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Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Surface Edition
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
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669
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Review Analysis - 261 recent, verified reviews
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Mouse
91surface, scroll, arc, surface pro, wheel
+75%
-25%
" ... That said, I'm more of a power keyboard user and use a mouse for limited interactions. ... "
" ... Other than that, these are awesome mice. ... "
" ... You don't need a mouse pad. ... "
" ... A very convenient mouse, since you can flatten it, it suits smaller laptop covers which have a small pocket. ... I like the haptic feel of it, but the sound gets a little annoying if you prefer the quiet sound of the keyboard/mouse. ... "
" ... I had a Microsoft small travel mouse that worked well but from time to time it had connection issues and it was a bit small. ... I saw a fellow Surface Pro user using one of these mice and after trying it out I had to have one. ... "
" ... Not only does this mouse look amazing, but it works great! ... "
" ... The design is nice, but I would trust a 15 dollar standard wireless mouse over this in a meeting. ... "
" ... I loved this mouse. ... "
Device Compatibility
42mouse, surface, surface pro, windows, connects
+57%
-43%
" ... Connectivity is excellent and seamless. ... "
" ... I do like this mouse a lot and since it connects to my Surface Pro 4 via blue tooth I can keep the USB port open for adding storage. ... "
" ... I love the fact that it connects to my Surface via bluetooth. ... "
" ... The connection through Bluetooth is what made it good. ... No need of an external bluetooth connector, work well with windows inbuilt bluetooth. ... "
" ... Just downloaded the Arc app for my Surface and it worked immediately. ... "
" ... So nice to not have to use a dongle. ... "
" ... Best portable laptop mouse for windows. ... "
" ... it was easy to set-up and connect to my device ... "
Product Reliability
36working, months, mouse, weeks, stops working
+22%
-78%
" ... As with other poor reviews - it just stopped working. ... Just expect it may stop working one day. ... "
" ... Once I got my surface laptop and connected the mouse it worked for the couple times I used it But then it just stopped working. ... "
" ... seems to reset it and it goes back to working. ... "
" ... I've used for 9 months, and suddenly it stopped working. ... "
" ... This mouse initially paired up worked well for several months then a couple of weeks ago it stopped working . ... "
" ... The mouse initially paired up worked well for several months then a couple of weeks ago it stopped working. ... Well, almost: If I open a window on the PC the mouse stops working. ... "
" ... Good idea but broke within 2-3 months. ... "
" ... The mouse stopped working after using this for 9 months. ... "
Size
35convenient, flattens, bag, compact, pocket
+97%
-3%
" ... Great for travel. ... "
" ... Perfect for on the road, love how it folds flat ... "
" ... Easy to connect, use, and transport. ... "
" ... It flattens out and fits perfectly into my bag. ... "
" ... Works like a champ and is perfect for travel. ... "
" ... Small and simple. ... "
" ... Good for home and traveling ... "
" ... Love that it pops flat for travel. ... "
Comfort
29mouse, comfortable to use, scroll, fits, ergonomic
+83%
-17%
" ... Bend it and it is comfortable for use. ... "
" ... Very convenient, but not ergonomic. ... "
" ... Comfortable in my hand to use. ... "
" ... It is very light and it feels comfortable in your hand. ... "
" ... Good feel in the hand. ... "
" ... This pairs well with the Surface Pro as it's compact and easy to transport while still being comfortable to use. ... "
" ... It is especially good for those of us with giant meat claw hands. ... "
" ... Gives a premium feel. ... "
Controls
22wheel, scrolling, buttons, mouse, feedback
+41%
-59%
" ... Second, the pair button of the mouse didn't work anymore. ... "
" ... It'll randomly scroll a webpage without pushing a button, the middle button stops working randomly, and to add insult to injury the Microsoft webpage refuses to register this product so I can't even request a return/repair without going through several more steps. ... "
" ... It also makes the cursor harder to control. ... "
" ... Requires very firm pressure on buttons and the scrolling gets away sometimes. ... "
" ... My only issue, and it is a very minor one, is the two buttons that are used in place of the scroll wheel will sometimes make the screen scroll up or down if I keep my finger on them. ... "
" ... I regularly lost the ability to use the mouse, and the scroll gestures failed after a day or two. ... "
" ... The "scroll wheel" stops working all the time and I have to turn it off and back on again to get it to work right. ... "
" ... There's also an issue that the scroll "wheel" stops working. ... "
Bluetooth
