A mouse isn’t just for clicks… so Chris Rowlands exercises his scrolling finger to select the best new rodents for wireless productivity at all price points

COMPACT CLICKERS

The stealthy selector

Logitech MX Anywhere 3S

Hammering the clicky bits won’t make you a welcome guest in most co-working spaces. Luckily, this Logitech mouse hits the spot without getting you glared at: ‘quiet click’ buttons offer the same feel as standard ones but with less noise. It’s also packing a load of customisation options. £90 / logitech.com

The frugal friend

Dell MS3320W

Consult a corporate manual and you’ll find that time-management is the key to efficiency. This simple mouse takes battery replacement off your to-do list with its own form of frugality: fitted with a single AA cell, it’s rated to last a massive 36 months. And it supports Microsoft Swift Pair. £23 / dell.com

The slender sliver

HP Z3700

Mice are hardly sexy, but this slick clicker deserves a longer look. With a profile that’s low for life on the go, it scurries across the scales at just 50g. Its shell ships in seven shades, while a dinky wheel lets you do the old click-and-scroll. The only thing not streamlined? Its 16-month battery life. £15 / hp.com

SCULPTED SCROLLERS

The effortless ergonaut

Microsoft Bluetooth Ergonomic Mouse

It’s not only frying pans that benefit from non-stick properties: Teflon on the bottom of this Microsoft mouse lets it glide easily across your desk. Detent scrolling with the aluminium wheel helps you scan through recipes, while a natural hand position should be easy on your veg-chopping wrist. £50 / microsoft.com

The side switcher

Targus ErgoFlip EcoSmart

Lending your scroller to a left-handed friend? This ambidextrous accessory doesn’t play favourites: its top section rotates with a twist to offer ergonomic support both ways. And whichever side you’re on, its 85% recycled plastic shell gets behind the planet. £60 / targus.com

VERTICAL VARIANTS

The greeting grip

Trust Verro

This mouse wants to shake hands: tilted to 60°, it mimics your wrist’s natural grasp position to help you get the job done more comfortably. Forward and back buttons live under your thumb, while the wireless receiver resides inside the extra-tall body along with the AA battery. £40 / trust.com

The easy elevator

Logitech Lift

Like leg-spin bowling, mousework can be a wristy business. But it doesn’t take hours in the nets to master this kind of delivery: the Logitech Lift adopts an upright position to ease the carpal load. A textured grip lets your palm sit snug, and there’s a version for those tricky left-handers. £70 / logitech.com

The cosy corker

Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical Mouse

You might expect to find cork beneath your mousemat, but its natural resistance to moisture also makes it an interesting choice for mice. Besides the ergonomic advantages of a sideways setup, this Lenovo number comes clad in the barky stuff, UV-coated and easy to wipe down. £50 / lenovo.com

The professional pointer Razer Pro Click

Recruiting a team of pros to help you work might feel like cheating, but wrap your paw around this premium peripheral and that’s exactly what you’ve got. A collab between gaming gurus Razer and the ergonomics experts at Humanscale, it’s a mouse moulded with working hands in mind. Channelling the durability of its competitive cousins, this mouse is rated for up to 50million clicks, while a peak sensitivity of 16,000dpi means its response is as precise as the lines of its design. £100 / razer.com