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TECKNET Bluetooth Wireless Mouse BM308 Grey
Last Updated: September 28, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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/10
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1000
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Mouse
332bluetooth, tecknet, mice, logitech, comfortable
+72%
-28%
" ... Finally a great quality Bluetooth mouse. ... "
" ... Nice looking mouse. ... "
" ... Now that I have the new macbook without a usb port, I love having a bluetooth mouse. ... "
" ... For the price I was expecting just an ok mouse that would work with my PS4. ... "
" ... this mouse does need AA batteries but totally worth it due to that its totally wireless and doesnt need a small adapter to make it wireless. ... "
" ... The mouse feels good in my hands it's a little larger then some of the other cheap mice which is a good thing for me. ... "
" ... Received my mouse and have been using it for about a month now. ... "
" ... I was looking for a dongle-less wireless mouse and found one. ... "
Device Compatibility
180bluetooth, connect, connected, mouse, paired
+68%
-32%
" ... Works well with my tablet. ... "
" ... It paired easily to my Dell laptop (Bluetooth 4.0) and wakes up nearly instantly whether powered off or asleep. ... "
" ... It does exactly what you would expect a Bluetooth mouse to do. ... "
" ... - The Bluetooth seamlessly connects and reconnects upon laptop boot or wake up. ... "
" ... Easy to recognize and install with Android or windows. ... "
" ... Was able to easily/quickly pair it with my DELL Laptop. ... "
" ... I had no problems getting it set up with my Microsoft Surface Pro 4. ... "
" ... I use this for my Surface Pro 2, connection is great and I use it mostly in bed when I connect my surface to a TV. ... "
Comfort
115comfortable, mouse, hands, feels, grip
+91%
-9%
" ... Easy install, very comfortable feel and useful features. ... "
" ... Great quality, easy to use and just overall a great fit for my daily use. ... "
" ... It works well and it's very comfortable to use. ... "
" ... Feels good in my hand during use. ... "
" ... It is shaped like my old Logitech 705 Marathon mouse that died and its very comfortable in the hand. ... "
" ... Textured rubber on the side makes it more comfortable and differentiates it from the opposite side. ... The design is very comfortable. ... "
" ... - Ergonomically spot on - no issues at all ... - On the thumb side, it has a nice design and tactile pattern that makes it "grippy" and nice ... "
" ... Very happy with it and how it feels and fits in my hand. ... "
Bluetooth
112mouse, connection, laptop, tooth, paired
+74%
-26%
" ... Appreciate Bluetooth mouse not needing to utilize USB receiver. ... "
" ... easy bluetooth/wireless mouse for computers or laptops. ... "
" ... Finally a great quality Bluetooth mouse. ... "
" ... I ordered this Bluetooth and it sped up the operations, appreciably. ... "
" ... The bluetooth connection is very handy for me. ... "
" ... It also has bluetooth and I decided to see if I could get a bluetooth mouse. ... "
" ... This is a great little blue tooth mouse. ... "
" ... after doing some long research for a good Bluetooth mouse I finally found one!. ... "
Product Reliability
100stopped working, month, lasted, working, batteries
+40%
-60%
" ... After 3 month of usage it doesn't work anymore. ... "
" ... The one I was sent may just have been defective. ... I recycled it instead of seeking a replacement, so I can’t say whether it may be a common problem. ... "
" ... This mouse just stopped working to after almost 3 years. ... I'd bet it would have last for years more if my drunkenness wouldn't have cause it's demise. ... "
" ... Lasted less than two months then the pointer stopped moving. ... "
" ... Have purchased two of the BM 306 units (three months apart) and both have stopped working after about 9-12 months. ... Initially they just suddenly stopped working after about 30-60 minutes of use. ... then quit working again. ... Eventually the laptop does not recognize the device and they are basically dead. ... "
" ... They constantly disconnect after about 10 minutes of use even when you are in the middle of using it. ... "
" ... it has stopped working and it’s only January ... "
" ... This mouse has developed defects and stopped working. ... "
Battery Life
74battery life, battery, month, changed, aa batteries
+61%
-39%
" ... Batteries last forever in this reliable mousy. ... "
" ... Very easy set it and forget it,keeps connection even after changing a battery. ... "
