YOUR NEEDS COME FIRST

Find your computer mouse.

Let’s start with your hand, your work, and your setup.

Which hand will you use?

The shape and thumb controls need to suit the hand you use.

My right handA right-handed shape works for me.My left handLeave out right-handed designs.

Do you work across wide pages or spreadsheets?

A separate thumb wheel can handle horizontal navigation. App-specific controls may require software.

Often — a thumb wheel would helpGive this more weight in my shortlist.A separate thumb wheel is essentialOnly show confirmed matches for this need.Not often enough to decide the purchaseLet my other answers decide.

Will you switch between computers?

Pairing channels let you switch devices with a button. Automatic cross-computer workflows can require additional software.

Yes, I use different computersGive this more weight in my shortlist.Multi-computer pairing is essentialOnly show confirmed matches for this need.I mainly use one computerLet my other answers decide.

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