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Microsoft Bluetooth WS3-00001 Surface Mouse

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Brand Microsoft
Color silver
Connectivity Technology Bluetooth
Special Feature Bluetooth
Movement Detection Technology Optical

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  • Compatible with Windows 10 / 8. 1 / 8 and Windows RT 8.1 / RT 8, Mac OS X v10.10.5 / 10.11.1 / 10.11.4, Microsoft Windows 10 phone, Android 4.4.2-5.0
  • Sleek and simple design
  • Metal scroll wheel
  • Host must support Bluetooth 4.0 or higher
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Complements your Surface

Sculpted for your hand and designed for an elegantly simple work space – Surface Mouse is the perfect partner to your docked Surface and Surface Keyboard. It was designed to match the sleek aesthetic and exceptional performance of your Surface. The metal scroll wheel feels solid under your finger and the shape of the body fits perfectly in your hand.

Exceptional accuracy

Designed to have premium precision pointing and clicking for scalable performance across the screen of your Surface and external monitors.

Carefully crafted experience

Precisely constructed sound for clicks and scrolling. Quiet enough to not disturb, distinct enough to hear your control.

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Accessory Microsoft Surface Mouse Microsoft Surface Keyboard Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard Microsoft Surface Dial Microsoft Surface Studio
Bluetooth Low Energy Compatible
Operating System Window 10 / 8. 1 / 8, and Windows RT 8.1 and RT 8, Microsoft Windows 10 phone, Android 4.4.2-5.0, Macintosh Mac OS X v10.10.5 / 10.11.1, and 10.11.4. Device must support Bluetooth 4.0 or higher. Microsoft Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8, Microsoft Windows 10 phone, Mac OS 10.10.5/10.11.1/10.11.4, Android 4.4.2-5.0. Device must support Bluetooth 4.0 or higher. Microsoft Windows 10. Works with Bluetooth Smart Ready Device with Human  Interface Device (HID) support. Works with All Microsoft Windows 10 devices. Device must support Bluetooth 4.0 or higher. Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
System Requirements Requires a PC that meets the requirements for and has installed one of the operating systems listed above. Requires a PC that meets the requirements for and has installed one of the operating systems listed above. Requires a PC that meets the requirements for and has installed the operating system listed above. Requires a PC that meets the requirements for and has installed one of the operating systems listed above. N/A
Wireless Range 50 feet (15 meters) in open air, up to 23 feet (7 meters) in typical office environment 50 feet (15 meters) in open air, up to 23 feet (7 meters) in typical office environment Up to 32 feet (10 meters) 6 feet (2 meters) N/A
Battery Type and Quantity 2 AAA alkaline batteries (included) 2 AAA alkaline batteries (included) 2 AAA preinstalled batteries 2 AAA alkaline batteries (included) N/A
Battery Life Up to 12 months Up to 12 months Up to 12 months Up to 12 months typical (4-hour daily use) N/A

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    Sculpted for your hand and designed for an elegantly simple work space – Surface Mouse is the perfect partner to your docked Surface and Surface Keyboard. It was designed to match the sleek aesthetic and exceptional performance of your Surface and is also great on the go with Bluetooth 4.0. The metal scroll wheel feels solid under your finger and the shape of the body fits perfectly in your hand.


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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    882 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, performance, comfort, appearance and ease of use of the mouse. For example, they mention it's well-engineered, works well and feels nice in the hand. Some appreciate the clean design and the ability to connect to a Bluetooth device. That said, some complain about the relatively firm scroll wheel.

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    75 customers mention53 positive22 negative

    Customers like the performance of the mouse. For example, they say it works nicely, has no real operational issues, and is great for work. Some mention that it works perfectly on the Surface RT2 and that it's amazing for work, especially to carry in a small bag.

    "...Operation - No real operational issues therein...." Read more

    "...It works right out of the box." Read more

    "...complaint that I have is that, after just a few seconds, it becomes temporarily inactive (probably to save battery power), taking, like, half a..." Read more

    "...Flawless performance. Way better than the magic mouse and way better than any of my previous bt or usb mice and I've had plenty of them...." Read more

    74 customers mention64 positive10 negative

    Customers like the quality of the mouse. They say it's a really good mouse, feels very premium, and has a good amount of weight. Customers also say it is a very solidly built mouse with well-engineered metal. They also say that it is satisfying to use and a great all-around mouse.

