{"id":217486,"date":"2024-03-27T09:36:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T09:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/27\/my-quest-for-the-perfect-productivity-mouse\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:19:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:19:50","slug":"my-quest-for-the-perfect-productivity-mouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/27\/my-quest-for-the-perfect-productivity-mouse\/","title":{"rendered":"My quest for the perfect productivity mouse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>When you buy a new laptop or PC, it\u2019s easy to only focus on the big three: Processor, graphics and RAM (sorry storage fans, that\u2019s a close fourth). It\u2019s the little things that are simple to overlook. The rig I recently upgraded to is solid, and I had a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/keychron-q-1-fully-customizable-keyboard-130015959.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:nice keyboard;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">nice keyboard<\/a> already \u2014 but oh boy did I really need to find the best productivity mouse. Mice may not be sexy peripherals, but if you spend hours a day in front of a computer screen, they could help make things more comfortable for you in the long run. My old Magic Mouse could have made the move from MacOS to Windows, but I was already negotiating some pretty bad RSI and the internal battery was starting to waiver. Not least of all, I wanted something that I could charge and use at the same time \u2014 the temerity, I know.<\/p>\n<p>Not to mention, since the advent of devices such as the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/elgato-stream-deck-mk2-trailer-details-faceplates-235437088.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Stream Deck;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Stream Deck<\/a> and the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/loupedeck-live-versus-the-stream-deck-170020781.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Loupedeck Live;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Loupedeck Live<\/a> I have developed a taste for physical, assignable controls. Also, as a recent convert to the world of mechanical keyboards, I was hoping there was a similar world of boutique, bespoke options. It turns out that productivity mice are still a largely off-the-shelf affair, but I was determined to get through some of the more promising options and find something I could live with, possibly for another decade. So I set out to find the best productivity mouse for me by testing a number of the most popular wireless mice available today; these are my favorites.<\/p>\n<h2>The obvious candidates<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader noheight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Mouse buyer's guide.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/7ysFdie9zrh.t0vlJ850Og--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2021-10\/2cd9abb0-2698-11ec-aabf-9494c8a65d2d\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mouse buyer's guide.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/7ysFdie9zrh.t0vlJ850Og--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2021-10\/2cd9abb0-2698-11ec-aabf-9494c8a65d2d\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> James Trew \/ Engadget<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Google around for \u201cthe best PC mouse\u201d or &#8220;the best productivity mouse&#8221; and you\u2019ll find one answer: <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9kcC9CMDdTMzk1UldELz90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby1pcS0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiYzhmNjc4ODgtN2RiYS00ZmJhLThkM2MtNzFhNjU3MWE5OTcwIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAYYAzp0apFY-t7kCNRtjmj-O6AA0z2dDv7hBEohqnUOp&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB07S395RWD%2F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Logitech\u2019s MX Master 3;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">Logitech\u2019s MX Master 3<\/a>. You might see a few mentions of others \u2014 like the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9SYXplci1DbGljay1IdW1hbnNjYWxlLVdpcmVsZXNzLU1vdXNlL2RwL0IwOEJRWEw2REQ_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8taXEtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImM4ZjY3ODg4LTdkYmEtNGZiYS04ZDNjLTcxYTY1NzFhOTk3MCJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAb8_sAxTOM0DjFJdwSo36Us3V9N0YYcoo-z-ZBe6XhH1&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRazer-Click-Humanscale-Wireless-Mouse%2Fdp%2FB08BQXL6DD\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Razer Pro Click;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">Razer Pro