Mouse

Step-by-step mouse check when buying or for yourself. Works for new and used mice.

1

Quick check

5 minutes, no software to install

  1. Visual inspection

    Body without cracks, cable intact (if wired), the wheel not wobbling.

  2. Connection

    The system recognizes the device, no errors in Device Manager.

  3. Clicks

    Left and right buttons must click crisply, no double clicks or sticking.

  4. Wheel

    Scrolling must be smooth, no skips or squeaks.

  5. Cursor movement

    The cursor must move smoothly, no jumps or drift.

2

Medium check

5–10 minutes

  1. Extra buttons

    Test side buttons, DPI switch and scroll mode button.

  2. Wireless connection

    If wireless — check connection stability over Bluetooth and the USB receiver.

  3. Backlight

    If present — test all modes.

3

Full check

10–15 minutes

  1. Click stress test

    Click fast in an online test or a game: no double clicks or missed presses.

    Open online test →

  2. Sensor check

    Test on different surfaces (mat, desk, cloth): no cursor breakdowns on fast moves.

  3. Response time

    Check the delay in special online tests.

  4. Software

    If there is software — set macros, change DPI, check that settings save to the device memory.

  5. Built-in weights

    If present — check how weight changes affect the balance.

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How to test tech before buying

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