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Microsoft Classic Intellimouse Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:3200 DPIWeight:100 g

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

4.9

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 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 86% of models
Score components

80%

3.9

Technical Score

20%

8.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 86% of mice
3.9

Technical Score

Technical score
3.9/ 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 92% of models
Score components

36%

5.0

Performance & Sensor

22%

2.7

Controls

16%

5.7

Design

14%

3.7

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 92% of mice
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 3,504 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 76% of mice
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Verdict

The Microsoft Classic IntelliMouse is a wired USB ergonomic mouse that modernizes the legendary IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 design for productivity and light use. It features a PixArt PAW3808EK BlueTrack sensor with an adjustable resolution from 400 to 3,200 DPI and a 1,000Hz polling rate for responsive tracking on nearly any surface, including glass. The device weighs 100g and includes five buttons, three of which are fully customizable via Microsoft software, alongside a firm, tactile scroll wheel and a modern white LED tail light. Key pros include its classic, comfortable right-handed shape, improved build rigidity, and reliable surface compatibility. However, notable cons include a stiff, non-braided plastic cable, side rubber grips that can perish over time, and a sensor that may feel jittery or 'sticky' during high-precision tasks or competitive gaming compared to modern dedicated gaming sensors.

Technical Specifications of mouse Microsoft Classic Intellimouse

Technical Score
Technical score
3.9/ 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 92% of models
Score components:

36%

5.0

Performance & Sensor

22%

2.7

Controls

16%

5.7

Design

14%

3.7

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

3.9
Microsoft Classic Intellimouse has a technical score of 3.9 points, which is lower than that of 92.4% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.6/ 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 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 3,504 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.
8.6
Microsoft Classic Intellimouse has a user score of 8.65 points, which is higher than that of 75.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Popularity:
Microsoft Classic Intellimouse has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than that of 72% of products in this category.
8.0
Microsoft Classic Intellimouse has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than that of 72% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.4/ 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 88% of models
Score components:

60%

4.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.4
Microsoft Classic Intellimouse has a value-for-money score of 6.4 points, which is lower than that of 85% of products in this category.
Brand name
Microsoft
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 28% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 13% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
N/A
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.
wired only.
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
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
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
no
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
Receiver included
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
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
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
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
5
N. of buttons
5
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 5 buttons, which is less than 76.9% of mice and equal to 9.6% 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
3
N. of programmable buttons
3
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 3 programmable buttons, which is less than 79.5% of mice and equal to 2% of mice.
DPI switching button
no
DPI switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This mouse does not include a DPI switching button. 85.4% 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
100 g
Weight
100 g
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 100 g, which is heavier than 70.5% of mice and equal to 2% 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
1.9 m
Cable length
1.9 m
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 1.9 m cable, which is longer than 84.5% of mice and equal to 1% of mice.
Cable type
rubber
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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
?
Firmware upgradable
?
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Microsoft Classic Intellimouse vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 0.1 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.9 m
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
    This mouse comes with a 1.9 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    1.9 m vs 1.8 m
  • 8.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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
    Microsoft Classic Intellimouse
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Microsoft Classic Intellimouse has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.65 vs 8.000).
    8.65 vs 8
  • 8.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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
    Microsoft Classic Intellimouse
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Microsoft Classic Intellimouse has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.65 vs 8.000).
    8.65 vs 8
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 0.1 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.9 m
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
    This mouse comes with a 1.9 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    1.9 m vs 1.8 m
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    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.
  • 3 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 3 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    3 vs 6
  • 20 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    10 million clicks
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse has a switch durability of 10 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    10 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 90% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    40 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 40 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    40 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 22% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    100 g
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 100 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    100 g vs 82 g
  • 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
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • 13.9% worse value for money
    Microsoft Classic Intellimouse has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.42 vs 7.3).
    6.42 vs 7.31
  • 90% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    40 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 40 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    40 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 68% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    3,200 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 3200 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    3,200 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 75% lower maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    10 G
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 10 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    10 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.
  • 200 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    400 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 400 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    400 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 105 DPI coarser step size
    DPI step size
    200 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >400 DPI
    This mouse has a DPI step size of 200 DPI, while the average mouse has a DPI step size of 95 DPI.
    200 DPI vs 95 DPI
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    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
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    Connectivity
    wired
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 3 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 3 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    3 vs 6
  • 20 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    10 million clicks
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse has a switch durability of 10 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    10 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • No DPI switching button
    DPI switching button
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This mouse does not include a DPI switching button, while the average mouse does. 85.3% of mice include a DPI switching button.
  • 22% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    100 g
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 100 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    100 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.
  • 3.3 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    43 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 43 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    43 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    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
  • 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.
    October 2017
    2017 vs 2021
  • 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

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Based on 3,504 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Microsoft Classic Intellimouse?

  • Iconic ergonomic shape that is highly comfortable for palm grips and larger hands
  • Excellent build quality with tactile, reassuring button clicks and a solid scroll wheel
  • BlueTrack technology allows for reliable tracking on a wide variety of surfaces, including glass
  • Simple, understated professional design suitable for office environments
  • Modern updates like 1,000Hz polling rate and customizable buttons via software
  • Affordable price point compared to high-end gaming mice

What customers dislike about Microsoft Classic Intellimouse?

  • The BlueTrack sensor is considered 'office-grade' and lacks the precision required for competitive gaming
  • Side rubber grips have been reported by users to degrade or peel after several months of use
  • Lack of on-body DPI adjustment requires software installation to change sensitivity
  • Wired-only connection with a rigid plastic cable that lacks the flexibility of modern braided cables
  • Relatively heavy weight (100g) compared to contemporary lightweight mouse trends
  • Right-handed only ergonomic design is not suitable for left-handed users

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