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Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£9
Avg. price in US: ~$10
Connectivity: wireless
Maximum polling rate: 125 Hz
Maximum DPI: 1000 DPI
Weight: 63 g

Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among mice and if it is worth buying.

5.8

Good

4.9

Poor

9.3

Exceptional

3.2
Gaming
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Maximum polling rate
24.0%
1.0
N. of programmable buttons
20.0%
1.0
Onboard memory profiles
16.0%
9.0
Maximum tracking speed
12.0%
8.8
Weight

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Verdict

The Amazon Basics 3-Button Wireless Mouse is a budget-friendly, plug-and-play peripheral featuring 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity via a storable USB-A nano receiver. It utilizes a 1000 DPI high-definition optical sensor for precise tracking and is compatible with Windows (versions 2000 through 10) and Apple OS X. Main pros include its highly affordable price point, ease of setup without drivers, and a compact, ambidextrous design ideal for travel. However, notable cons include its lack of Bluetooth support, reports of limited long-term battery life, and the absence of adjustable DPI or programmable buttons found on more advanced models.

Technical Specifications of Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless

Overall score

5.8

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Popularity

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.

Performance & Sensor

3.7

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Amazon

Maximum polling rate

What it is: The maximum number of position reports the mouse can send to the computer each second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

When it matters: When you are chasing the lowest possible input delay for competitive play and want the mouse reporting as often as possible.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1000 Hz

Wired polling rate

What it is: The polling rate the mouse reaches when it is connected with a cable.

When it matters: When you mainly use the mouse wired and want maximum responsiveness.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1000 Hz

N/A

2.4 GHz polling rate

What it is: The polling rate available when the mouse is used over a 2.4 GHz wireless connection.

When it matters: When you use the 2.4 GHz receiver and want near-wired performance.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1000 Hz

Bluetooth polling rate

What it is: The polling rate available when the mouse is connected through Bluetooth.

When it matters: When you use Bluetooth and want to understand the trade-off in responsiveness.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=125 Hz

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Connectivity

9.6

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Connectivity

What it is: The mouse's high-level connectivity class: wired only, wireless only, or both wired and wireless.

When it matters: When you need to know at a glance whether the mouse is wired, wireless, or flexible enough to support both.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth support

What it is: Shows whether the mouse can connect over Bluetooth instead of relying only on a wired link or proprietary USB receiver.

When it matters: When you want a dongle-free connection option for laptops, tablets, or devices with limited USB ports.

Importance: MEDIUM

Bluetooth version

What it is: The Bluetooth standard version supported by the mouse for wireless connectivity and compatibility.

When it matters: When you care about Bluetooth compatibility, efficiency, and connection quality.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.1

N/A

Proprietary 2.4 GHz support

What it is: Shows whether the mouse supports the brand's dedicated 2.4 GHz wireless system rather than relying only on Bluetooth.

When it matters: When you want the brand's fast low-latency wireless mode instead of depending only on Bluetooth performance.

Importance: MEDIUM

Receiver included

What it is: Shows whether a compatible wireless receiver is included in the box instead of needing to be bought separately.

When it matters: When you expect full wireless use immediately and do not want to buy extra accessories just to get started.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Battery & Charging

6.6

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Battery life

What it is: The operating time the mouse can deliver on a full charge or a fresh set of batteries under normal use.

When it matters: When the mouse needs to last through workdays, travel, or repeated gaming sessions without constant charging.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >400 hours

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: The amount of energy the built-in battery can store, measured in milliampere-hours (mAh).

When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of judging endurance from marketing hours alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=500 mAh

N/A

Battery form factor

What it is: The battery format used by the mouse, such as AA, AAA, integrated rechargeable cell, or another form.

When it matters: When you care whether the mouse uses easy-to-replace AA or AAA cells or a sealed rechargeable pack.

Importance: LOW

AAA

Rechargeable battery

What it is: Shows whether the mouse uses a rechargeable battery instead of relying only on disposable cells.

When it matters: When you prefer topping the mouse up over USB or a dock instead of buying disposable batteries repeatedly.

Importance: HIGH

Removable battery

What it is: Shows whether the battery can be removed and replaced by the user instead of being sealed inside the mouse.

When it matters: When long-term serviceability matters and you would rather replace the battery than replace the whole mouse later.

Importance: LOW

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Controls

4.6

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N. of buttons

What it is: The total number of physical buttons available on the mouse body.

When it matters: When you need enough physical controls for shortcuts, MMO binds, browser actions, or productivity commands.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=7

N. of side buttons

What it is: The number of buttons placed on the side of the mouse, typically for thumb access.

