Top 5 Best Portable Mice in 2025

Wireless mice are becoming more and more innovative. Stable, nearly lag-free connections are now commonplace and nearly identical to wired models thanks to advancements in connection technologies. Similarly, charging is now an occasional chore rather than a continuous concern due to improved batteries and more effective hardware. As long as there have been PCs to connect mice to, we at Gadgetex have been testing both wired and wireless mice. Using all models for daily work tasks and, if applicable, PC games, our skilled analysts and editors assess models according to design (including button placement), durability, comfort, supporting software, and value. Don’t ignore our other top choices, which are selected for various situations and price ranges. The Logitech MX Master 3S is currently our best wireless mouse overall; it’s a sophisticated, feature-rich, 5-star delight to use. They’re followed here by detailed buying advice and spec comparisons, designed to help you trap the best wireless mouse for your needs.

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Top 5 Best Portable Mice in 2025

1.Logitech MX Master 3S

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Although a mouse costing a hundred dollars is a lot to spend, Logitech’s MX Master 3 has dominated our rankings since its September 2019 release thanks to its unrivaled comfort and cordless productivity. The new MX Master 3S offers quieter clicks and increased sensitivity, but neither of them reinvents the wheel. It continues to be our Editors’ Choice favorite among mainstream mice and the best mouse available for everyday use.

Unlike Logitech’s MX Vertical, the MX Master 3S isn’t formally an ergonomic mouse, despite its curved shape being specifically designed for right-handers. Though its all-terrain Darkfield sensor has been enhanced from 4,000dpi to 8,000dpi—more than enough for making quick movements across a surface—it is not a fast-twitch gaming mouse with an astounding 16,000 dots per inch (dpi) resolution.

Rather, the 5-ounce wireless mouse, which comes in black, dark graphite, or pale gray and is composed of either 22% or 27% recycled plastic, depending on the color, focuses on versatility and productivity. The latter stems from its electromagnetic scroll wheel, which adjusts resistance according to your scrolling speed or pressure, and its Logi Options+ software, which offers an almost limitless number of shortcuts and customization options (more on that in a moment). You can achieve the same thing with deliberate movement or a finger flick, but a tiny button beneath the wheel switches between precise and free-wheeling scrolling.

There are other scroll wheels besides that one. There is a large horizontal scroll wheel on the left side that is controlled by your right thumb in addition to the top button, the main left and right buttons, and the clickable chrome wheel. A curved wing, running board, or thumb rest that supports your hand in a slightly slanted position is located beneath it, along with two thin buttons that by default navigate your browser forward and backward. If you move the mouse up, down, left, or right and press down with your thumb, a gesture button that looks like a small line (like a raised hyphen) on the wing will add four more functions.

The only other modification to the MX Master 3S, aside from the sharper sensor, is that the main clicks are now almost silent—90% quieter, according to Logitech—and difficult to hear unless you put your ear close to the mouse. I found the buttons to be perfectly pleasant, but if you prefer a firm tactile response, you might prefer the still-available MX Master 3.

The mouse’s dimensions remain constant at 4.9 by 3.3 by 2 inches, and it feels incredibly comfortable and natural as soon as you place your hand on it. The side buttons and scroll wheels fell easily, but I had to move or press my thumb more consciously than I had anticipated in order to activate the gesture button.You can switch between up to three devices with different Bluetooth or USB connections using a button on the bottom of the mouse. Logitech’s Flow technology also allows you to copy and paste between systems and move the mouse from one screen to another, such as from a Mac laptop to a Windows desktop. One small complaint: If you’re packing for a trip, there is nowhere to store or carry the receiver on the 3S.

The mouse comes with a USB-C-to-A cable and a USB Type-C port on the nose for charging. According to the company, a full charge lasts up to 70 days, and a one-minute plug-in provides enough power for three hours of use. However, based on monitoring the Options+ battery gauge, I suspect full-time users will need to plug in every 15 to 20 days. (An environmental thumbs-up to Logitech for using an internal battery instead of disposable AAs.)

2.Logitech Lift

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You’ll likely know if you like or dislike the Logitech Lift mouse the moment you get your hands on it. The Lift completely flips the conventional mouse design on its head, or more precisely, on its side, just like the Logitech MX Vertical. With your hand rotated at a 90-degree angle, you will hold this peripheral more like a coffee cup than a standard mouse. That will either be exciting or inconvenient, depending on your tastes.

