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Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:125 HzMaximum DPI:3600 DPIWeight:89.4 g

Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

80%

4.9

Technical Score

20%

8.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 62% of mice
4.9

Technical Score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

36%

4.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.8

Controls

16%

7.1

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 70% of mice
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

9.3

Number of reviews

Based on 15,834 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 82% of mice
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Verdict

The Amazon Basics Ergonomic Wireless Mouse is a right-handed peripheral featuring a 2.4 GHz connection via a USB nano receiver with a 10-metre range and AES-128 encryption. It typically offers adjustable sensitivity with 5 DPI settings ranging from 600 to 3600, a clickable metallic scroll wheel, and forward/back thumb buttons for efficient navigation. Main pros include its comfortable contoured shape with rubberized sides, plug-and-play setup, and long battery life (up to 12–15 months on 1-2 AA batteries). Potential cons include a noisy or squeaky click action, occasional connection drops that require a power cycle, and some reports of the scroll wheel durability being low over extended use.

Technical Specifications of mouse Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless

Technical Score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

36%

4.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.8

Controls

16%

7.1

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

4.9
Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless has a technical score of 4.9 points, which is lower than that of 70.3% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

9.3

Number of reviews

Based on 15,834 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.9
Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless has a user score of 8.88 points, which is higher than that of 82.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Popularity:
Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless has a popularity score of 9.3 points, which is higher than that of 85.5% of products in this category.
9.3
Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless has a popularity score of 9.3 points, which is higher than that of 85.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

60%

5.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.0
Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless has a value-for-money score of 7 points, which is lower than that of 59.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
Amazon
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 75.8% of mice and equal to 23.9% of mice.
Wired polling rate
N/A
2.4 GHz polling rate
125 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
125 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 71.1% of mice and equal to 28.8% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
2.4GHz only.
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Connectivity
wireless+wired
Connectivity
wireless+wired
â–² Better than 57% of models
This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, which is more versatile than 56.8% of mice and equal to 43.3% of mice.
connection modes: wired / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
no
Bluetooth support
no
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
Receiver included
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
AA
Rechargeable battery
no
Rechargeable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 78% of models
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
6
N. of buttons
6
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
N. of side buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
0
N. of programmable buttons
0
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, which is less than 83.4% of mice and equal to 16.7% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
Profile switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
89.4 g
Weight
89.4 g
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 89.4 g, which is heavier than 58.6% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
N/A
Cable type
N/A
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Onboard memory profiles
0
Onboard memory profiles
0
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, which is less than 52.2% of mice and equal to 47.8% of mice.
Onboard memory size
0 KB
Onboard memory size
0 KB
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has an onboard memory size of 0 KB, which is smaller than 12.6% of mice and equal to 87.4% of mice.
no onboard memory.
Software name
N/A
Firmware upgradable
no
Firmware upgradable
no
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
This mouse does not support firmware upgrades. 77.7% of mice support firmware upgrades.
Suitable for gaming
no
Suitable for gaming
no
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
This mouse is not suitable for gaming. 76.2% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • Vertical design
    Vertical design
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This mouse uses a vertical design, while the average mouse does not. 2.7% of mice use a vertical design.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 3.89x cheaper
    Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 11% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.88 vs 8.000).
    8.88 vs 8
  • Versatile connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless+wired
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • 45.6% more popular
    Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless is more popular than the average mouse (9.3 vs 6.4).
    9.3 vs 6.38
  • 3.89x cheaper
    Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 11% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.88 vs 8.000).
    8.88 vs 8
  • 45.6% more popular
    Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless is more popular than the average mouse (9.3 vs 6.4).
    9.3 vs 6.38
  • Versatile connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless+wired
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • Vertical design
    Vertical design
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This mouse uses a vertical design, while the average mouse does not. 2.7% of mice use a vertical design.
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    125 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • No firmware upgrades
    Firmware upgradable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    2.4 GHz polling rate
    125 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Not suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.
  • 64% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    3,600 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 3600 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    3,600 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 9% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    89.4 g
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 89.4 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    89.4 g vs 82 g
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    125 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    2.4 GHz polling rate
    125 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 64% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    3,600 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 3600 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    3,600 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 400 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    600 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 600 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    600 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 50% lower maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    20 G
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 20 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    20 G vs 40 G
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • 9% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    89.4 g
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 89.4 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    89.4 g vs 82 g
  • No RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 8 mm wider mouse width
    Width
    74 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >78 mm
    This mouse has a width of 74 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    74 mm vs 66 mm
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2017
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This mouse has a release date of 2017, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    December 2017
    2017 vs 2021
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.75 mm
    â–² Better than 45% of models
    This mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.75 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • No firmware upgrades
    Firmware upgradable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • Not suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 15,834 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →

What customers like about Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless?

  • Excellent value for money and highly affordable price point
  • Comfortable ergonomic design that fits well in larger hands
  • Easy plug-and-play setup with the included USB nano receiver
  • Includes convenient forward and backward side buttons for navigation
  • Adjustable DPI sensitivity levels (800, 1200, 1600) for control
  • Long battery life with an integrated auto-sleep power-saving mode
  • Smooth gliding and precise tracking on various surfaces

What customers dislike about Amazon Basic Ergonomic Wireless?

  • Mixed reports on durability, with some users experiencing scroll wheel failure after a few months
  • Buttons and scroll wheel can be noisy or 'crunchy' according to some reviewers
  • Lack of Bluetooth connectivity (requires a USB-A port for the receiver)
  • Build quality can feel 'cheap' or lightweight compared to premium brands
  • Occasional reports of signal interference or connection drops if the receiver is too far away
  • Low sensor speed may not be suitable for competitive gaming

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