The Best Wireless Mice of 2020

Almost an exact duplicate of Logitech's MX Anywhere 2S, the MX Master 2S is designed for people with larger hands. When I had some friends with larger hands try out all of the mice, they enjoyed the larger mice designs while detesting the smaller ones. When factoring in other options like connectivity, customization and how well it worked on any surface (like its twin, this one performed well on glass), the MX Master 2S came out on top among the larger mice designs.

Featuring the same software options (Logitech Options and FLOW), the MX Master 2S also includes a USB dongle and Bluetooth connectivity choice, the ability to switch between up to three systems, and the rechargeable battery. Unlike the MX Anywhere 2S, the MX Master 2S features a separate button for switching the scroll wheel between the click scroll style and the smooth style. However, the mouse also features a separate scroll wheel button located on the thumb area (where your thumb would rest if you are right-handed), which can be customized for additional functions.

Another mouse in the "track anywhere" category is the Bluetooth-only wireless SureTrack model. If you travel a lot and find yourself in hotels with glass-topped desks, this is the mouse to have-its small size won't weigh down your travel bag, you won't have to worry about losing a USB dongle, and you will be able to use the mouse on the glass surface without problems.

The smaller design wasn't a hit with our larger-hand testers, but the small-hand contingent liked the feel of the mouse. There aren't any additional customization options like with some of the other mice tested.

One feature I appreciated: The mouse sports an LED on its top that will light up when the battery is about to die, giving you some notice to find a replacement.

One of the newer Microsoft mice, this model was a hit with our testers who had larger hands, giving them a better comfort fit than the smaller-sized mice.

The mouse could switch between a smooth scroll feel and the click style, and it can pair with up to three devices at a time. The charging cable could be used as a wired connection, and there are four customizable buttons-customization occurs with a separate Mouse and Keyboard Center software download. The mouse also worked well on all of our surface (pun not intended) tests, including glass.

The biggest problem we had with this mouse-it's really only designed for Windows 10 systems. The Bluetooth didn't work with our Macintosh system, and the drivers crashed one of our Windows 7 systems. There is a warning on the box that a specific Bluetooth version is required, so if you want this mouse, make sure you have the right computer system before buying this model.

Like the other Logitech mice we tested, the M720 Triathlon offers both USB dongle and Bluetooth connectivity options. Unlike the MX series, the M720 Triathlon features a USB dongle storage compartment inside the battery area. Logitech touts a very long 24-month battery life with a single AA battery, which impressed me.

The size of the M720 is appealing to those with larger hands. It also supports the Logitech Options and FLOW software, giving you some button customization features. In our tracking tests, the M720 worked fine on all of our surfaces except for the glass table top.

The scroll wheel supports both the click and smooth styles, but activating this is done with a separate button push. Overall, this is a less expensive option for people looking for the Logitech software options compared with the MX series.

This mouse offers the bare minimum features and options. It's also the lowest-priced option among the mice I tested. At an MSRP of $20, you could get this for less via Amazon and other retailers. The X3000 was also the smallest of all the mice I tested-it was even too small for the small-hand testers. If you need a basic mouse for your kids to use, gravitate toward this one. No customization features or extra buttons on this, either, and you're stuck with only a click scroll wheel. Forget about tracking on glass-it won't work.

Apple's latest mouse is a great option if you intend to use it only on a newer Apple computer (OS X v. 10.11 or higher). It will still work with older systems (and Windows if you really want to), but then you won't get access to the mouse's greatest feature—the ability to use your finger as the scroll option on the surface of the mouse.

I didn't think I would like this method of scrolling, having fallen in love with the scroll wheel that gives you the smooth/click options. But I'll admit, scrolling over long web pages with my finger was a nice feeling, and it caused me to change my method of handling the mouse. Instead of gripping the mouse with all of my hand, I was more gingerly with the Magic Mouse 2—using only my thumb and ring finger to control the mouse's movement, saving the middle and index fingers for scrolling and clicking.

The Magic Mouse 2 includes a rechargeable battery that is charged via an included Lightning cable that will also automatically pair with its Macintosh computer when connected, so you don't have to mess with Bluetooth settings. Like many Apple products, the Magic Mouse 2 costs more than you'd expect-the $79.99 mouse falls in line with some of the other top-end mice I tested here, but with less features and almost no customization. There are some custom features, but they fell more in the "oh, that's somewhat interesting, but not very useful" bucket.

If you're looking for an all-purpose mouse, skip the Apple model. But if you're a true-blue, diehard Apple fan, you'll enjoy using this mouse. Even our larger-hand brethren enjoyed its feel and comfort.