There are still many positive aspects of the Lift once you look past its unusual design. The Lift, like the majority of Logitech mice, has many features, such as easily switchable profiles and useful extra buttons. The gadget has an exceptionally long battery life and is available in a few interesting color combinations. At, it’s also a bit cheaper than Logitech’s other high-end productivity mice.

You’ll notice right away that the Logitech Lift isn’t shaped like a conventional mouse. As an alternative, the Lift is a “vertical mouse,” which is basically what you would get if you flipped a standard mouse on its side. This implies that you will hold the Lift with an entirely different grip and that most of its buttons are on its right side.

Since vertical mice don’t put a lot of strain on the carpal ligament, they can generally help users with carpal tunnel syndrome and other wrist issues. Notably, Logitech does not guarantee that an ergonomic mouse will reduce any symptoms, nor does it make any medical claims regarding the Lift.

The Lift has all the features you would anticipate from a high-end Logitech mouse, once you get past its odd look. A clickable scroll wheel, a right-and left-click button, and a tiny circular button that automatically reduces cursor speed are all present on the face. (However, you can program it to do anything you want.) Two programmable thumb buttons are located on the mouse’s left side. A profile-switching button, a power button, and a battery compartment that can accommodate a wireless USB dongle and one AA battery are located underneath.

Notably, the Lift is available in three color schemes: Rose (pink and, well, pink), Graphite (black and gray), and Pale Grey (white and off-white). Productivity equipment is frequently all black, all the time, so it’s good to see a little variety in this department.

Above all, the unique design of the Logitech Lift distinguishes it from other productivity mice. Although this profile was previously seen in the MX Vertical, the MX Vertical was a much larger mouse. Simply put, vertical mice are uncommon, and this is especially true for “vertical mice that are also high-end productivity peripherals.” The Lift might be your only choice if you’re looking for a large manufacturer’s small-to-medium vertical mouse with a ton of software features.

However, if you are prepared to put in some effort, the Lift does have a few other intriguing features. First and foremost, the majority of Logitech’s high-end productivity mice have “easy-switch” functionality. The Lift can be connected to a maximum of three devices.

3.Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical Mouse

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Particularly when it comes to PC accessories, Lenovo is renowned for its polished, understated style. With its attractive corkboard material and vertical grip, the Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical Mouse carries on that tradition and looks equally good on a desktop computer as it does on the table at your neighborhood coffee shop. The Microsoft Ergonomic Bluetooth Mouse and other more conventional options are outperformed by this ergonomic mouse, which doesn’t do enough to justify its asking price.

There is only one color option for the Lenovo Go: a corkboard-grip, near-gunmetal gray (called Storm Grey by Lenovo). It fits into practically every desk lineup thanks to its neutral coloring and attractive appearance when held in the hand. The mouse’s HWD dimensions are 2.44 by 4.09 by 2.48 inches. and weighs less than a quarter of a pound, which makes it small enough to toss in a backpack, but it might be cumbersome for people with larger hands. The vertical design is a good fit for most hand sizes, although left-handed individuals will bemoan the fact that Lenovo only offers a right-handed model.

A rubberized scroll wheel, two side-mounted buttons that rest between your thumb and index finger, similar to the Logitech MX Vertical mouse, and standard left- and right-click panels make up the ergonomic peripheral’s six buttons. You can switch between three different sensitivities—2,400 dpi, 1,600 dpi, and 800 dpi—by pressing the DPI button located directly beneath the scroll wheel. The Lenovo Central app allows you to modify these presets (more on that later). The final button is situated between the sensor and the on/off switch on the mouse’s bottom. If you have several peripherals and wish to combine them into a single receiver, it enables you to pair the mouse with an alternative Lenovo dongle.

The Lenovo Go’s detachable AA battery and dongle are accessible by removing the plastic shell. Lenovo claims that the battery should last up to 12 months of normal use, which should lessen the inconvenience of replacements. However, some mice in this price range have rechargeable batteries. A pair of screws that attach to magnets on the base housing hold the shell in place. In normal use, it never felt loose, and removing the shell requires a calculated amount of force. A tiny friction clip holds the dongle in place inside the mouse, and the battery is kept inside a recessed pocket inside the mouse but lacks any kind of locking mechanism.