" ... Haven't owned it long enough to attest to the battery life but I've got high hope that I won't have to replace the battery often or worry about recharging. ... "
" ... They have been using it for several months now and still havent had to change batteries. ... "
" ... Works well, saves battery when not in use & lasts long. ... "
" ... It has very good auto on/off, so the battery lasts forever. ... "
" ... While the instructions say that the battery will last for 24 months, I'll believe it when I see it. ... "
" ... But then I inserted the batteries and paired it and it worked fine. ... "
Controls
55button, side, click, left, forward
+55%
-45%
" ... Right click, left click, and center scroll wheel work just fine. ... "
" ... Buttons have a nice tactile feel. ... "
" ... - Forward and backward buttons are conveniently placed ... - Scroll button - no issues ... "
" ... it would be great to be able to re-define those buttons to Copy and Paste! ... "
" ... Left and right click work correctly, and the rearmost side button opens new tabs in Safari! ... "
" ... Works with both Windows 10 and Mac OS (minus the extra back/forward buttons). ... "
" ... I like that fact that the left/right buttons and the palm area are a shiny surface. ... "
" ... Love the backwards and forwards buttons. ... "
Price
53worth, waste of money, money, value, beat
+79%
-21%
" ... Overall, though, this is a good value. ... "
" ... For the price i say totally worth it and doesnt feel cheaper at all plus its very responsive and i feel the value for this mouse is a must get. ... "
" ... One of the best product you can buy at this price point. ... "
" ... Great buy for the price. ... "
" ... Very nice BT mouse for the price. ... "
" ... Great price for a great product. ... "
" ... Well worth buying . ... "
" ... Good for the money ... "
Ease of Use
42easy, easy to connect, easy to set, simple, super
+95%
-5%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... very fast and self-intuitive ... "
" ... Easy to use and feels good on my hand! ... "
" ... Small enough to travel but more than enough features to make surfing simple. ... "
" ... Ease of use ... "
" ... Easy to set up and easy to use. ... "
" ... It makes working on my laptop so much easier. ... "
" ... Simple to link with my 2 & 1. ... "
Returns
37returned, item, refund, return window, eligible for return
-100%
" ... Sent it back for a refund. ... "
" ... I contacted the seller but they didn't reply. ... I'll return the item. ... "
" ... I was hoping to return it but I'm being told that it isnt eligible for return, which it didn'tsay when i bought it. ... "
" ... Will be seeking a refund through Amazon. ... "
" ... For $14, they're just not worth trying to return. ... "
" ... Amazon and the manufacturer would not let me return it ... "
" ... We will be returning. ... "
" ... Not eligible for return. ... "
Sleep Tracking
33mouse, sleep, goes to sleep, wake, seconds
+61%
-39%
" ... Although it has an On/Off switch, it also has 3 levels of sleep mode - at 3 seconds, 10 seconds, and 8 minutes. ... I let it be in sleep mode overnight and when I clicked the mouse button it woke right up and was usable on the laptop. ... "
" ... Sleep mode is great, I don't even realize it goes to sleep so that's how I believe it should work. ... "
" ... Like that it goes to sleep if I leave it on. ... "
" ... I'm able to put my computer to sleep and when it wakes up it still works without having to reconnect. ... "
" ... It was good for first 3 months, but now the connection gets unstable when I try to use it after sleep mode of my macbook pro. ... "
" ... I like the sleep feature which saves battery life. ... "
" ... I have no issues with waking it from sleep mode as other’s complained of. ... "
" ... It seems the Sleep Mode in these mice are very good. ... "
Ports
30port, laptop, dongle, mouse, bluetooth
+83%
-17%
" ... Love that it works with the integrated bluetooth, so there isn't a usb port being used up and no dongle. ... "
" ... Finally rid of corded mice and usb dongles. ... "
" ... I love that it connects without taking up a USB port for my laptop. ... "
" ... Less use of a usb slot, nbluetooth id great. ... "
" ... Very useful for my computer that has only one regular USB port. ... "
" ... I got this one because I liked the USB version and I like this one just as well. ... "
" ... I cut the cord and saved a USB port with this product. ... "
" ... It has only one usb outlet and I need that for several different things. ... "
Marketplace
25works, amazon, advertised, reply, refund
+52%
-48%
