Buying Guide

The Best Wireless Mice Without Disposable Batteries

Five wireless mice with built-in rechargeable batteries instead of AA or AAA cells.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read5 products evaluated

A desk setup with a keyboard, mouse and headset beside a monitor
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Every wireless mouse needs power, but these five use a built-in rechargeable battery, so there are no AA or AAA cells to buy.

We compared charging, connection and shape from each listing.

Quick Picks

Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

  1. Highest-Resolution Sensor

    Logitech MX Anywhere 3S

    The highest sensor resolution here (8,000 DPI).

    Best for: Large or multiple high-resolution monitors.

    Check price for Logitech MX Anywhere 3S on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  2. Best Silent

    Lenovo Yoga Pro Mouse

    Silent main buttons with USB-C charging.

    Best for: Shared rooms.

    Check price for Lenovo Yoga Pro Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  3. Best Battery Display

    Uineer Rechargeable Wireless Mouse

    A visual battery level display.

    Best for: Knowing when to charge.

    Check price for Uineer Rechargeable Wireless Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  4. Longest Battery Life

    TECKNET Rechargeable Dual-Mode Mouse

    The longest battery life here (up to 3 months).

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

    Check price for TECKNET Rechargeable Dual-Mode Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

Our Picks

Highest-Resolution Sensor1 of 5

Logitech MX Anywhere 3S

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

Best for

Large or multiple high-resolution monitors.

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. On sensor resolution it leads this guide at 8,000 DPI, ahead of the Yoga Pro Mouse (4,000 DPI). It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the Magic Mouse 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
  • Highest sensor resolution of the picks (8,000 DPI)

Cons

  • No published battery life
  • Costs more than the TECKNET rechargeable at the time of writing

The catch

The maker doesn't give its battery life; if that figure matters, the TECKNET rechargeable runs for up to 3 months.

Best Silent2 of 5

Lenovo Yoga Pro Mouse

Lenovo's Yoga Pro Mouse charges over USB-C and has silent main buttons.

Best for

Shared rooms.

Skip if

If budget leads, the TECKNET rechargeable was cheaper at our last price check.
Lenovo Yoga Pro Mouse

Why we like it

Side and top buttons are programmable. Its symmetrical full-size shape has soft sides and a thumb rest, and a blue optical sensor tracks on most surfaces. Bluetooth dual-host pairing switches between two devices with a button underneath.

DPI steps change on the fly, and software unlocks finer settings. Bluetooth Swift Pair connects it to Windows quickly. Its up to 2 months battery life ranks second of 3 here, behind the TECKNET rechargeable (up to 3 months) and ahead of the Magic Mouse (up to 1 months).

Its 4,000 DPI sensor resolution ranks second of 3 here, behind the MX Anywhere 3S (8,000 DPI) and ahead of the Uineer rechargeable (2,400 DPI). It is shaped for right hands only. When we checked, only the Uineer rechargeable and cheaper picks cost less, and the Magic Mouse cost more.

Key specs

Battery life
up to 2 months
Sensor
4,000 DPI
Grip
Ergonomic, right-handed
Connection
Bluetooth 5.1, 2 devices

Pros

  • USB-C rechargeable battery
  • Silent left and right buttons
  • Programmable side and top buttons
  • Battery life of up to 2 months, ahead of the Magic Mouse

Cons

  • Costs more than the TECKNET rechargeable at the time of writing

Best for Mac3 of 5

Apple Magic Mouse (USB-C)

Apple's Magic Mouse has a Multi-Touch surface for macOS gestures and a rechargeable battery.

Best for

macOS.

Skip if

Skip it if battery life matters most to you; the TECKNET rechargeable offers up to 3 months.
Apple Magic Mouse (USB-C)

Why we like it

Apple says a charge lasts about a month. Its Multi-Touch top handles swipes and scrolling without a wheel, which suits macOS gestures. The rechargeable battery lasts about a month between charges over USB-C.

It pairs automatically when plugged into a Mac with the included woven USB-C cable. On battery life it trails the group at up to 1 months, while the TECKNET rechargeable runs for up to 3 months. No other pick in this guide offers a bluetooth connection; compare the Uineer rechargeable, which has a 2.4GHz USB receiver connection.

