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Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
627
Unverified
58
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Review Analysis - 314 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Mouse
 130
travel, scroll, arc, wheel, arc touch mouse
+72%
-28%
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" ...  Looks cool, mouse functions well except for the scroll function.  ...  "
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" ...  Mouse works great!  ...  "
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" ...  Best mouse for me.  ...  "
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" ...  It is a great mouse.  ...  "
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" ...  Wonderful mouse, when it works.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the feel and the action of this mouse, and it packs very well in my daily backpack.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a great mouse for travel.  ...  "
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" ...  this is a great portable mouse - when flat, it tends not to slide when carrying it with laptop as it has a rubber texture  ...  "
Product Reliability
 52
stopped working, mouse, years, working, stop working
+25%
-75%
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" ...  The middle button has stopped working. ... It is under a year since I purchased this and the middle button stopped working.  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased 12/12/16 it didn’t even make it a year Died in October.  ...  "
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" ...  Stopped working after a month  ...  "
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" ...  No longer will pair with multiple computers. ... I’ve had it for 7 months.  ...  "
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" ...  i also started to have a pain in my wrist after using this for a few months.  ...  "
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" ...  Just stops working after a month or two, I wish I had read all the reviews.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased this less than 2 months ago and the scroll button has already stopped working.  ...  "
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" ...  The first lasted a year, the second 6 months and the lastest and last mouse broke after a month.  ...  "
Controls
 37
buttons, button, scrolling, mouse, click
+11%
-89%
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" ...  The middle button has stopped working. ... It is under a year since I purchased this and the middle button stopped working.  ...  "
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" ...  The haptic scroll function of the mouse is faulty as it is working on and off.  ...  "
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" ...  Does fold flat, but not very comfortable and buttons are too hard to push.  ...  "
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" ...  The track wheel became increasingly more unresponsive to the point i couldnt use it anymore. ... I often find it to be a bit wobbly when scrolling left to right.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased this less than 2 months ago and the scroll button has already stopped working.  ...  "
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" ...  makes it real hard to click .  ...  "
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" ...  The right click is sticky and will click out of nowhere making it impossible to type  ...  "
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" ...  The scroll thing in the middle didn't work.  ...  "
Comfort
 34
hand, scroll, hands, wheel, uncomfortable
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Does fold flat, but not very comfortable and buttons are too hard to push.  ...  "
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" ...  i also started to have a pain in my wrist after using this for a few months.  ...  "
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" ...  For the first time in my 20 year career as a computer programmer I have started to get RSI pains.  ...  "
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" ...  I have to constantly re-click and re-scroll to get things done, and over the course of a work-day that adds up to way too much wasted time! ... Too small for my hand too  ...  "
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" ...  This had a strange feel to it which I liked at first, then the sound and vibrate during scrolls annoyed the heck out of me, downloaded the driver to disable it (why the heck cant they have it disabled by default) and then the mouse totally stopped working.  ...  "
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" ...  The curvature of this mouse combined with the buttons being hard to click hurt my wrist and made prolonged use uncomfortable.  ...  "
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" ...  Poor range, awkward to hold, and doesn't track well.  ...  "
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" ...  The buttons are far too stiff for prolonged used, and the mouse "wheel" is unusable.  ...  "
Size
 33
carry, traveling, mouse, laptop bag, compact
+97%
-3%
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" ...  The flat design allows me to pocket it on my way to business meetings.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a great mouse for travel.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it at work and on the go, fits well in the laptop pocket if needed.  ...  "
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" ...  I work in an open work environment, and this slips into my backpack perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  Extremely compact and stowable (Stows flat).  ...  "
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" ...  I also love how they are so easy to pack up and take with you when traveling.  ...  "
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" ...  So convenient to carry around and use.  ...  "
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" ...  super sleek design, easy to carry around and very lightweight. ... Ideal for traveling and for day to day use.  ...  "
Keyboard
 18
arc touch mouse, scroll, touch, rvf, microsoft
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Looks cool, mouse functions well except for the scroll function.  ...  "
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" ...  The on and off function just by bending the mouse's body is great.  ...  "
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" ...  Light and easy to use, and easier to turn off than other mice.  ...  "
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" ...  - BlueTrack light dims almost instantly when mouse holding still (saves battery)  ...  "
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" ...  This is my third arc touch mouse.  ...  "
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" ...  buttons require too much force for a sleek mouse and sensitivity should be adjustable  ...  "