" ... Seller contacted me and said they would refund my purchase price and they were as good as their word. ... "
" ... thank for great proudct ... "
" ... No big deal. ... Again, no big deal. ... "
" ... I recommend this product and this seller :) ... "
" ... Product as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works like it was advertised ... "
Size
24travel, bit, weight, bag, hand
+92%
-8%
" ... In my case I have one I keep in my bag for meetings and another one at my desk at work. ... "
" ... Weight in your hand = good ... "
" ... It feels great in my hand in terms of usage and the weight. ... "
" ... Very good size. ... "
" ... Full size and easy to connect. ... "
" ... Works as described and is holding up well in my briefcase. ... "
" ... I’ve been using it for a month now and it’s easy to put in my bag and work anywhere with. ... "
" ... Portable and has held up well. ... "
Gaming
23mouse, games, casual, browsing, works for gaming
+87%
-13%
" ... As for gaming . ... Light/casual gaming . ... "
" ... I don't get into the gaming mouse but this one has selectable dpi and is really useful for some applications. ... "
" ... Just received so can't rate gaming or battery life yet but portability is fine and this is a nice ergonomic shape that I had before. ... "
" ... A good product, wheater its for gaming or other computer related activities. ... "
" ... Plenty of sensitivity adjustment for lowkey gaming. ... "
" ... It works just fine for the limited gaming I do. ... "
" ... This mostly happens when I'm gaming. ... "
" ... Not a mouse that I recommend for typical all-day office or intense gaming uses. ... "
Setup
22easy to connect, setup, problems, instructions, install
+95%
-5%
" ... Quick and easy to setup, and had it working within seconds! ... "
" ... Connecting it was easy and I've had no problems with it at all. ... "
" ... Full size, easy setup, good enough for daily use. ... "
" ... Easy to recognize and install with Android or windows. ... "
" ... Bought to go with a Raspberry Pi installation. ... "
" ... No problems, easy to connect to my computer! ... "
" ... easy to install, silent. ... "
" ... Easy install, very comfortable feel and useful features. ... "
Fit
21hand, fits, hands, hand well, fits my large
+86%
-14%
" ... I bought the victsing and this one, and found this technet one to fit best when palmed. ... "
" ... Fits my large hand and excellent response time. ... "
" ... It fits well into my hands. ... "
" ... Fits nicely in the hand. ... "
" ... I personally use this for my Galaxy Tab S5E, it works perfectly and just the right size to fit in my bag. ... "
" ... Fits my large hand well. ... "
" ... Besides for feeling a bit slick, it fit my hand well and I need something for this laptop without that many ports. ... "
" ... I love how smooth this rolls and the fit in my hands ... "
Overall performance
19job, speed, tasks, speeds, scrolling
+79%
-21%
" ... It is precise, smooth, works on almost any surface, and being able to choose from 3 pointer speeds has come in handy. ... "
" ... very fast and self-intuitive ... "
" ... It has good sensitivity and also very smooth. ... "
" ... I keep it at the highest setting and lower the pointer speed in windows settings. ... "
" ... For $13, I think its great value for the money and would be an excellent purchase for 99% of normal computing tasks. ... "
" ... It does the job and is a great price. ... "
" ... Fast, sensitive and responsive. ... "
" ... Both laptops are used for work - spreadsheets, word processing, etc. ... "
Build Quality
18rubber, dropped, scratches, plastic, grip
+78%
-22%
" ... I’ve been using it for a month now and it’s easy to put in my bag and work anywhere with. ... "
" ... although its made in china, of course, but, It is solid and feels like quality. ... "
" ... feels real good to me. ... "
" ... But beleive it works and feels better. ... "
" ... just got it and I dropped it twice already and no issues. ... "
" ... Bonus is that it's durable, I've dropped mine a couple of times without it impacting it's usability. ... "
" ... Construction looks solid and I have red and black - looks nice too. ... "
" ... The first one i had over 5 years with no issues but I accidentally dropped my bag which contained the old one and it got damaged, so obviously i needed a replacement and once again i turn to Tecknet due to the reliability of the first. ... "
Software Platform
15windows 10, os, mac, mouse, firestick
+67%
-33%
" ... Easy to recognize and install with Android or windows. ... "
" ... This mouse is great, connected to my fire stick to use for apps, it doesn't operate the fire stick but it works on all my apps. ... "
