Best wireless mice for 2024: Cord-cut convenience

The Logitech MX Master 3 is for professionals who need a precise and customisable wireless mouse. It features an advanced MagSpeed Electromagnetic scroll wheel and Logitech Flow technology, allowing for seamless control of multiple devices and efficient file sharing.

With seven customisable buttons and software support via Logitech Options, users can adjust the mouse for various applications, from productivity to creativity. The ergonomic design and Darkfield Tracking ensure comfort and precision, even on glass surfaces. In addition, it offers a 70-day battery life and USB-C fast charging to keep you working without interruptions.

I had the opportunity to test this product and found that: "The Master 3’s lightly rubberised ergonomic curved body provides a pleasing and secure in-hand experience, and the weight of the mouse is perfectly balanced and skates well across mats, desktops, and glass. The scooped thumb panel offers the thumb a resting position where the buttons, wheel, and gesture control are all set within the natural range of movement. The steel scroll wheels are light whilst still offering a satisfying tactile feedback. Logitech has done well to refine a mouse’s basic operation to a point where it’s a genuine pleasure to click and scroll, rather than a forgotten function."

Check out my full review here.

For those seeking a budget-friendly mouse for casual everyday use, the Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 is the best by far.

This lightweight, ambidextrous mouse features a compact, round design that makes it highly portable; perfect for throwing into any bag or even pocket. It connects effortlessly via Bluetooth and can be paired with up to three devices (Windows, macOS, iPadOS, ChromeOS), making it versatile for multitasking. Plus, the customisable middle button allows for app shortcuts like Spotify and WhatsApp.

This was tried and tested by Harvey Isitt, who has this to say about his experience: "The Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 is easily the best everyday mouse. I love its silent clicks, slim profile, and how effortlessly it fits into my on-the-go setup. Switching between devices is seamless, and high-precision optical tracking is great even when using editing software."

"The only minor downside is the lack of a USB dongle, which you'll need to purchase separately if required. Overall, a superb companion for work and leisure."

The Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse may not be rechargeable, but it's battery life is still very impressive for a wireless mouse. It comes with two AAA batteries and lasts upwards of 12 months, so you'll rarely need to worry about its charge. Even with these batteries inside, the mouse still manages to remain lightweight and compact.

The Bluetooth connection is also very reliable and never seems to experience any issues. Combine that with the mouse's small size, and you get a fantastic portable option.

In their Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse review, tech writer Kyle Purves says – "When I call this mouse simple, I mean truly mean that. It's very easy to use and get started with straight away, but it lacks any advanced features that other mice might have. Don't expect programmable buttons or a DPI slider with this one. Depending on what you're looking to get out of a mouse, you'll either find this simplicity to be a positive or a negative."

A full-sized ergonomic mouse with USB or Bluetooth connectivity, nine buttons, customizable binding and 800mAh rechargeable battery - this promises to be the full package at an attractive price.

Best of all, this can all be done via the small screen on the side of the mouse (which also displays battery life and connectivity status), so you don't need to install the JLabs software to get the most from it. Handy if you're on a work laptop and IT won't let you download software.

The Bluetooth connection is brilliant, and the battery promises six months between charges. The charge port is on the front, so while being topped up, you can continue to use it just like a wired mouse.

The materials and construction feel top-notch, but if we were being picky, we'd like it to be a bit bigger in our hands and also feature a sideways scrolling wheel like the Logitech mouse above. Otherwise, this is a great bit of kit at a good price.

Apple's Magic Mouse brings together the efficiency of a trackpad with the accuracy and speed of a standard mouse, providing an intuitive, gesture-controlled solution that's ideal for any Mac user. Though it looks basic, the Magic Mouse carries nice features, all of which can be activated or deactivated to suit your working style. The battery is long-lasting and quick to recharge via an Apple Lightning Cable. Though the functions are great, they cannot be tinkered with as deeply as with other offerings, when we reviewed the Magic Mouse, we found its lightweight and user-friendly nature to be a real pleasure.

Read our full Apple Magic Mouse 2 review.

The HP Z3700 Slim is a compact and portable mouse with a low profile and 16 months of battery power. It's carrying a capable sensor and the Bluetooth USB receiver slots into the body when not in use. It's ambidextrous too, so lefties will feel right at home. Because of its small size, we don't recommend that you use this mouse 24-7, but as a portable option for casual users, commuters and library-visiting students, it's a great option.

The Razer Viper Ultimate is a serious bit of kit, offering up people with a gaming PC plenty of functionality. In addition to its excellent in-hand feel and responsive button switches, the Razer Viper Ultimate has a powerful 20,000DPI sensor that can be tweaked for pixel-perfect play. When you're not using it, the Viper Ultimate clicks onto its recharging dock, so it's always ready and full of juice. It's ambidextrous, too, and weighs in at only 74g - ideal for rapid gameplay and functionality.

The Kensington Pro K72423WW Pro Fit is a nicely put-together mid-size mouse with a pleasant curve and in-hand feel. This shape is beneficial to anyone spending time on a PC, and the 12-month battery life means that it's unlikely to fail on you, interrupting your productivity. While a better build quality, rechargeable battery and custom features are available with more expensive options, the Pro Fit serves as a good compromise for smaller budgets.

Designed as a companion to any HP laptop, the HP Z5000 mouse manages to stand out as a great mid-range wireless mouse for all users. Its stylish shape belies a great in-hand feel and well-positioned buttons. It can be connected via Bluetooth, allowing use over several devices for up to 6 months on a single AA battery. It's a nice step up from more basic offerings. Thanks to the Bluetooth connection, it's a great portable choice. Plus, because of its uniform body, the HP Z5000 is ambidextrous.

The Logitech MX Vertical is one of the best ergonomic mice on the market. Its shark-fin design provides a natural handshake position and reduces muscular activity by 10%. The 57-degree angle aids better wrist posture and ensures a comfortable thumb placement. It features a side-mounted scroll wheel, which adds a middle click and impressive 4,000 DPI sensitivity that helps to reduce hand movement significantly. Four customisable buttons can be mapped to your taste for Windows or Mac OS. It also features a rechargeable battery that offers four months from a single charge and can be used for three hours from a one-minute quick charge via the USB-C port.

The Logitech MX Ergo is a very different proposition compared to other wireless options on this list and is also one of the best ergonomic mice available. It's a wireless mouse with a thumb-controlled trackball rather than an optical laser and promises flexibility, accuracy and intuitive operation. As the name suggests, the mouse is ergonomically designed with a perfect curve and ideal button placement, while the slant of the mouse can be alerted over a 20-degree angle. It's quick to recharge and will hold up to four months of power.

For those undecided on the best angle for their wrist to sit at, we suggest this Contour Unimouse. It's a reliable wireless mouse that can be adjusted from a 35-degree tilt all the way to 70 degrees. The thumb rest can also be moved, so you can really customise it to your exact preference. It might not be very pretty, but you can definitely make it comfortable.

This is also a great mouse for those who need to swap between Mac and PC often. Some mice work better with one OS than the other, but this one performs just as well on both.