Updated on June 13, 2023
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Logitech MX Master 3S
A benchmark wireless ergonomic mouse, it remains one of the best solutions in terms of value for money. It stands out for its high quality and thumbwheel for horizontal scrolling.
The MX Master 3S’s atypical format features an additional thumbwheel and well-thought-out ergonomics, making it an excellent solution for office use. It also has a well-thought-out software component that lets you configure its 4 buttons to suit your needs. On top of that, it boasts a good battery life of up to 70 days on a full charge, and its charging is pretty fast (via USB-C). Its weight has been reduced compared to the first MX Master (140 g vs. 151 g), making it even smoother to use. During our tests, we noted that its imposing size made this model more suitable for medium-sized to large hands, and for palm or claw grips rather than fingertips. On the other hand, we regret that the brand chose to keep the second scroll wheel above the 2 thumb-accessible buttons rather than next to them, as was the case on the first 2 versions of this mouse. What’s more, the wheel is heavier, which we found a little less ergonomic. This mouse can also switch between 3 devices thanks to the Easy-Switch function, and its main wheel can be notched or fast-scrolling. Finally, its main shortcoming lies in the fact that it only comes in a right-handed version.
The different mice we've tested. Design and ergonomics generally go hand in hand to offer superior comfort. A mouse with a more worked-out shape generally offers better comfort of use. Weight is an ally as well as an enemy. Some mice offer the possibility of modifying it with removable elements. The number and type of buttons allow you to integrate numerous shortcuts into your mouse. A wired mouse doesn't depend on a battery, but a wireless mouse is more convenient to carry. The optical sensor is less expensive but less versatile, where the laser is more precise.
Microsoft Classic IntelliMouse
This wired mouse is the simplest in our comparison. Despite its low price, it offers a comfortable design. It also has an excellent sensor that supports many surfaces, even glass.
The Microsoft Classic IntelliMouse offers a fairly comfortable and, as its name suggests, very simple design. It focuses on the essential: its shape. It has 2 customizable buttons on its edge, in addition to the right and left clicks (quite loud) and the scroll wheel. The scroll wheel is notched and provided good scrolling during our tests. As soon as we plugged it in, it was immediately responsive, thanks to its BlueTrack sensor. And this was the case on all surfaces, including glass, which is very interesting at this price. Its precision can go up to 3200 DPI, but you have to go through the software to adjust it. We found this to be sufficient for office use and low-tech games (such as Agar.io). Its large, elongated format (13 x 4 x 6.5 cm) means it can be held in any grip (palm grip, claw grip and fingertip). On the other hand, the mouse proved a little too large for small hands, and is only available for right-handed users. Finally, we noted that its weight of 102 g was a little high for a wired model.
Logitech M720 Triathlon
Although it’s not a specifically ergonomic mouse, it offers very good comfort. Compact, it’s ideal to take everywhere and perfect for office use thanks to its 6 programmable buttons.
With its 1000 DPI, this wireless mouse isn’t the most powerful on the market, but still offers good value for money. In fact, it has good hardware quality and comes with an AA battery offering a long battery life of around 24 months. It also boasts a number of useful features for office use, such as 6 programmable buttons, ultra-fast scrolling of the thumbwheel and a technology that lets you switch between 3 different devices. During our tests, we found it ergonomic thanks to its small thumb slot. Its slightly heavier weight (133 g) made it easy to move around, and connection to the screen was without latency (although it’s best to avoid using it for demanding gaming). Its very compact format makes it a more interesting model for small to medium-sized hands in palm grip, but can be considered by larger hands in claw grip or fingertip. Unfortunately, it is not ambidextrous, and no left-handed model is planned by the brand. Finally, we noted that its clicks were quite loud and that its optical sensor was effective on most surfaces, except glass.
Logitech M330 Silent Plus
Responsive and compact, this mouse is aimed primarily at small hands. It boasts very quiet operation thanks to optimizations made by the brand, making it usable anywhere.
Although less elaborate than many other wireless mice, the M330 Silent Plus offers excellent value for money. With its single AA battery included, it has a battery life of 1.5 to 2 years. Its discreet clicks mean it can be used in any working environment, even in a library, without disturbing the neighbors. In our tests, it paired directly with the USB receiver, and we noted no latency on the screen. The thumbwheel is notched and gives access to a third button (to close a tab, for example), as is the case on most models. Its optical sensor was effective on all surfaces except glass. And thanks to its weight of just 90 g, we found it very easy to move around. Its format was more ergonomic than many other models at this price level, and more suited to small or medium-sized hands. We were able to use it in palm grip, claw grip and fingertip without any difficulty. Admittedly, it’s not a full-featured mouse, but for basic use, it’s one of the best. It’s a pity that Logitech hasn’t, once again, provided a left-handed version.