" ... 5 stars for windows. ... "
" ... The wheel also works just fine, and allows you to scroll web pages without you having to use the scroll bar on the web browser. ... "
" ... Bought this to use w/ Firestick TV. ... "
" ... Use with TV app on firestick ... "
" ... If you are getting it for the IPad, make sure it's running IPad OS. ... "
" ... It also works well with my mother's Chromebook. ... "
Design
13looks, sleek, shape, purple, plastic
+85%
-15%
" ... Nice, sleek design. ... "
" ... Construction looks solid and I have red and black - looks nice too. ... "
" ... But beleive it works and feels better. ... "
" ... I bought the red one and it is a stunning and shiny red. ... - On the thumb side, it has a nice design and tactile pattern that makes it "grippy" and nice ... "
" ... Has a very nice feel. ... "
" ... feels real good to me. ... "
" ... Fit and finish is good. ... "
" ... Textured rubber on the side makes it more comfortable and differentiates it from the opposite side. ... "
Lagging
12restart, randomly, manually, laggy, disconnects
+17%
-83%
" ... On my MacBookAir, it disconnect often and seemingly at random. ... "
" ... Sometimes it does so instantly, sometimes after 15 seconds, sometimes it takes a few button presses, and sometimes it doesn't reactivate at all and I have to manually click the mouse off then back on using the physical button on the underside of the device. ... "
" ... The delay from when I turn on my computer and then click the button for it to sync is really annoying. ... "
" ... It randomly disconnects and I have to shut off then turn back on to reconnect. ... "
" ... Randomly disconnects during use. ... "
" ... When it wakes up there is a laggy, jittering delay. ... "
" ... Uninstalling and reinstalling, which doesn't occur without multiple tries, will cause reconnection. ... "
" ... there is delay of mouse actions too. ... "
Display Clarity
10screens, resolution, pointer, move, mouse
+50%
-50%
" ... That can be frustrating as the button click to activate the mouse will also act as a click on the screen. ... "
" ... Tracking lags and jumps across the screen regularly enough to be unusable. ... "
" ... Just feels very cheap, tends to hesitate and twitch on the screen ... "
" ... it does not track, it glitches all over the screen. ... "
" ... I found myself clicking on the wrong buttons as i panned across screens. ... "
Product As Described
9advertised, like, described, purple
+78%
-22%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Product as advertised ... "
" ... Works like it was advertised ... "
" ... Exactly as expected ... "
Delivery
9product, time, package, expected, received
+67%
-33%
" ... The item came as expected. ... "
" ... Arrived ontime and working as expected ... "
" ... Just happy that I got a package. ... "
" ... Arrived quick and same great product I purchased before. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and as described. ... "
Drivers
8windows, driver, updated, troubleshooting, mouse
+25%
-75%
" ... I suspect it is a software and not a hardware problem, even though I have the most recent drivers installed. ... "
" ... No dedicated driver to download. ... "
" ... There are no drivers. ... "
" ... I've updated all drivers and tried to download it from their website, but it's no longer available. ... "
" ... Can't find drivers. ... "
" ... Even checked for bluetooth driver updates and shut off its Windows power settings. ... "
Color
8purple, one, red, picked, colors
+88%
-13%
" ... I purchased a blue one for myself and a purple one for my mother and both colors are very pretty. ... "
" ... works and color ... "
" ... And I found this one - picked the color that I liked the most and it arrived yesterday. ... "
" ... but I do like some color in my life, so this time I picked up the red one). ... "
" ... But, it doesn't have to be this specific one as there are different color options, HA HA! ... "
" ... Purple color makes easy to locate. ... "
Defective Delivery
7product, return, able, scratches, returns
-100%
" ... Received and it’s defective and no returns! ... "
" ... So I can not do a real product review, all I do know, it had been sold and returned broken. ... "
" ... Piece missing, not able to use the product. ... "
" ... The one I was sent may just have been defective. ... "
" ... This arrived this morning an was defective when I unboxed it. ... It is the first time I have ever not be able to return a defective item. ... "
" ... Just opened box today, 5 months after purchase so of course cannot return. ... "
Network
