How do you choose the right size mouse?
How do you choose the right size mouse?
From an ergonomic masterpiece to gaming mouse, there's a type of mouse for every usage situation. Every mouse also has a different size. From a mouse that's too big or too small, you'll get a cramps in your hand and maybe a sore wrist. To prevent that, it's important to choose the right size.
Choose a mouse size
To choose the correct mouse size, it's important to know the size of your hand. This way, you'll know about how big the mouse has to be to use it comfortably.
- Measure the length and width of your hand
- Choose a small, medium-sized, or large mouse, depending on the size of your hand
Measure your hand
To determine the mouse size that suits you, you have to measure your hand. Measure both the width and length. Measure the width of your hand from the palm, in the middle of your hand. To measure the length, begin at the start of your wrist and measure to the tip of your middle finger. To make is easier, we use large, average, and small for mouse sizes.
Small mice
We recommend a small mouse if your hand is between 70 and 80mm wide and between 165 and 178mm long. The mouses in this category are smaller than average, so they're useful for smaller hands. Another advantage is that it's easy to take a small mouse with you. If you're on the go with a laptop a lot and you have small hands, a small mouse is extra useful.
Medium-sized mouses
Choose a medium-sized mouse if your hand is between 75 - 90mm wide and between 179 - 198mm long. Common mouses belong in this category, like the Apple Magic mouse or most gaming mouses. If you prefer a smaller mouse, there's a lot of choice within this category. No matter if you want a gaming mouse, a wireless mouse, or an ergonomic mouse, there's always a mouse for you.
Large mice
Choose a large mouse if you're hand is between 85 - 100mm wide and about 198 - 220mm long. These mouses are the largest in the assortment. The advantage of these mouses is that they're so big that your whole hand fits over the mouse. There's a lot of choice within the category. There are gaming mouses, wireless mouses for work, and even mouses with a trackball which you can operate with only your thumb.