When it matters: When thumb-access buttons matter for browser navigation, MMOs, or productivity shortcuts.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

N. of programmable buttons

What it is: The number of mouse buttons that can be customized or reassigned through software or onboard settings.

When it matters: When remapping flexibility matters and you want more actions moved off the keyboard.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=7

DPI switching button

What it is: Shows whether the mouse includes a dedicated control for changing DPI levels on the fly.

When it matters: When you want to swap sensitivity instantly for sniping, browsing, editing, or different game genres.

Importance: MEDIUM

Profile switching button

What it is: Shows whether the mouse includes a dedicated control for changing onboard or saved profiles during use.

When it matters: When you switch between saved profiles for different games or work routines.

Importance: LOW

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Design

8.7

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Orientation

What it is: The hand orientation the mouse is designed for, such as right-handed, left-handed, or ambidextrous use.

When it matters: When hand comfort matters and you need a shape that fits your grip and dominant hand.

Importance: HIGH

ambidextrous

Weight

What it is: The overall weight of the mouse itself, which influences portability, comfort, and movement feel.

When it matters: When you care about how light or substantial the mouse feels during long sessions.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <100 g

Extra weights

What it is: The total weight of removable extra weights included for tuning the balance or feel of the mouse.

When it matters: When you care about tuning balance and overall heft instead of being locked into the stock feel.

Importance: LOW

Cable length

What it is: The length of the supplied cable used for wired operation or charging, usually measured in meters.

When it matters: When you need enough cable reach across your desk or charging setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=1.8 m

N/A

Cable type

What it is: The construction style of the cable, such as braided, rubber, or paracord, which affects flexibility and durability.

When it matters: When cable drag, flexibility, and durability affect how the mouse feels in use.

Importance: LOW

N/A

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Features

1.0

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Onboard memory profiles

What it is: The number of user profiles that can be stored directly in the mouse memory for use without reconfiguring software each time.

When it matters: When you use different games, apps, or devices and want settings saved directly on the mouse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=3

Onboard memory size

What it is: The amount of onboard memory available inside the mouse for storing settings, macros, or profiles.

When it matters: When you store complex macros, settings, or several onboard profiles.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=512 KB

Software name

What it is: The name of the official software used to configure the mouse, update firmware, or customize features.

When it matters: When software ecosystem and customization tools influence your buying decision.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Firmware upgradable

What it is: Shows whether the mouse can receive firmware updates for fixes, compatibility improvements, or feature changes.

When it matters: When you want the option for later fixes, stability improvements, or performance tweaks after purchase.

Importance: LOW

Suitable for gaming

What it is: Shows whether the mouse is positioned or tuned around gaming-focused speed, latency, and control features.

When it matters: When fast clicks, low latency, and gaming-oriented features are priorities.

Importance: MEDIUM

Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless vs the average mouse

Why is Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless better than the average mouse?

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23.9% lower mouse weight
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless weighs 63 g, while the average mouse weighs 82.745 g.
Without battery.
What it is: The overall weight of the mouse itself, which influences portability, comfort, and movement feel.
When it matters: When you care about how light or substantial the mouse feels during long sessions.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <100 g
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless weighs 63 g, while the average mouse weighs 82.745 g.63 g vs 82.745 g
Charging dock included
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless includes a charging dock, while the average mouse does not. 5.8% of mice include a charging dock.
What it is: Shows whether a dedicated charging dock is included for drop-in recharging instead of plugging a cable directly into the mouse every time.
When it matters: When you want charging to feel clean and convenient instead of plugging and unplugging a cable at the desk.
Importance: LOW
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless includes a charging dock, while the average mouse does not. 5.8% of mice include a charging dock.
Removable battery
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
What it is: Shows whether the battery can be removed and replaced by the user instead of being sealed inside the mouse.
When it matters: When long-term serviceability matters and you would rather replace the battery than replace the whole mouse later.
Importance: LOW
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
3.89x cheaper
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).£9 vs £35
16.3% higher user score
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.30 vs 8.000).
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.
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.30 vs 8.000).9.3 vs 8
8 mm narrower mouse width
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless is 58 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
What it is: The total side-to-side width of the mouse body.
When it matters: When side support and grip width matter for control and comfort.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <64 mm
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless is 58 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.58 mm vs 66 mm
Receiver storage inside mouse
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
What it is: Shows whether the mouse has an internal compartment for storing the wireless receiver during travel or transport.
When it matters: When you travel with the mouse and do not want to lose the wireless receiver.
Importance: LOW
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
Receiver storage inside mouse
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
Charging dock included
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless includes a charging dock, while the average mouse does not. 5.8% of mice include a charging dock.
Removable battery
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
23.9% lower mouse weight
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless weighs 63 g, while the average mouse weighs 82.745 g.
8 mm narrower mouse width
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless is 58 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.