    "...it and knew exactly what I was getting prior to buying it: a very simple mouse with no frills or extras to it...." Read more

    "Decent clean design product. Good response time. Good quality. The wheel might be a bit tough feel for some people though" Read more

    "...Like smooth, heavy, well-engineered metal. If you're like me, you'll find yourself scrolling up and down even when you don't need to...." Read more

    "...not larger but different and after a little getting used to, it feels pretty solid...." Read more

    67 customers mention51 positive16 negative

    Customers like the comfort of the mouse. They mention it's very comfortable to use, solidly built, and feels nice in the hand. The scroll wheel feels really nice, as well as the click feel. The larger form factor fits more comfortably in their hand. It's smooth and easy to use and is as precise and smooth as any gaming mouse. The shape feels nice and undistracting, and the materials are high quality.

    "...Buttons - Clicks feel just right with a light press to operate while still resting one's fingers on both without fear of mis-clicking something...." Read more

    "...It also happens to be as precise and smooth as any gaming mouse I've ever used - and doesn't require any proprietary software to get it tuned in...." Read more

    "...The scroll wheel feels really nice as well as the click feel, not to mention the sound is a good click that isn't too loud...." Read more

    "...For you, I'd give it four stars. It does what it needs to, it's comfortable (after an adjustment period, anyway), it's got a good battery life, and..." Read more

    44 customers mention41 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the mouse. They mention that it has a decent clean design, is beautiful in color, and is durable. Some appreciate the one piece design on the top of the device. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.

    "Decent clean design product. Good response time. Good quality. The wheel might be a bit tough feel for some people though" Read more

    "...They look timeless and modern atop a desk - I just wish they made the keyboard in a mechanical version...." Read more

    "...Ultimately, this mouse is, I'm sad to say, a really nice looking peripheral that really has more in common with the free opticals that come with..." Read more

    "Very comfortable and minimalist" Read more

    34 customers mention32 positive2 negative

    Customers find the mouse very simple to use and connect. They say the Bluetooth pairing was quick and painless. Some say the mouse is easy to install and works well. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of use and recommend it to others.

    "...that doesn't have too many functions and this is very minimal and easy to use...." Read more

    "...Good battery life, easy to pair, responsive, accurate, good fit in my hand, slides easily, but....the scroll wheel hurts my finger after more than..." Read more

    "...The battery life is excellent, pairing was easy, the left and right mouse-click noises are satisfying and pointer accuracy is top-notch...most..." Read more

    "Excellent size and weight, very easy to install batteries and to pair to computer. Some people may find it loud when clicking, but I haven't...." Read more

    44 customers mention26 positive18 negative

    Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the mouse. Some mention that the Bluetooth connection has worked fine, while others say that it sometimes has connection problems.

    "...The thing works as a standard Bluetooth device and will pair with pretty much everything, be it your phone, tablet, Mac, or regular PC/laptop with..." Read more

    "...major, MAJOR gripe I have with this mouse is that it disconnects from my BlueTooth every few minutes...." Read more

    "...It is backward compatible with previous Bluetooth protocols...." Read more

    "...Smooth scroll, bluetooth, fits my hand perfectly, weighs a little more but that is fine with me. Flawless performance...." Read more

    28 customers mention10 positive18 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the mouse. Some mention it's a quality device that's not expensive, while others say it offers very little value. Some say that the mouse is very expensive and not worth a buy.

    "Works fine, not cheap" Read more

    "...The $50 price is about right if you are used to paying more for style but honestly the mouse isn't that much different from the essentially the..." Read more

    "...Is it overpriced?..." Read more

    "...As far as mice go, this is the greatest piece of junk I have ever owned... including those $3 mice I bought a few years back...." Read more

    71 customers mention12 positive59 negative

    Customers are not satisfied with the scroll wheel of the mouse. They mention that it is relatively firm and doesn't scroll easily. Some say that the wheel clicks as it rotates. Overall, some customers are not happy with the quality and functionality of the product.

    "...Good response time. Good quality. The wheel might be a bit tough feel for some people though" Read more

    "...All the inputs feel really stiff when you first get it. The click effort is higher than most mouses and the scroll wheel is really damped...." Read more

    "...I was very happy with it, but the left click stopped working reliably almost exactly one year after I bought it, but I don't think it was because of..." Read more

    "...That one worked right out of the box, but the scroll wheel did not work so I returned it...." Read more

