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Microsoft Designer Bluetooth Mouse
Last Updated: March 4, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.0
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/10
Total Reviews
954
Old Reviews
548
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 318 recent, verified reviews
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Mouse
118bluetooth, wheel, microsoft, travel, hand
+73%
-27%
" ... It's flat and relative lower than other mouse. ... "
" ... I like the portability of the mouse and it works very well on Mac computers, but I feel the mouse buttons a little too hard so it gets a little uncomfortable. ... "
" ... I picked this up to go along with my Microsoft Surface Pro because I work better with a mouse instead of using the touch pad and I love it. ... I recommend this for anyone that has a tablet or laptop and need a small mouse that takes up very little space to go along with it. ... "
" ... I really liked this mouse. ... It sure looks like a designer mouse, very sleek. ... Switched the power on, turn on Bluetooth on the laptop, selected the 'Designer Mouse' and thats it. ... "
" ... One of the best slim mouse out there and probably the only mouse that is close Apple Magic Mouse in quality and simplicity. ... "
" ... This is by far my favorite traveling mouse. ... "
" ... I love this mouse. ... "
" ... The mouse clicks feel perfect. ... It's a perfect mouse for traveling. ... "
Device Compatibility
68mouse, microsoft, macbook pro, laptop, mac
+54%
-46%
" ... Simple to connect, extremely responsive but in a good way, and extremely attractive. ... "
" ... I use it on my Mac ... "
" ... Connection wise it did seem to work well and connect to Surface Pro easily and consistently. ... "
" ... Connectivity is good. ... "
" ... It works very well with my iMac and MacBook. ... It also works on my Windows 10. ... "
" ... I liked the sleek design and no USB dongle but somehow there are still technical challenges for Bluetooth to work without a receiver. ... I'll compromise with a dongle next time! ... "
" ... I bought this mouse to use with my Chromebook and it connects via Bluetooth and works flawlessly. ... "
" ... Work fine with Macbook Air. ... "
Comfort
58mouse, comfortable, wheel, scroll wheel, flat
+67%
-33%
" ... This mouse is great, comfortable in your hand. ... "
" ... Because it feels so good in the hand, and the design is so lovely. ... "
" ... The design is pretty good, and it's comfortable to use. ... "
" ... I really like the shape and the old fashioned scroll wheel. ... "
" ... Comfortable form factor, compact lightweight design. ... "
" ... The mouse clicks feel perfect. ... "
" ... • Portability: When you get started to use this product, you would feel so comfortable to carry it. ... "
" ... I can use it with my both hands and it's comfortable to use it for long hours. ... I tried to use another mouse but since this one was really comfortable in my hand, I end up buying another one! ... "
Product Reliability
46stopped working, working, mouse, wheel, worked
+13%
-87%
" ... I've owned two of these mice, and both have broken within a few months of use at the center clickwheel. ... The axle for the clickwheel breaks off internally, rendering it unusable. ... "
" ... And, I've never had this issue with other mice on this machine (which I lost). ... "
" ... for 4 months. ... "
" ... Broke after 3 months ... "
" ... The wheel stopped working suddenly after 10 months of occasional use. ... "
" ... I bought it months ago but didn't use it until August 2017, and even then I didn't use it but for a week and I was back to my desktop for a couple of months. ... This only lasted for a couple of weeks of use in all. ... "
" ... I bought this in November. ... "
" ... Died far too soon. ... "
Bluetooth
42mouse, pair, pairing, dongle, connection
+57%
-43%
" ... Great design, the clicking is satisfying and the Bluetooth connects in a second or less. ... "
" ... I like the slim design and the one button for on/off and bluetooth pairing approach. ... "
" ... • Connectibility: The Bluetooth function provides a quite perfect connection with your laptop. ... "
" ... For my Windows Dell PC, Bluetooth connection is reliable, although on a few rare moments the connection sometimes momentarily stops for one or two seconds. ... "
" ... It connected to the bluetooth seamlessly and although it is small and thin, it is a good size in my opinion. ... "
" ... I bought this mouse to use with my Chromebook and it connects via Bluetooth and works flawlessly. ... "
" ... The blue tooth connection was easy and it works flawlessly so far. ... "
