Best wireless mouse 2021: Top performers rated

If we had a “most unusual mouse design” category, the Arc Mouse would win that as well. It lays flat until you bend it into an arc that conforms to the shape of your mouse-ing hand. It uses a single click pad for left and right buttons and scrolling, and the default settings can be changed in Windows device settings.

At just 5.17 x 2.17 x 0.56 inches, the Arc Mouse is easily the most portable mouse we tested. We also like that there is no USB receiver to worry about misplacing—the Arc Mouse connects via Bluetooth 4.0. Folks with extra-large hands might find it a little small, but for most people it will be a welcome addition to their gear bag.

Trackball mice are an acquired taste, but the MX Ergo’s innovative design may have wider appeal. Its width and shape can accommodate most hand sizes and its responsive thumb-side trackball is easy to use and control.

A removable metal plate on the bottom serves a dual purpose. Its weight keeps the mouse perfectly still on your desk as you rotate the scroll wheel. And it can also be adjusted to tilt the mouse 20 degrees, an angle that puts your arm in a more natural, rested position.

The mouse has eight buttons—including a dedicated precision button that slows the cursor speed so you can make more accurate movements with the trackball—all of which can be customized using Logitech Options software. The mouse connects via an accompanying USB dongle or Bluetooth, and Logitech claims its battery can go four months on a single full charge. The only downer is it’s not ambidextrous, so southpaws will have to look elsewhere.

If you have a history of mouse-related hand and arm discomfort, the MX vertical is a great option. Its upright position and contoured body puts your arm at about a 57-degree vertical angle, reducing the pressure on your wrist and creating a comfortable thumb rest. Despite the unconventional design, the mouse still offers familiar controls with split mouse buttons, a scroll wheel aligned to your first two fingers, and a pair of thumb buttons on the adjascent side.

The mouse supports Logitech’s Unified Receiver and Bluetooth connections. You can also wire it to your computer using the USB-C charging cable. You can use it with Logitech Options to customize button settings and with Logitech Flow to seamlessly control multiple computers with a single mouse.

The MX Veritcal is a high-performing productivity tool once you get acclimated to the vertical design, and one that may prevent pain and strain as well as ease them.

Logitech does it again with the Lift. What sets this ergonomic offering apart from the excellent MX Vertical is that this mouse is smaller, thus suited for small-to-medium hands, it can be had in a left-handed version, and it comes in fun duo-tone colors. It’s comfortable in the hand and can connect via Bluetooth or the included 2.4GHz wireless dongle. The buttons can be customized using the Logi Options+ software, so this mouse will meet your work-process demands as well as your demands for physical comfort.

For those who work all day on the computer, you know that it can take a toll on your hands and wrists. Lessening the impacts of RSI or arthritis can be a major concern for many. If keeping your hands and wrists healthy is one of your primary needs then the SliderMouse Pro is a great option. Taking a novel approach to ergonomics, it uses an ingenious Sliderbar section that can be slid vertically or horizontally to move the cursor just like a standard mouse. The whole mouse looks like a giant wrist wrest and is intended to be placed directly in front of a keyboard—much like a touchpad underneath the keyboard on a laptop. This configuration means that you don’t have to position your hand in an awkward spot off to the side.

It takes a bit of getting used to and the movement of the slider can make a bit of a soft contact sound, but it doesn’t affect the experience all that much. It also comes with programmable buttons that can perform the same functions as a standard mouse. Admittedly it is expensive, but the health and safety of your wrists and hands is more than worth it.

For a no-nonsense, go-anywhere mouse, the Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse is hard to beat. As its name makes clear, it connects over Bluetooth so there’s no USB dongle to keep track of. Split buttons and a clickable scroll wheel let you precisely navigate web pages and large documents, and it tracks easily over most surfaces.

The Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse runs on a single AA battery but since it uses Bluetooth Low Energy, you can expect up to 12 months of battery life. It’s available in five colors.

The Razer Cobra Pro is an excellent all-around gaming mouse that gives most wired esports mice a run for their money. Features such as dual wireless connectivity and DPI up/down buttons with a 30,000 DPI optical sensor help it stand out as a pro-grade option. It also comes with 11 programmable zones of RGB so you can adjust the mouse lighting to perfectly suit your aesthetic.

The mouse also comes with a ton of great accessories such as a USB dongle adapter, a USB-A to USB-C cable, and you can even opt to pay a bit more for a version that comes with a wireless charging dock. The design of the mouse is very comfortable in general, but those with larger hands might find that it runs a bit small. Overall, the Razer Cobra Pro is the ultimate wireless gaming mouse and easily one of the best wireless mice on the market today—it’s a joy to use.

The Keychron M3 has redefined wireless gaming mice. Not only is it ultra-lightweight and surprisingly powerful, but it’s also extremely affordable. This 79 gram, RGB gaming mouse comes ready to use right out of the box for either wireless or wired connectivity. It also has a 26,000 DPI sensor and tracking speed of 650 IPS. It’s a killer performer and will allow gamers top-quality precision gaming. All of this excellent performance comes in a package that is quite a bit cheaper than many alternatives, which makes the Keychron M3 an outstanding value wireless gaming mouse.