MD172

I needed a cheap wireless mouse for my work computer, and this one seemed to have the features I was looking for (silent click and scroll and back/forward buttons), so I ordered it. I've only used it for a couple of days, so far I'm very pleased with it! I can't comment too much on battery longevity, but here's what I can say:Ergonomics - I have big hands, and the mouse feels fantastic. The little thumb rest is in the perfect place, and not too small for my hand. Some cheaper wireless mice feel like hollow toys. This one feels well-made and has decent weight to it without being tiresome to use all day. It glides smoothly on my mouse pad and it's equally smooth across a bare desk surface.Features - the quiet click and quiet scroll wheel are completely silent in my office setting. The back and forward buttons are placed well, but could honestly be a little bit further forward on the mouse for my bigger hands. I've gone to hit the forward button and accidentally hit the "mode switch" button that's in front of them a few times and switched to dongle mode instead of Bluetooth. I'm sure over time my hand will get used to the button position and it won't be a big deal, but I would prefer that mode button be elsewhere. It's nice that the mouse includes both a USB-A and USB-C dongle. I haven't tried using them yet, since I'm using Bluetooth, but it will be nice if I ever use the mouse on a device without BT. The adjustable DPI settings allow you to dial in the tracking of the mouse for your own preference. I like mine pretty quick, so being able to turn it up was nice.Charging - I like that the charging port is USB-C so I can charge with the same cable I charge my phone, earbuds, etc with, which means less clutter and no need for a special cable just for one device. Additionally, with the port coming out the front of the mouse, I assume I can charge while still using the mouse, if need be.

Pros:+ Glides smoothly and responds well on either the desk surface or a mouse pad+ Great connectivity. Having the USB-C and USB-A option means I can seamlessly switch between my laptop and PC. The Bluetooth option is a good backup in case I am using my laptop and either forgot the USB-C dongle at home or need the port for something else.+ Battery life is good and it's rechargeable! Beats buying new batteries regularly+ I like that Arteck has a 2 year warranty just in case+ The extra buttons for going to the next page/last page when web browsing are convenient+ I appreciate the thumb rest+ Good priceCons/Extra things to consider- It sleeps due to inactivity, which is good for the battery. But it wakes up with a left-click, which registers and might have unintended consequences (e.g. closing or opening a program) depending on where your cursor is on the screen.- Seems to be designed for larger hands- Once the battery degrades (as all batteries do), you probably have to replace the mouse- Due to asymmetric design, it's not ideal for left handed users

I bought this Arteck wireless mouse in 2023, and at first, it was a great experience. It’s super comfortable for long hours, the clicks are silent, and the connection was solid. I used it for work and personal tasks without a hitch... until about three months ago.Suddenly, the left-click button started to act up—triggering on its own or failing to respond, which made it unusable for everyday use.Despite the great ergonomics and quiet design I appreciated, this issue affected my overall satisfaction.I’m giving it 3 stars for its initial comfort and solid performance, but durability needs improvement. Maybe the manufacturer should revisit the quality of the left-click button in future versions. I’m not sure if this was just a defect with my unit, but it’s something to be aware of.

TL;DR+ High quality; not cheap feeling+ Pretty comfortable+ Accurate tracking+ Good weight+ Good connectivity and connectivity options+ Quiet left and right click buttons but still tactile- Ergonomic hump is a little too high for my hand- No software for remapping, but third party software can remap buttons- Scroll wheel is too restrictiveI was very skeptical about this mouse given how inexpensive it was when I got it (I got if for ~$14 on sale). I wanted a mouse with a rechargeable battery with at least four buttons for work. The Logitech mice I found were all AA or AAA battery powered mice so when I came across this and saw how cheap it was, it caught my eye.The surface is a soft touch plastic and it feels pretty premium and very comparable to the Logitech MX Master line of mice. I have an MX 2 I use at home for years and I was floored how close this $14 mouse is to the $100 mouse in terms of comfort, feel, and tracking. The MX is more comfortable and fits my hand more naturally but I got used to the Arteck mouse very quickly. The left and right click buttons have a good tactile feel and are very quiet, and the tracking feels great. There is a button to switch DPI take make the cursor move faster or slower.The scroll wheel could be improved. It feels a little too tight and there is not an option to switch between notched scrolling and fast scrolling like the MX. That is the main feature I miss the most when I have to scroll through code or spreadsheets quickly.Given how great this mouse feels and performs and the low price, the positives greatly outweigh the negatives and it is a No Brainer if you like this style of mouse. I highly recommend this mouse.

It's a good mouse. Feels incredibly comfortable. Nice size. Good weight. And the fact that it has a USB-C connection is a massive benefit for MacBook users.The click is extremely quiet. Uncomfortably quiet. That can be a plus for some people, but it's not my preference.I previously had issues pairing it with my MacBook. The customer service team helped me troubleshoot, and now it's working well.