Your computer mouse isn’t just for clicks: the best wireless mice make it a cinch to select, scroll and shift between tasks on your laptop or desktop – all without a crick in the wrist. Whether you’re a right-handed reacher or a labouring leftie, the rodents below will transform your workflow.
From portable pointers to ergonomic accessories, we’ve rounded up a selection of superior scrollers in our list. We’ve even included a few vertical options for the ultimate in desktop ergonomics.
So whether you’re editing pics with pixel perfection or waging war on an unwieldy Excel spreadsheet, pick a new clicker and prepare your scrolling finger for a productivity upgrade.
The best mice you can buy today
The stealthy selector: Logitech MX Anywhere 3S
Hammering the clicky bits won’t make you a welcome guest in most co-working spaces. Luckily, this Logitech mouse hits the spot without getting you hushed: Quiet Click buttons offer the same feel as standard ones, but with noticeably less noise. An 8K sensor also tracks sharp on any surface, while dual scroll modes put pace and precision a toggle away.
The frugal friend: Dell MS3320W
Consult a corporate manual and you’ll find that time-management is the key to efficiency. This simple, subtle mouse takes battery replacement off your to-do list with its own form of frugality: fitted with a single AA cell, it’s rated to last a massive 36 months. As well as impressive energy economy, it makes setup a cinch with support for Microsoft Swift Pair.
The slender sliver: HP Z3700
Ogling any computer mouse requires a cursory glance, but this slick little clicker deserves a longer look. With a profile that’s low for life on the go, it scurries across the scales at just 50g. Its shell ships in seven shades to match your laptop, while a dinky wheel lets you do the old click and scroll. The only thing not streamlined? Its 16-month battery life.
The effortless ergo: Microsoft Bluetooth Ergonomic Mouse
Unless you’re an experimental chef, a frying pan is a funny choice for a mousemat. But there’s useful flavour in its non-stick properties: Teflon on the bottom of this Microsoft mouse lets it glide easily across your desk. Detent scrolling with the aluminium wheel helps you scan through recipes, while a natural hand position should give your wrist a rest after a long day’s sautéing.
The underhand upgrade: Razer Pro Click
Recruiting a team of pros to help you work might feel like cheating, but wrap your paw around this premium peripheral and that’s exactly what you’ve got. A collab between gaming gurus Razer and the ergonomics experts at Humanscale, it’s a mouse moulded with human hands in mind. Channelling the durability of its competitive cousins, the Pro Click is rated for up to 50 million clicks, while peak DPI of 16,000 means its sensor is as precise as the design.
The side switcher: Targus ErgoFlip EcoSmart
Most mice are made to fit one hand. Lending your scroller to a lefty? This ambidextrous accessory doesn’t play favourites. Its nifty top part rotates with a twist to offer ergonomic support both ways. Whichever side you’re on, its recycled plastic shell gets behind the planet, while an integrated antimicrobial additive limits germ handover when your southpaw pal returns it.
The easy elevator: Logitech Lift
Like leg spin bowling, mousework can be a wristy business. Unlike that cricketing art, though, it doesn’t take hours in the nets to master productive delivery. Designed for small and medium hands, Logitech’s peripheral adopts an upright position to ease the carpal load. A textured grip and thumb rest let your palm sit snug, while a sinistral version lets left-armers get in on the elevation.
The greeting grip: Trust Verro
Forget handshake fear: your paw spends more time wrapped around a mouse than any bigwig’s mitt. Tilted to 60°, this peripheral mimics your wrist’s natural grasp position to help you get the job done more comfortably. Forward and back buttons live under your thumb, while the wireless receiver resides inside. And unlike the high-ups, it’ll never expect you to work past 5pm on a Friday.
The cosy corker: Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical Mouse
You might expect to find cork beneath your mousemat, but its natural resistance to moisture also makes it a top choice to stop your clicker getting sticky. Besides the ergonomic advantages yielded by a sideways setup, this Lenovo number comes clad in the barky stuff. UV-coated and easy to wipe down, it’s ideal if you get straight back to scrolling after a taco Tuesday lunch.