Logitech Lift
With its silent buttons and scroll wheel, this ergonomic vertical wireless mouse, connectable to 3 devices simultaneously, has it all. At this price level, it stands out strongly from the competition.
A new vertical model from Logitech, this mouse offers, in our opinion, better value for money than the MX Verticalprevious benchmark in ergonomic mice. In our tests, we preferred the Lift for its much quieter buttons and scroll wheel. Battery-powered for up to 2 years, this wireless mouse connects via Bluetooth or Logi Bolt USB. Its vertical format is more suited to small to medium-sized hands, and less so to larger ones, for whom the larger MX Vertical is preferable. The Lift is available for both right-handers and left-handers, which is appreciable because it’s unfortunately quite rare. We also liked its SmartWheel scroll wheel, which lets you switch from fast scrolling to precision scrolling. We found its 130g weight fairly light, which made moving the mouse very easy, and on-screen tracking responsive. On the other hand, while its laser sensor was interesting on all surfaces, it was less effective on glass. Finally, the Lift also has the advantage of being available in 3 different colors (white, black, pink).
Our selection
Our choice, Best high-end Best cheap Best mid-range Cheap alternative Mid-range alternative Logitech MX Master 3S Microsoft Classic IntelliMouse Logitech M720 Triathlon Logitech M330 Silent Plus Logitech Lift A benchmark wireless ergonomic mouse, it remains one of the best solutions in terms of value for money. It stands out for its high quality and thumbwheel for horizontal scrolling. This wired mouse is the simplest in our comparison. Despite its low price, it offers a comfortable design. It also has an excellent sensor that supports many surfaces, even glass. Although it's not a specifically ergonomic mouse, it offers very good comfort. Compact, it's ideal to take everywhere and perfect for office use thanks to its 6 programmable buttons. Responsive and compact, this mouse is aimed primarily at small hands. It boasts very quiet operation thanks to optimizations made by the brand, making it usable anywhere. With its silent buttons and scroll wheel, this ergonomic vertical wireless mouse, connectable to 3 devices simultaneously, has it all. At this price level, it stands out strongly from the competition. £ 82.99 on Amazon See the price on Amazon £ 54.99 on Amazon £ 29.99 on Amazon £ 57.99 on Amazon
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How did we test?
To test the mice, we judged the speed of their connection (between mouse and computer on switch-on when wireless) and their on-screen tracking (latency between mouse use and on-screen pointer). We also used each of them on different surfaces (carpet, paper, wood, stone, glass).
Then we worked on various office tasks to judge their comfort in use. We noted their responsiveness and ergonomics in simple game (Agar.io). This allowed us to check the various ways of holding them(palm grip, claw grip, fingertip or upright), but also their comfort for different hand sizes (small, medium, large). What’s more, we weighed each of them. Finally, note that we’ve tested all mice under ChromeOS to verify their compatibility and proper operation.
How to choose your mouse
The choice of mouse can have a big influence on your office performance and comfort. It should be as ergonomic as possible in your eyes, have as many buttons as you like, while still having an efficient sensor.
The sheer number of models on the market makes this a difficult decision. That’s why we’ve put together a list of criteria to help you:
- Design and ergonomics : it will influence your grip. Large models are not suitable for small hands, and vice versa. With this in mind, it’s also necessary to check whether the mouse is right-handed, left-handed or ambidextrous. This selection is generalist, but we invite left-handers to consult our specifically dedicated article. If you work for long hours with your mouse in hand, on the other hand, it may be worth investing in an ergonomic mouse, specially designed for intense use.
- Weight: if your mouse is too heavy, under intensive use, your wrist will tire quickly. Be aware that some models have weights, which you can remove or add to maximize your comfort depending on your use (office, gaming…).
- The number of buttons: the lambda user can sometimes be surprised by the number of buttons offered on mid-range mice. The way in which shortcuts are modified varies considerably from one model to another, so keep an eye on this point if this criterion is important to you. Finally, mice dedicated to gamers generally have more buttons.
