The AmazonBasics 3-Button USB Wired Mouse is a straightforward, wired office mouse. It has a symmetrical shape, making it a good choice for right- and left-handed users. However, the design is also very low-profile, and the mouse's overall size is small, so it isn't well-suited for larger hands.
Our Verdict
The AmazonBasics Mouse is a sub-par mouse for office use. It feels decently sturdy, and its click buttons are very quiet, so they're unlikely to bother anyone working around you. Unfortunately, it's made from cheap-feeling materials. It also has no wireless connection options, and you can't reprogram any of its buttons as there isn't any software for customization. Also, the scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't unlock for free-scrolling.
- Feels sturdy despite its inexpensive price point.
- Ambidextrous design well-suited for medium and smaller hand sizes.
- Cheap-feeling materials.
- No wireless connectivity.
- No customization software.
- Poor quality mouse feet don't glide very smoothly on mousepads or desks.
The AmazonBasics Mouse is a satisfactory option for FPS gaming, though it isn't designed for this use. It offers good overall comfort for smaller hand sizes and is extremely lightweight, weighing slightly less than even most premium lightweight gaming mice. However, it mainly achieves this due to its small size and cheap construction materials. It also has a very stiff cable, very high and inconsistent click latency, and there's no way to adjust the extremely low polling rate or CPI settings.
- Feels sturdy despite its inexpensive price point.
- Ambidextrous design well-suited for medium and smaller hand sizes.
- Cheap-feeling materials.
- Stiff, poor quality cable.
- Poor click latency and an extremely low, fixed polling rate.
- Poor quality mouse feet don't glide very smoothly on mousepads or desks.
The AmazonBasics Mouse isn't designed for MMO gaming and performs poorly for this use. It only has three buttons, and you can't reprogram any of them as there isn't any companion software. It also has very high and inconsistent click latency, no CPI adjustment options, and a very low, fixed polling rate.
- Feels sturdy despite its inexpensive price point.
- Ambidextrous design well-suited for medium and smaller hand sizes.
- Cheap-feeling materials.
- Poor click latency and an extremely low, fixed polling rate.
- No customization software.
- Poor quality mouse feet don't glide very smoothly on mousepads or desks.
The AmazonBasics Mouse is inadequate for travel, but it isn't designed for this usage. While it's extremely lightweight and feels sturdy, it lacks wireless connectivity and has a stiff, poor-quality cable. Also, it has thin, cheap-feeling feet that don't glide very smoothly.
- Feels sturdy despite its inexpensive price point.
- Ambidextrous design well-suited for medium and smaller hand sizes.
- Cheap-feeling materials.
- No wireless connectivity.
- Poor quality mouse feet don't glide very smoothly on mousepads or desks.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The AmazonBasics 3-Button USB Wired Mouse comes in a black colorway, without any other variants available. You can see the label for our unit here.
Popular Mouse Comparisons
The AmazonBasics 3-Button USB Wired Mouse is one of the cheapest mice currently available at the time of writing and is aimed at individuals and businesses that need a basic and inexpensive option without extra features. That said, some small but noticeable quality differences exist between similarly straightforward office models, like the Logitech M100, which feels better built and made with higher quality materials.
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The AmazonBasics 3-Button USB Wired Mouse is a very basic, wired office mouse. On the other hand, the Razer Viper Mini is a gaming mouse with much lower click latency and significantly better sensor performance.
The Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse and the AmazonBasics 3-Button USB Wired Mouse are wired mice intended primarily for office use. The Microsoft has a larger, right-handed shape and has two side buttons on the left. It's significantly better built and is made from higher quality materials. It also has customization software and much better sensor performance and click latency. On the other hand, the AmazonBasics mouse has a symmetrical shape and lacks side buttons and customization software.
The Logitech M100 and the AmazonBasics 3-Button USB Wired Mouse are very straightforward wired office mice. The Logitech is heavier but is better built, and the materials it's made of are of higher quality. It also has a higher quality cable and better overall sensor performance.
The AmazonBasics 3-Button USB Wired Mouse and the Logitech M510 are both straightforward office mice. The Logitech is a wireless model that feels significantly better built. It also has customization software compatible with Windows and macOS. On the other hand, the AmazonBasics Mouse is a significantly lighter, wired-only model that lacks customization software.
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