The weightless weapon: Razer Viper V3 Pro
Fast fingers will only get you so far in an online melee. Get the upper hand with this under your hand: light as a feather at 54g, the Viper is built for lethal speed and accuracy. Its pro-grade profile features finger grooves to give your digits extra grip. And unlike your hefty hooves, big feet beneath help it glide faster across the playing surface.
The pro peripheral: Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2
A sensitive gamer will be upset when they lose. A sensitive gaming mouse will help make sure they win. Equipped with Logitech’s Hero 2 Sensor, this tournament-spec esports tool is capable of an ultra-sharp 44,000 DPI. Hybrid switches combine clicky feel with optical efficiency, while Lightspeed wireless keeps you securely paired, even if you find yourself in a room full of fellow clickers.
The illuminated input: Corsair Nightsabre
Shiny lights don’t make you a better competitor. But like the go-faster stripes on your first hatchback, they do make you feel like one. Customise the Nightsabre’s seven RGB zones through the iCUE software for a glow show that’s more Corsa than Corsair. Unlike your Vauxhall, its symmetrical shape makes it both-hand-drive, plus 11 programmable buttons let you soup-up the experience.
The rapid recharger: HP 510
A three-minute pit-stop isn’t fast in racing terms. But bring this mouse in for a 180-second refuel and it’ll prove itself an endurance star: one USB-C splash and dash yields up to 30 days of usage. A shell made of 70% recycled plastic makes it cleaner than most motorsports – and unlike your average race car, it works on almost any surface.
The curious cursor: Lofree OE909 Touch
If Victor Frankenstein needed a mouse, this is probably the one he’d click with. With an off-white finish straight out of the Eighties, its deconstructed look is equal parts office keyboard and classic Macintosh. An OLED readout adds a dose of today’s tech, displaying DPI and battery info, while the rounded back balances the boxy bits with curved ergonomics. Want a high-vis hybrid? You can swap the shell and buttons for themed sets.
The silent selector: Xiaomi Mi Dual Mode
Heavy-handed clicking is one way to earn the ire of a librarian. Don’t want to get kicked out of the quiet section – or, worse, shushed by someone else? Try the hushed buttons on this tidy wireless mouse. With subtle styling to match its sound signature, the only thing with a lower profile is the price tag: it’s yours for the cost of new paperback.
The greeting gripper: JLab JBuds Ergonomic
Remote working might mean your mitts are safe from unwanted contact, but there’s still a place for the handshake at home. The sideways grip is naturally an ergonomic one, which is why this wireless mouse mimics it. Tilted to 52 degrees, it reduces the strain on your wrist throughout the day, making you much more comfortable than the real hand-to-hand greeting ever did.
The contoured controller: Keychron M6
The three bears didn’t work from home, so Goldilocks never tried out their computer mice. If she had, this is one the breakfast burglar would pick. A top button lets you switch between precision and infinite scrolling, while a 26,000 DPI sensor is plenty sharp enough. And thanks to a curved top, it matches the contours of your palm for a fit that’s just right.
The rotated roller: ProtoArc EM05
True professionals need to be on the ball when thumbing through documents. Do both with the EM05. Designed for folk who prefer spherical navigation, its trackball lets you browse around using only your opposable. A 62-degree tilt means your wrist can rest easy, while forward and back shortcut buttons let you whizz through pages by barely lifting a finger.
How to choose the best mouse
Looking to buy the best heart rate monitor but don’t know where to start? Here are some things to consider:
- Buttons: Many of the mice below feature shortcut buttons that can be customised to streamline your workflow. More than copy and paste, the best clickers let you set app-specific shortcuts for cross-platform productivity.
- DPI: DPI is a measure of mouse sensitivity. The more dots per inch, the further your cursor moves with each sweep of the wrist. Around 1500 is fine for everyday drudgework, but precision pointing requires higher.
- Ergonomics: Human wrists weren’t made to rest on desks. Compact mice make it easy to click on trips, but ergonomic is safer for extended use. Shaped shells offer more support, while vertical designs help your hand sit at a natural angle.
- Battery: A dead mouse won’t do much for your day’s work. Many wireless options have rechargeable batteries built in, while others rely on swappable cells. Staying power ranges from two months to more than two years.
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