Buying Guide

The Best Bluetooth Wireless Mice

Six Bluetooth mice that need no USB receiver.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read6 products evaluated

A desk setup with a keyboard, mouse and headset beside a monitor
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Bluetooth mice free a USB port, which matters on laptops. Each of these six connects over Bluetooth.

We compared shape, battery and quiet clicks from each listing.

Quick Picks

Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

  1. Best Full-Size

    Logitech MX Master 3S

    A sculpted right-handed shape.

    Best for: Desk work.

    Check price for Logitech MX Master 3S on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  2. Longest Battery Life

    Logitech Signature M650

    The longest battery life here (up to 24 months).

    Best for: Desks where you want to forget about batteries.

    Check price for Logitech Signature M650 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

Our Picks

Best Portable1 of 6

Logitech MX Anywhere 3S

Logitech's MX Anywhere 3S is a compact rechargeable mouse that tracks on glass.

Best for

Laptops.

Skip if

Its battery life is not published, which rules it out if you need that number.
Logitech MX Anywhere 3S

Why we like it

Its MagSpeed wheel scrolls quickly through long pages. It tracks on glass with an 8,000 DPI sensor and has quieter clicks than the MX Anywhere 3. It ships without a USB receiver, so it relies on Bluetooth.

It pairs with up to three devices across Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux, and the MagSpeed wheel scrolls up to 1,000 lines per second. It is certified for Intel Evo laptops, which verifies its Bluetooth performance, and its plastics include up to 78% recycled material. It is the only pick here with a compact grip; the Lenovo WL310 has an ergonomic grip instead. It was the highest-priced of the 6 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the MX Master 3S and the rest.

Key specs

Sensor
8,000 DPI
Grip
Compact
Connection
Bluetooth, 3 devices

Pros

  • Tracking on glass
  • Rechargeable USB-C battery
  • MagSpeed scroll wheel
  • Sensor resolution of 8,000 DPI, ahead of the Lenovo WL310

Cons

  • No published battery life
  • Costs more than the Lenovo WL310 at the time of writing

The catch

The maker doesn't give its battery life; if that figure matters, the Signature M650 runs for up to 24 months.

Best Full-Size2 of 6

Logitech MX Master 3S

The MX Master 3S keeps the features most developers use daily, MagSpeed scrolling, app-specific button profiles and Flow control across Windows and macOS, for less than the MX Master 4.

Best for

Desk work.

Skip if

Pass if a published battery life matters; this one has none.
Logitech MX Master 3S

Why we like it

Its 8,000 DPI sensor tracks even on glass. Its 8,000 DPI sensor tracks on glass, and Quiet Clicks cut click noise by about 90%. The MagSpeed wheel scrolls quickly through long files and stops on a line.

It matches the MX Anywhere 3S on sensor resolution (8,000 DPI). It shares a bluetooth connection with the M240 and M196; the Lenovo WL310 goes with a bluetooth 5.0 connection. It is shaped for right hands only.

It was priced above the Signature M650 and below the MX Anywhere 3S at the time of writing. There is no published battery life figure, whereas the Signature M650 runs for up to 24 months.

Key specs

Sensor
8,000 DPI
Grip
Sculpted, right-handed
Connection
Bluetooth

Pros

  • Tracking on glass
  • Quiet Clicks with 90% less click noise, per Logitech
  • Flow control across Windows and macOS computers
  • Sensor resolution of 8,000 DPI, ahead of the Lenovo WL310

Cons

  • No published battery life
  • Costs more than the Lenovo WL310 at the time of writing

Longest Battery Life3 of 6

Logitech Signature M650

Logitech's Signature M650 is a quiet-click mouse sized for small to medium hands.

Best for

Desks where you want to forget about batteries.

Skip if

The maker gives no sensor resolution, so skip it if that figure decides your choice.
Logitech Signature M650

Why we like it

It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iPadOS and Android. Its SmartWheel switches between line-by-line and fast scrolling, and rubber grips suit small to medium hands. Plastics include up to 64% recycled material.

Its up to 24 months battery life is the longest here; the M240 comes next at up to 18 months. No other pick in this guide offers a bluetooth or Logi Bolt connection; compare the M196, which has a bluetooth connection. It also comes with customizable side buttons and silent clicks.

It is shaped for right hands only. It connects over Bluetooth or a Logi Bolt receiver; Bolt does not pair with older Unifying receivers. Its price falls between the M240 and the MX Master 3S, based on our last check.

Key specs

Battery life
up to 24 months
Grip
Right-handed, small to medium hands
Connection
Bluetooth or Logi Bolt

Pros

  • Customizable side buttons
  • Silent clicks
  • Support for Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iPadOS and Android
  • Longest battery life of the picks (up to 24 months)

Cons

  • No published sensor resolution
  • Costs more than the Lenovo WL310 at the time of writing

The catch

Buyers who need a confirmed sensor resolution should compare it with the MX Anywhere 3S, which offers 8,000 DPI.

