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Microsoft Modern Mouse Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Connectivity:wirelessMaximum polling rate:125 HzMaximum DPI:1000 DPIWeight:78 g

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

5.1

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 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
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

80%

4.1

Technical Score

20%

9.1

User score

▼Worse than 82% of mice
4.1

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
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

36%

3.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.5

Controls

16%

7.7

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

1.3

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

▼Worse than 90% of mice
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 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 88% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

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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.
▲Better than 88% of mice
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Verdict

The Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse is a compact, ambidextrous Bluetooth 4.2 LE peripheral featuring a low-profile, lightweight design at 78g and dimensions of 107.2 x 60.3 x 25.8 mm. Its core characteristics include a 1000 DPI BlueTrack sensor for navigation on diverse surfaces, a tactile metal scroll wheel, and a 12-month battery life powered by two AAA batteries. Key pros are its extreme portability, sleek aesthetic, and reliable Swift Pair connectivity for Windows devices. However, its flat ergonomics can cause discomfort during prolonged use for those with larger hands or a claw grip, and it lacks advanced features like programmable buttons or a rechargeable battery.

Technical Specifications of mouse Microsoft Modern Mouse

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

36%

3.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.5

Controls

16%

7.7

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

1.3

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

4.1
Microsoft Modern Mouse has a technical score of 4.1 points, which is lower than that of 89.8% of products in this category.
User score
User score
9.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on 7,748 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.
9.1
Microsoft Modern Mouse has a user score of 9.07 points, which is higher than that of 87.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
9.2/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 85% of models
Popularity:
Microsoft Modern Mouse has a popularity score of 9.2 points, which is higher than that of 84.9% of products in this category.
9.2
Microsoft Modern Mouse has a popularity score of 9.2 points, which is higher than that of 84.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.5/ 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
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

60%

5.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.5
Microsoft Modern Mouse has a value-for-money score of 6.5 points, which is lower than that of 81.5% of products in this category.
Brand name
Microsoft
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
▼ Worse than 76% of models
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
N/A
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
▲ Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 125 Hz, which is higher than 67.8% of mice and equal to 30.7% of mice.
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
▼ Worse than 43% of models
This mouse supports wireless connectivity, which is more versatile than 35% of mice and equal to 21.7% of mice.
connection modes: Bluetooth.
Bluetooth support
yes
Bluetooth support
yes
▲ Better than 65% of models
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth version
4.2
▲ Better than 71% of models
This mouse uses Bluetooth 4.2, which is newer than 71.2% of mice and equal to 2.6% of mice.
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
AAA
Rechargeable battery
no
Rechargeable battery
no
▼ Worse than 46% of models
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 78% of models
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
4
N. of buttons
4
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 4 buttons, which is less than 86.6% of mice and equal to 4.3% of mice.
N. of side buttons
0
N. of side buttons
0
▼ Worse than 85% of models
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
1
N. of programmable buttons
1
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 1 programmable buttons, which is less than 82.4% of mice and equal to 0.8% of mice.
DPI switching button
no
DPI switching button
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
ambidextrous
Weight
78 g
Weight
78 g
▲ Better than 54% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 78 g, which makes it lighter than 54% of mice and equal to 0.7% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
▼ 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
N/A
Cable type
N/A
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Onboard memory profiles
0
Onboard memory profiles
0
▼ 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
▼ 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
no
Firmware upgradable
no
▼ Worse than 78% of models
This mouse does not support firmware upgrades. 77.7% of mice support firmware upgrades.
Suitable for gaming
no
Suitable for gaming
no
▼ Worse than 76% of models
This mouse is not suitable for gaming. 76.2% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Microsoft Modern Mouse vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 13.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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
    Microsoft Modern Mouse
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Microsoft Modern Mouse has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.07 vs 8.000).
    9.07 vs 8
  • 13.9 mm lower mouse height
    Height
    25.8 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse is 25.8 mm tall, while the average mouse is 39.7 mm tall.
    25.8 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • 44.2% more popular
    Microsoft Modern Mouse is more popular than the average mouse (9.21 vs 6.4).
    9.21 vs 6.38
  • 13.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Microsoft Modern Mouse
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Microsoft Modern Mouse has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.07 vs 8.000).
    9.07 vs 8
  • 44.2% more popular
    Microsoft Modern Mouse is more popular than the average mouse (9.21 vs 6.4).
    9.21 vs 6.38
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 13.9 mm lower mouse height
    Height
    25.8 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse is 25.8 mm tall, while the average mouse is 39.7 mm tall.
    25.8 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    125 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 5 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    1
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 1 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    1 vs 6
  • 92.5% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    30 IPS
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 30 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    30 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • No firmware upgrades
    Firmware upgradable
    no
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 90% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    1,000 DPI
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    ▼ 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 receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • 11.7% worse value for money
    Microsoft Modern Mouse has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.54 vs 7.3).
    6.54 vs 7.31
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    125 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 92.5% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    30 IPS
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 30 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    30 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 90% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    1,000 DPI
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 800 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    1,000 DPI
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 1000 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 75% lower maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    10 G
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 105 DPI coarser step size
    DPI step size
    200 DPI
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • 5 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    1
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 1 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    1 vs 6
  • No DPI switching button
    DPI switching button
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 2 fewer side buttons
    N. of side buttons
    0
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This mouse has 0 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    0 vs 2
  • 2 fewer buttons
    N. of buttons
    4
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 – >9
    This mouse has 4 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    4 vs 6
  • No RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2017
    ▼ 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.
    June 2017
    2017 vs 2021
  • No firmware upgrades
    Firmware upgradable
    no
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    ▼ 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
  • Not suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    no
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.

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Based on 7,748 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Microsoft Modern Mouse?

  • Ultra-portable, slim, and lightweight design—ideal for travel and fitting into small bags or pockets.
  • Seamless Bluetooth connectivity that frees up USB ports by eliminating the need for a dongle.
  • Impressive battery life, with many users reporting up to 12 months of use on two AAA batteries.
  • Great value for money, frequently cited as a high-quality yet affordable option compared to high-end alternatives.
  • BlueTrack technology allows for smooth tracking on a wide variety of surfaces, including wood and some glossy materials.
  • Magnetic battery cover is a user favourite for being easy to remove and snapping securely back into place.

What customers dislike about Microsoft Modern Mouse?

  • Ergonomics can be challenging; the flat, low-profile design may cause hand strain or discomfort for those with larger hands or a claw grip.
  • Lacks advanced features, such as programmable buttons, a dedicated DPI switcher, or a rechargeable battery.
  • Occasional Bluetooth connection issues, including lag or difficulty waking from sleep mode on certain operating systems.
  • Some reports of long-term durability issues, specifically with the left click failing or the mouse stopping entirely after a year or two.
  • Difficult to use on glass or mirrored surfaces despite the BlueTrack branding.
  • Mixed feedback on the scroll wheel, with some finding it less agile or responsive than traditional mechanical wheels.

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