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The Microsoft Ergonomic Mouse (Black) is a wired USB optical mouse that prioritizes comfort with a right‑handed contoured shape and thumb rest. It offers precise BlueTrack™ tracking, customizable DPI, and two programmable side buttons, making it a budget‑friendly option for office productivity.
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$39.99
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$29.81
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$26.49
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Best For
Office workers, remote professionals, and right‑handed users with small to medium hands who need ergonomic support for long PC sessions; budget‑focused buyers looking for comfortable, wired productivity tools; general tasks like email, web browsing, and document editing.
Not Ideal For
Gamers, left‑handed users, people with large hands, and anyone needing multi‑device Bluetooth pairing or advanced profile switching.
Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers praise the mouse for its ergonomic shape, solid build quality, and value proposition, noting it delivers most of the comfort of higher‑end Microsoft mice at a lower price. However, they criticize the lack of wireless capability, limited button count, and the aging customization software.
What Users Say
Everyday users appreciate the comfort of the thumb rest, the premium feel of the metal scroll wheel, and the plug‑and‑play simplicity on Windows. Common complaints focus on the absence of Bluetooth, the light weight, the dated software, and the limited number of side buttons, especially among users with larger hands.
Common Complaints
Desire for Bluetooth/wireless option, weight perceived as too light, clunky customization software, only two programmable side buttons, and size being too small for larger hands.
What People Are Saying
“Finally, a mouse that doesn’t hurt my wrist after 8 hours.”
“Love the metal scroll wheel — feels solid and precise.”
“Wish it had Bluetooth — the wire is limiting.”
How It Compares
vs. Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse
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Choose the Surface Precision Mouse for power users who need multi‑device support and extra buttons; stick with the wired Ergonomic Mouse for budget‑friendly comfort.
vs. Microsoft Bluetooth Ergonomic Mouse
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Opt for the Bluetooth Ergonomic Mouse if you need wireless freedom; otherwise the wired version offers the same ergonomics without the battery hassle.
vs. Logitech MX Vertical
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Select the MX Vertical for advanced ergonomic posture and premium features; choose the Microsoft Ergonomic Mouse for a conventional shape and lower price.