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" ...  The best mouse ever.  ...  "
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" ...  As I mentioned, I'd prefer a more ergonomic mouse with more features, but the thing is . ... This mouse is the perfect blend of convenience and features, but small and flat enough that you'll actually take it with you.  ...  "
Design
 18
cool, sleek, travel, sees, recommend
+94%
-6%
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" ...  It’s unfortunate because it’s a great design.  ...  "
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" ...  I would also recommend a case.  ...  "
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" ...  The design is very smart.  ...  "
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" ...  After a number of years of use and going to college, it still looks really cool and works really great.  ...  "
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" ...  Tons of complements.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks great with the surface pro  ...  "
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" ...  super sleek design, easy to carry around and very lightweight.  ...  "
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" ...  So thoughtfully designed.  ...  "
Returns
 15
returning, send it back, returned, stopped working, send
-100%
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" ...  Had to return it because it did not work properly.  ...  "
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" ...  Unfortunately, I have open the box and can't return.  ...  "
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" ...  Got some amateurish help at their forums then returned it.  ...  "
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" ...  Wish I could still return it.  ...  "
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" ...  Be sure to return it if it isn't working right.  ...  "
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" ...  I will be returning.  ...  "
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" ...  If I could send it back, I would.  ...  "
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" ...  Didn't bother to replace it again.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 14
hard, easy to use, use, setup, scroll
+71%
-29%
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" ...  Easy to setup  ...  "
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" ...  I like it because of its ergonimic shape and easy storage since it flatens.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that it is light and easy to manage.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to handle.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install and work with.  ...  "
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" ...  Great and Easy Use  ...  "
For Travel
 13
travel, traveling, mouse for travel, road, great for travel
+100%
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" ...  This is a great mouse for travel.  ...  "
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" ...  Travel almost weekly and this mouse has held up.  ...  "
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" ...  I also love how they are so easy to pack up and take with you when traveling.  ...  "
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" ...  Ideal for traveling and for day to day use.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this mouse at work and on my business travels.  ...  "
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" ...  One thing I love about this is that it folds flat for traveling. ... I usually just kind of tough it out when I travel by using the touchpad but now I won't have to.  ...  "
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" ...  It is perfect for traveling as I always bring it with me.  ...  "
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" ...  best mouse for laptops at home and when traveling!  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 13
windows, surface pro, surface, microsoft, mac
+69%
-31%
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" ...  works well with my Surface Pro  ...  "
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" ...  Works well with Windows 10.  ...  "
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" ...  I use to have one that once you turned it on your laptop would recognize it via Bluetooth.  ...  "
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" ...  Synced up with laptop with 0 issues.  ...  "
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" ...  It even works on my Mac with no issues. ... I mainly use this at home but I am going to travel with this with my work computer.  ...  "
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" ...  work on any surface !!  ...  "
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" ...  The device automatically sync with my HP laptop and works beautifly!  ...  "
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" ...  I have to say that product works well when connected. ... If you have an old laptop that does not have bluetooth tech, this will work well.  ...  "
Price
 10
price, money, waste your money, waste, logitech
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Not worth it.  ...  "
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" ...  Don't waste your money .  ...  "
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" ...  That wastes more time than I can even measure, and at this price point is absolutely appalling to me that this product even exists.  ...  "
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" ...  I can't believe it costs 40 dollars.  ...  "
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" ...  Feels like it was a waste of money.  ...  "
Build Quality
 10
flat, case, years, protect, price
+50%
-50%
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" ...  It is very poorly constructed.  ...  "
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" ...  That is thee most broken and useless thing ever designed.  ...  "
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" ...  it seems that after 2 years they breaK DOWN.  ...  "
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" ...  Broke shortly after I bought it.  ...  "
Battery Life
 10
battery life, battery, stops working, span, life is good
+40%
-60%
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" ...  Changed batteries and it comes on but does nothing.  ...  "
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" ...  To expensive for such a short life span.  ...  "
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" ...  Note this is NOT the bluetooth mouse and requires batteries.  ...  "
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" ...  Battery life is horrible.  ...  "
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" ...  Horrible, needs a new set of batteries every other week!  ...  "

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