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Microsoft WS3 00001 Surface Mouse
Last Updated: March 4, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
229
Old Reviews
20
Unverified
46
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Review Analysis - 163 recent, verified reviews
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Mouse
61surface, wheel, microsoft, scroll, mice
+72%
-28%
" ... Purchased a lower cost replacement that works, feels and looks better than the Surface Mouse (so far). ... "
" ... Wanted a magic mouse alike hut got something better than it ... "
" ... I used the Apple Magic Mouse for years and really liked that. ... I think the body is a little too rounded compared to the Apple mouse, but it’s still a good compact size. ... "
" ... Very good mouse ... "
" ... I really like this mouse. ... "
" ... The surface of the mouse is smooth and the color is grey, which makes it perfectly match with surface pro. ... The price is kind of high which makes it more like a gaming mouse, but you know, it is not. ... "
" ... Fantastic blueotooth mouse. ... "
" ... I used to own a Microsoft designer mouse, and this is the perfect upgrade to something even better. ... "
Product Reliability
27wheel stopped working, stopped working, year, defective, scroll wheel stopped
+11%
-89%
" ... The first one I purchased lasted about a year before the scroll wheel stopped working, and now I'm about 4 months into my second surface mouse, and the left-click button is giving me phantom clicks. ... "
" ... Would have given it 5 stars if it had worked right out of the box. ... I bought another one at a store locally and that one just today stopped working, just all of a sudden it no longer works. ... Three defective ones in less than a year, that's not a good thing. ... "
" ... I thought it may have been defective so I bought another one in July 2017. ... The scrolling wheel stopped wroking on this one, today February 2018, same issue as my previous one. ... "
" ... Used twice, Stopped working. ... "
" ... The wheel broken after 9 months. ... I bought many Microsoft hardwares but this one is the only one died in 1 year. ... "
" ... Today the roller ball stopped functioning. ... "
" ... Both broke within about 2 months of each other (about a year after the original purchase). ... From reviews, it appears that others have experienced this issue. ... This is clearly a defective product that should be recalled. ... "
" ... The scroll wheel stopped working after less than one year of use. ... "
Comfort
25mouse, hand, scroll wheel, feels, scroll wheel broke
+80%
-20%
" ... It is a sleek and comfortable mouse. ... "
" ... It looks and feels so soft. ... "
" ... Very comfortable to use and the scroll wheel is very responsive. ... "
" ... Feels nice in the hand. ... "
" ... It's a mouse with solid precision, a great feeling click, and a durable design. ... "
" ... The click effort is higher than most mouses and the scroll wheel is really damped. ... I like the scroll wheel from both a design and tactile standpoint though. ... "
" ... It is also surprisingly comfortable and much easier to use for long lengths of time. ... "
" ... Feels good in hand, very responsive. ... "
Device Compatibility
18mouse, laptop, connects, connected, computer
+67%
-33%
" ... Great mouse, though I don't understand why PC manufacturers like Dell don't include the provision to recognize Bluetooth devices in their UEFI start up software. ... "
" ... Easy to connect to my Windows 10 laptop (HP Spectre x360) which is where I use it. ... "
" ... Connects every time with no problems ... "
" ... Good bluetooth mouse. ... "
" ... It works just fine now, it's very responsive, it wakes up my computer when I shake it. ... "
" ... Easy to connect to my SurfaceBook. ... "
" ... Works great with Surface Book. ... "
" ... I have this configured in both Windows 10 and Ubuntu. ... It's not officially supported by Ubuntu, but it pairs and works great with it. ... "
Build Quality
15solid, months, metal, feel, design
+53%
-47%
" ... It feels more like a polished plastic. ... "
" ... The shape feels nice and undistracting, the materials are high quality, and the design is visually pleasing. ... Being metal it feels incongruous with all your other computer input devices and gets cold. ... "
" ... It looks and feels so soft. ... "
" ... Lighter than I expected, but still solid feeling and well built. ... "
" ... It's a mouse with solid precision, a great feeling click, and a durable design. ... The design is durable and minimal, great for office and home use. ... "
" ... I dropped it off my desk the day I got it and it didn't have any visible damage. ... "
" ... Feels nice in the hand. ... "
Keyboard
13mouse, surface, microsoft, wheel, surface ergonomic keyboard
+85%
-15%
" ... Works on any service and has made my desktop pc seem like a new computer works great with the Surface Ergonomic Keyboard. ... "
" ... Mouse will is weighted and heavy, in a good way. ... "
