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Mouse recommendations (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 5 hours ago) by krox@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
 

I used to look around reddit for product suggestions, reddit sucks and I don't trust the bias anymore due to gorilla marketing.

I figured I could pop the question here, maybe help drive some lemmy traffic!

Any mouse suggestions? Wireless is preferred and the main use case is general desktop. I do play games with it but I play single player rpgs, so it doesn't need competitive specs.

If you know of a mouse that doesn't meet the criteria post it anyway, just add the different use case!

Update: Ended up getting the Logitech Master mx 3s, been using at work and home. Has 100% held up to the hype. Big fan of the side scroll and the main mouse wheel can go kinda into continuous mode if you flick it harder. It takes a bit of getting used to, but after 3 days it's become very intuitive. I also like the multi device connection ability, great for home/office use. Gaming is also just fine (casual gaming specifically).

Cons: No options+ app for Linux, Solaar flatpak works pretty well but I haven't been able to reprogram the side wheel yet. This one is super superficial and not at all a deal breaker but it bugs me that the dongle doesn't have a storage spot in the mouse. An internal storage spot would make going from work and back better, I've ordered a $10 travel case for it so again it's nbd.

Also leaks of a Logitech Master 4 source may indicate a new model release this year. Fingers crossed the new button isn't AI bs.

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Logitech Performance MX. I've had for years. Still my favorite mouse.

[–] Landless2029@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Logitech G502

I've used several mice across nearly all major brands. Maintaining four home office locations and a few for using while on work trips. Confortable and reliable.

Only issue my wife has is hitting the side button on a web browser and losing saved work via portal apps. I've never hit a side button by mistake.

[–] BlackJerseyGiant@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago
[–] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 38 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Personally, I would recommend a tufted titmouse. I know, I know, you think it's actually a mouse, but it's not! It's a BIRD. They're super cute.

[–] krox@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 hours ago

I love that this comment ended up being the top comment, lemmy didn't disappoint!

[–] SkyezOpen@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago
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[–] calamitycastle@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

You already got so much feedback but I'll chuck one in for the Logitech MX anywhere. Its smaller than the master version but has USBC charging which is important for me, so I only need one cable to charge everything, I make a point to try and get USBC products (keyboard, action cam, bike lights, headphones etc)

[–] aubeynarf@lemmynsfw.com 29 points 3 days ago (5 children)

I got a Logitech MX Master for general desktop use and am happy with it.

Good battery life, comfortable, accurate, and the multiple extra function buttons don’t get in the way. I like the motorized flywheel scroll and ability to maintain 3 bluetooth pairings (selectable via button on bottom)

[–] CairhienBookworm@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Yes this. Been using mine for a few years now and it's proven to be dependable. It's comfortable to use and I love the side scrolling wheel (I work with loooong spreadsheets often).

[–] tyrant@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

My choice as well. Perfect mouse

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[–] krox@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 3 days ago (2 children)

This seems to be the most recommended mouse, I couldn't tell if it was marketing hype or genuinely good. Seems genuinely good!

[–] Sp00kyB00k@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Love the mouse. Hate that it cannot store presets onboard anymore. The Mx master 2 could.

Looking for a new mouse too.

[–] krox@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

store presents onboard

Yeah this is one of the few gripes I have with it, especially without a Linux app.

[–] Sp00kyB00k@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Solaar is a Godsend though

[–] thermal_shock@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

It's a big mouse, I couldn't get used to it. I got the G305 instead and bought an extra because it fits me much better.

[–] kiwifoxtrot@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I've used two MxMasters over the last 10+ years and I couldn't be happier with them. I only replaced my first one because it was white and I couldn't really clean the rubber scroll wheel properly. The new one has a metal scroll wheel and is much better.

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[–] gabelstapler@feddit.org 3 points 2 days ago

Logitech M650 it had very quiet buttons and a freewheeling scroll wheel. Wheel click is not quite as quiet, and the thumb buttons are noisy. Another downside is that after roughly a year the plastics have worn down, moving and sometimes the buttons are clicking due to getting stuck.

[–] mintiefresh@piefed.ca 18 points 3 days ago (8 children)

I am a big fan of the vertical mouse. Currently using the Logitech Lift and happy with it. I'm sure there are other ones that are great too but this is just what I'm using.

[–] krox@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 hours ago

I was strongly considering this, I've toyed with cheap vertical clones but I'm very curious to try the real deal!

[–] MudMan@fedia.io 7 points 3 days ago

I'm on the vertical train, too, for reasons beyond my control and quite physically uncomfortable, unfortunately.

My current choice to split the difference between sore wrists and crappy performance is the Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical. I wasn't sure about the shape at first, but I got used to it super fast and it's really comfy and fast enough for gaming.

[–] lemmy_outta_here@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

Came here to vote for the Lift and also ask whatcha got against gorillas?

All my bros in primate marketing were saddened by your comment.

[–] 0x01@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Vertical mice do take a day or two to get used to for gaming, I kept pushing the thing sideways very slightly when clicking

[–] Tahl_eN@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

Seconding a vertical mouse. I like Evoluent's mice, been using them for years.

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[–] Yetanotherpaolo@feddit.nl 2 points 2 days ago

I’ve been using a Razer viper for a few years. It works perfectly well, fits nicely in the hand and it’s not too pricey.

Definitely worth a try.

[–] thisbenzingring 9 points 3 days ago (5 children)

logitech trackballs are my favorite

the blue ball model is cheap and will work for a few years

the gray ball model is worth the extra cost and mine have lasted for a few years and don't show any signs of failing like the blue ball models do

[–] krox@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 5 hours ago

I love the alternative suggestion, but I can't with the trackballs lol. I think I have some dyslexic tendencies and switching the muscles for mouse movement just breaks my mind haha!