Battery & Charging

Why is Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless worse than the average mouse?

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87.5% lower maximum polling rate
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
90% lower maximum DPI
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has a maximum DPI of 1,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
No adjustable DPI
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless does not support adjustable DPI, while the average mouse does. 93.8% of mice support adjustable DPI.
87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
800 DPI higher minimum setting
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has a minimum DPI of 1,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
No angle snapping support
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 53.9% of mice support angle snapping.
6 fewer programmable buttons
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
No DPI switching button
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless does not include a DPI switching button, while the average mouse does. 85.3% of mice include a DPI switching button.
2 fewer side buttons
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has 0 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
3 fewer buttons
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has 3 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
No RGB lighting
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
10 years older release date
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has a release date of 2,011, while the average mouse has a release date of 2,021.
October 2011
No firmware upgrades
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 72.8% of mice support firmware upgrades.
1 fewer onboard profiles
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
Not suitable for gaming
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 75.8% of mice are suitable for gaming.
6 fewer programmable buttons
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
What it is: The number of mouse buttons that can be customized or reassigned through software or onboard settings.
When it matters: When remapping flexibility matters and you want more actions moved off the keyboard.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=7
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.0 vs 6
87.5% lower maximum polling rate
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
What it is: The maximum number of position reports the mouse can send to the computer each second, measured in Hertz (Hz).
When it matters: When you are chasing the lowest possible input delay for competitive play and want the mouse reporting as often as possible.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=1000 Hz
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.125 Hz vs 1000 Hz
No firmware upgrades
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 72.8% of mice support firmware upgrades.
What it is: Shows whether the mouse can receive firmware updates for fixes, compatibility improvements, or feature changes.
When it matters: When you want the option for later fixes, stability improvements, or performance tweaks after purchase.
Importance: LOW
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 72.8% of mice support firmware upgrades.
90% lower maximum DPI
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has a maximum DPI of 1,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
What it is: The highest sensitivity setting supported by the mouse sensor, measured in dots per inch (DPI).
When it matters: When extremely high sensitivity is part of your setup, even if it matters less than sensor quality for most users.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=18000 DPI
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has a maximum DPI of 1,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.1000 DPI vs 10000 DPI
1 fewer onboard profiles
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
What it is: The number of user profiles that can be stored directly in the mouse memory for use without reconfiguring software each time.
When it matters: When you use different games, apps, or devices and want settings saved directly on the mouse.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=3
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.0 vs 1
No adjustable DPI
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless does not support adjustable DPI, while the average mouse does. 93.8% of mice support adjustable DPI.
What it is: Shows whether the mouse lets you change pointer sensitivity manually or through software instead of staying at one fixed DPI setting.
When it matters: When you switch between gaming, office work, and different sensitivity preferences.
Importance: HIGH
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless does not support adjustable DPI, while the average mouse does. 93.8% of mice support adjustable DPI.
87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
What it is: The polling rate available when the mouse is used over a 2.4 GHz wireless connection.
When it matters: When you use the 2.4 GHz receiver and want near-wired performance.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=1000 Hz
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz.125 Hz vs 1000 Hz
Not suitable for gaming
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 75.8% of mice are suitable for gaming.
What it is: Shows whether the mouse is positioned or tuned around gaming-focused speed, latency, and control features.
When it matters: When fast clicks, low latency, and gaming-oriented features are priorities.
Importance: MEDIUM
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 75.8% of mice are suitable for gaming.

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What customers like about Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless?

Excellent value for money and affordable pricing.
Simple 'plug-and-play' setup with the included USB nano receiver.
Comfortable, contoured design that fits well in most hand sizes.
Lightweight and compact, making it highly portable for laptop users.
Reliable 2.4 GHz wireless connection with minimal cursor skipping.
Includes a battery in the box so it is ready to use immediately.

What customers dislike about Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless?

Mixed reports on battery life, with some users seeing only a few weeks of use.
The matte finish can easily show greasy fingerprints and requires frequent cleaning.
Basic 3-button design lacks advanced features like programmable side buttons or DPI switching.
Build quality feels somewhat 'cheap' or 'plasticky' compared to premium brands.
The USB nano receiver is required for use and can be easily lost if not stored properly.
Some users report the scroll wheel may become noisy or fail after extended use.

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