" ... Also, the single button for power and Bluetooth linking works so much better than other models I have used from Logitech and Razor. ... "
Size
32slim, travel, small, portable, lightweight
+100%
" ... Great feel, great weight. ... "
" ... Very streamlined and compact. ... "
" ... Small enough for travel. ... "
" ... It works very well and it's a nice small item in your hand. ... "
" ... great size, fits anywhere, very ergonomic to my hand, recommend ... "
" ... It is thin and fits nicely in my bag. ... "
" ... Comfortable form factor, compact lightweight design. ... "
" ... Very sad about this because its slim size makes it perfect for travelling. ... "
Design
32sleek, looks, hand, good, feels
+94%
-6%
" ... Its simple and solid ... "
" ... i get compliments on it all the time. ... "
" ... It's sleek as I wanted. ... "
" ... Because it feels so good in the hand, and the design is so lovely. ... "
" ... It is really of an excellent design. ... "
" ... Thumbs up for attention to detail in design! ... "
" ... It looks great too. ... "
" ... Great, I liked the shape ... "
Controls
30buttons, button, wheel, scroll, mouse
+30%
-70%
" ... The left button sticks in a down position which obviously not going to work well. ... "
" ... It's very difficult to scroll without applying so much pressure to the wheel that it "clicks" - very annoying. ... "
" ... The most horrific scroll wheel ever used! ... "
" ... To fix this, I usually have to press down harder than normal until it registers. ... "
" ... Cons: The scroll is very stiff! ... "
" ... The scroll wheel already broke. ... "
" ... Right button started sticking soon after I purchased it. ... "
" ... Scroll wheel no longer works. ... "
Build Quality
26grip, material, made, feels, build
+62%
-38%
" ... I love the metal/ceramic! ... "
" ... Its simple and solid ... "
" ... Material is plastic but still great quality. ... "
" ... Slim, attractive and I love the way the battery compartment door is magnetic. ... "
" ... Great price and build quality. ... "
" ... Everything, including my own legs is a mousepad now and the accuracy remains spot-on. ... "
" ... I particularly like the design of battery cover, it's magnet cover which is extremely easy to open/close. ... "
" ... >Material feels nice ... "
Battery Life
24battery, months, battery life, magnetic, change the batteries
+63%
-38%
" ... The battery door is magnetic so it's easy to swap batteries. ... "
" ... Batteries last a long time as well, and the price is right. ... "
" ... This device would benefit greatly from a redesign of the battery compartment, or making it rechargeable! ... "
" ... The battery cover is magnetic and extremely easy to open-close. ... "
" ... Also comes with batteries which was nice ... "
" ... • Battery life: Basically, this mouse uses 2 AAA size of batteries, and the battery will last more than five or six months, even if you are a daily user of it. ... You can also check out the remaining battery life through your laptop. ... In addition, the battery cover is a kind of magnetic, so it is super easy to open it when you need to change the batteries. ... "
" ... Even with fresh batteries. ... "
" ... The way the battery cover goes on is particularly suave. ... "
Keyboard
14microsoft, designer, surface, ergonomic, clicks
+79%
-21%
" ... Only time will tell how well the mouse holds ups. ... "
" ... Switched the power on, turn on Bluetooth on the laptop, selected the 'Designer Mouse' and thats it. ... "
" ... As a software developer, it's nice to have a portable mouse, and I'm mostly typing so my hand is not always on the mouse, so the ergonomic thing isn't a huge issue. ... "
" ... Mouse is OK, looks great, love the battery cover ! ... "
" ... The mouse is responsive, paired easily. ... "
" ... i think this is a beautifully designed simple mouse for light use on the go for when touch screen on my surface pro 4 just wont do. ... "
" ... I picked this up to go along with my Microsoft Surface Pro because I work better with a mouse instead of using the touch pad and I love it. ... "
" ... The mouse is light and has connected without trouble every time I've used it. ... "
Ease of Use
13easy, scroll, travel, simple, wheel
+85%
-15%
" ... It is still a great product, and the slim design makes tossing it into the laptop bag incredibly easy. ... "
" ... Easy to pair and works perfectly. ... "
" ... It's easy to press accidentally. ... "
" ... Easy to connect and to use ... "
" ... Simple to connect, extremely responsive but in a good way, and extremely attractive. ... "
" ... Simple, lightweight and it just works. ... "
