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Travel Mice
A travel mouse is designed to be small and flat enough to disappear into a laptop bag, which is a different goal from being comfortable for eight hours.
Be honest with yourself about the trade. A compact mouse is less comfortable for long sessions than a full-size one, because your hand cannot rest on it properly. The right answer for many people is a travel mouse in the bag and a larger one on the desk at home.
For travel specifically, Bluetooth is the better connection. There is no receiver to lose, and no USB port occupied on a laptop that may only have two. Where a mouse uses a 2.4GHz dongle, check whether the dongle stows inside the mouse — several do, and it is the difference between keeping it and losing it in a hotel room.
Other things worth having: silent clicks for use on a train or in a shared office, and a retractable cable on wired models.
The range covers Targus, Logitech, Dell and Evo Labs. See also Bluetooth mice.
Targus Compact Travel Ambidextrous USB Mouse with 1000 DPI and Retractable Cable – Black
In stock
Dell MS700 Bluetooth Travel Mouse – Black
In stock
Evo Labs MO-001 Wired USB Mini Mouse
In stock
Travel Mice Buying Guide and FAQ
This Travel Mice range covers mice. Below are the common questions.
What should I look for in this mouse?
Look for a comfortable shape, a reliable sensor and the right weight for you.
Does DPI really matter?
Almost any modern mouse has a sensor far more accurate than you need, so do not chase the biggest DPI number. A shape that fits your hand and a weight you like matter more. Most people game at a few hundred to a couple of thousand DPI.
Wireless or wired, which is better?
Today's wireless mice are fast and low-latency with the freedom of no cable, while wired mice never need charging and cost less. For most people a good wireless mouse is worth it, and wired remains a solid value choice.