Best Battery Value4 of 6

Logitech M240 Silent Bluetooth Mouse

Logitech's M240 is a silent Bluetooth mouse that needs no receiver.

Best for

Tight budgets.

Skip if

Its sensor resolution is not published, which rules it out if you need that number.
Logitech M240 Silent Bluetooth Mouse

Why we like it

It has 18 months of battery life. It connects over Bluetooth only, so no port is used on a laptop, and its quiet clicks cut about 90% of click noise by Logitech's figure. The 18-month battery rating comes from an auto-sleep mode.

On battery life it sits mid-pack at up to 18 months: the Signature M650 runs for up to 24 months, and the M196 comes in at up to 12 months. Like the MX Master 3S and M196, it has a bluetooth connection, while the Signature M650 uses a bluetooth or Logi Bolt connection. On price it sat third of 6, between the cheaper M196 and the pricier Signature M650, at the time of writing.

Key specs

Battery life
up to 18 months
Grip
Compact, ambidextrous
Connection
Bluetooth

Pros

  • Silent clicks
  • 10m Bluetooth range
  • No USB receiver needed
  • Battery life of up to 18 months, ahead of the M196

Cons

  • No published sensor resolution
  • Costs more than the Lenovo WL310 at the time of writing

The catch

The maker doesn't give its sensor resolution; if that figure matters, the MX Anywhere 3S offers 8,000 DPI.

Best Travel5 of 6

Logitech M196 Bluetooth Mouse

Logitech's M196 is a small Bluetooth travel mouse with an AA battery in the box.

Best for

Bags.

Skip if

Skip it if battery life matters most to you; the Signature M650 offers up to 24 months.
Logitech M196 Bluetooth Mouse

Why we like it

It has 12 months of battery life. Its ambidextrous shape works in either hand, and it tracks on most surfaces with line-by-line scrolling. Bluetooth pairing means no dongle to lose.

Its up to 12 months battery life is the shortest in this group; the Signature M650 leads at up to 24 months. It shares a bluetooth connection with the MX Master 3S and M240; the Lenovo WL310 goes with a bluetooth 5.0 connection. It also offers a lightweight travel size and pair-and-play Bluetooth setup. It was priced above the Lenovo WL310 and below the M240 at the time of writing.

Key specs

Battery life
up to 12 months
Grip
Compact, ambidextrous
Connection
Bluetooth

Pros

  • Lightweight travel size
  • AA battery in the box
  • Pair-and-play Bluetooth setup

Cons

  • Battery life trails the Signature M650 (up to 24 months)
  • No published sensor resolution
  • Costs more than the Lenovo WL310 at the time of writing

Lowest Price6 of 6

Lenovo WL310 Bluetooth Silent Mouse

Lenovo's WL310 is a silent Bluetooth mouse with 1000, 1200 and 1600 DPI steps.

Best for

The smallest budgets.

Skip if

Its battery life is not published, which rules it out if you need that number.
Lenovo WL310 Bluetooth Silent Mouse

Why we like it

It needs no receiver. Its clicks are near silent, which suits shared rooms and late sessions. DPI switches between 1,000, 1,200 and 1,600.

On sensor resolution it trails the group at 1,600 DPI, while the MX Anywhere 3S offers 8,000 DPI. It is the only pick here with an ergonomic grip; the MX Anywhere 3S has a compact grip instead. It is the only pick here with a bluetooth 5.0 connection; the MX Master 3S has a bluetooth connection instead.

It undercut the M196 and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its battery life; if that figure matters, the Signature M650 runs for up to 24 months.

Key specs

Sensor
1,600 DPI
Grip
Ergonomic
Connection
Bluetooth 5.0

Pros

  • Silent clicks
  • 1000, 1200 and 1600 DPI steps
  • No USB receiver needed
  • Ergonomic grip, the only one here

Cons

  • No published battery life
  • Sensor resolution trails the MX Anywhere 3S (8,000 DPI)

How We Chose These Bluetooth Wireless Mice

Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.

A hand on a white gaming mouse, and the same mouse shown from below
A hand on a white gaming mouse, and the same mouse shown from below
The figures behind the order
We lined up six mice on battery life, sensor resolution, grip and connection as the makers state them. These are research figures, not bench results: 3 of 6 picks leave out battery life.
What every pick has in common
All 6, from the MX Anywhere 3S to the Lenovo WL310, state grip and connection.
Where the specs have gaps
The MX Anywhere 3S, the MX Master 3S and the Lenovo WL310 give no battery life; the Signature M650, the M240 and the M196 give no sensor resolution.
Price range
At our last check the picks ran from the Lenovo WL310 (under $50) to the MX Anywhere 3S ($50 to $100).

