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Dell MS116 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:125 HzMaximum DPI:1000 DPIWeight:90 g

Dell MS116 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

Dell MS116
4.1/10

Overall score

Score
4.1/ 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 97% of models
Score components

80%

2.8

Technical score

20%

9.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 97% of mice
5.9

Value for money

Value for money
5.9/ 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 97% of models
Score components

70%

4.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 97%
2.8

Technical score

Technical score
2.8/ 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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Score components

36%

3.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

1.1

Controls

16%

6.6

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 99%
9.4

User score

User score
9.4/ 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 97% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 97%
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Technical Specifications of mouse Dell MS116

Technical score
Technical score
2.8/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

36%

3.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

1.1

Controls

16%

6.6

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

2.8
User score
User score
9.4/ 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
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.4
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:
Dell MS116 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
5.9/ 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 97% of models
Score components:

70%

4.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

5.9
Brand name
Dell
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
125 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 89.2% of mice and equal to 10.8% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
N/A
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.
wired only.
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Connectivity
wired
This mouse supports wired connectivity, which is less versatile than 65.1% of mice and equal to 34.9% of mice.
connection modes: wired.
Bluetooth support
no
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
This mouse does not include a receiver. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
N/A
Rechargeable battery
no
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% 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
90 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 90 g, which is heavier than 58.8% of mice and equal to 1.3% 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
1.8 m
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable, which is longer than 18.4% of mice and equal to 65.2% of mice.
Cable type
?
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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.

Dell MS116 vs the average mouse

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  • 17.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 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
    Dell MS116
    the average mouse
    Dell MS116 has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.39 vs 8).
    9.39 vs 8
  • 3.89x cheaper
    Dell MS116 is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 56.6% more popular
    Dell MS116 is more popular than the average mouse (10 vs 6.4).
    10 vs 6.38
  • 3.7 mm lower mouse height
    This mouse is 36 mm tall, while the average mouse is 39.7 mm tall.
    36 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 17.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 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
    Dell MS116
    the average mouse
    Dell MS116 has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.39 vs 8).
    9.39 vs 8
  • 3.89x cheaper
    Dell MS116 is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 56.6% more popular
    Dell MS116 is more popular than the average mouse (10 vs 6.4).
    10 vs 6.38
  • 3.7 mm lower mouse height
    This mouse is 36 mm tall, while the average mouse is 39.7 mm tall.
    36 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • 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
  • 25 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 5 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    5 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 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
  • 87.5% lower wired polling rate
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • 24.4% worse value for money
    Dell MS116 has worse value for money than the average mouse (5.88 vs 7.3).
    5.88 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
  • 87.5% lower wired polling rate
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • No adjustable DPI
    This mouse does not support adjustable DPI, while the average mouse does. 93.9% of mice support adjustable DPI.
  • 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.
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No receiver included
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • 25 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 5 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    5 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 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
  • 9.8% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 90 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    90 g vs 82 g
  • No RGB lighting
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 6 older release date
    This mouse has a release date of 2015, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    October 2015
    2015 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.

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Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Dell MS116

  • Excellent value for money and very affordable price point
  • Simple plug-and-play setup requiring no additional software
  • Lightweight and comfortable ambidextrous design suitable for long-term office use
  • Reliable and consistent performance for everyday productivity tasks
  • Smooth and responsive optical tracking at 1000 DPI
  • Durable construction with some users reporting it lasting over 4 years

What customers don't like about Dell MS116

  • Basic features with no extra programmable buttons or adjustable DPI
  • Buttons and scroll wheel can be quite loud or clicky
  • Plastic build can feel 'cheap' or 'clunky' compared to premium models
  • Occasional reports of the scroll wheel malfunctioning or becoming loose over time
  • Not suitable for high-intensity gaming due to lack of advanced sensors
  • Cable is a standard thin rubber which some find less durable than braided options

Verdict

The Dell MS116 is a budget-friendly wired optical mouse designed for reliable everyday computing in home or office environments. It features a precise 1,000 DPI optical LED sensor and a standard three-button layout, including a functional scroll wheel for easy navigation. This lightweight device weighs approximately 87g to 90g and connects via a 1.8-meter (6-foot) USB cable, offering simple plug-and-play functionality without the need for additional software. Its ambidextrous, contoured design ensures comfort for both left- and right-handed users during extended use. Key pros include its high durability, consistent performance, and affordable price point. However, it lacks advanced features such as programmable side buttons or adjustable DPI settings, and some users have noted that the clicking sound is relatively loud.

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