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

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The Razer Atheris and TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey both score 6.1/10 overall.

The Razer Atheris leads on sensor and tracking and build and buttons.

The TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey leads on comfort and shape.

They score the same on connectivity and battery and software and value.

Razer Atheris

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The Razer Atheris is for people who want a small wireless mouse that connects to a laptop by dongle or Bluetooth. It suits travel bags, desk-hopping and anyone who wants AA batteries instead of a built-in cell. It is less suited to people with larger hands or those who want a light mouse.

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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

Criterion	Weight	Razer Atheris	TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey
Comfort and shape	25%	5/10	6/10
Connectivity and battery	25%	7/10	7/10
Sensor and tracking	20%	6/10	5/10
Build and buttons	15%	6/10	5/10
Software and value	15%	7/10	7/10
Overall		6.1/10	6.1/10

Specifications

Spec	Razer Atheris	TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey
Connection	2.4 GHz AFT wireless via compact USB dongle, plus Bluetooth LE	Bluetooth 3.0/5.0 or 2.4G USB-A receiver; connects two devices simultaneously with a slide switch
Sensor and DPI	Optical, max sensitivity 7200 DPI	Optical, 4800 DPI maximum with six levels (4800/3200/2400/1600/1200/800)
Battery life	Up to 350 hours continuous use on a pair of AA batteries (on Bluetooth); not rechargeable	Rechargeable; 1.5 to 2 hours to fully charge; about 3 months at 2 hours a day per charge
Weight	66 g excluding batteries; 99.7 mm x 62.8 mm x 34.1 mm	not listed
Buttons	5 programmable buttons; mechanical switches rated 20 million clicks	6
Shape and hand	Ambidextrous ergonomic form factor	Ergonomic, right-hand design implied; suited to small to medium hands; left-hand option not stated
Software	Supported by Razer Synapse 3	No driver installation needed; compatible with Windows, macOS, Chrome and Linux

Strengths and weaknesses

Razer Atheris

+ 2.4 GHz dongle plus Bluetooth LE
+ Up to 350 hours on two AA batteries
+ Ambidextrous shape with five programmable buttons
− Owners find it small and heavy for its size
− Batteries are not rechargeable
− No tilt scroll wheel

Skip it if:

Buyers who want a rechargeable mouse with USB-C charging
Users with larger hands who want a bigger, lighter mouse
People who need a tilt scroll wheel for horizontal scrolling

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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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