Advocates of the wireless laptop mouse will have dozens and dozens of reasons why they are the most convenient additions to their laptop. So we’re boiling through all of the hype, the options, and the different brands competing to say that their mouse is best, to give you the top three advantages of a wireless laptop mouse.

From there, it’s up to you to decide what you want in a mouse, and who is best equipped to sell it to you. But if you’ve been wavering on whether these are worth your money, here are some things to consider to help you make up your mind.

  1. Wireless mice are very convenient. The lack of wires is one of the biggest steps forward, technologically speaking, that has happened in the past several years. From laptops that run on batteries rather than through a power outlet (and even cell phones rather than land-lines), going wireless makes life so much easier. The simple connection between the laptop and the wireless laptop mouse makes it very easy to use on the train, in the coffee shop, or in the airport. Anywhere your laptop goes, your mouse can go, and can do so without getting tangled or taking up too much space.
  2. Wireless mice are, now, ergonomically correct. Combating wrist and forearm pain has been a big challenge to the mouse and computer industry. Now, laptop mice are designed (not all, but some) so that their size does not make them more difficult to use. With proper design, these mice are as wrist-friendly and ergonomically intuitive as any standard, plug mice you’ll find on the market.
  3. Better than a track pad. While having the track pad built right into the computer does make things easier in some regards, laptop track pads are notoriously finicky. Especially if you play games or use programs that rely on accurate cursor control, switching to the wireless laptop mouse provides performance and responsiveness that is leaps and bounds ahead of the track pad.

Of course, there are a lot of other aspects to discuss once you start looking at different models. Some are more energy efficient than others, and there are a wide range of features and performance choices to make. But at the heart of it, these are the three strongest points that the wireless mouse has going for it. Happy clicking!