- Connectivity: wired mice work via USB connection. Their advantage is that you don’t have to worry about battery levels. The latter generally operate via Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi. Their advantage is that you don’t get your hand caught in the wires during your frenzied games. Gamers often prefer wired mice because they have less latency and are, in general, lighter.
- The type of sensor: the optical mouse works with an LED and analyzes the surface’s roughness to calculate the trajectory and retransmit it to the screen. With laser mice, cursor movement is much more precise. The sensor offers a certain resolution, generally expressed in DPI (Dot Per Inch, or dots per inch). The higher the resolution, the faster and more precise the mouse.
Other mice we recommend
Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 1850 (€14.95 at time of publication): An ambidextrous solution. During our tests, we immediately noticed that this wireless mouse was particularly compact (5.8 x 10 x 3.8 cm). As a result, it’s not suitable for large hands. On the other hand, it can easily be held in all possible ways (palm grip, claw grip and fingertip), and its symmetrical format makes it an interesting ambidextrous model. Once the USB receiver was in place, pairing was immediate, and we didn’t notice any latency on the screen. The optical sensor enabled us to use it on all kinds of surfaces correctly, except glass. And although the mouse isn’t particularly ergonomic, its use was enhanced by its very light weight of just 80g. It has 3 buttons, one of which is located on the scroll wheel. As for the battery, its supplied AA battery offers around 6 months’ use, according to the brand.
Logitech MX Ergo Trackball (€88.91 at time of publication): A trackball alternative. This ergonomic wireless mouse has been designed for trackball enthusiasts who want to move your mouse cursor without having to move your wrist. With its high-quality finish, 0-20° adjustable inclination and efficient software, it’s the best option for users of this atypical technology. By adjusting the tilt, you can also choose its weight (167 g or 262 g). And even if the weight is high, it’s not a problem, since the mouse stays in place. During our tests, although it was handy for avoiding moving our wrist, we doubt that prolonged use is a good idea. Indeed, as the thumb is constantly solicited, we wonder if it won’t cause tendonitis more quickly over the long term… For this very reason, we prefer to advise against it for even undemanding gamers.
Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse (€92.82 at time of publication): An ergonomic solution from Microsoft. Comfortable, this mouse features a specific thumb rest that we found quite interesting during our tests. Admittedly, it’s not the most practical of wireless mice, not least because of its rather heavy weight (137 g), but we felt it was still a good option for people who prefer the Microsoft brand. Its shape makes it easy to hold in palm grip, claw grip and fingertip, whatever the size of your hand. Unfortunately, its battery recharges via micro-USB cable rather than USB-C, but it has a good autonomy of up to 3 months. Connection to our computer was immediate via Bluetooth. Note that there was no screen latency, and we were able to use it on all surfaces, including glass. Finally, the scroll wheel can be notched or scrolled freely.
Other mice tested
AmazonBasics G6B-BK (€23.80 at time of publication): During our tests, the click wheel didn’t perform well and it sometimes took up to 3 or 4 clicks before the action was done on the PC. We also found the clicks too noisy and the mouse not very ergonomic for large hands.
Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse (€27.84 at time of publication):We found this mouse’s particularly flat format uncomfortable. It doesn’t allow a palm grip and isn’t ideal for large hands.
Logitech G305 (€56.99 at time of publication):This mouse is especially interesting for gamers on a budget. As such, we left it out of our main selection for its lack of versatility, although it was pleasant to use by small to medium-sized hands.
Razer Pro Click (€93.00 at time of publication) : Like the DeathAdder V2, we judged this ergonomic wireless mouse a little too dedicated to gaming to appear in this generalist selection.
Logitech MX Vertical (€93.88 at time of publication): Big sister to the Lift, this vertical model is aimed at medium to large hands. Although ergonomic, we think its price is a little too high for it to be really interesting at the moment.
Logitech MX Anywhere 3S (€99.99 at time of publication):Ultra-compact, this mouse can only be used by small to medium-sized hands comfortably. And although it’s formidably efficient, we found its ergonomics perfectible because of this reduced size.
Apple Magic Mouse (€103.00 at time of publication): Very slim, this model’s special feature is a flat, tactile surface instead of 2 separate buttons and a scroll wheel. Unfortunately, scrolling the scroll wheel didn’t feel fluid at all, which is a shame considering its price.
MX Master (€164.90 at time of publication): This very first iteration of the Master 3S was already very interesting in terms of ergonomics when it came out. Nevertheless, it’s tending to disappear, which is driving up its price.