22connection, surface, mouse, connects, pairing
+45%
-55%
" ... I'm no fan of Bluetooth, the technology just isn't that reliable and low power Bluetooth is even less so. ... The PC could see it and would pair but not connect. ... The low power BT definitely has some issues. ... "
" ... Though it "connects" via bluetooth, the mouse doesn't actually work. ... "
" ... The only issue (and reason it didn't get 5 stars) is the fact that it will occasionally fall off the Bluetooth network and not pair with my surface. ... I sometimes need to forget the device and start pairing over again ... "
" ... I occasionally have issues where the bluetooth association between the mouse and the tablet breaks. ... At this point the connected devices under bluetooth indicates that there is a driver error. ... "
" ... Initially this wireless mouse worked well (June, 2016)--with limited bluetooth connectivity issues (e.g., losing connection). ... "
" ... this product sent to Brazil, but not connect bluetooth. ... "
" ... Button that activates the transmission of blue tooth is bad and I can not connect it with the PC ... "
" ... I used it with an Surface Pro 4, brand new, and pairing was inconsistent at best. ... "
Ease of Use
20easy to use, use, easy to set, convenient, wheel
+90%
-10%
" ... I find it easy to use and works consistently well. ... "
" ... Easy to connect, use, and transport. ... "
" ... Small and simple. ... "
" ... It is easy to install and a plus is that it comes with the batteries included. ... "
" ... Easy to use and take with me to meetings. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... A must have for any Surface user. ... "
" ... Easy to stow it and it works nicely. ... "
Fit
18bag, surface pro, pocket, hand, flattens
+83%
-17%
" ... Perfect for on the road, love how it folds flat ... "
" ... It flattens out and fits perfectly into my bag. ... "
" ... It flattens up and slides right into his case that he puts in his work bag. ... "
" ... Very compact and fits nicely into a small briefcase with the Surface Pro 4 ... "
" ... Folds flat and can even fit in your pocket if your on the go. ... "
" ... I have big hands and it fits without any issues. ... "
" ... Fits the slim profile of the tablet. ... "
" ... Fits in my hand perfectly. ... "
Keyboard
15surface, scroll, flatten, touch, wheel
+60%
-40%
" ... That said, I'm more of a power keyboard user and use a mouse for limited interactions. ... "
" ... I like the haptic feel of it, but the sound gets a little annoying if you prefer the quiet sound of the keyboard/mouse. ... "
" ... The on/off switch no longer works with the flatten/curve action and the mouse just stays on all of the time. ... This is my third surface mouse, I lost the other two, but keep coming back because I like the portability and easy functionality of the bluetooth mouse with an easy on/off. ... "
" ... This is my favorite mouse ever! ... "
" ... Mouse is great and I like the on/off feature. ... "
" ... I find that using the trackpad on the SP4 keyboard cover works much much better ... "
" ... I was able to pair the mouse readily with my new Surface Book and started to use the mouse. ... "
" ... This mouse designed for the surface is very comfortable to use and has the ability to be set at an angle that fits your hand perfectly. ... "
For Travel
14traveling, mouse, road, perfect for travel, flat
+100%
" ... Great for travel. ... "
" ... Works like a champ and is perfect for travel. ... "
" ... I highly recommend this for those persons traveling a bit or are Surface users. ... "
" ... Good for home and traveling ... "
" ... Love that it pops flat for travel. ... This is my second as I wanted one for home and one for the road. ... "
" ... It's lightweight, and perfect for travel. ... "
" ... I would recommend this to anyone that needs something for going on the road ... "
" ... It folds flat so is convenient when working outside my office or for traveling . ... "
Design
14feel, looks, thin, flat, feels
+93%
-7%
" ... I love the design. ... "
" ... The feel of it IS nice though and the "popping" flat and curved to turn off/on is cool. ... "
" ... While a good concept, and a decent looking product, it's unreliable in its performance. ... "
" ... Gives a premium feel. ... "
" ... Small profile and hip design. ... "
" ... Too bad, as I said, great design, just needs a better BT stack. ... "
" ... looked and worked like new. ... "
" ... What an interesting, minimalistic design. ... Looks like Apple is finally beginning to get competition from another computer giant. ... "
Battery Life
10changed, battery life, still going strong, new batteries, turns
+60%
-40%
" ... Not sure how long batteries last because 6 months in and original batteries still going strong. ... "
" ... I am surprised how long the batteries last. ... "
" ... Can't comment on the battery life -- I've had it for a month now, and it's still going strong after my using it for a few hours a day. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
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