They're also more portable and versatile. That said, the biggest downside to wireless mice is that they need constant charging. If you forget to charge the mouse overnight, then you need to plug in the cable while you're using the computer and you're stuck with a wired mouse for a while. Here's where mouse pads come in. You can buy mouse pads designed to wirelessly charge your mouse while using it, meaning you never have to worry about manually charging ever again.
All the benefits of a mouse pad plus wireless chargingit's a certified win. There aren't many disadvantages to using a mouse pad. Those that exist might not even be a problem for you.
The first is aesthetics. A mouse pad can dominate the look of a desk, especially if you're using one that is huge to support a keyboard and mouse. If you've got a quality desk, chances are you want to be able to see it rather than covering it up with a mouse pad. Second, mouse pads don't lend themselves to a portable lifestyle. If you work from a laptop and are constantly on-the-go, it doesn't make much sense to bring a mouse pad with you.
At that point, it's just an additional thing to pack that isn't going to prove worthwhile. Finally, mouse pads do need maintenance. You will have to keep your mouse pad clean, though you should be doing that for all your computer peripherals anyway. However, you may find yourself disappointed at how quickly some mouse pads wear away, meaning you need to replace them often.
If you're using a cheap one that might not be a problem, but it is if you've got a large custom-designed pad. The ultimate question: do you need a mouse pad? Technically, the answer is no. It isn't an essential purchase, in that you can happily use and game on a computer without one.
However, try one out and you'll likely enjoy the advantages it brings. It's a low-cost improvement to make to your PC life. If you're new to PC gaming, a mouse pad is just one of the peripherals you should consider. At one point in the s, it was fashionable for a new high-end mouse to boast that it could work on any surface. Advances in optical and laser sensors meant we suddenly had mice that could work on more or less anything, up to and including perfectly transparent glass.
If you want to use a mouse on glass, a grungy textbook, or your jeans, you can! For it to perform its primary function—smoothly tracking your cursor across the screen—you want a level consistent surface. Different colors or patterns are fine, but the surface should be uniform in terms of material at the very least. Is it absolutely necessary? But if you want to maximize your productivity, and especially if you want even tracking during a computer game, you want a mouse pad.
There are plenty of fancy mouse pads out there, all promising to make your mouse work better. And, they do. Here are few things to consider when looking for a mouse pad. Decide which ones are important to you, and choose accordingly.
But if you need some specific recommendations, here are our picks:. If all you need and want is a little basic mouse pad, this one from HyperX will do just fine. The smallest option has stitched sides for under ten bucks, and medium and large options are just as affordable. RGB profiles from other Corsair products will automatically spill over to your mouse pad with ease.
You can also download user shared profiles from Corsair's website. The Gigantus V2 offers several different sizes, from 14 inches to a huge 47 inches. It's enough to cover most desk surfaces, which are great for gamers who play with big sweeping gestures. You can even customize your mousepad with the logo from your favorite esports team or competitive shooter. This soft surface type mouse pad performs pretty well. Though, if you usually use hard surface mats, it may take some getting used to.
The lack of any side stitching could affect its durability down the road, but performance-wise, the Gigantus V2 is still an impressive. Another added benefit of Razer's giant mousepad is that the underside can second as a green screen for pets. Weird how Razer doesn't mention that in any of their marketing material.
It's not easy assigning value to a piece of cloth, but someone's got to do it. When we receive a new mouse pad to test, we do what we do best: Play lots and lots of PC games. Once we've got a feel for how a particular mouse pad feels underhand, we play a couple more games to get a feel for things.
After that, if we like how it looks and is built to last rigorous gaming, it gets a thumbs up. If not, it's a thumbs down, and it's tossed on the great mouse pad fire raging since ' That being said, it's nearly impossible to mess up a mouse pad, even an old book makes a solid substitute, so there's rarely a bad word to be had or a pad to be ritualistically burnt.
Massive price tags and needless functionality will see a few occasionally sent to the naughty corner, however. Jacob earned his first byline writing for his own tech blog from his hometown in Wales in From there, he graduated to professionally breaking things at PCGamesN, where he would later win command of the kit cupboard as hardware editor.
Nowadays, as senior hardware editor at PC Gamer, he spends his days reporting on the latest developments in the technology and gaming industry. When he's not writing about GPUs and CPUs, you'll find him trying to get as far away from the modern world as possible by wild camping. Included in this guide: 1.
Razer Strider. Specifications Surface Type: Soft. Surface material: Cloth. Dimensions: x XXL x mm L. Reasons to avoid - It's a black rectangle - Coarse material. Corsair MM Extended. Surface Material: Cloth.
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