Hands-On Review: My Current Favorite Mouse
The backpack I shared earlier struck a chord with many people, so I’m keeping the sharing streak going. Today I’m talking about my mouse.
Logitech M720 - My Daily Driver
I bought it on JD.com in 2023 for 170CNY. I ended up buying two. Both are still alive: one lives at the office, and the other stays at home, where it regularly switches across multiple devices.
How I Use It
Here’s how I use it. I used to haul my laptop + mouse home so I could keep grinding after hours. I brought the mouse along for familiarity; otherwise I’d have to pair whatever mouse was lying around at home, and if it was a different shape it always felt awkward. Once I had a multi-device mouse, I could just bring the laptop home, press the device switch on the home mouse to jump to the work computer, and keep working seamlessly. If I needed to hop back to the home Mac mini or MBA, one more click and I’m back. It’s so much more comfortable overall.
That’s a typical scenario. So what are the pros and cons of this mouse in my setup?
Pros
- Multi-device pairing with support for three devices
- That covers me perfectly: company MBP, home MBA, and Mac mini
- Battery life
- Logitech’s battery life is solid. Plus I no longer commute with the mouse, so I don’t forget to power it off. Parked at home, it’s very power-efficient—no issues.
- Dual mode with wireless USB dongle support
- If Bluetooth fails, the wireless receiver is a fallback. I rarely need it, but it’s nice to have.
- Size and shape
- This mouse isn’t small, and once you get used to it the grip feels great. Tiny mice make my hand cramp because I can’t stretch out. Your mileage may vary.
Cons
I honestly don’t have any complaints. It’s more than good enough. If a future revision adds USB-C charging, that would be icing on the cake.
Why I Didn’t Buy a Logitech MX Mouse
Because it’s expensive. I wanted multi-device switching and dual-mode connectivity, and after filtering the options the M720 was the most affordable that checked those boxes. The MX lineup has plenty of other perks, but given the price I can live without them.
Other Mice I’ve Used
Before the M720 I tried quite a few other mice. Here are the main ones.
Logitech M337 (M336)
Bluetooth mouse around the 100 CNY mark. I owned two. One died, and the other didn’t support multi-device pairing, so it didn’t meet my needs.
Logitech M275 Mouse
Wireless mouse, roughly 100 CNY. After using it, I wasn’t a fan.
Logitech M185 Mouse
Wireless mouse priced around 50 CNY.
It’s billed as the king of bang-for-buck, and it genuinely deserves that title. Compact, available in red and black, and built well. Just make sure you’re not buying the silent-click version if you don’t need it.
If you like smaller mice and don’t care about Bluetooth, this one is absolutely worth picking up.
Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000
Wireless mouse priced above 100 CNY.
I wanted to try a Microsoft mouse without spending too much, so I went with this one. It looks nice, but the build quality wasn’t great and it eventually died on me.
Perixx PM804 Ergonomic Vertical Mouse
Bluetooth mouse, about 140 CNY.
I bought it out of curiosity. After a stretch of trying to get used to a vertical mouse, I gave up.
Tips for Buying and Using Mice
After going through so many mice, here are a few takeaways.
- Prioritize Bluetooth. It’s far more convenient than a wireless dongle, and once you get used to it there’s no going back. Multi-mode support is even better.
- If your mouse uses replaceable batteries, I strongly recommend skipping rechargeable batteries. Swapping in fresh ones is faster and means you never have to worry about charging.
Final Thoughts
A mouse is a high-frequency tool, so it’s worth getting one that feels right, whether it’s cheap or pricey. That said, within a set budget there’s often not much to nitpick.
Those are all the mice I’ve used. Feel free to share the ones you love.
