Buying Guide

The Best Bluetooth Wireless Mice

Six Bluetooth mice that need no USB receiver.

By The PC Journal editorial team

12 min read6 products evaluated

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

Our 6 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.

  1. Best Portable

    Logitech MX Anywhere 3S

    Glass tracking and 3 devices.

    Best for: Laptops.

    Our take Check price for Logitech MX Anywhere 3S (opens in a new tab)

  2. Best Full-Size

    Logitech MX Master 3S

    A sculpted right-handed shape.

    Best for: Desk work.

    Our take Check price for Logitech MX Master 3S (opens in a new tab)

  3. 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.

    Our take Check price for Logitech Signature M650 (opens in a new tab)

  4. Best Battery Value

    Logitech M240 Silent Bluetooth Mouse

    18 months with silent clicks.

    Best for: Tight budgets.

    Our take Check price for Logitech M240 Silent Bluetooth Mouse (opens in a new tab)

  5. Best Travel

    Logitech M196 Bluetooth Mouse

    A lightweight travel size.

    Best for: Bags.

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  6. Lowest Price

    Lenovo WL310 Bluetooth Silent Mouse

    Silent clicks near $14.

    Best for: The smallest budgets.

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Our Picks

Logitech MX Anywhere 3S

Best Portable1 of 6

Logitech MX Anywhere 3S on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

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.

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

Key dimensions & 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
Logitech MX Master 3S

Best Full-Size2 of 6

Logitech MX Master 3S on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

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.

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 dimensions & 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
Logitech Signature M650

Longest Battery Life3 of 6

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

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 look elsewhere if that figure decides it for you.

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

Key dimensions & 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
Logitech M240 Silent Bluetooth Mouse

Best Battery Value4 of 6

Logitech M240 Silent Bluetooth Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

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.

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

Key dimensions & 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
Logitech M196 Bluetooth Mouse

Best Travel5 of 6

Logitech M196 Bluetooth Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

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.

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 dimensions & 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
Lenovo WL310 Bluetooth Silent Mouse

Lowest Price6 of 6

Lenovo WL310 Bluetooth Silent Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

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.

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 dimensions & 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

Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.

Productivity features
We compared scroll wheels, programmable buttons and multi-computer control as described by each maker.
Sensor
We noted listed sensor resolution and surface support.
Connection and battery
We recorded connection options and rated battery life.
Shape and grip
We grouped each mouse by grip style and noted listed hand sizes.

What to Look for in a Bluetooth Wireless Mouse

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

  1. Multi-computer control

    Some mice switch between computers with a button, and a few can move the cursor and clipboard across machines.

    This helps if you work on a laptop and a desktop at once.

  2. Quiet clicks for shared rooms

    Silent or quiet-click switches reduce noise on calls and in shared offices. The feel is slightly softer.

  3. Pick a shape for your wrist

    Standard sculpted mice suit most hands; vertical mice reduce forearm twist; trackballs keep the arm still. Each takes different adjustment time.

    If you have wrist or forearm discomfort, try vertical or trackball first.

  4. Match the hand size

    Makers often state a hand size range, especially for vertical mice. A mouse that is too small forces a claw grip.

    Measure from wrist crease to middle fingertip before buying.

  5. Fast scrolling helps with long files

    Free-spinning or magnetic scroll wheels move through long files and logs quickly, then switch to line-by-line for precision.

    If you read long code or spreadsheets, prioritise the scroll wheel.

  6. Programmable buttons save shortcuts

    Extra buttons can run copy, paste, undo or IDE commands. Per-app profiles change them automatically in each program.

    Check that the software runs on your operating system.

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

Figures as each maker states them.

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

Prices change often; these tiers reflect Amazon prices when this guide was updated.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there left-handed versions?

Many ergonomic mice are right-handed only. Check the product page for a left-handed model.

Are trackballs good for coding?

They save desk space and keep the arm still. Fine selection takes practice, but many users adapt quickly.

Is a vertical mouse better for programmers?

It can reduce forearm twisting for people who feel strain. It takes about a week to get used to.

Will it work on a glass desk?

Only mice whose listings mention glass tracking are designed for it. Others may need a mouse pad.

Do I need the maker's software?

Basic use works without it, but button remapping and per-app profiles need the software.

Does DPI matter for work?

Higher DPI helps on large or high-resolution displays. Most work needs far less than the maximum.

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.