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.

  • Crackhappy@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 days ago

    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.

  • aubeynarf@lemmynsfw.com
    4·
    11 days ago

    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)

    • krox@lemmy.dbzer0.comOP
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      11 days ago

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

    • kiwifoxtrot@lemmy.world
      2·
      11 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.

  • SwizzleStick@lemmy.zipEnglish
    2·
    11 days ago

    Both the mice I use are Logitech.

    Marathon M705 in work. Bought in 2017 and still trucks away in my 9-5. Fantastic scroll and enough buttons for convenience. Batteries last seemingly forever.

    M510 at home. Bought in 2022 and no troubles. Has done me well in the same non-competitive gaming role, but you might appreciate a few more buttons.

    Both use the unifying protocol. Both are pretty cheap too.

  • The Picard Maneuver@lemmy.world
    2·
    11 days ago

    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.

  • Agent641@lemmy.world
    2·
    11 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.

  • mintiefresh@piefed.caEnglish
    2·
    11 days ago

    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.comOP
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      8 days ago

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

  • pishadoot@sh.itjust.works
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    11 days ago

    I loved the Logitech G700 (discontinued)

    I loved the Logitech G602 (discontinued)

    Both had the left click button start to die after a few years. Logitech is known for this being a common failure point which SUCKS because they have the best (IMO) mice that are wired/wireless, rechargeable/replaceable batteries, and accessible thumb buttons without having 20 on the side for a “gaming” mouse.

    I tried the G502 but returned it because of crappy button placement. Also hate having a mouse that looks like it should be in one of the Tron movies

    I just want ~4-6 buttons on the side for my thumb that I use for media controls, forward/back, etc. It’s REALLY hard to find that - usually it’s 2 buttons or like 30.

    Right now I’m using the Redragon M811 PRO and like it. Feels a bit cheaper build quality but not fragile. It’s much bigger than previous mice I’ve had which is actually a good thing for me, because I have big hands and didn’t realize it would be more comfortable. I don’t like the number of buttons on the side (a lot) but overall it’s good for my needs and I won’t feel like a chump if it breaks in a couple years, unlike how I feel like with the Logitech ones that are way too expensive to have such a well documented problem with switches wearing out.

  • gabelstapler@feddit.org
    2·
    10 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.

  • Landless2029@lemmy.world
    2·
    10 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.

  • neidu3@sh.itjust.worksMEnglish
    2·
    11 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.

  • Zak@lemmy.world
    1·
    11 days ago

    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.