" ... Easy to install and very easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and feels good in the hand ... "
Fit
10surface, hand, grip, fit, design
+70%
-30%
" ... It is thin and fits nicely in my bag. ... "
" ... It is super slim, it easily slips into a small pocket in my backpack and I don't even notice it. ... "
" ... I have large hands and I do like a more substantial grip design. ... "
" ... The surface is easy to grip. ... "
" ... Fits in a tablet/surface pro sleeve case nicely because of how thin it is. ... But it fits so well in my surface case . ... "
" ... it's small enough to fit into the sleeve I have for my tablet and it works perfectly. ... "
For Travel
9traveling, mouse, perfect, every, batteries
+100%
" ... You would be guaranteed to enjoy your laptop with this lightweight mouse while you are traveling somewhere. ... "
" ... low profile and works well, perfect for my surface pro 4 when traveling ... "
" ... The mouse works well and is the perfect travel size but goes through a set of batteries about every 1 1/2 - 2 weeks. ... "
" ... It's a perfect mouse for traveling. ... "
" ... Great for traveling. ... "
" ... Small enough for travel. ... "
" ... Would recommend for traveling. ... "
" ... Awesome travel computer mouse. ... "
Returns
8returned, return, back, already, stars
+13%
-88%
" ... Having to replace it already. ... "
" ... returned it as too much hassle. ... "
" ... Did not wok and i sent it back but was not credited! ... "
" ... After a month, and too late to send back. ... "
" ... Returning the 2nd one I just purchased. ... "
" ... I wanted to like it, but I ended up returning it. ... "
" ... Now not able to reconnect it and it is pass the return period. ... "
Software Platform
7windows 10, windows, 8, web, os
+43%
-57%
" ... Really annoying compatibility issues. ... "
" ... NOT compatible with Mac OS x 10.11.6 ... "
" ... So if you are buying this for your Windows 10 computer, IT WILL NOT WORK! ... "
" ... I've checked all the OS settings, and the issue persists. ... "
Price
6price, mouse, build
+50%
-50%
" ... Now a wasted 20 bucks. ... "
" ... What a waste of money. ... "
" ... What a waste of money. ... "
Overall performance
6smoothly, smooth
+100%
" ... I can use it to outline graphics. ... "
" ... very smooth love it for my surface pro ... "
" ... It also moves very smoothly and precisely. ... "
" ... Use it with my Surface Pro for work and it works well so far ... "
" ... Butter smooth, no stutters, works on pretty much any surface you can think of. ... "
" ... Its simple and solid ... "
Setup
5installation, install, easy to use, easy
+100%
" ... it's detected right away after initial set up. ... "
" ... Easy to pair and works perfectly. ... "
" ... Highly recommended even with the small installation issues on Windows 10. ... "
" ... Easy to install and very easy to use. ... "
" ... The extra words required for submitting a complete review are now included. ... "
Marketplace
5product, microsoft, buying, advertised
+80%
-20%
" ... The replacement is good so for. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... good product, as advertised ... "
Lagging
4stops, sometimes, seconds
+25%
-75%
" ... except for the fact that it misses clicks. ... "
" ... when it worked it was great but it would have lag time for connecting as well as on some days it didn't connect at all. ... "
" ... Only cons is that sometimes stops for few seconds. ... "
Ports
4using, usb, mouse, wireless, use
+75%
-25%
" ... Great feel and using Bluetooth frees up an USB port. ... "
" ... It looks great, is not too bulky, and I liked that it does not take up a USB port on my MacBook Pro. ... "
Sleep Tracking
3sleep mode, reconnect, paired, goes to sleep, goes
-100%
" ... I guess it went into a sleep mode and was slow to hook back up. ... "
" ... Now once it goes to sleep, it will wake up, but not link with the Fire TV. ... "
Door
3door, battery compartment door, battery, open, loose
+67%
-33%
" ... Most pleasant surprise is that the battery compartment door is magnetic, so no more fumbling with compartment doors that get stuck and won’t open. ... "
" ... Slim, attractive and I love the way the battery compartment door is magnetic. ... "
Screen Protection
3surface, screen, move, including, glass
+33%
-67%
Cleaning
3surfaces, surface, roller, responsive, pressure
+67%
-33%
" ... >Works on lots of surfaces ... "
" ... Looks clean, is quick, responsive, and links to computer fast when turned on. ... "
Network
3back
+67%
-33%
" ... Decent range and pointing accuracy. ... "
" ... Connectivity is good. ... "
Weight
3light, feels, easy
+67%
-33%
" ... Great feel, great weight. ... "
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