the mouse weighs only 50 g. This, of course, is not a feather, but close to it — the mouse is really very light and pleasant in everyday use. Plus, special legs at the base and support for Blue LED technology (not to be confused withBlueTrack, although they are similar in principle of operation) allow her to be friends with any types of mats and a lot of tables.

In terms of design, the HP Z3700 somewhat resembles the Apple Magic branded mouse with its flat molded surface. Only this one has a slightly higher base, thanks to which it lies a little better in the hand. However, if you are used to traditional convex models, then it will be unusual to work with such, be sure to keep this in mind. Well, the symmetrical design allows it to be used by both right-handed and left-handed people. Well, of the minuses, we note only the strange behavior of the scroll wheel, which periodically twitches in the opposite direction, or does not respond to commands at all. In general, taking into account the price of about $ 17, a very interesting mouse for a laptop or ultrabook.

Logitech wireless manipulators have many loyal fans. And there are good reasons for this: the gadgets of this company can boast not only comfortable ergonomics, but also an impressive battery life. This fully applies to the compact and cute Logitech Wireless Mouse M185.

For $20, a potential buyer receives a wireless mouse running on a 2.4 GHz radio channel and equipped with a miniature receiver that protrudes from the USB port by a few millimetres. Logitech reports that by buying the M185, it will be possible to save on batteries, because AA batteries are enough for 1 year of operation. This is helped by the fact that in case of inactivity, the mouse automatically goes into sleep mode.

In general, the company positions this mouse as a mass product without any hidden aces up its sleeve. It just works reliably, does not lose connection in the middle of the working day and quickly connects to computers, laptops and smart TV. Thanks to four rubberized legs and a 1000 DPI sensor, it glides perfectly on almost any surface.

When it comes to mouse design, it's usually not a field for experimentation. Unless, of course, these are game models. For many people, a mouse is a working tool, for which the main thing is convenience and reliability. The more interesting Microsoft's attempt to make an unusual mouse looks, which at the same time will be light, symmetrical, compact and equally comfortable for hands of different sizes.

ARC Touch Mouse is positioned as a manipulator for mobile computers, which will fit into a laptop bag and will not stick out. Microsoft solved this common problem very elegantly — the mouse body is made of bending materials, so in working condition the mouse bends and takes the usual convex shape, and when the power is turned off, it straightens and becomes flat.

Interestingly, only the back of the mouse bends, and the upper part with buttons and a touch trackpad holds one flat shape. The touchpad replaces the mouse wheel, allowing it to work correctly, both in Windows and macOS without additional crutches.

The ARC Touch Mouse buttons are made of glossy plastic, the touch strip between them is metal, and the rest of the surface is finished with a soft touch coating that is pleasant to the touch. Externally, the mouse looks cool and does not cause complaints in daily use, only the velvety coating of the main part of the case irritates. It collects dust and quickly spoils the appearance.

The ARC Touch Mouse sensor is also not easy. It is made using BlueTrack technology, which gives a high—contrast picture and allows the mouse to work clearly on any surfaces: carpets, sofas, lacquered tables, marble floors — anywhere. In addition, it is not particularly sensitive to contamination, so the mouse is well adapted to accompany its owner on the road.

Of course, you will have to pay for all these buns: a Microsoft mouse will cost many times more than a regular wireless model from Logitech, Genius or HP. At the same time, it has a smaller radius of action — 5 metres against the standard 10. Although, it is designed purely for use with laptops, so it is unlikely to be a problem.