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Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Connectivity:wirelessMaximum polling rate:125 HzMaximum DPI:1000 DPIWeight:63 g

Amazon Basics 3 Button 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.

Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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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 66% of models
Score components

80%

4.6

Technical score

20%

9.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 66% of mice
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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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 68% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 68%
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 10
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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 78% of models
Score components

36%

3.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.2

Controls

16%

8.5

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 78%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 10
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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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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 94%
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Technical Specifications of mouse Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

36%

3.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.2

Controls

16%

8.5

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

4.6
User score
User score
9.3/ 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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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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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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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.5% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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 68% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.9
Brand name
Amazon
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
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
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
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
This mouse supports wireless connectivity, which is more versatile than 35% of mice and equal to 21.7% of mice.
connection modes: 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
no
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
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
AAA
Rechargeable battery
no
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
yes
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
3
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 3 buttons, which is less than 91% of mice and equal to 8.5% of mice.
N. of side buttons
0
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 0 side buttons, which is less than 85.3% of mice and equal to 14.7% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
0
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
no
This mouse does not include a DPI switching button. 85.4% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
63 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 63 g, which makes it lighter than 72.4% of mice and equal to 1.1% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
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
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
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
This mouse does not support firmware upgrades. 77.7% of mice support firmware upgrades.
Suitable for gaming
no
This mouse is not suitable for gaming. 76.2% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 23.2% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 63 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    63 g vs 82 g
  • Charging dock included
    This mouse includes a charging dock, while the average mouse does not. 5.4% of mice include a charging dock.
  • Removable battery
    This mouse 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).
    £9 vs £35
  • 16.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
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    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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    Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless
    the average mouse
    Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.3 vs 8).
    9.3 vs 8
  • 56.6% more popular
    Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless is more popular than the average mouse (10 vs 6.4).
    10 vs 6.38
  • 8 mm narrower mouse width
    This mouse is 58 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    58 mm vs 66 mm
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • 3.89x cheaper
    Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 16.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless
    the average mouse
    Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.3 vs 8).
    9.3 vs 8
  • 56.6% more popular
    Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless is more popular than the average mouse (10 vs 6.4).
    10 vs 6.38
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    This mouse 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
    This mouse includes a charging dock, while the average mouse does not. 5.4% of mice include a charging dock.
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 23.2% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 63 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    63 g vs 82 g
  • 8 mm narrower mouse width
    This mouse is 58 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    58 mm vs 66 mm
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • No firmware upgrades
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 90% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • No adjustable DPI
    This mouse does not support adjustable DPI, while the average mouse does. 93.9% of mice support adjustable DPI.
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    This mouse 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 1,000 Hz
  • Not suitable for gaming
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.
  • 5.9% worse value for money
    Amazon Basics 3 Button Wireless has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.9 vs 7.3).
    6.9 vs 7.31
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 90% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • No adjustable DPI
    This mouse does not support adjustable DPI, while the average mouse does. 93.9% of mice support adjustable DPI.
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    This mouse 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 1,000 Hz
  • 800 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 1,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • No angle snapping support
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • No DPI switching button
    This mouse 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
    This mouse has 0 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    0 vs 2
  • 3 fewer buttons
    This mouse has 3 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    3 vs 6
  • No RGB lighting
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 10 older release date
    This mouse has a release date of 2011, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    October 2011
    2011 vs 2021
  • No firmware upgrades
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • Not suitable for gaming
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Video reviews

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

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 don't like 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.

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.

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