What to Look for in a Bluetooth Wireless Mouse

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. How much battery life you need

    The Signature M650 tops battery life at up to 24 months and the M196 sits lowest at up to 12 months. The M240 comes second at up to 18 months, in the same price tier as the Signature M650. The MX Anywhere 3S, the MX Master 3S and the Lenovo WL310 give no battery life figure, so 3 of 6 picks are compared here.

  2. Sensor resolution

    Here sensor resolution runs from 1,600 DPI on the Lenovo WL310 to 8,000 DPI on the MX Anywhere 3S, a 400% spread. For less, the MX Master 3S is the runner-up at 8,000 DPI. The Signature M650, the M240 and the M196 give no sensor resolution figure, so 3 of 6 picks are compared here.

    A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad
    A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad
  3. Extras that separate them

    The M240: a 10m Bluetooth range. The M196: an AA battery in the box. The Lenovo WL310: 1000, 1200 and 1600 DPI steps.

  4. Budget

    Under $50 buys the Lenovo WL310, the M196, the M240 and the Signature M650; $50 to $100 buys the MX Master 3S and the MX Anywhere 3S at our last check.

    A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad
    A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad
  5. Start from what matters most

    Laptops: the MX Anywhere 3S. Desk work: the MX Master 3S. Desks where you want to forget about batteries: the Signature M650.

How to Choose a Bluetooth Wireless Mouse

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
LaptopsMX Anywhere 3SGlass tracking and 3 devices
Desk workMX Master 3SA sculpted right-handed shape
Desks where you want to forget about batteriesSignature M650The longest battery life here (up to 24 months)
Tight budgetsM24018 months with silent clicks
BagsM196A lightweight travel size
The smallest budgetsLenovo WL310Silent clicks near $14

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Key specs side by side

The Signature M650 leads on battery life at up to 24 months, ahead of the M240 at up to 18 months. "Not listed" marks battery life where the MX Anywhere 3S, the MX Master 3S and the Lenovo WL310 leave the figure out.

MiceBattery lifeSensorGripConnection
MX Anywhere 3SNot listed8,000 DPICompactBluetooth, 3 devices
MX Master 3SNot listed8,000 DPISculpted, right-handedBluetooth
Signature M650up to 24 monthsNot listedRight-handed, small to medium handsBluetooth or Logi Bolt
M240up to 18 monthsNot listedCompact, ambidextrousBluetooth
M196up to 12 monthsNot listedCompact, ambidextrousBluetooth
Lenovo WL310Not listed1,600 DPIErgonomicBluetooth 5.0

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By price at the time of writing

The Lenovo WL310 was the lowest-priced pick (under $50) and the MX Anywhere 3S the highest ($50 to $100) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.

Price tierMice
Under $50Lenovo WL310, M196, M240, Signature M650
About $50 to $100MX Master 3S, MX Anywhere 3S

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the M240 compare with the Signature M650 on battery life?

Between the top two, it is up to 24 months on the Signature M650 against up to 18 months on the M240, a 33% difference. The M196 is at the other end of this group with up to 12 months. The MX Anywhere 3S, the MX Master 3S and the Lenovo WL310 are left out of this ranking because their battery life isn't stated; 3 of 6 picks are ranked.

What does the MX Anywhere 3S add over the Lenovo WL310?

What it brings is sensor resolution (8,000 DPI against 1,600 DPI). On our last price check the Lenovo WL310 was in the under $50 tier and the MX Anywhere 3S in the $50 to $100 tier, with 4 other picks between them; pay the difference only if sensor resolution decides your purchase.

Why is the Lenovo WL310 our Lowest Price pick?

It earns the label for silent clicks near $14. It is aimed at the smallest budgets.

What extras do the MX Anywhere 3S and the MX Master 3S include?

The MX Anywhere 3S: tracking on glass. The MX Master 3S: tracking on glass. The Signature M650: customizable side buttons.

Who should choose the MX Anywhere 3S?

The MX Anywhere 3S carries our Best Portable label for glass tracking and 3 devices. It ranks first of 6 here and sat in the $50 to $100 tier at our last price check; it suits laptops.

Bottom Line

Logitech's MX Anywhere 3S is the pick for glass tracking and three-device pairing. The MX Master 3S suits a full desk, and Lenovo's WL310 is the cheapest.

About the author

PC Hardware Editor

Alex covers PC hardware, monitors, components, upgrades and peripherals for The PC Journal, with a focus on helping readers understand specifications, compatibility and meaningful product trade-offs.

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