Click<\/a> and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9NaWNyb3NvZnQtU3VyZmFjZS1QcmVjaXNpb24tTW91c2UtQmx1ZXRvb3RoL2RwL0IwNzlEQksxTkQ_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8taXEtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImM4ZjY3ODg4LTdkYmEtNGZiYS04ZDNjLTcxYTY1NzFhOTk3MCJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAbBOEmTDnNh6MeYyURazJoYx_v8S2AgKfzx0hZIyWSlU&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FMicrosoft-Surface-Precision-Mouse-Bluetooth%2Fdp%2FB079DBK1ND\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Microsoft\u2019s Surface Precision;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">Microsoft\u2019s Surface Precision<\/a> mouse \u2014 but the reviews are clear that the MX 3 Master is the one. Since we first published this guide, Logitech has released the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9ncC9wcm9kdWN0L0IwOUhNOTRWRFM_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8taXEtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImM4ZjY3ODg4LTdkYmEtNGZiYS04ZDNjLTcxYTY1NzFhOTk3MCJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAX-ZQUihifkMGkaw4I7gAvgI2d6Vabp5B31d5vnt_WCC&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB09HM94VDS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:MX Master 3S;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">MX Master 3S<\/a> which improves on the already popular device with <a data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/logitech-mx-mechanical-mx-master-3s-amazon-sale-131512369.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:a sharper sensor and quieter buttons;cpos:8;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">a sharper sensor and quieter buttons<\/a>. We\u2019ve updated this guide accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>I looked at all three of these, and honestly, there\u2019s not a lot in it. All of them cost $100 and all of them meet my basic requirements of decent ergonomics, configurable buttons and solid battery life. The latter is the hardest to quantify thanks to how each manufacturer likes to define \u201ctime.\u201d For Logi\u2019s MX Master 3S it\u2019s \u201c70 days.\u201d Razer on the other hand touts the Pro Click as lasting between 200 and 400 hours depending on whether you use their USB dongle or Bluetooth respectively (that\u2019s 8-16 \u201cdays\u201d but it\u2019s not clear if this is \u201cin use\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft\u2019s Surface Precision is listed as \u201cup to 3 months\u201d which I somehow read with an implied shrug on their part. It\u2019s hard to know whether those are active use or \u201cthe mouse is on and it\u2019s on your desk.\u201d The better news is that all of them can be charged while you use them. In practice, I found the MX Master 3S to last the longest, but also needing a charge way sooner than its 70 days claim, in my experience it\u2019s more like every 5-6 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Of this trio, the Pro Click offers the most configurable buttons (8). The MX Master 3S is a close second (7) but has the advantage of a second scroll wheel near the thumb. In reality, two of Razer\u2019s \u201cbuttons\u201d are side-clicks on the scroll wheel \u2014 typically these default to sideways scroll, the same as Logi\u2019s thumb dial does. The net result is that I found the MX Master 3S slightly more configurable for my use cases. The thumbwheel is perfect for switching between desktops \u2014 something I do a lot, which would occupy two slots on the Razer meaning, effectively, the MX Master 3S has one more spare button in this setup.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader noheight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Mouse buyer's guide.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/rM0MYWBEs0Q5n3Ov2QRvxg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2021-10\/504ed1b0-2698-11ec-adfb-ef6758e9ac20\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mouse buyer's guide.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/rM0MYWBEs0Q5n3Ov2QRvxg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2021-10\/504ed1b0-2698-11ec-adfb-ef6758e9ac20\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> James Trew \/ Engadget<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>While we\u2019re on the topic of buttons, the new MX Master 3S wireless mouse has almost no click sound at all. It makes almost every other mouse seem quite conspicuous by comparison. It also means the click motion feels a little smoother which all adds up to a much nicer experience.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, there\u2019s a programmable button on the MX master 3S located just under where your thumb rests. This can be used for almost anything, but by default, it activates something called \u201cgesture control,\u201d which lets you assign certain tasks to, you guessed it, different gestures. I gave the gesture controls a spin and they seemed pretty helpful, but the usefulness soon dissolved when I found I wasn\u2019t always able to ace the gesture on the first attempt.