It also offers native macOS support. Its price falls between the Yoga Pro Mouse and the MX Anywhere 3S, based on our last check.

Key specs

Battery life
up to 1 months
Grip
Low-profile, ambidextrous
Connection
Bluetooth

Pros

  • Multi-Touch surface for gestures
  • Rechargeable battery that Apple says lasts about a month
  • Native macOS support
  • Bluetooth connection, the only one here

Cons

  • Battery life trails the TECKNET rechargeable (up to 3 months)
  • No published sensor resolution
  • Costs more than the TECKNET rechargeable at the time of writing

Best Battery Display4 of 5

Uineer Rechargeable Wireless Mouse

Uineer's rechargeable mouse shows its battery level on the shell.

Best for

Knowing when to charge.

Skip if

Pass if a published battery life matters; this one has none.
Uineer Rechargeable Wireless Mouse

Why we like it

It has four DPI steps and a USB receiver. It recharges and steps through 800 to 2,400 DPI, and it works with Windows, Mac and Linux. Its 2,400 DPI sensor resolution is the lowest in this group; the MX Anywhere 3S leads at 8,000 DPI.

You get a 2.4GHz USB receiver connection here, which sets it apart from the Magic Mouse and its a bluetooth connection. It was priced above the TECKNET rechargeable and below the Yoga Pro Mouse at the time of writing. There is no published battery life figure, whereas the TECKNET rechargeable runs for up to 3 months.

Key specs

Sensor
2,400 DPI
Grip
Compact
Connection
2.4GHz USB receiver

Pros

  • Visual battery level display
  • Built-in rechargeable battery
  • Four DPI steps
  • 2.4GHz USB receiver connection, the only one here

Cons

  • No published battery life
  • Sensor resolution trails the MX Anywhere 3S (8,000 DPI)
  • Costs more than the TECKNET rechargeable at the time of writing

Longest Battery Life5 of 5

TECKNET Rechargeable Dual-Mode Mouse

TECKNET's rechargeable mouse charges fully in 1.5 to 2 hours and switches between two devices.

Best for

Desks where you want to forget about batteries.

Skip if

Skip it if you need to know its sensor resolution before buying; the maker doesn't publish one.
TECKNET Rechargeable Dual-Mode Mouse

Why we like it

It is a compact budget option. It recharges in about two hours and runs for around three months on a charge, by TECKNET's figure. It connects to two devices at once over Bluetooth and a USB receiver.

It works with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux, and its clicks are quiet. Six DPI levels run from 800 to 4,800. Its up to 3 months battery life is the longest here; the Yoga Pro Mouse comes next at up to 2 months.

It also comes with a built-in rechargeable battery and a 1.5 to 2 hour full charge. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the Uineer rechargeable was closest.

Key specs

Battery life
up to 3 months
Grip
Compact
Connection
Bluetooth and 2.4GHz, 2 devices

Pros

  • Built-in rechargeable battery
  • 1.5 to 2 hour full charge
  • Slide switch between two devices
  • Longest battery life of the picks (up to 3 months)

Cons

  • No published sensor resolution

The catch

If you want a confirmed sensor resolution, look to the MX Anywhere 3S instead: it offers 8,000 DPI, while this one gives no figure.

How We Chose These Rechargeable 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
How these picks were ranked
We set side by side five mice on battery life, sensor resolution, grip and connection, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and battery life and sensor resolution are missing for at least one pick.
What every pick has in common
All 5, from the MX Anywhere 3S to the TECKNET rechargeable, state grip and connection.
Where the specs have gaps
The MX Anywhere 3S and the Uineer rechargeable give no battery life; the Magic Mouse and the TECKNET rechargeable give no sensor resolution.
Price range
At our last check the picks ran from the TECKNET rechargeable (under $50) to the MX Anywhere 3S ($50 to $100).

What to Look for in a Rechargeable Wireless Mouse

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

  1. Battery life across these picks

    Here battery life runs from up to 1 months on the Magic Mouse to up to 3 months on the TECKNET rechargeable, a 200% spread. If battery life is your first filter, the TECKNET rechargeable sets the ceiling at up to 3 months. The MX Anywhere 3S and the Uineer rechargeable give no battery life figure, so 3 of 5 picks are compared here.