    A really nice looking version of the free mouse that comes with desktops.
    3 Stars
    A really nice looking version of the free mouse that comes with desktops.
    Update #2 (first update at the bottom): I wanted to update my impressions about the feel of the mouse, and also a slight problem I've discovered with it in some scenarios. I also wanted to add a few photos of it next to the new Surface Ergonomic Keyboard, which hadn't been released at the time of the initial review.When I first wrote this review, it was after about 24 hours of ownership, 16 of those or so would have been use. For a simple mouse like this, I didn't really think continued use would have much to add so I didn't delay writing the review. At the time, I gave it two stars because it felt very uncomfortable to me.Perhaps a week later, after adjusting my seating height and getting more used to it, I updated it to three stars because it was becoming much more comfortable.Now, several weeks later, I actually find it quite comfortable. It's certainly not the most comfortable mouse I've ever owned (perhaps that'd be the Deathadder or the MX Master), but having adjusted to it, I would definitely say I find it comfortable now. It's still small, so large guys may find it to be a bit unnatural to hold, but for my 5'10 average sized self, it's grown on me. So I wanted to address the comfort issue.I have discovered a slight problem with the mouse though, or at least, a problem for people who need a great deal of precision (Photoshop, first person shooters, etc.). It takes quite a bit of travel to move the cursor one notch over to the left or to the right if done very slowly. This doesn't happen with my other mice and it doesn't even happen to this mouse in vertical movement (ironically, given wide screen ratios, this is the one you need less precision on). It's 100% repeatable on my particular mouse.It doesn't feel like a bug. It seems too consistent to be a bug. For reasons unknown to me, Microsoft seems to have intentionally dialed in a sort of dead zone for it to ignore minor lateral/horizontal input before it moves.For casual users, this makes no difference at all, and you'll likely never even notice. But in graphics, or certain kinds of video games, you really want to get to a single pixel over and it's quite difficult, at least if that pixel happens to be on the left or right of wherever you currently are.These two observations balance themselves out, in my view, so the three star rating remains (for now). Ultimately, this is a mouse that was designed from day 1 to be a good looking casual computing tool. It is an upscale version of the very affordable Designer mouse and it shows.The thing is, because this is a Surface accessory, and because it will eventually be packaged with Surface Studio computers, I can only understand this to be a product aimed at professional users and so I have to evaluate it for their needs. For them/us, this unfortunately is not really up to the task. To get a mouse that looks pretty good next to your Surface Keyboard and Dial (both of which I'm using right now), I recommend the Logitech MX Master in "Stone" color. I liked that mouse so much I bought two of them, the black/bronze and after getting the Surface Keyboard, the Stone to match.Now, having observed the confusion on my initial review in the comments, I'm inclined to add a separate conclusion for casual users who just like how it looks. For you, I'd give it four stars. It does what it needs to, it's comfortable (after an adjustment period, anyway), it's got a good battery life, and arguably most importantly in this segment, it looks good.Do keep in mind, however, you can get almost the exact same mouse for about half the price, albeit in black, with the Designer Mouse. You can also get it as part of a solid value package deal with the Designer Keyboard, which is also pretty similar to the Surface Keyboard (non-Ergonomic), although the Designer Keyboard is a bit more space conscious than the Surface version. So you can have a matching set for quite a bit less, although it'll be in black.(Original, unedited review)I purchased all of the new Surface peripherals that are available today for my desktop and Surface Pro 4, including this mouse. I mostly bought it because I thought it looked beautiful in photosFor reference, I mainly use an MX Master for my workstation and a Razer Ouroboros for gaming.Unfortunately, it's been a bit of a disappointment. First off, it looks like it's milled from a block of aluminum, and it actually does look great in real life, but it's just plastic. But I can get over that--metal might even be cold to the touch and a downside.The real problem is twofold: the lack of buttons and the size/shape.The lack of at least a forward and back button is pretty much unforgivable in a device aimed at professionals. On my MX Master, I've got three buttons (back, forward, and task view) as well as a lateral scroll wheel, all of which I use. I can settle for a forward and back button, but alas, you get none.The second problem is even more of an issue. It's far too small for my 5'10 male hands. I'm basically enveloping the whole mouse with my hand. I actually prefer ambidextrous mice and use a claw grip, so in theory this is set up for me, but my fingers are hitting the very outside of the buttons.There is a bright side though. Microsoft doesn't officially say this mouse will work on glass, but having studied the sensor beforehand, I theorized it did, so I went ahead and tried it on my glass table, where it worked fine. I can't guarantee this will work on thinner glass, but it's promising.Ultimately, this mouse is, I'm sad to say, a really nice looking peripheral that really has more in common with the free opticals that come with desktops these days. I suppose that shouldn't be too surprising since it's just an aluminum-painted version of the black "Designer" mouse that goes for quite cheap here on Amazon.Not only is it skippable, I'd say that if you're going to be using your computer for 8 hours a day, as I'm assuming future Surface Studio users will be, it's almost mandatory to avoid.I might keep it around as a portable mouse for my SP4, but it's back to my MX Master for now.Update: I've spent a little more time with the mouse and decided to move it to 3 stars. I was in between 2 and 3 to begin with, but what really changed it for me was adjusting the height of my office chair, specifically lowering it an inch or two. I'm realizing that with this long, but thin, mouse body I shouldn't be approaching it from the same angle as my chunky "pro" mice. Coming at the mouse sort of dead on makes it worlds more comfortable. It's still too small for me, and that's a problem because I think I represent a pretty ordinary size, but it's no longer very awkward to use.I'd also like to emphasize that this is a pretty good sensor from what I'm feeling. I do use mouse pads in my office, basically my entire desk is covered in Corsair black pads, but it has performed what MS said it would in terms of working well on a variety of surfaces (no pun intended). Last night after writing this review, I decided to give it another short on my Surface Pro 4, using it on my bed cover before going to sleep and it tracked just fine there too, so between glass and uneven bedspreads, this should work pretty much anywhere you would hope it would.It's not all rosy updates though. I decided to give Deus Ex: Mankind Divided a shot with this mouse, thanks to my newfound epiphany on seating positions. It's passable, and in fairness, it's not intended for gaming, but I'm going to say it's pretty below the bar here.
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    I spend a significant amount of time with my mouse in my hand, whether on a desktop, a laptop, or now (hooray) on a Surface tablet. Touchscreens and scroll pads are fine for casual everyday use but nothing beats a mouse for productivity, whether while working with spreadsheets, long lists or graphic editing.

