TeckNet 2.4G Wireless Mouse Review
Our Verdict
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| Awards |  Best Buy on a Tight Budget | Best Bang for the Buck | |||
| Price | $14.00 List Check Amazon (on sale!) | $40 List Check Amazon (on sale!) | $19.00 List Check Amazon (on sale!) | $15.00 List Check Amazon (on sale!) | $15.00 List Check Amazon (on sale!) |
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| Bottom Line | An affordable, no-frills wireless mouse with decent grip and comfortable design | A well-priced, full-featured wireless mouse that supports gestures and infinite scrolling | An affordable mouse option with decent tracking that was too small for many of our testers | This inexpensive mouse has left and right click buttons and a scroll wheel, but little else in the way of features | A small-sized wireless mouse with decent tracking that, unfortunately, felt a bit cheap |
| Pros | Nice grippy sides, easy glide, good scroll wheel | Nice glide, infinite scroll, supports wireless and Bluetooth | Lightweight, good scroll wheel | Quiet clicks, affordable, dongle storage | True ambidextrous design, snappy click and sound |
| Cons | Weird magnetic dongle storage, doesn't come with batteries | Scroll wheel feels wiggly, feet have some startup friction | Louder click sounds, no programmable buttons | Minimal features, no side buttons, small | Feels cheap, too small for most hands |
| Rating Categories | TeckNet 2.4G | Logitech M720 Triathlon | HP X3000 G3 | Amazon Basics | Logitech M185 |
| Comfort (40%) | |||||
| Tracking and Performance (20%) | |||||
| Scroll Wheel (15%) | |||||
| Programmable Buttons (15%) | |||||
| Surfaces (10%) | |||||
| Specifications | TeckNet 2.4G | Logitech M720 Triathlon | HP X3000 G3 | Amazon Basics | Logitech M185 |
| Connection Options | Wireless | Wireless and Bluetooth | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Scroll Wheel | Standard | 4D Infinite scroll toggle |
Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Measured Weight | 98 grams | 130 grams | 76 grams | 86 grams | 73 grams |
| Available Software | No | Logi Options+ | No | No | No |
| Adjustable Sensitivity Button | No | No | No | No | No |
| Compatibility with Mac and Windows | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both |
| Manufacturer Battery Life | 24 months | 24 months | 15 months | Not Listed | Up to 1 year |
| Average SRAV% | -28.19 | 0.62 | -20.46 | -0.3 | -9.03 |
Our Analysis and Test Results
The TeckNet 2.4G Wireless Mouse is a no-frills, budget-friendly computer mouse with a comfortable grip, integrated dongle storage, and easy gliding feet that could even work on a polished surface, in a pinch. Our testers also liked its decently ergonomic shape, which remained comfortable across a wide variety of hand sizes. Its long-lasting battery was another standout feature.
Comfort
While it certainly wasn't the most comfortable mouse on our list, the TeckNet 2.4G Wireless Mouse scored decently across all hand sizes, ranging from small to XL.
It sports a clickable scroll wheel and a sloped finger area along the right side of the mouse, for added comfort. One tester even said, “I like the rolling feeling of the scroll wheel.”
We also loved the grippy thumb area and easy-to-glide feet of this TeckNet mouse and found that it had a very agreeable click force required to press virtual buttons and perform basic computer tasks.
Tracking and Performance
The TeckNet 2.4G Wireless Mouse tested with a low speed-related accuracy variation (SRAV), which means that it should track reliably and be relatively easy to control, even when a user is fast swiping.
For a more affordable mouse, the TeckNet 2.4G tested in the middle of the pack of our wireless mouse lineup. It had some minor latency and tracking issues, but nothing that should disqualify it for a light to average user. However, it you plan to write or draw with this mouse, beware. One tester noted that “handwriting is terrible” with the TeckNet, so it might not be best for those who like to write and doodle in Paint. Another tester also said, “There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with the general tracking, but it did feel slightly off.”
All told, this is a perfectly adequate mouse for most users who aren't gaming and just want to browse the web or navigate a word processing app on their virtual desktop.
Scroll Wheel
Though the TeckNet 2.4G Wireless Mouse does not support a 4D or infinite scroll, our team found that it was comfortable enough to use and click the scroll wheel without strain across a variety of office tasks.
One important thing to note for noise-sensitive consumers is that this TeckNet model is nearly silent when scrolling “down” on the scroll wheel, but sounds a bit loud and rattly when scrolling “up.” It reminded us of an old-school computer mouse, in which you can feel each of the little wheel “clicks” when it's rolled.
Programmable Buttons
If you're the type of computer user who wants to fully customize your mouse's buttons with a variety of gestures and specifics, this might not be the mouse for you.
Though the TeckNet 2.4G Wireless Mouse comes equipped with six different clickable buttons, it does not provide the ability to program them to perform custom tasks. It also does not come with special software like some of the more premium computer mice on our list.
Surfaces
On our nine test surfaces, the TeckNet comfortably worked on seven. We only struggled on clear glass and a polished white table. For these, we recommend a mouse pad. Otherwise, wood tables, cloth chairs, and even cardboard will work with this wireless mouse.
Battery
The TeckNet 2.4G Wireless Mouse boasts an awesome manufacturer's battery life of 24 months.
| TeckNet 2.4G | |
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| Runtime | 24 months |
| Type | Replaceable |
We found that users tended to agree with this assessment, with some light users even noting that the TeckNet could last more than two years on a single battery set. The downside? This was one of the only wireless mice we tried that didn't come with batteries included, so be sure to shell out a few extra bucks and pick up a pack of AAAs if you plan on purchasing this product.
Should You Buy the TeckNet 2.4G Wireless Mouse?
If you're not a heavy user who likes to program their buttons or you're on a strict budget, the TeckNet 2.4G Wireless Mouse is a solid option that's decently comfortable for a big range of different hand sizes. Plus, at only $14, it'll make most users happy, and it won't break the bank.
What Other Wireless Mice Should You Consider?
Another budget mouse we tested that was affordable but didn't perform quite as well as the TeckNet was the Amazon Basics Wireless Mouse, which could be a convenient option for Prime subscribers who get free shipping with their monthly fee. If you'd prefer a precision-oriented mouse that's great for small and medium hand sizes, check out the Razer Pro Click Mini, which, though on the smaller side, has great tracking. Also, the HP X3000 G3 worked well across a wide variety of shiny surfaces and also came in at an excellent, lower price.
—Emily Pennington and Austin Palmer