6issues, connectivity, reconnect, connect, time
+50%
-50%
" ... I can reconnect it over and over and it will connect, but after a few minutes it just drops the connection. ... "
" ... Unfortunately it loses connectivity constantly and doesnt want to reconnect until i turn it off and back on. ... "
For Kids
5use, hands
+100%
" ... I got this for my kid to use on their Chromebook for school work because they had to draw things and it was easier from them to use than the mouse pad. ... "
" ... My son loved it ... "
" ... Purchased for my son’s computer ... "
" ... Might be good for people and older kids/teenagers with smaller hands. ... "
" ... My son uses it for his phhone and he's happy ... "
Keyboard
5mouse, go, bluetooth, wireless, typing
+40%
-60%
" ... Probably go back to wired mouse from now on to avoid unnecessary mouse movement mistakes and downtime. ... "
" ... But when i connect my headphones or keyboard or anything else, the mouse becomes 99% useless. ... "
" ... It lights up and the light flashes on top of the mouse like it is trying to pair, but it doesn't. ... "
For Travel
4pack, mouse, carry, back, switch
+100%
" ... That is a good travel mouse however I wanted something a bit bigger for my desk. ... "
" ... great for travel. ... "
" ... I carry it in a back pack with my surface when I travel, had no issues with durability so far. ... "
" ... I use this as my work travel mouse and it has seen it’s fair share of being mocked around in my carry back pack and in the USPS once when I left it in one of my plants. ... "
Capacity
4one, home
+100%
" ... One for my office and one for home ... "
" ... Works great but two more for the rest of family ... "
" ... Works great at home, unfortunately, it doesn't work correctly while using laptop in my car. ... "
" ... I bought a second one for the house. ... "
Cables
4port, mouse
+100%
" ... It has been so nice to say goodbye to the wires. ... "
" ... I cut the cord and saved a USB port with this product. ... "
" ... Trying to minimize the number of cables on my desk. ... "
" ... Was using a mouse with a cable. ... "
Features
4use, simple, price, mode, features
+100%
" ... Light use probably much longer. ... "
" ... Simple easy to use features with no unneeded bells and whistles. ... "
" ... great price , not ti light with nice clicky responce ... "
" ... Also, the variable DPI is a great feature. ... "
USB
4type, receiver, one, port, like
+75%
-25%
" ... PRO: Does NOT need additional USB receiver!I ... "
" ... Better than USB ... "
" ... I got this one because I liked the USB version and I like this one just as well. ... "
Weight
4hand, good, feels great, bulky, bit
+75%
-25%
" ... It feels great in my hand in terms of usage and the weight. ... "
" ... Weight in your hand = good ... "
" ... It has a nice weight to it and works well on many types of surfaces. ... "
As Gift
3gift
+67%
-33%
" ... This Product was a gift ... "
" ... In fact, I purchased a fourth one last week as a gift. ... "
Volume
3clicks, sound, click
+33%
-67%
" ... - the clicks are very loud (it has been pointed out to me at the office and at the library) ... "
" ... Third, (which might be a bit picky) the actual clicking sound is quite loud to other mice I've had. ... I feel like I have to try and click as soft as I can so that I don't get annoyed by how loud the click is. ... "
Apps
3app, stick, gestures, firestick, fire
+67%
-33%
" ... This mouse is great, connected to my fire stick to use for apps, it doesn't operate the fire stick but it works on all my apps. ... "
" ... Use with TV app on firestick ... "
Accuracy
3install
+100%
" ... Seems to be fairly accurate with tracking. ... "
" ... This gives me the smoothest and most accurate response which I need for my work taking off blueprints. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
3scrolling, screen, tracking, tablet, scroll
+33%
-67%
" ... Cursor tracking is extremely jumpy and laggy. ... "
" ... The scrolling is terribly inconsistent. ... "
ISP
3dongle, connectivity, connection, connected
+100%
" ... I also didn’t want to have to worry about the dongle. ... "
" ... I never have any connectivity issues with it. ... "
" ... No connection problems. ... "
Cleaning
3cleaned
+67%
-33%
" ... Pairs fine, cleaned optic, changed battery, no change. ... "
Storage
3put, bit
+100%
" ... I’ve been using it for a month now and it’s easy to put in my bag and work anywhere with. ... "
" ... For $15 however, being tossed into my bag every day, it's pretty good. ... "
" ... Ive thrown it in drawers and my backpack and still works. ... "
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