The best mice for your home office

The Razer DeathAdder V2 mouse is primarily designed for gaming, but that doesn't mean it can't double up as a device for work.

It's packed full of advanced gaming features, including a Focus+ 20K DPI optical sensor, fast mechanical switch, customisable Chroma RGB lighting, eight programmable buttons, and drag-free cord.

We're not sure that all of these things will be useful for your daily workload, but they certainly aren't going to make it any more difficult.

What is useful is the ergonomic shape that provides maximum comfort for long sessions. This might be a pricey model, but it's one of the best on offer.

The Apple Magic Mouse is like every other Apple device — sleek, synced, and very user friendly. It's compatible with your MacBook, iMac, or iPad, and it’s packed with more touch features than most Apple fans realise.

It's completely rechargeable, and has fewer moving parts thanks to its built-in battery and continuous bottom shell. It also has an optimised foot design, tracking more easily and moving with less resistance. And its multi-touch surface allows you to perform simple functions such as swiping between web pages and scrolling through documents with ease.

The downside, of course, is that the Magic Mouse only suits Apple users. But if that’s you, it’s undoubtedly the best option.

The Logitech MX Master 3S is a mini marvel. For starters, it’s great if you have multiple mouse-requiring devices — it can pair with up to three PCs or laptops — and switches between them at the touch of a button.

On the subject of buttons, the function and sensitivity are customisable — and the clicks are quiet. Logitech claims this mouse in 90% quieter than other models, in fact. The Magspeed wheel is similarly quiet and — as the name suggests — speedy. You can scroll with remarkable pace precision.

This mouse also features a distinctive thumb wheel that offers side-to-side scrolling, and up to 70 days of power on a single full charge.

We know this is a list of the best mice for working from home, but why shouldn't a gaming mouse work both ways?

The SteelSeries Rival 3 mouse is engineered with high-grade polymer for extra durability, and comes with 60 million click mechanical switches that are guaranteed to feel crisp from the first click to the last. It's also ergonomically designed to provide comfort for long working and gaming sessions.

There are also some features that are just for fun, like the customisable lighting. The RGB system provides the brightest dynamic lighting on any SteelSeries mouse, which isn't going to make WFH any easier, but it's cool.

The Microsoft Intellimouse Pro mouse is made for both work and play, with customisable features to suit you. There are two thumb buttons and a middle click, all of which you can set to your preferred function.

It has an ergonomic design for decreasing tension, plus an upgraded braided cable for tangle-free performance and side key texture for improved tactility. It’s also designed for a smooth, friction-free movement.

Even the red tail light is customisable. It's not going to help you power through spreadsheets any more efficiently, but any personalisation is a nice touch.

The Anker Vertical might look a little awkward but you really should give this mouse a chance. Not least of all because it’s cheap.

In fact, awkward is the last thing it is. It’s built for comfort, encouraging neutral wrist and arm positions and constant alignment. That means you get smoother, more natural movement and less RSI-inducing strain.

This mouse also packed with buttons — five in total, including “next” and “previous” buttons, which help you move swiftly through webpages or online e-books. It’s not necessarily built for gamers, or anyone with specialist mouse needs, but it works for prolonged, casual computer sessions.

Here’s another great mouse from Logitech — the Logitech Ergo M575. As with other models on this list, it’s ergonomically designed, ensuring a comfortable, relaxed arm position that will combat RSI.

The added bonus is the tracker ball, which gives you thumb control. Thumb tracking isn’t for everyone, but it it’s your preferred working style, this is the best mouse around. The thumb scrolling makes it great for small working spaces, because you don't need to move the mouse around.

It connects to your computer via USB or Bluetooth. Unfortunately, the mouse itself isn’t rechargeable. Instead, it takes a single AA battery, which at least gives you an impressive 24 months of power in wired mode.