Sadly, the prettiest and most advanced mice in the world tend to be those that are made for medium-sized to big hands. Large trendsetters and contenders such as the Razer Deathadder and Logitech G402 are not made for small hands. But thankfully, those manufacturers actually made wireless mouse models for small hands, there’s something for everyone.
But first, what exactly classifies as a small hand?
According to general consensus, small hands start at 14 cm to 17.5 cm (5.5 in. to 6.9 in.) in length when measured from the tip of the middle finger to the first distinctive line of the wrist. Anything smaller than that is categorized as a child’s hand.
If your hand falls under that category, or if you know someone whose hands do, then these wireless mice for small hands are here to the rescue.
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Razer Orochi V2
PROS
- Razer Hyperspeed is hailed as the best wireless mouse tech at the moment
- Rated for 60 million clicks
- Amazing battery life
- Sleek design
- Two side buttons
- Light
- Reasonably priced
- Virgin PTFE feet
CONS
- Might be a bit loud for formal work environments
Specs:
- Dimensions: 4.26 x 1.52 x 2.47 inches
- Weight: <60g
- Form Factor: Ambidextrous
- Wireless Modes: Bluetooth, Razer Hyperspeed 2.4G dongle
- Battery Life: 950 hours (Bluetooth), 425 hours on Razer HyperSpeed Wireless
It might be marketed for gamers and such, but really, it’s hard for Razer’s professional options to beat the Razer Orochi V2. Because the more formal productivity variant, the Razer Pro Click Mini, has less battery life and weighs more. Only, the Orochi V2 tends to be a bit noisier.
But if you’re not working side-by-side with other people, then that doesn’t really matter much. You get to enjoy a robust battery life and impressive DPI in case you want to play games after work with the very same mouse.
This particular model only comes in white and pink though, but the white variant looks good for both work and gaming.
Razer Orochi V2
Glorious Model D Wireless Minus
PROS
- Light but doesn't feel hollow
- RGB
- Design is a headturner
- Side buttons
- Virgin PTFE feet
CONS
- Only comes in 2.4G mode
Specs:
- Dimensions: 4.7 x 2.6 x 1.6 inches
- Weight: 67 grams
- Form Factor: Right ergonomic
- Wireless Modes: 2.4G dongle
- Battery Life: 71 hours
Despite Razer’s claims of a robust battery life, the Glorious Model O and Model D remain some of the most popular options for gamers due to their special design. This one’s a trendsetter that’s already being aped by many smaller companies.
The honeycomb perforation apparently cuts the weight of the mouse but doesn’t make it feel hollow, so it doesn’t actually feel cheap to hold compared to Razer’s lightest mice. The Model D is the wireless variant, and the minus version of the Model D is the one that was tailor-made for small hands.
And as far as gamer features go, this one comes with a full serving of conspicuous RGB.
Glorious Model D Wireless Minus
Logitech G305 Lightspeed
PROS
- Simple ergonomic design
- Sturdy build
- Side buttons
- Logitech Lightspeed tech
CONS
- Heavy
- Uses AA battery
Specs:
- Dimensions: 2.45 x 1.5 x 4.6 inches
- Weight: 95 grams
- Form Factor: Ambidextrous
- Wireless Modes: 2.4G dongle
- Battery Life: 250 hours (AA batteries)
If you do want something simple and easily replaced in the event that it breaks or gets dropped (like what usually happens in an office), then the Logitech G305 Lightspeed might just be the ideal daily driver. It uses Logitech’s Lightspeed wireless tech which is their contender against Razer’s Hyperspeed so there’s no question of accuracy here.
The mouse design is simple with no RGB and no additional gimmicks other than the side buttons which can still prove useful in work. For gaming, don’t expect too much from this mouse, of course. It lacks those smooth virgin PTFE feet which make gaming mice glide like melted butter on the mouse mat.
Still, if you’re looking for something affordable and something that just works, you can’t go wrong with this one.
Logitech G305 Lightspeed
Apple Magic Mouse
PROS
- Low profile
- Sleek design
- Gesture controls
- Highly portable
CONS
- No support for the curvature of the hand
- Heavy
Specs:
- Dimensions: 5.12 x 2.91 x 1.42 inches
- Weight: 99 grams
- Form Factor: Ambidextrous
- Wireless Modes: Bluetooth, 2.4G dongle
- Battery Life: Around 40-50 hours
It might not be the best for endurance stretches of work or gaming, but the Apple Magic Mouse has its place on this list. Because if your hands are unconventionally small but you still have a tendency to rest your palm nearly flat on the mouse, then this might just be the perfect mouse for you.
It might take some special tweaks to get it working on a Windows machine, but it’s worth it depending on how much you value aesthetics and minimalism. And since it doesn’t have a physical mouse wheel, commands and inputs using that button are less awkward.
Besides, it’s great for portability since you can put it in your pocket.
Apple Magic Mouse
Logitech Pebble M350
PROS
- Cheap price
- Cute design
- Comes in many colors
- Highly portable
- Silent
- Impressive battery life
CONS
- Heavy
- No support for the curvature of the hand
Specs:
- Dimensions: 4.21 x 2.32 x 1.04 inches
- Weight: 100 grams
- Form Factor: Ambidextrous
- Wireless Modes: Bluetooth, 2.4G dongle
- Battery Life: 18 months (AA battery)
Logitech does have something similar to the Apple Magic Mouse and that would be the underrated Pebble. It’s their most minimalistic design by far and something that you can also put in your pocket during travels with your trusty laptop.
It’s not the best for ergonomics and might even make your hand hurt or strained during prolonged sessions, but it has a clear advantage. The battery life is superb since it runs on a single AA and doesn’t have all those accuracy and sensitivity features of the typical wireless gaming mouse.
Moreover, this mouse was made to be silent with its clicks.
Logitech Pebble M350
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can small hands still use large mice?
Of course. But not optimally. The buttons might be hard to reach, or it might be hard to move the mouse and over time, the hand might get strained. -
Does DPI matter?
Anything approaching 5 digits of DPI or sensitivity will be nigh-unusable for most people. Those numbers are just there to show the mouse's powerful sensor and potential for precision.