<\/p>\n<p>For its part, Microsoft\u2019s Surface Precision mouse offers six buttons and includes left\/right clicks on the scroll wheel, putting it about on par with Razer and a shade under the MX Master 3S for configuration dorks like me.<\/p>\n<p>All three companies offer companion software \u2014 Microsoft\u2019s is built right-in to Windows. It\u2019s worth noting that Logitech makes a distinction between its office mice and its gaming mice which I\u2019ll get to later (basically, different software with different configuration options). The short version is each gets its own software and what you can do there differs which will be a key factor if considering a variety of their models..<\/p>\n<p>I found Logitech\u2019s Options software the most straightforward with a deep selection of Windows commands, media controls, shortcuts and navigation tools on offer. You can also assign keystroke combinations if something you need isn\u2019t listed. On top of that there are options for app-specific buttons which means you can, for example, have right-click do one thing in Photoshop but something totally different in Chrome. Logitech doesn\u2019t offer full macros in Options though, so more complex commands are off the table via the native software.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader noheight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Mouse buyer's guide.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/TU.YPM4N4UHJrNZspxIjUg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2021-10\/f93a3a30-2698-11ec-9b7d-1a65560ee9b0\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mouse buyer's guide.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/TU.YPM4N4UHJrNZspxIjUg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2021-10\/f93a3a30-2698-11ec-9b7d-1a65560ee9b0\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> James Trew \/ Engadget<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Razer\u2019s Synapse also offers app-specific controls alongside a wealth of predefined media and OS shortcuts, but perhaps less comprehensive than those found in Options. That said, you do also have full macro support: Simply hit record and whatever you do next can be converted into a single click of the mouse. There\u2019s even \u201cHyperShift\u201d which means you can add a second layer of commands while holding down an allocated button.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft\u2019s Mouse and Keyboard Center is no slouch either with some decent shortcuts on offer and support for both macros and app-specific controls. Though, overall, it\u2019s perhaps less in-depth than both Logitech and Razer\u2019s companion apps.<\/p>\n<p>On a more minor note. During my time with MacOS I joined the dark side of \u201cnatural scroll.\u201d It\u2019s not a deal-breaker for me, as I don\u2019t mind regular scroll, but Logitech and Microsoft both offer reverse scrolling as a setting, Razer doesn\u2019t appear to \u2014 though you can work around this <a data-i13n=\"cpos:9;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.highrez.co.uk\/downloads\/xmousebuttoncontrol.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:in other ways;cpos:9;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">in other ways<\/a> of course.<\/p>\n<p>All the above mice offer the flexibility of both Bluetooth and 2.4Ghz wireless connectivity, can be used while cabled and support multi-device (at the same time) modes, if that\u2019s your thing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winner:<\/strong> MX Master 3S.<\/p>\n<h2>Gaming mice for everyday use<\/h2>\n<p>Just because a mouse has a gaming focus, it doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s no good for productivity. That was my reasoning when I looked at things like the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:10;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9Mb2dpdGVjaC1MaWdodHNwZWVkLVBvd2VyUGxheS1Db21wYXRpYmxlLUxpZ2h0c3luYy9kcC9CMDdMNEJNODUxP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLWlxLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJjOGY2Nzg4OC03ZGJhLTRmYmEtOGQzYy03MWE2NTcxYTk5NzAifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAVBF0QblJub4CDypPAC81JtRbXxiA9M7qxmiCwgQvVGn&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLogitech-Lightspeed-PowerPlay-Compatible-Lightsync%2Fdp%2FB07L4BM851\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Logitech G502 Lightspeed;cpos:10;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">Logitech G502 Lightspeed<\/a> and