A good work environment optimizes workflow and helps you get more done. The software, hardware, and even the design of the work area positively (or negatively) affects developer performance.

One of the most important tools we use every day is a mouse.

For years I've switched between an Apple Magic Mouse at work and a Microsoft Designer Bluetooth Mouse at home.

Now that I work from home more often, I've consolidated my workspace so that I share a single widescreen monitor for both my work and home machines. I also share a single mechanical keyboard using the monitor's built-in KVM.

But I still use two different mice (one for my Mac Mini, one for my MacbookPro) that sit side-by-side on my desk.

I want to change that.

The contenders

Mouse	Weight	Height x Width x Depth	Bluetooth	Switchable
Apple Magic Mouse 2	3.52oz	4.47 in x 2.25 in x .85	✓
Logitech MX Anywhere 2s	3.74oz	3.95in x 2.43 in x 1.35 in	✓	✓
Microsoft Designer Bluetooth Mouse	2.75oz	4.22in x 2.36in x 1.01in	✓
Surface Mobile Mouse	2.75oz	4.22in x 2.37in x 1.02in	✓
Logitech MX Master 3	5.0oz	4.91in x 3.31 in x 2.0 in	✓	✓
Microsoft Ergonomic Mouse	2.65oz	4.63 in x 3.03in x 1.66in		via KVM
Microsoft Precision Mouse	4.76oz	4.8in x 3.05in x 1.7in	✓	✓
Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse	4.96oz	5.2in x 2.72in x 1.68in	✓	✓
Razer Deathadder v2	2.9oz	5.0in x 2.43in x 1.68in		via KVM
Razer Viper	2.43oz	4.99in x 2.27in x 1.49in		via KVM
Razer Viper Mini	2.15oz	4.66in x 2.11in x 1.51in		via KVM
Razer Deathadder V2 Mini	2.19oz	4.5in x 2.2in x 1.5in		via KVM
Logitech G203	3.0oz	4.59in x 2.45in x 1.50in		via KVM
Logitech G403	3.1oz	4.88in x 2.67in x 1.69in		via KVM
Logitech G600	4.69oz	4.64in x 2.95in x 1.61in		via KVM
SteelSeries Rival 3	2.7oz	4.75in x 2.64in x 1.49in		via KVM

Small Mice

I've gotten used to the diminutive Surface Mobile Mouse (it's essentially a rebranded Microsoft Designer Bluetooth Mouse, which I've been using for years). As with the Apple Magic Mouse, more attention is given to its design aesthetics than ergonomics. Both the Magic Mouse and Mobile Mouse are slim, but the Mobile Mouse is noticeably lighter. There's just something about the Mobile Mouse's low profile and light weight that makes it easy to transition from mouse to keyboard and back again. Moving it across the surface of the desk takes just a light flick of the wrist.

But integration with MacOS is somewhat lacking. The bluetooth connection in my older Designer Mouse occassionally stutters in MacOS. Oddly, a bluetooth dialog is shown when switching over to my home computer that says it can't detect the mouse. Thankfully, the dialog is quickly (and automatically) dismissed upon waking the mouse by moving it slightly. Overally, I prefer the featherweight feel of the Microsoft Mobile Mouse over the Magic Mouse, in spite of the detection oddities.

Large Mice

The larger mice on my short list may resolve some of the issues with MacOS. The Microsoft Ergonomic Mouse is wired, so clearly I won't need to deal with odd bluetooth glitches. The Logitech MX Master 3 likely has newer bluetooth and better overall MacOS support, so I doubt I'd see those same issues there either.

Ah, but the size.

The Microsoft Precision Mouse is larger than I'm used to and the MX Master 3 is even bigger. The Microsoft Ergonomic Mouse is slightly smaller than its chunkier brethren but is much lighter---its lack of battery make it even lighter than the Mobile Mouse.

As for switching between my home and work machines, only the wired Ergonomic Mouse and the more expensive Precision and MX Master 3 mice have that capability. There are additional features in the more expensive mice (programmable buttons, horizontal scrolling, etc.) that are interesting but not crucial to my workflow.

Gaming Mice

Two gaming mice made the short list---the Razer Deathadder v2 and the Logitech G203. Both are wired and heft-wise lie somewhere between the small and large mice. I found that the click force on the Deathadder v2 was way too light. The G203 also has reduced force actuation on its buttons. Accidentally clicking while resting my fingers on these mice is a real possibility.