[–] m_f@discuss.online 6 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Blue ball model (also comes with gray ball option)

Gray ball model

I've got both and the gray ball model is definitely nicer. It's got a wedge and a magnetic plate for picking an angle for ergonomic reasons. It generally feels nicer and has some neat things like a button for switching connections which is handy if you watch to use it with multiple computers. It also uses USB-C to charge (specifically the "MX Ergo S", not the "MX Ergo" which is the older version and used micro usb).

If you're new to trackballs though and just want to try them out, the cheaper model is perfect serviceable.

[–] Maestro@fedia.io 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Another vote for the grey one here. I used to have RSI and switching to a trackball has saved me. Now I only use a mouse for gaming and a trackball for everything else.

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[–] PrivateNoob@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 days ago

I bought a Darmoshark M3 used like 1 year ago. It's a cheap, really lightweight and a fast wireless mouse imo. Also feels great to grip. Def would recommend it

I love my Logitech G502, which I'm sure you will see recommended anywhere you look because it's pretty popular.

I'm still using the wired version, but if I were to be in the market for a new one today, the wireless one would be the first I checked out.

[–] asudox@lemmy.asudox.dev 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I got a Logitech G502X. Works good for my use case.

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[–] Hermit_Lailoken@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Logitech tend to be good. I've had a Razer Naga for a few years and it has held up. Corsair let me down.

[–] krox@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 hours ago

Naga is the one with a number pad right? I love the mmo mouse style!

[–] unknown1234_5@kbin.earth 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

mx master 3. it's a little bulky and it costs $100 but it legitimately has like a 3 month battery life and it is well built with a high quality sensor, plus the gesture thing (doesn't work on Linux though).

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[–] Zak@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I like my Logitech G604. This may be unhelpful since they're discontinued.

My main selection criteria were:

  • Wireless
  • Standard-size field-replaceable battery
  • Both Bluetooth and dongle connectivity

It's been a solid all-around mouse as well as having the feature set I wanted. The rubber that covers much of the upper surface is starting to degrade though.

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[–] scoobford@lemmy.zip 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I've had an original g502 since they first came out. Mine was a return that had been damaged, and other than some cosmetic damage (corrosion on the scroll wheel, rubber texturing worn flat, gamergrease stuck in the cracks), it has held up remarkably well for the past 10+ years.

I'd encourage you to get a budget model from a gaming manufacturer just so you can avoid getting a mouse with integrated acceleration or something stupid like that.

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[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 days ago

I'm not that picky, so I usually go for whatever Logitech I can find which can connect to a unifying receiver. That way, using solaar (Linux equivalent of that proprietary tool for pairing Logitech devices), I can use just one USB dongle for both mouse and keyboard.

[–] Hubi@feddit.org 6 points 3 days ago (2 children)

If you have large hands I can recommend the Logitech G305. Probably the most durable one I've had yet, pretty much every other mouse I've had before would develop some sort of issue after 1-2 years but the G305 has been working like new for close to 4 years now.

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[–] rautapekoni@sopuli.xyz 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Logitech G305

Wireless, simple, cheap (30 euros or so) and runs for half a year or so on a single AA battery. I used all sorts of fancy gaming mice for a good while, but if Logitech keeps making these I'm more than happy to get new ones when the buttons give up, which they always do eventually no matter the price point.

[–] stoy@lemmy.zip 4 points 3 days ago

I just can't get behind logitech any more, ever since they started installing Logitech Download Assistant as soon as you plug in a logitech device in your system with out prompting, I have boycotted them ever since.

[–] morbidcactus@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 days ago

I've used the wired equivalent of the Logitech g502 for a while, and my partner has the wireless one, I liked them as well. I've used Logitech, steel series, Razer and Saitek mice over the years, started with a Logitech G7, and there's a reason I went back to Logitech mice after using some of the others. Imo you can't really go wrong with one of their midrange models with a decent sensor, won't break the bank and found them fairly reliable.

As a bit of an alternate, I know you prefer wireless, but I've been using a Ploopy Mouse for few months now. I don't do online fps stuff anymore, but was great for FPSs (some boomer shooters mainly) and RPGs it's solid, been playing a lot of Diablo 2 recently and it's great. It runs qmk so it's customisable however you want, sensor seems decent and the entire thing is open source, designed for user serviceability.

[–] cymor@midwest.social 3 points 3 days ago

Logitech M570 I use it daily and the battery lasts for a month or more

[–] AmidFuror@fedia.io 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

At least gorilla marketing is up front and in your face. They're not sneaky about it like some other types of marketing which use surprise and creative interactions to generate buzz about their products.

[–] snoons@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 days ago

Especially if it's Silverback Gorilla marketing.

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

Logitech M331. Wireless, good fit in the hand, and nearly silent clicks. Low pressure click too. I've used one at work and one at home for years now.

Loud-clicking mice irk me, as do ones that require some pressure to click. When you do it thousands of times a day, it matters.

It's also pretty cheap, like AUD$30 I think.

My keyboard of choice is Keychron K5SE incidentally.

[–] meliante@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

Can't go wrong with the MX Master 3s.

[–] TheWilliamist@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

Elecom makes a range of devices, I haven’t tried any of their mice, but the huge trackball is excellent.

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 3 points 3 days ago

I've used Razer mice. Those were great to hold, but crappy quality. I use mousewheeldown a lot and have had their mouse wheels break on me twice.

Then I had a Steelseries one which had a weird issue with mouse presets. Not a big fan.

I used a cooler master mouse that outlasted those three. Note I use a Trust mouse that I'm pretty happy with and had at least outlasted my Steelseries one.

Trust used to be the cheap plastic feeling mouse that you didn't want, but now I feel that the build quality is about the same as the 'brands' probably are made in the same factory too.

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