Bluetooth Mice

Why choose a Bluetooth mouse

A Bluetooth mouse connects to the laptop's own Bluetooth, so it takes no socket at all. That matters on a thin laptop with two USB-C sockets, one of them taken by the charger. It also means the same mouse works with an iPad, an Android tablet or a phone. Every mouse in this range has Bluetooth, and most also come with a small USB receiver, so one device can use Bluetooth and another the receiver.

What is in the range

• Dual-mode mice with Bluetooth and a receiver. A toggle or a button, often underneath, swaps between the two devices. They cannot be used on both at the same moment.
• Three-mode mice that remember two Bluetooth devices and a receiver, for a laptop, a tablet and a desktop.
• Mice with a small display that shows the battery level, the pointer speed and the connection in use.
• Compact mice for tablets, sized for a bag and made for switching between a tablet and a laptop.

Silent clicks are common here, and nearly every mouse charges by cable, many by USB-C.

How to choose

Your laptop needs Bluetooth. Almost every recent laptop has it. A desktop or an older laptop without it can take a small USB Bluetooth adapter, or use the mouse's receiver instead. Check the Bluetooth version the mouse needs on its product page: a few need Bluetooth 4.0 or later.

How many devices. If you move between a work laptop and your own, a three-mode mouse saves pairing again each day. For one laptop, a dual-mode mouse is plenty.

Battery you can see. A display or a battery light means the mouse does not stop halfway through a meeting.

Size and grip. Tablet mice are small. For a long day at a desk, a fuller mouse, or one from ergonomic and vertical mice, may be more comfortable.

Questions people ask about Bluetooth mice

How do I pair a Bluetooth mouse?

Switch it on and put it into pairing mode as its instructions say. On a Mac, open System Settings, choose Bluetooth and click Connect beside it. In Windows 11, open Settings, then Bluetooth & devices, choose Add device, then Bluetooth, and pick it from the list.

Is Bluetooth slower than a receiver?

For office work, browsing and study you will not notice a difference. Both use the same 2.4GHz radio band. For fast games, a wired or receiver gaming mouse is the usual choice.

Does it work with an iPad?

Yes, a Bluetooth mouse pairs with an iPad in the iPad's Bluetooth settings, and a pointer appears on the screen. The product page lists the systems each mouse is made for.

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More to look at

• Wireless mice
• Ergonomic and vertical mice
• Bluetooth keyboards
• Bluetooth adapters
• Mouse mats and desk mats
• Guide: How to choose a wireless mouse
• Guide: How to choose a laptop stand