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Logitech Wireless Mouse M185 vs TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey

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all judged against mice at a similar price

The TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey scores 6.1/10 overall, ahead of the Logitech Wireless Mouse M185 at 5.6/10.

The TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey leads on connectivity and battery and build and buttons.

They score the same on comfort and shape, sensor and tracking and software and value.

Logitech Wireless Mouse M185

Logitech Wireless Mouse M185

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech M185 is a basic wireless mouse for people who want to plug in a receiver and start working. It suits one computer on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS or Linux, for office, study or travel use. It is less suited to anyone who wants Bluetooth, extra buttons or proven long-term click durability.

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TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey

TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a wireless mouse for people who split work between two computers, such as a desktop and a laptop. It suits small to medium hands and right-handed users who want quiet clicks and no driver installs. It is less suited to gamers, left-handed users or anyone who relies on side buttons on a Mac.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightLogitech Wireless Mouse M185TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey
Comfort and shape25%6/106/10
Connectivity and battery25%6/107/10
Sensor and tracking20%5/105/10
Build and buttons15%4/105/10
Software and value15%7/107/10
Overall5.6/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech Wireless Mouse M185TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey
Connection2.4 GHz wireless via USB nano receiver, 10 m range; no BluetoothBluetooth 3.0/5.0 or 2.4G USB-A receiver; connects two devices simultaneously with a slide switch
Sensor and DPIOptical, 1000 DPIOptical, 4800 DPI maximum with six levels (4800/3200/2400/1600/1200/800)
Battery lifeOne AA battery included; rated 12 months by LogitechRechargeable; 1.5 to 2 hours to fully charge; about 3 months at 2 hours a day per charge
Weight75.2 g with batteries; 99 × 60 × 39 mmnot listed
Buttons3 (left, right, middle/wheel press); 2D scroll wheel6
Shape and handContoured, designed for left- and right-handed usersErgonomic, right-hand design implied; suited to small to medium hands; left-hand option not stated
SoftwareNo software needed on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux; optional Logi Options+ on Windows and macOSNo driver installation needed; compatible with Windows, macOS, Chrome and Linux

Strengths and weaknesses

Logitech Wireless Mouse M185

  • + No software or driver needed on four operating systems
  • + Compact and light, easy to carry
  • + Ambidextrous shape with a rated 12-month battery life
  • − No Bluetooth, only a USB nano receiver
  • − Owners report left-click failures after about a year
  • − Only three buttons and loud clicks

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Bluetooth or switching between several devices
  • Heavy daily users who need proven click durability
  • People who want side buttons, adjustable DPI or a larger shape
Read the full Logitech Wireless Mouse M185 review ›

TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey

  • + Connects two devices at once with a slide switch
  • + Rechargeable, rated at about 3 months per charge
  • + No driver needed on Windows, macOS, Chrome or Linux
  • − Side buttons do not work on macOS
  • − Sensor model, polling rate and weight are not published
  • − Right-hand shape, suited to small to medium hands

Skip it if:

  • Mac users who rely on side buttons for back and forward
  • Left-handed users, as no left-hand option is stated
  • Gamers who need a published sensor model and polling rate
Read the full TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey review ›

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