  2. How much sensor resolution you need

    Across these 3 picks sensor resolution spans 2,400 DPI (the Uineer rechargeable) to 8,000 DPI (the MX Anywhere 3S). For less, the Yoga Pro Mouse is the runner-up at 4,000 DPI (under $50 tier). The Magic Mouse and the TECKNET rechargeable give no sensor resolution figure, so 3 of 5 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 Magic Mouse: a rechargeable battery that Apple says lasts about a month. The Uineer rechargeable: a built-in rechargeable battery. The TECKNET rechargeable: a 1.5 to 2 hour full charge.

  4. Budget

    Under $50 buys the TECKNET rechargeable, the Uineer rechargeable and the Yoga Pro Mouse; $50 to $100 buys the Magic Mouse 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

    Large or multiple high-resolution monitors: the MX Anywhere 3S. Shared rooms: the Yoga Pro Mouse. MacOS: the Magic Mouse.

How to Choose a Rechargeable Wireless Mouse

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Large or multiple high-resolution monitorsMX Anywhere 3SThe highest sensor resolution here (8,000 DPI)
Shared roomsYoga Pro MouseSilent main buttons with USB-C charging
macOSMagic MouseA rechargeable Multi-Touch mouse
Knowing when to chargeUineer rechargeableA visual battery level display
Desks where you want to forget about batteriesTECKNET rechargeableThe longest battery life here (up to 3 months)

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Key specs side by side

The TECKNET rechargeable leads on battery life at up to 3 months, ahead of the Yoga Pro Mouse at up to 2 months. "Not listed" marks battery life where the MX Anywhere 3S and the Uineer rechargeable leave the figure out.

MiceBattery lifeSensorGripConnection
MX Anywhere 3SNot listed8,000 DPICompactBluetooth, 3 devices
Yoga Pro Mouseup to 2 months4,000 DPIErgonomic, right-handedBluetooth 5.1, 2 devices
Magic Mouseup to 1 monthsNot listedLow-profile, ambidextrousBluetooth
Uineer rechargeableNot listed2,400 DPICompact2.4GHz USB receiver
TECKNET rechargeableup to 3 monthsNot listedCompactBluetooth and 2.4GHz, 2 devices

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By price at the time of writing

The TECKNET rechargeable 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 $50TECKNET rechargeable, Uineer rechargeable, Yoga Pro Mouse
About $50 to $100Magic Mouse, MX Anywhere 3S

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the longest battery life: the TECKNET rechargeable or the Yoga Pro Mouse?

Between the top two, it is up to 3 months on the TECKNET rechargeable against up to 2 months on the Yoga Pro Mouse, a 50% difference. The spread runs down to the Magic Mouse at up to 1 months. The MX Anywhere 3S and the Uineer rechargeable don't state a battery life figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 3 of 5 picks are ranked.

Is the MX Anywhere 3S ahead of the Yoga Pro Mouse on sensor resolution?

The MX Anywhere 3S tops sensor resolution at 8,000 DPI; the Yoga Pro Mouse follows at 4,000 DPI, 100% apart. The Uineer rechargeable closes the ranking at 2,400 DPI. The Magic Mouse and the TECKNET rechargeable are left out of this ranking because their sensor resolution isn't stated; 3 of 5 picks are ranked.

Why is the Uineer rechargeable our Best Battery Display pick?

It earns the label for a visual battery level display. It is aimed at knowing when to charge.

What extras do the MX Anywhere 3S and the Yoga Pro Mouse include?

The MX Anywhere 3S: tracking on glass. The Yoga Pro Mouse: a USB-C rechargeable battery. The Magic Mouse: a Multi-Touch surface for gestures.

Who should choose the MX Anywhere 3S?

The MX Anywhere 3S carries our Highest-Resolution Sensor label for the highest sensor resolution here (8,000 DPI). It ranks first of 5 here and sat in the $50 to $100 tier at our last price check; it suits large or multiple high-resolution monitors.

Bottom Line

Logitech's MX Anywhere 3S is the pick for USB-C charging and glass tracking. Lenovo's Yoga Pro Mouse adds silent buttons, and TECKNET's rechargeable mouse 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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