the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:11;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9Mb2dpdGVjaC1TdXBlcmxpZ2h0LVdpcmVsZXNzLUdhbWluZy1Nb3VzZS9kcC9CMDg3TFhDVEZKP2xpbmtDb2RlPXNsMSZsaW5rSWQ9MzUzNGVmNjRjYjE5OWQ1NTgxNmFjZTk1OWVmNmVlZDAmbGFuZ3VhZ2U9ZW5fVVMmcmVmXz1hc19saV9zc190bCZ0aD0xJnRhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLWlxLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJjOGY2Nzg4OC03ZGJhLTRmYmEtOGQzYy03MWE2NTcxYTk5NzAifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAd464RxUrVpvPbbZHbzbmOgkmC5XT_BiKnsabaS3F566&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLogitech-Superlight-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse%2Fdp%2FB087LXCTFJ%3FlinkCode%3Dsl1%26linkId%3D3534ef64cb199d55816ace959ef6eed0%26language%3Den_US%26ref_%3Das_li_ss_tl%26th%3D1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:G Pro X Superlight;cpos:11;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">G Pro X Superlight<\/a>. From Razer, the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:12;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9SYXplci1VbHRpbWF0ZS1IeXBlcnNwZWVkLUxpZ2h0ZXN0LVdpcmVsZXNzL2RwL0IwN1lQQzNCUUM_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8taXEtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImM4ZjY3ODg4LTdkYmEtNGZiYS04ZDNjLTcxYTY1NzFhOTk3MCJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAQDWhPeCTK_LPzovBDpg9IPEDB0zl55hPeOuDKFmW1K2&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRazer-Ultimate-Hyperspeed-Lightest-Wireless%2Fdp%2FB07YPC3BQC%3F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Viper Ultimate;cpos:12;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">Viper Ultimate<\/a> looked like another strong option.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few things that change once you go gamer it seems. First: Things get much much lighter. The heaviest I tried was the G502 which, at 114g is a hair heavier than the Razer Pro Click (106g). But 26g lighter than the MX Master 3S. The G Pro X Superlight and the Viper Ultra are much more svelte however, weighing in at 63g and 74g respectively. This puts the G Pro X at under half the weight of its Logitech productivity sibling.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader noheight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"The Logitech G502 has a lot of configurable options, especially aimed at gamers.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/q0xno.g2NAjJKuSqi1j9KQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2021-10\/332e3200-2699-11ec-86ff-53c61ea2020f\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Logitech G502 has a lot of configurable options, especially aimed at gamers.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/q0xno.g2NAjJKuSqi1j9KQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2021-10\/332e3200-2699-11ec-86ff-53c61ea2020f\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> James Trew \/ Engadget<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The next thing to consider is the form factor. Gaming mice are much more likely to have either a neutral or ambidextrous design. This isn\u2019t a no-no for my RSI concerns (especially when offset against the lighter weight) but it was something I was cautious about. Of the ones I am testing here, the G502 Lightspeed is the most \u201cergonomic.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, gamers want speed and even 2.4GHz is a bit too laggy for some, so Bluetooth connectivity is rare to find in this category. That\u2019s not a deal-breaker for me, but worth knowing in case it is for you.<\/p>\n<p>I actually had high hopes for the G502 Lightspeed. Not only is it lighter and a similar form factor to the MX Master 3S, it offers a whopping 11 configurable buttons. What\u2019s more you\u2019re able to assign full macros along with a slew of deep keyboard commands to those buttons. From a customization standpoint, it\u2019s pretty comprehensive. The G502\u2019s office-bound rival has most of what you need, but macros aren\u2019t there and the keyboard commands on offer aren\u2019t as extensive as in Logitech\u2019s gamer-focused G Hub software.<\/p>\n<p>I should mention the G Pro X Superlight here, too, given it uses the same software as the G502. The G Pro X is semi ambidextrous (you can palm it with either hand, but the extra buttons are only on one side). There are only five buttons total, too.<\/p>\n<p>The issue for me was really all in the handling. I liked that both of these were lighter, that\u2019s a solid plus. But the wealth of buttons on the G502 meant things were a little more cramped. For example, there are two right alongside the left-click button and then another two just above where your thumb rests. They aren\u2019t hard to locate without looking, but overall not as naturally placed as those on the MX Master 3S, at least in my opinion. Also, the scroll wheel on both the G502 and the G Pro X protrudes more than any of the other mice on this list which, again, takes some getting used to. Neither was as fluid or comfortable to me as those in the MX Master 3S or Razer Pro click.