Recommendations for a good quality mouse, under $80 USD (retail price)

I'm not a gamer, but I'm very conscious of a mouse that performs badly. I really enjoy using a good quality mouse that feels and looks great, and "disappears" into the background as an autonomous device.

Logitech makes great mouse devices. I've been using this brand for years. But they've stumbled a bit after their fantastic original MX Anywhere mouse. I just didn't get on with a few of their offerings I'd tried, so I went back to the older MX Anywhere. The trouble is, my mouse has developed the dreaded accidental double-click problem. I have minimized it a bit with some DIY hacks, but it periodically requires refreshing (it's the application of tape to the button post).

When I read up on reviews on the MX Anywhere 2, there were many people lamenting the cost cutting measures taken by Logitech, and people were saying the original was best. Then later the 2s came out and... it seems only marginally better. Now there's the MX Performance and MX Master.

I'm now torn between trying out a newer Logitech model, or picking up a lightly used earlier MX Anywhere and taking my chances with the left button becoming problematic once more. Because all in all, I love this mouse in terms of it's proportions, shape, weight, and performance.

Given all this... can anyone here recommend an alternative mouse that I should consider? Also, I'm seeing this trend with people going back to wired mice and lighter form factors (presumably for optimizing the gaming experience). I'm not sure if that's something I should consider as well. Quite frankly, I'm starting to think that wireless would be best for travel, and then use a wired mouse at home on the desk.

Thanks!

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If you have a small soldering iron it's very easy to replace the switches on the old MX Anywhere. You can get new switches for $1-$2 each and there are tutorials online.

I personally did get an Anywhere 2s when one of the side buttons on my old mouse broke. It's only been 6 months so I can't comment on the longevity but while it has basically the same form factor it is significantly lighter than the old MX Anywhere (3.7oz vs 4.9oz) due to the built-in battery.

And this is the one that I use:

Amazon.com: Logitech M705 Marathon Wireless Mouse Long 3 Year Battery Life, Ergonomic Sculpted Right-hand Shape, Hyper-fast Scrolling and USB Unifying Receiver, for Computers and Laptops, Dark Gray: Electronics

And it is on sale at Amazon for 19.99...I have one for home and at work. My preferred mouse.

Edwin said:

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Thank you, Edwin. I actually did end up getting an MX Master 2S. I found a lightly used one without receiver (my existing one for the MX Anywhere works) for $37 shipped. Really liking it. I do miss the portable form factor of the MX Anywhere, but the Master is really good and it'll work without a receiver too, if you've got Bluetooth 4.x or higher on board.

PolarNettles said:

If you have a small soldering iron it's very easy to replace the switches on the old MX Anywhere. You can get new switches for $1-$2 each and there are tutorials online.
I personally did get an Anywhere 2s when one of the side buttons on my old mouse broke. It's only been 6 months so I can't comment on the longevity but while it has basically the same form factor it is significantly lighter than the old MX Anywhere (3.7oz vs 4.9oz) due to the built-in battery.

I do have a soldering iron, but don't really have the time and patience to figure out how to solder in a new switch. The side rubber is worn and it makes clicking/ticking noises when you handle it. I think the mouse has had it... I'm now using an MX Master 2S at home, which is great. I've got a Microsoft Mouse 4000 that is decent for travel. But with the MX Anywhere 2S being lighter, I might want to get one of those as well for a better travel mouse. Thanks for sharing your experience.

cytherian said:

I'm not a gamer, but I'm very conscious of a mouse that performs badly. I really enjoy using a good quality mouse that feels and looks great, and "disappears" into the background as an autonomous device.

Logitech makes great mouse devices. I've been using this brand for years. But they've stumbled a bit after their fantastic original MX Anywhere mouse. I just didn't get on with a few of their offerings I'd tried, so I went back to the older MX Anywhere. The trouble is, my mouse has developed the dreaded accidental double-click problem. I have minimized it a bit with some DIY hacks, but it periodically requires refreshing (it's the application of tape to the button post).

When I read up on reviews on the MX Anywhere 2, there were many people lamenting the cost cutting measures taken by Logitech, and people were saying the original was best. Then later the 2s came out and... it seems only marginally better. Now there's the MX Performance and MX Master.

I'm now torn between trying out a newer Logitech model, or picking up a lightly used earlier MX Anywhere and taking my chances with the left button becoming problematic once more. Because all in all, I love this mouse in terms of it's proportions, shape, weight, and performance.

Given all this... can anyone here recommend an alternative mouse that I should consider? Also, I'm seeing this trend with people going back to wired mice and lighter form factors (presumably for optimizing the gaming experience). I'm not sure if that's something I should consider as well. Quite frankly, I'm starting to think that wireless would be best for travel, and then use a wired mouse at home on the desk.

Thanks!

I had to buy a new mouse last year and chose a Logitech M705 Wireless Mouse after a quick review. I'm impressed I'm still using the same battery after a year.

I also wanted a cheap mouse for a backup PC and bought this one for £8 which has been fine https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01ESZJSUK

Steve C said:

I had to buy a new mouse last year and chose a Logitech M705 Wireless Mouse after a quick review. I'm impressed I'm still using the same battery after a year.

Thanks for sharing. I think I may go with the M720 Triathlon, which is a little more advanced than the M705 and Bluetooth capable, at about $8 USD more.

Just following up here, on the odd chance someone takes an interest.
I got myself a Logitech MX Master. It's an excellent mouse! I've had it for nearly a year now. It keeps its charge for a good long time. Recharging is so easy. Tactile control is excellent. I also got a Logitech G300s corded as a spare, on sale. And it's also an excellent mouse.