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Logitech M185 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:125 HzMaximum DPI:1000 DPIWeight:75.2 g

Logitech M185 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

Logitech M185
5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 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
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Score components

80%

4.1

Technical score

20%

9.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 79% of mice
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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 81% of models
Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 81%
4.1

Technical score

Technical score
4.1/ 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%

1.0

Controls

16%

7.8

Design

14%

3.3

Features

7%

9.9

Connectivity

5%

6.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 89%
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 Logitech M185

Technical score
Technical score
4.1/ 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 89% of models
Score components:

36%

3.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

1.0

Controls

16%

7.8

Design

14%

3.3

Features

7%

9.9

Connectivity

5%

6.0

Battery & Charging

4.1
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ 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:
Logitech M185 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
6.6/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.6
Brand name
Logitech
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+wired
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
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
AA
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
75.2 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 75.2 g, which makes it lighter than 56.8% of mice and equal to 0.2% 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
Logi Options+
Firmware upgradable
yes
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
no
This mouse is not suitable for gaming. 76.2% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Logitech M185 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • Multi-device pairing
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • 16.5% 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Logitech M185
    the average mouse
    Logitech M185 has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.32 vs 8).
    9.32 vs 8
  • 8.3% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 75.2 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    75.2 g vs 82 g
  • 56.6% more popular
    Logitech M185 is more popular than the average mouse (10 vs 6.4).
    10 vs 6.38
  • Versatile connectivity
    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
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • 75% cheaper
    Logitech M185 is cheaper than the average mouse (£20 vs £35).
    £20 vs £35
  • 16.5% 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Logitech M185
    the average mouse
    Logitech M185 has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.32 vs 8).
    9.32 vs 8
  • 56.6% more popular
    Logitech M185 is more popular than the average mouse (10 vs 6.4).
    10 vs 6.38
  • 75% cheaper
    Logitech M185 is cheaper than the average mouse (£20 vs £35).
    £20 vs £35
  • Multi-device pairing
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • Versatile connectivity
    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
    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
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 8.3% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 75.2 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    75.2 g vs 82 g
  • 6 mm narrower mouse width
    This mouse is 60 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    60 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
  • 27 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 3 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    3 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 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.
  • 10.5% worse value for money
    Logitech M185 has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.62 vs 7.3).
    6.62 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 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
  • 27 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 3 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    3 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
  • 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.
    2011 vs 2021
  • Thin glide feet
    This mouse uses 0.7 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.7 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 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 Logitech M185

  • Affordable price and excellent value for money
  • Long-lasting battery life (up to 12 months with a single AA battery)
  • Compact and lightweight design, making it highly portable for travel
  • Simple plug-and-play setup with no software required
  • Reliable 2.4GHz wireless connection with minimal lag
  • Ambidextrous shape comfortable for both left and right-handed users
  • Durable build quality that withstands years of daily use

What customers don't like about Logitech M185

  • Small size may be uncomfortable for users with large hands
  • Lacks extra features like side buttons or DPI switching
  • No battery status indicator to warn when power is low
  • Plastic build can feel 'cheap' or basic compared to premium models
  • Loud clicking sound (on standard models, though 'Silent' versions exist)
  • Basic optical sensor not suitable for competitive or high-precision gaming
  • Requires a USB-A port, which may need an adapter for newer USB-C only laptops

Verdict

The Logitech M185 is a compact, ambidextrous wireless mouse featuring smooth optical tracking with a 1,000 DPI resolution and 2.4 GHz connectivity via a plug-and-forget nano USB receiver. Its primary characteristics include a portable, contoured design weighing approximately 75.2g and a mechanical 2D scroll wheel for line-by-line navigation. Main pros include its impressive 12-month battery life from a single AA battery, effortless plug-and-play setup across multiple operating systems, and a reliable 10-metre wireless range. However, notable cons include its basic three-button functionality without programmable options, the lack of Bluetooth or adjustable DPI settings, and its inability to track effectively on glass or highly reflective surfaces.

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