4.Razer Pro Click Mini

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Razer is serious about using its experience to outperform Microsoft and Logitech in the productivity gear market. Thousands of dedicated gamers have used Razer keyboards and mice to outperform their rivals. Following its first productivity mouse, the Razer Pro Click, which won an Editors’ Choice award, the company has released the Pro Click Mini, a model that fits in a laptop bag or shirt pocket. The Mini is a fast, comfortable, top-tier mobile mouse that easily wins an Editors’ Choice award of its own by combining the multi-device wireless connectivity of its larger sibling with improved battery life.

In addition to being less expensive, the Pro Click Mini is noticeably smaller than the Pro Click, measuring 3.94 by 2.47 by 1.34 inches (LWH) as opposed to 5.06 by 3.13 by 1.88 inches. It weighs 3.1 or 3.9 ounces and uses one or two AA alkaline batteries (two are included), depending on your preference for a lighter or heavier mouse. The Pro Click weighs 3.7 ounces and uses a micro USB recharging cable.

The white and gray Mini has an ambidextrous shape instead of the right-handed ergonomic design of the Pro Click (although it appears to be slightly curved to favor righties). Its rubberized, gently indented sides and barely noticeable ridges on the left and right edges make it easy to hold even though it doesn’t innovate anything. The name of the Razer is lettered on top but the bag-of-snakes logo and RGB lighting of the firm’s gaming mice are absent.

The main left and right panels, a clickable scroll wheel, left and right scroll-wheel tilt, and tiny Forward and Back thumb buttons on the left side are the seven programmable buttons on the Pro Click Mini—one less than the Pro Click. For situations where you want to cover a lot of vertical distance, a small rocker switch behind the scroll wheel alternates between tactile scrolling (with detents or clicks for steps) and free-spinning scrolling. The mouse has a 15 million click lifespan and operates nearly silently.

In addition to a power and wireless switch, the Mini’s bottom features a button that allows users to switch between up to four devices—a laptop, desktop, tablet, or phone—using three Bluetooth connections and one 2.4GHz wireless connection. The diminutive 2.4GHz USB Type-A dongle, which can also control one of Razer’s productivity keyboards, stores for travel in a slot between the batteries if you lift the top lid.

5.Logitech M510

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With a fairly generic design, the Logitech M510 is a very simple wireless mouse. Because it runs on AA batteries, the mouse is a little heavy. Because it can only go up to 2200 CPI, its performance isn’t appropriate for users who are extremely sensitive. For those who just want to browse the web and don’t give much thought to the mouse’s accuracy or responsiveness, this is a reasonably priced option. Although we didn’t test it, there is a smaller version of this mouse that might be too large for those with small hands. If you prefer to use it with your left hand, you can switch between the left and right clicks, demonstrating its complete ambidexterity.

For the office, the Logitech M510 is a good device. Although this mouse’s sensor performance isn’t the best, it won’t matter for office work or general web browsing. Unfortunately, because of its rather peculiar curves, its ergonomics aren’t the best. On the plus side, it has a good number of programmable buttons to make your work a little more fluid and is entirely wireless.For video games, the Logitech M510 performs poorly. Its sensor doesn’t work well with very fast mouse movements and isn’t made for gaming. In addition, it weighs a lot and has a higher click latency than gaming mice.

There are three color options for the Logitech M510: black, blue, and red. Keep in mind that since the mouse’s initial release in 2010, Logitech has improved its visual branding and manufacturing changes to the design over the years. The version we bought and tested has a laser sensor, but Logitech indicates on their product page for the Logitech M510 that the current version of this mouse uses what they call a ‘High Precision Optical Tracking’ sensor.

We expect our test results to remain valid for this newer version, and we expect similar sensor performance overall. If you have a version of this mouse that doesn’t match our test results, we encourage you to leave us a comment in the forums below this review.

What’s the Mouse Power Source?

The power source is the second major consideration specific to picking a wireless mouse. What kind of battery a mouse uses, how long it lasts, and even how it’s charged can all vary, especially in high-end gaming gear.

Most wireless mice feature built-in lithium-ion batteries, which can be recharged using a micro-USB or, less commonly, a USB Type-C cable. (USB-C is easier to plug in and can supply more power.) For some wireless mice, particularly low-end and midrange devices, manufacturers may opt to rely on disposable AA or AAA batteries, instead. Disposable batteries can go for very long stretches (often months, sometimes even years) without needing to be replaced. While that’s great, we still prefer batteries you can recharge. Because the power cable can plug into the mouse to create a wired connection, you never really have to worry about running out of power.