    I go through computer mice at a ridiculous pace, they rarely last more than 6 months. I used to be married to Logitech mice because of how they feel in my hand but I got to the point of being dissatisfied with their build quality and poor support. The Sculpt Bluetooth model was the first Microsoft mouse I bought in many years and I was so pleased with it I bought two more of them. I was only slightly displeased that the scroll wheel didn't feel as solid as the metal one on my Logitech and the fact that the Microsoft was slightly smaller than I preferred.

    So I was excited to see this new model from Microsoft in a minimalistic shape and now featuring a metal scroll wheel and the promise of having a more comfortable shape.

    I this new mouse a lot. The extra weight of the metal scroll wheel is much more conducive to quick flicks of the finger to send the cursor through numerous spreadsheet cells at a time or several web pages, without overshooting. As far as the shape, let's be realistic ... everyone will have a different idea of what feels good in their hand. My preference is toward larger. The shape of this Surface mouse is not larger but different and after a little getting used to, it feels pretty solid.

    While this is sold as a mouse designed for the Surface there is no reason it can't be used for any Bluetooth-enabled device. It is backward compatible with previous Bluetooth protocols. I carry the mouse with me and use it with my desktop, laptop and tablet without batting an eye, it just works.

    Microsoft also promises longer battery life. That hasn't been an issue with any of their mice I own, they seem to run forever on a set of batteries, but I will gladly take longer battery life.

    The $50 price is about right if you are used to paying more for style but honestly the mouse isn't that much different from the essentially the Sculpt mouse dressed in basic black that is often discounted for less than half of what the Surface Mouse sells for.

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    While the length and width dimensions are almost identical the Surface mouse is more of a rectangle with rounded corners while the Sculpt Mouse is more egg shaped. The Sculpt Mouse seems much taller, but in reality it is only taller by about ¼”. It just “seems” much larger. The Sculpt Mouse also seems much heavier and in fact it is, the actual weight is 4.65 oz vs the Surface mouse at 3.20 oz. Other differences is that the Sculpt Mouse has the blue “Windows” tab that I thought was so cool when I bought it and then ended up never using because I was always brushing against it accidentally. Unlike the Sculpt Mouse three active buttons on the Surface Mouse (left click, right click and scroll wheel click) require a bit more pressure to activate. I think that’s a good thing … one of the most frustrating things about the Sculpt Mouse is that I was always clicking the left button by mistake by simply resting my finger on it. Not so with the Surface Mouse. On the bottom of the Surface Mouse there is only one tiny on/off/pair button, no slide switch to turn the mouse off. I like that the ring around the entire perimeter of the bottom of the Surface Mouse is a Teflon-like glide surface, it keeps the mouse from wiggling side-to-side and also helps prevent gunky build-up on the glide pad that plagues so many mice.. Finally, a subtle touch, the battery cover is magnetized. That’s can be a minor convenience to avoid a fragile plastic clip from breaking some day but it can also be a very small concern if you happen to lay your mouse on top of a credit card or something else with a mag stripe.

    Other than physical feel of the device what’s most important about any mouse is how well it tracks. As a photographer/graphic designer I have a graphics tablet handy for any artistic-related tasks but it seems there is always a need at times for a mouse to track with high precision. The Surface Mouse is more precise, especially when tracing complex curves, but just as important is that the Bluetooth signal “wakes up” fractionally faster than the Sculpt Mouse so it doesn’t have that miniscule lag time before the cursor moves. It is evident that Microsoft invested a little more into designing the Surface Mouse than the Sculpt Mouse and I dare say a lot of other lower-priced pointing devices I use.

    I like this mouse enough for it to earn 4-stars but it’s just not THAT good that it should cost $50, hence the price is one strike against it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Like all Surface products, this very well built and works like a dream.
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