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★ Top Choice

Microsoft

Pro IntelliMouse

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From $48.99

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♥ Runner Up

Logitech

Anywhere 2S Wireless Mouse

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From $59.99

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Best for Simplicity

Apple

Apple Magic Mouse 2

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From $74

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Best Overall

Logitech

MX Ergo Wireless Trackball

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From $77.99

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Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse

★ Top Choice
BUY NOW From $48.99

Features

  • Next-level durability thanks to improved top key actuation lifecycle for intense, repeated use — Plus improved skirt abrasion performance for ultra-smooth, low-friction response.
  • Quickly and efficiently complete demanding tasks with two customizable* thumb buttons and a middle click.
  • No waiting. Plug in the fast, wired USB connector without waiting for Bluetooth to pair or searching for a dongle.
  • Ergonomic design for hours of work and gaming comfort, Plus an upgraded braided cable for tangle-free performance, and side key texture for improved tactility.
  • A modern work and gaming-ready wired mouse design, with an upgraded PixArt tracking sensor, responsive buttons, and distinctive details.

Pros

  • ⊕ Responsive.
  • ⊕ Classic design.
  • ⊕ Highly responsive.
  • ⊕ Programmable buttons.
  • ⊕ Robust design and build.

Cons

  • ⊖ Wired.
  • ⊖ Not wireless.
  • ⊖ Not great for gaming.

Specs

  • Buttons: 5.
  • DPI: 3200.
  • Interface: Wired.
  • Ergonomic: Right-handed.

Logitech Anywhere 2S Wireless Mouse

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Features

  • HYPER FAST SCROLLING  Scroll through long documents or web pages faster and easier. Or press the wheel and shift to click to click mode for precise navigation.Wireless technology: Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless technology.
  • DUAL CONNECTIVITY  Use with up to three Windows or Mac computers and laptops via included Unifying receiver or Bluetooth Smart wireless technology.
  • RECHARGABLE BATTERY  Up to 70 days of power on a single charge.
  • WORKS ANYWHERE 4000 dpi Darkfield sensor tracks flawlessly virtually anywhere, even on glass. Mouse Dimensions-1.3 x 2.4 x 3.9. Unifying Receiver-0.2 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches.
  • CROSS COMPUTER CONTROL  Game changing capacity to navigate seamlessly on three computers, and copy paste text, images, and files from one to the other using Logitech FLOW.

Pros

  • ⊕ Smooth scrolling.
  • ⊕ Rechargeable battery.
  • ⊕ Works on nearly any surface.

Cons

  • ⊖ Somewhat expensive.
  • ⊖ Nowhere to store USB receiver.

Specs

  • Weight: 0.53 lbs.
  • Platform: Windows/macOS.
  • Product Dimensions: 1.35 x 2.42 x 3.94 in.
  • Ports: microUSB (for charging).

Apple Apple Magic Mouse 2

Best for Simplicity
BUY NOW From $74

Features

  • Magic Mouse 2 is ready to go right out of the box and pairs automatically with your Mac.
  • It’s lighter, has fewer moving parts thanks to its built-in battery and continuous bottom shell, and has an optimized foot design — all helping Magic Mouse 2 track easier and move with less resistance across your desk.
  • Magic Mouse 2 is completely rechargeable, so you’ll eliminate the use of traditional batteries.
  • Magic Mouse 2 is completely rechargeable, so you’ll eliminate the use of traditional batteries.
  • Magic Mouse 2 is completely rechargeable, so you’ll eliminate the use of traditional batteries.
  • And the Multi-Touch surface allows you to perform simple gestures such as swiping between web pages and scrolling through documents.
  • It’s lighter, has fewer moving parts thanks to its built-in battery and continuous bottom shell, and has an optimized foot design — all helping Magic Mouse 2 track easier and move with less resistance across your desk.
  • And the Multi-Touch surface allows you to perform simple gestures such as swiping between web pages and scrolling through documents.
  • Magic Mouse 2 is ready to go right out of the box and pairs automatically with your Mac.
  • It’s lighter, has fewer moving parts thanks to its built-in battery and continuous bottom shell, and has an optimized foot design — all helping Magic Mouse 2 track easier and move with less resistance across your desk.

Pros

  • ⊕ Looks fantastic.
  • ⊕ Long battery life.
  • ⊕ Good-looking mouse.
  • ⊕ Multitouch surface.
  • ⊕ Rechargeable battery.

Cons

  • ⊖ Can be fatiguing.
  • ⊖ Cannot use while charging.

Specs

  • Buttons: 0.
  • DPI: 1300.
  • Ergonomics: Ambidextrous.
  • Interface: Bluetooth, Lightning port, Wireless.
  • Dimensions: 4.47 x 2.25 x 0.85 in (113.5 x 57.1 x 21.6 mm).

Logitech MX Ergo Wireless Trackball

Best for Ergonomics-Minded Users
BUY NOW From $77.99

Features

  • Dual connectivity- use with up to 3 Windows or Mac computers via included Unifying receiver or Bluetooth smart wireless technology.
  • Cross-computer control- game-changing capacity to navigate seamlessly on 2 computers, and copy-paste text, images, and files from one to the other using Logitech flow.
  • Precision scroll-wheel - tilt and middle click wheel allows for precise scrolling and other Convenient controls such as horizontal scrolling.
  • Rechargeable battery- up to 70 days of power on a single charge; Nominal value : 380 dpi.
  • Ergonomic sculpted design - unique adjustable hinge allows you to customize the trackball angle from 0 to 20 degrees for a more natural, comfortable hand position, and reduced muscle strain.

Pros

  • ⊕ Wireless.
  • ⊕ Built-in trackball.
  • ⊕ Good build quality.
  • ⊕ Rechargeable battery.
  • ⊕ Unique adjustable hinge.

Cons

  • ⊖ Expensive.
  • ⊖ Fairly pricey.
  • ⊖ Right-handed only.

Specs

  • Number of Buttons: 8.
  • Warranty (Parts and Labor): 1 year.
  • Sensor Maximum Resolution: 2048 dpi.
  • Weight: 9.1 ounces.
  • Hand Orientation: Right-Handed.
  • Power Source: Internal Battery, Wired USB.
  • Interface: Bluetooth, USB Wired, RF Wireless.
  • Sensor Maker and Model: Logitech Advance Optical Tracking.