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the G502 has a button to switch between smooth and ratchet scroll (fast, free gliding versus clicky slow, basically). The MX Master 3S offers both types of scrolling but with a setting where ratchet mode will seamlessly become smooth mode which is much more apt for browsing and navigating lists. I found scrolling on the G502 a bit annoying. Much bigger \u201cclicks\u201d and finding the button to switch to smooth seemed to kill my flow. I am guessing it\u2019s better for gamers though.<\/p>\n<p>The G Pro X, for its part, is a really nice option if you want something light with a couple of extra buttons. But with just two additional ones over the standard two-plus-clickwheel it wasn\u2019t quite up to my requirements.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader noheight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Razer's Viper is a surprisingly good mouse for general productivity.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/bgaDNhxmc9moRdId._WJBg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2021-10\/6c117d20-2699-11ec-bffe-e297a55ec7df\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Razer's Viper is a surprisingly good mouse for general productivity.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/bgaDNhxmc9moRdId._WJBg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2021-10\/6c117d20-2699-11ec-bffe-e297a55ec7df\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> James Trew \/ Engadget<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Razer\u2019s Viper Ultimate, literally on the other hand, is a surprisingly competent all-purpose mouse. For one, as alluded to, it\u2019s truly ambidextrous. At 74g it glides across the desk making it a pleasure to use for extended periods. With a 70 hour battery life it was joint first with the G Pro X for longevity in this category (the G502 offers around 50 hours).<\/p>\n<p>The main nitpick for me with the Viper is that the two buttons near your ring finger and pinkie take a little getting used to if you palm a mouse like I do. I had to train myself to click with the side of my finger rather than the tip. The net result is that I was surprised to find myself gravitating toward the Viper Ultimate most out of this category, despite the G502 being closer to what I had in mind when setting out on this test.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to gamery specs that I\u2019m not going to make use of, such as 20,000+ DPI sensors and 1000Hz polling rates, all of the gaming mice do cost more than the \u201cproductivity\u201d options. In fact all three cost the same: $150.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winner:<\/strong> Razer Viper Ultimate<\/p>\n<div class=\"mini-pd commerce-module\">\n<ul class=\"product-list\">\n<li class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"img-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-width\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/aZRtfke7cWWtIYIlkyCD9A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTE4MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/7peZCIHhv1x.1iUIhW2sCA--~B\/aD0zNzY7dz01MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-06\/b41f3940-0aa9-11ee-afff-9aefe36d606c\" height=\"90\" width=\"120\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/aZRtfke7cWWtIYIlkyCD9A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDtoPTE4MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/7peZCIHhv1x.1iUIhW2sCA--~B\/aD0zNzY7dz01MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-06\/b41f3940-0aa9-11ee-afff-9aefe36d606c\" height=\"90\" width=\"120\" class=\"caas-img has-width\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"info-data\">\n<h3 class=\"name\">Razer Viper Ultimate Hyperspeed<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"subhead-mini\">Best wireless mouse for gaming<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Mobile mice<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s be clear, there\u2019s almost no chance any of the mobile mice on offer would make a great full-time desktop replacement. That said, it\u2019s also one of the more interesting categories thanks to being free from the burden of having to do <em>everything<\/em>. A mobile mouse can get a little wackier and do one or two things really well.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also the fact that many of us are working at home on the company laptop, so pairing that with a mouse can make the transition back to the office a little smoother (and not everyone is a fan of trackpads anyway). As such, a straight head-to-head feels less appropriate, but here\u2019s a rundown of five contenders.