Our Design Score And Tests
Updated Dec 11, 2019 at 08:55 am
Score components:
- 2% Portability
- 40% Build Quality
- 50% Comfort Of Use
- 5% Wireless Versatility
- 2% Cable
- <1% Mouse Feet
Score distribution
Score distribution:
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Test results
Our tests
Style
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Weight
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Portability
What it is:
The convenience of portability based on volume and where the accessories are stored.
When it matters:
If you're often on the move and need to carry your mouse in a bag, purse, or pocket.
Score components:
- 80% Volume
- 20% Cable/Receiver Storing
Score distribution
Score distribution:
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Build Quality
What it is:
The material quality, whether it has a cheap/expensive feel, and the assembly quality. Poor build quality might lessen the expected lifetime of the mouse and may also affect comfort when using the mouse.
When it matters:
When you're looking for a well-built mouse with quality materials and a durable design.
Score components:
Subjectively assigned
Score distribution
Score distribution:
[Coming Soon]
Ergonomics
What it is:
The general curve of the mouse, ease of use of extra features, and the format of the mouse, which define the comfort of use.
When it matters:
When you use your mouse for long periods and want to optimize comfort and ease of use.
Score components:
Subjectively assigned
Score distribution
Score distribution:
[Coming Soon]
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
What it is:
The hand size we're recommending if you use a palm grip with this mouse. The picture represents the grip style with a medium size hand. Hand measurement should be taken from the wrist line to the top of the middle finger.
| Hand size category | Hand size range |
| Small | 14 cm to 17.5 cm (5.5 in to 6.9 in) |
| Medium | 17 cm to 19.5 cm (6.7 in to 7.7 in) |
| Large | 19 cm to 20.5 cm (7.5 in to 8.1 in) |
| Extra Large | 20 cm to 24 cm (7.9 in to 9.5 in) |
When it matters:
When you want to know if the overall shape and dimension of the mouse will fit your grip style and hand size for maximum comfort and ease of use.
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Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
What it is:
The hand size we're recommending if you use a claw grip with this mouse. The picture represents the grip style with a medium size hand. Hand measurement should be taken from the wrist line to the top of the middle finger.
| Hand size category | Hand size range |
| Small | 14 cm to 17.5 cm (5.5 in to 6.9 in) |
| Medium | 17 cm to 19.5 cm (6.7 in to 7.7 in) |
| Large | 19 cm to 20.5 cm (7.5 in to 8.1 in) |
| Extra Large | 20 cm to 24 cm (7.9 in to 9.5 in) |
When it matters:
When you want to know if the overall shape and dimension of the mouse fit your grip style and hand size for maximum comfort and ease of use.
[Coming Soon]
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
What it is:
The hand size we're recommending if you use a fingertip grip with this mouse. The picture represents the grip style with a medium size hand. Hand measurement should be taken from the wrist line to the top of the middle finger.
| Hand size category | Hand size range |
| Small | 14 cm to 17.5 cm (5.5 in to 6.9 in) |
| Medium | 17 cm to 19.5 cm ( 6.7 in to 7.7 in) |
| Large | 19 cm to 20.5 cm (7.5 in to 8.1 in) |
| Extra Large | 20 cm to 24 cm (7.9 in to 9.5 in) |
When it matters:
When you want to know if the overall shape and dimension of the mouse will fit your grip style and hand size for maximum comfort and ease of use.
[Coming Soon]
Wireless
What it is:
If the mouse supports wireless connection to a device.
When it matters:
When you don't want to be bothered by a wire.
Score components:
- 30% Bluetooth
- 30% Receiver
- 16% Battery Type
- 6% Use When Charging
- 16% On/Off Activation
- 2% Receiver Extender
Score distribution
Score distribution:
[Coming Soon]
Cable
What it is:
The cable that comes with the mouse, whether it's the charging cable or a wired mouse's cable. The perfect cable would have a paracord-like or true paracord design that has good flexibility, doesn't tend to grip onto surfaces, has no permanent kink, and is a reasonable length.
When it matters:
When gaming, having a flexible and well-built cable can reduce cable drag that could impact your mouse movement.
Score components:
Subjectively assigned
Score distribution
Score distribution:
[Coming Soon]
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