" ... I also really enjoy the aesthetic of both this mouse and the companion keyboard. ... They look timeless and modern atop a desk - I just wish they made the keyboard in a mechanical version. ... "
" ... I mostly use a different keyboard/mouse, but at times, the bluetooth is good since it doesn't have interference issues. ... It also differs from my Microsoft wifi mouse/keyboard which are built so nicely, and have lasted several years - and counting. ... "
" ... Looks fantastic on your desk if paired with Microsoft's Surface Keyboard (or even without). ... "
" ... Microsoft Surface Mouse performed flawlessly the wheel and buttons work great. ... "
" ... Great look to match the surface keyboard. ... "
" ... Aesthetically this thing is great if you have a surface and surface keyboard. ... If they made a comfort/sculpt mouse that matched all my surface gear I'd be all over it. ... "
Design
13feels, feel, surface, solid, like
+77%
-23%
" ... It feels more like a polished plastic. ... "
" ... The shape feels nice and undistracting, the materials are high quality, and the design is visually pleasing. ... A great option if visual design matters like for a receptionist or client meeting room, or if you are like me and find a lot of modern mice over designed. ... "
" ... It looks and feels so soft. ... "
" ... Perfect match for Surface Pro and sleek design. ... "
" ... Lighter than I expected, but still solid feeling and well built. ... "
" ... It's a mouse with solid precision, a great feeling click, and a durable design. ... The design is durable and minimal, great for office and home use. ... "
Controls
11wheel, scroll, scroll wheel, click, times
+27%
-73%
" ... Scroll wheel broke after 1 year of use. ... "
" ... The scroll wheel would not work. ... "
" ... Scroll wheel broke and now it's basically useless. ... "
" ... Scroll button/wheel stopped working - less than 6 months of use. ... "
" ... The mechanical clicking that it had previously is not there - no resistance at all anymore - and the wheel does nothing. ... "
Bluetooth
10mouse, connection, work, usb, mice
+60%
-40%
" ... The connection is as good as the USB mouse I had before, much better than other Bluetooth mouse I had before ... "
" ... Perhaps they have power saving enabled in their Bluetooth adapter settings? ... It isn't too small like a lot of Bluetooth mice are. ... "
" ... Good bluetooth mouse. ... "
" ... very nice blue tooth mouse. ... "
Battery Life
7batteries, life, work, changed, taking
+71%
-29%
" ... Bought this for my back up for my work laptop, Battery life is great and I use Energizer rechargeable batteries with out issues. ... "
" ... The battery life is awesome. ... "
" ... Going on several months since I bought this and I still haven't changed the battery with constant use. ... "
Ease of Use
6install, easy to connect, easy
+83%
-17%
" ... It has a nice low pitch to it's click - something small, but satisfying to use. ... "
" ... Easy to connect to my SurfaceBook. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
Size
6still, slim, size, mouse, little
+83%
-17%
" ... It's very basic and light weight (feels kind of cheap) so it's perfect for traveling. ... "
" ... It has a nice low pitch to it's click - something small, but satisfying to use. ... "
" ... I think the body is a little too rounded compared to the Apple mouse, but it’s still a good compact size. ... "
" ... It looks great on a desk. ... "
Sound Quality
5loud, day, clicking
+60%
-40%
" ... The clicks do not sound annoying, which I love, and its movement is very smooth. ... "
" ... The click sound and the wheel is good. ... "
Overall performance
5+80%
-20%
" ... Performance-wise I’m satisfied. ... "
" ... It is very smooth ... "
" ... Has become my favorite very fast! ... "
Setup
4easy, easy to connect
+75%
-25%
" ... Excellent size and weight, very easy to install batteries and to pair to computer. ... "
" ... Easy to connect to my SurfaceBook. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
Marketplace
4expected
+50%
-50%
" ... You can notice the fragile construction on the photo. ... "
" ... Just not prime time ready. ... "
Software Platform
3issue, windows 10, surface, defective, bunch
+67%
-33%
" ... Restarted the computer a bunch of times, tried a bunch of settings changes, and I'm not quite sure what eventually made it work. ... "
" ... I have this configured in both Windows 10 and Ubuntu. ... It's not officially supported by Ubuntu, but it pairs and works great with it. ... "
Returns
3sent, one, repair
-100%
" ... I sent first one repair, but they could not repair it. ... "
" ... Hopefully a replacement is sent. ... "
" ... I had rebooted a few times and it didn't work, then I gave up, fully intending to return it, and the next day it just worked all of a sudden. ... "
Product As Described
3expected
+67%
-33%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Fiat as expected. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes