TOP 5 compact laptop mice

Xiaomi Mi Dual Mode Silent Edition is a high-quality and at the same time inexpensive mouse from the Chinese giant Xiaomi, designed primarily for work and study. Despite the democratic price tag, she knows a few tricks that are usually owned by more high-end mice. In particular, she is friends with both wireless connection formats - both with Bluetooth and radio at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. And on the case right under the wheel there is a button for changing the active connection. Thus, it can be simultaneously connected to a laptop and a conditional TV, instantly switching between devices.

The second distinguishing feature is silent operation. The case design uses rubberized pads that dampen noise and vibration when moving the case, while silent mechanical switches are installed in the design of the scroll and buttons. But they saved a little on the mechanics of the side buttons - they click like ordinary buttons and do not allow, with a clear conscience, to write Xiaomi Mi Dual Mode Silent Edition into the ranks of completely silent mice. However, with a price tag below $ 20, it would be strange to demand too much from her.

Otherwise, this is an excellent laptop mouse with a classic sensor (1300 DPI accuracy), symmetrical design, and thoughtful ergonomics. In particular, the body of the mouse is made in such a way that the “stern” rises above the “nose”, the base is unusually high and bevels towards the end. That is, in form it is the exact opposite of flat mice a la Apple Magic Mouse. It feels strange at first, but if you give it a little time, then this form seems really comfortable. Although, in fact, it's all a matter of taste.

A compact Bluetooth mouse that has a fairly simple design and a minimal set of functions necessary for simple daily activities. mouse It is made of plastic with a soft touch coating, which makes it pleasant to the touch and resistant to scratches. It is worth noting that it has a symmetrical body, so it is equally well suited for right-handed and left-handed people.

Body Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse weighs 78 grams, which can be called the golden mean. It is not too heavy and does not burden the hands, and at the same time not too light and does not suffer from accidental breakdowns. In general, the case turned out to be successful, the manipulator fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and does not slip out during sudden movements. To connect to a laptop or other device, a Bluetooth 5.0 receiver is used, which provides a stable signal transmission over a distance of up to 10 meters and consumes less power than previous versions of the Bluetooth protocol. In particular, the mouse requires only one AA battery to power it, which, according to Microsoft, will last for a year.

Otherwise, this is an excellent option for a high-quality, affordable and not overloaded with unnecessary functions mouse from a famous brand. The fundamental difference from most other laptop manipulators under $30 is the design. In addition to the classic black and white colors, Microsoft designers first released variations with trendy salmon, turquoise and coral colors. And then they supplemented them with a pack of manipulators with various camouflage textures.

When you first meet the HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse, you get the impression that HP engineers were trying to breed the perfect outbred office mouse in the lab. One that does not make noise, does not tire your hands during the working day, works on any surface and, moreover, is equipped with programmable side buttons, like cybersport mice.

In terms of shape and size, the Travel Mouse is a classic “humpback” mouse with a slightly elongated body that fits perfectly in your hand if your palms are not too large or, on the contrary, not too miniature. The case is slightly beveled to the left side, so that the mouse fits as comfortably as possible in the right hand and maintains the natural position of the palm throughout the working day. For lefties, this option is also not suitable because a couple of additional side buttons will be out of reach under the little finger and ring finger. By the way, the buttons themselves are by default responsible for the “forward” and “backward” scrolling commands, however, using the HP Accessory Center software, the mouse owner can assign any commands he needs.

The built-in HP Bluetooth Travel Mouse sensor has a resolution of 1200 DPI, which is not very suitable for working with a 4K monitor. On the other hand, the lack of sensitivity is compensated by the excellent responsiveness of the sensor on almost any type of surface, be it wood, fabric, pile or varnished table surface. Although the mouse is not included in the “silent” cohort, the button mechanisms and scroll wheels turned out to be quite quiet and are unlikely to annoy colleagues or household members. Plus, the manipulator supports simultaneous connection to several devices via Bluetooth or radio signal. It also has excellent autonomy (up to 24 months on a pair of AA batteries).

Ergonomic mice are not to the liking of all laptop owners. For some users, the shape does not fit, for others, excessive bulge interferes with loading into a laptop bag. If you belong to one of these groups, then you may be interested in not quite the usual flat and silent manipulator Logitech Pebble M350.

This model features a symmetrical design with a low center of gravity. Unlike traditional mice that have a convex shape, the design of the M350 turned out to be so thin that the manipulator can be tucked into the back pocket of your trousers and carried around all day without experiencing any discomfort. At the same time, the company's engineers partially retained the classic shape and slightly raised the back of the mouse in relation to the "nose" so that the manipulator fits more comfortably in the hand and creates less stress on the hand. At the same time, the weight of the mouse is 100 grams, so it is not subject to accidental movements and cursor breaks.

The second signature feature of the Logitech Pebble M350 is the silent button switches and scroll wheel. Logitech claims a 90% reduction in click volume compared to conventional office mouses. Alas, we can’t check their words exactly, but it feels like it is, the buttons click barely audibly, and the wheel rustles barely noticeably when scrolling. Otherwise, this is a classic laptop mouse with a combined connection (Bluetooth + radio), a sensor with a sensitivity of 1000 DPI, a rich choice of colors and excellent autonomy. Due to the fact that the mouse quickly goes into sleep mode when idle, the manufacturer claims 18 months of battery life from a single AA battery.

Dell MS3320W is a high-end symmetrical mouse, which, according to the manufacturer, will be an excellent addition to a Dell Vostro laptop or an ultrabook from the Dell XPS fashion series. It has everything you need for productive work and there is nothing to distract from this very work. Namely, a comfortable body, an accurate and sensitive sensor with increased DPI, as well as a convenient scroll wheel with a quiet and reliable mechanism.

With a 1600 DPI sensor, the Dell MS3320W is ideal for handling 2K and 4K monitors. At the same time, the optical sensor provides accurate cursor tracking on most materials, including wood, fabric, pile or varnished table surfaces. As for the battery life, Dell promises nothing less than 3 years of continuous operation from a single AA battery. Against the background of the usual 6-12 months that other Bluetooth mice hold, this figure is impressive. Although, of course, a lot depends on the batteries themselves and the scenario of using the manipulator.

It is also necessary to note the quality of workmanship: in particular, the plastic case lies pleasantly in the hand and does not slip out even in extreme heat, and from the side the mouse looks like it was made of aluminum. Especially if we talk about gray, not black colors. The shape turned out to be quite comfortable, the height does not strain the hand, and the symmetrical design allows you to control it with both left and right hands.