<\/p>\n<h3>Logitech Pebble<\/h3>\n<p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:13;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9kcC9CMDdYNEQzQlI2P3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLWlxLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJjOGY2Nzg4OC03ZGJhLTRmYmEtOGQzYy03MWE2NTcxYTk5NzAifQ&amp;signature=AQAAASDxfjHZCJM1nObaX-7g08WJuvHswE3OPfxePFMVALo-&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB07X4D3BR6%3F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Logitech\u2019s Pebble;cpos:13;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">Logitech\u2019s Pebble<\/a> is a mobile mouse in the purest form. At 100g it\u2019s not the lightest on this list, but that does give it a reassuring feel in use. There are only three buttons: The standard left click, right click and click wheel. You also have the choice between Bluetooth and 2.4GHz dongle connectivity. A nice touch is that you can stow the USB dongle under the top plate as that\u2019s also where you\u2019ll change the (AA) battery.<\/p>\n<p>The Pebble has a slight angle to it which felt like my hand was arching forward when in use. The ambidextrous design is welcome but I do have my concerns about how comfortable it is for extended use. The two aces up the Pebble\u2019s sleeve, however, are its epic battery life: A claimed 18 months (though this will obviously depend on what batteries you use) and the $25 price tag, making it the cheapest on this list.<\/p>\n<h3>Logitech MX Anywhere 3<\/h3>\n<p>As the name suggests, the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:14;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9Mb2dpdGVjaC1QZXJmb3JtYW5jZS1TY3JvbGxpbmctQ3VzdG9taXphYmxlLUJsdWV0b290aC9kcC9CMDg5TkpRUjVUP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLWlxLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJjOGY2Nzg4OC03ZGJhLTRmYmEtOGQzYy03MWE2NTcxYTk5NzAifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAcwzIbJ6aZajVm3y-8WSEgNEyaWkGpf2obIOXwxIYGKg&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLogitech-Performance-Scrolling-Customizable-Bluetooth%2Fdp%2FB089NJQR5T\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:MX Anywhere 3;cpos:14;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">MX Anywhere 3<\/a> is the mobile version of the MX Master 3S Bluetooth mouse. Unlike its bigger brother, the Anywhere has a semi-ambidextrous design. It\u2019s perhaps a shade too small to cut it as desktop replacement, but in the mobile realm it feels premium, complete with the auto-switching between ratchet and free-flowing scroll wheel \u2014 which at $80, it should.<\/p>\n<p>With six buttons, it\u2019s pretty configurable for something so small and at 99g it won\u2019t overstay its welcome under your palm. Though for the life of me I cannot understand why there is no option to stow the USB dongle inside the mouse somewhere. Given its mobile nature this seems like a no-brainer. You can, of course, just use Bluetooth if, like me, USB dongles seem to vanish into thin air unless they have a home.<\/p>\n<h3>Razer Orochi V2<\/h3>\n<p>The winner of the most forgettable-looking option in this nest of mice goes to the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:15;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9SYXplci1Pcm9jaGktTW9iaWxlLVdpcmVsZXNzLUdhbWluZy9kcC9CMDkxNk1XN0NHP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLWlxLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJjOGY2Nzg4OC03ZGJhLTRmYmEtOGQzYy03MWE2NTcxYTk5NzAifQ&amp;signature=AQAAATd8e-NgXtVr_aj_4-58hydHxuI65e9smQbzrihgS4u6&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRazer-Orochi-Mobile-Wireless-Gaming%2Fdp%2FB0916MW7CG%3F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Orochi V2;cpos:15;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">Orochi V2<\/a>. Or maybe it\u2019s just understated? Especially for a Razer product. Looks aside, the Orochi V2 is a very capable mobile mouse with six buttons, Bluetooth or dongle connectivity and it works with Razer\u2019s Synapse software, so any macros you might already have can be assigned here (or make your own!).<\/p>\n<p>At 425 (2.4Ghz) or 950 hours (BLE) you get a decent amount of time out of each battery and you can use either a single AA or AAA. It weighs just 60g, so it\u2019s also pretty nimble. At $70, it\u2019s edging into full-desktop mouse territory, but given that it\u2019s big enough to actually use this full time, that seems less surprising. Especially given that you can stow the dongle under the top cover, which is more than can be said for the MX Anywhere 3 (or even the MX Master 3S).