The Logitech M510 is a very straightforward wireless mouse that has a fairly generic design. It's a rather heavy mouse since it uses AA batteries for power. Its performance isn't suitable for high-sensitivity users as it can only go up to 2200 CPI. It's an affordable mouse for people who don't care much about how accurate or responsive the mouse is but simply want to browse the web. However, this mouse might be a bit big for people with small hands, but there is a smaller version available, although we didn't test it. It's also fully ambidextrous, as you can switch the left and right clicks if you want to use it left-handed.
Note: Logitech has made changes to the design of this mouse since this original review. The newest versions of this mouse feature an optical sensor rather than a laser sensor. While we expect newer versions to perform similarly overall, the newer sensor versions have a lower maximum CPI of 1000.
Our Verdict
The Logitech M510 is decent for the office. This mouse doesn't have the best sensor performance but it won't matter for generic web browsing or office work. Unfortunately, its ergonomics aren't the best due to its fairly odd curves. On the upside, it's completely wireless and offers a good amount of programmable buttons to make your work a bit more fluid.
- Good overall control.
- Fully compatible on macOS.
- Cheap plastic feeling.
- Can be too big for small hands.
- Uses single use batteries; can't be recharged.
The Logitech M510 is sub-par for video games. Its sensor isn't designed for games and doesn't perform well with very quick mouse movement. It's also very heavy and doesn't have as low a click latency as gaming mice.
- Good overall control.
- Fully compatible on macOS.
- Cheap plastic feeling.
- Can be too big for small hands.
- Uses single use batteries; can't be recharged.
While the Logitech M510 has a decent amount of programmable inputs, this mouse isn't designed for MMO gaming. Its ergonomics are just okay and this mouse probably won't be comfortable to use during intense and long gaming sessions.
- Good overall control.
- Fully compatible on macOS.
- Cheap plastic feeling.
- Can be too big for small hands.
- Uses single use batteries; can't be recharged.
- Good overall control.
- Fully compatible on macOS.
- Cheap plastic feeling.
- Can be too big for small hands.
- Uses single use batteries; can't be recharged.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 19, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5.1. This update removes less relevant or redundant elements, including several videos. We've also adjusted our Sensor Latency testing, resulting in minor score changes. See our full 1.5.1 changelog for details.
- Updated Apr 05, 2024: We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s in the Portability section of this review.
- Updated Jan 05, 2024: We've updated the CPI graph displayed in the Sensor Latency section of this review. Our results remain the same, but these graphs have two new columns with results from the Delay At Half Movement and Delay To End Of Movement tests.
- Updated Dec 07, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5. This update adds a new Main Button test group, which provides button actuation data and switch information. We've also made minor changes to how we calculate the Office usage score. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Logitech M510 comes in black, blue, and red color options. Note that this mouse was originally launched in 2010, and Logitech has made visual branding and manufacturing changes to the design over the years. The version we bought and tested has a laser sensor, but Logitech indicates on their product page for the Logitech M510 that the current version of this mouse uses what they call a 'High Precision Optical Tracking' sensor.
We expect our test results to remain valid for this newer version, and we expect similar sensor performance overall. If you have a version of this mouse that doesn't match our test results, we encourage you to leave us a comment in the forums below this review.
Popular Mouse Comparisons
The Logitech M510 is a decent and very affordable office mouse. It might feel a bit flimsy when compared to higher-end office mice, especially due to its very wobbling scroll wheel. The M510's performance is also noticeably worse than most other mice, but this shouldn't matter if you're just looking for a web-browsing mouse.
See our recommendations for the best mice and the best wireless mice. If you're interested in Logitech products, also check out the best Logitech mice.
The Logitech Marathon Mouse M705 is a better office mouse than the Logitech M510. The M705 has a more comfortable, right-slanted ergonomic body with a thumb rest and a scroll wheel that you can unlock for free-scrolling. On the other hand, the M510 is an ambidextrous mouse with a longer body better suited for larger hands, though it has a cheaper-feeling build quality. Its mouse feet are PTFE, which is better than the plastic feet on the M705, but neither of them slides very smoothly on mousepads or desks.
The Logitech M510 and the Logitech Signature M650 are both wireless mice designed for office use. However, the Signature M650 performs better overall. It can connect via Bluetooth and its USB receiver, and it feels much better built. While it doesn't have a dedicated free-scrolling mode, you can briefly unlock free-scrolling by flicking the scroll wheel. On the other hand, the M510 is better-suited to users with larger hands in any grip type.
The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED is a better overall mouse than the Logitech M510 when it comes to performance, but its low-profile design and egg-shaped body may not be for everyone working in an office. The M510 feels a bit cheaper but is suited for a wider variety of hand sizes and grips. The M510 is more office-oriented, while the G305 is geared towards gaming.
The Razer Atheris is a more versatile wireless mouse than the Logitech M510, but its small size might be bothersome for some users. The Atheris is a great travel mouse that offers great performance as well. The Logitech mouse's performance is quite disappointing, and it isn't made for games.
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