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The best wireless mice are comfortable, accurate, and responsive. They free us from a tangle of cables and help us smoothly create the perfect spreadsheet or triumph in an online game. Until we find a way to think ourselves around the computer screen, the humble mouse remains our key to precise control.
We tested a wide variety of the best wireless mouse options available. Logitech's MX Anywhere 3 (available at Amazon) came out on top thanks to its versatility, ease of use, and excellent battery life. We also found a special ergonomic mouse for wrist pain sufferers, and some great options for gaming. No matter your need or budget, there’s a wireless mouse on our list for you.
If you want the best wireless mouse for navigating those spreadsheets, the Logitech MX Anywhere 3 is our pick.
The Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro is our favorite wireless gaming mouse.
Great for larger hands
Innovative scroll wheel
No storage compartment for dongle
Very comfortable
Great battery life
Grip takes getting used to
No storage compartment for dongle
Lots of useful buttons
Customizable lighting
Sniper paddle and charge dock
Sort of niche
Feature packed
Classic design
Wireless charging
Not totally suitable for small hands
Rugged design
Consistent performance
Long battery life
Can be small for some
Basic features only
Not MacOS compatible
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, short-term and long-term comfort for differently-sized hands, connectivity, ease of setup, and customization options. We also tested for accuracy, responsiveness, and battery life.
Your mouse will either take batteries or charge with a cable. A rechargeable mouse means buying fewer batteries over time, but as years go by, the internal rechargeable battery will eventually falter. Rechargeables also have the advantage of plugging in to use as a wired mouse when needed.
Most wireless mice use Bluetooth or 2.4GHz radio technology. 2.4GHz is stronger in most scenarios, and great for busy airports or coffee shops, where other peoples’ Bluetooth tech may interfere with yours. Bluetooth has advantages, too, though. It tends to draw less power, and you don’t need to have a receiver taking up your precious USB space, since most devices have internal Bluetooth capabilities.
Choosing the right size and weight for you is very subjective, so it’s a good idea to test mice out before you buy, whenever possible. You’ll also want to take your preferred grip style into account.
While there are a few options out there for southpaws, most mice are either designed ergonomically for right-handed people, or feature a symmetrical, ambidextrous design.
Some wireless mice offer extra buttons that can be remapped using the manufacturer’s software. Many offer extra side buttons that you can map to specific shortcuts, to smooth out common tasks. 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 boost your productivity, but if you aren’t going to use them, they may just get in the way.
RGB lighting seems to be a standard feature in PC gaming equipment now, and mice are no exception. Plenty of prospective mice out there have customizable lighting options to enhance your gaming with a light show. It’s also easy to turn off if you don’t care for it, or if you want to preserve battery life.
If you plan to take your wireless mouse on the road, consider the weight, durability, and whether there’s a compartment to store the USB receiver in. Gaming mice can often store customized profiles onboard.
The majority of wireless mice will work happily on Windows or Mac, but if you’re using other platforms or need to switch between platforms, make sure the mouse’s software will allow it. For example, Logitech’s FLOW software makes it easy to switch between three different connected devices at the touch of a button.
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 upon your preferences, screen resolution, and any games you may be playing. DPI is particularly important for gaming mice, most of which offer several adjustable DPI options.
RGB: This stands for Red Green Blue, a popular option in gaming mice that lets you customize the color of the mouse’s lights. While most gaming mice have some RGB lighting, the number of zones and the available lighting effects differ across devices and brands.
Grip styles: Palm, Claw, and Fingertip are the three main mouse grip styles. 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, 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, you’ll want a high polling rate to go with it.
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 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 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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