<\/p>\n<h3>Microsoft Surface Arc<\/h3>\n<p>Who was betting on Microsoft having the most stylish mouse on this list? The <a data-i13n=\"cpos:16;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9NaWNyb3NvZnQtQXJjLU1vdXNlLUVMRy0wMDAwMS1CbGFjay9kcC9CMDcyRkc4TEJWP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLWlxLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJjOGY2Nzg4OC03ZGJhLTRmYmEtOGQzYy03MWE2NTcxYTk5NzAifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAcLnv3wDU2jMQs6ruLC2NRGA2XsHdkp1lLJV8EAdabFQ&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FMicrosoft-Arc-Mouse-ELG-00001-Black%2Fdp%2FB072FG8LBV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Surface Arc;cpos:16;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">Surface Arc<\/a> is a delight with a \u201ctransforming\u201d design that pops into shape (an \u201carc\u201d no less). Once you\u2019re done simply snap it flat again for easy storage in a pocket of your laptop bag. You don\u2019t even need to turn it on as \u201csnapping\u201d it also acts as a power switch. Oh, and did I mention that the touchpad area does double duty as left\/right click and vertical or sideways scroll (Magic Mouse style)? There\u2019s even the option for a \u201ctriple\u201d click to give the Surface Arc an extra, assignable button. All that, and it\u2019s only around $55.<\/p>\n<p>As satisfying as it is to click into shape, the hollow area under the arc does mean that your thumb and little finger don\u2019t have anywhere to naturally rest. I also found the curve of the arc led me more into a claw position over my usual palm, which might be okay for you but gave me pause about using this for longer periods. As a purely mobile mouse, though, it\u2019s one of the more pleasing, especially if you like its semi-trackpad nature.<\/p>\n<h3>Microsoft Modern Mobile mouse<\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"cpos:17;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsInN0b3JlSWQiOiI2NmVhNTY3YS1jOTg3LTRjMmUtYTJmZi0wMjkwNGVmZGU2ZWEiLCJsYW5kaW5nVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9NaWNyb3NvZnQtTW9kZXJuLU1vYmlsZS1Nb3VzZS1LVEYtMDAwMDEvZHAvQjA4NlFRNTlHQz90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtby1pcS0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiYzhmNjc4ODgtN2RiYS00ZmJhLThkM2MtNzFhNjU3MWE5OTcwIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAWBNOhnf5I6V7weNYXJHO6S5OENd3j8TlDLAwCI4jYv8&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FMicrosoft-Modern-Mobile-Mouse-KTF-00001%2Fdp%2FB086QQ59GC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Modern Mobile mouse;cpos:17;pos:1;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\">Modern Mobile mouse<\/a> is Microsoft\u2019s answer to the Pebble. Streamlined, lightweight and with a focus on the basics. There\u2019s no 2.4GHz option here though; it\u2019s Bluetooth only. At $35, compared to the Pebble\u2019s $25 it might seem a foregone conclusion but there\u2019s a lot to like about Microsoft\u2019s take on a portable mouse.<\/p>\n<p>For one, its build quality feels far superior. It also looks more stylish (if that matters). More importantly, it has a more neutral position that feels really comfortable for a smaller mouse and doesn\u2019t feel like it\u2019s craning my hand forward. Throw in the fact that you can still assign app-specific controls via Microsoft\u2019s Mouse and Keyboard center and you end up with something that\u2019s smarter than it first seems.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader noheight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Mouse buyer's guide.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/pQL3EugP79pXLt5g9rktww--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2021-10\/6c0a0da0-269a-11ec-be46-7eeed37a001b\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mouse buyer's guide.\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/pQL3EugP79pXLt5g9rktww--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2021-10\/6c0a0da0-269a-11ec-be46-7eeed37a001b\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> James Trew \/ Engadget<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>If nothing else, I was surprised by the diversity of options despite my initial concern to the contrary. Who knew that Microsoft had such style, at least in the mobile category? Likewise, Razer, it turns out, makes surprisingly adept productivity mice despite its true-green gamer aesthetic. Logitech, on the other hand, is a steady hand across all categories.<\/p>\n<p>Predictably, the MX Master 3S does seem to do most of the things I want. BUT, only really thanks to that thumbwheel. It is particularly suited for what I need. That said, I find myself quite taken by the Pro Click, and despite lacking a second scroll wheel, it pretty much matches the MX Master 3S in every other manner. It\u2019s also lighter which is a small positive in its favor.<\/p>\n<p>For those that prefer lightweight options (something that became more appealing to me the more I tested), then the Viper Ultimate from Razer impressed me with its balance of function and form. If you don\u2019t need as many buttons then Logitech\u2019s Pro X Superlight lives up to its name. 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