Robert from Ohio
When choosing a mouse there are hundreds of options available, but Logitech is known in the industry as the strongest and best mice out there which is why I selected this one although it is a little more expensive than the knock-off Chinese mice, and don't have some of the added features like RGB. This is a wireless mouse and has two types of connecting wirelessly: (1) Using the included Logi Bolt connector; and (2) using generic Bluetooth if your computer has that. The advantage of using Bluetooth is you spare the extra USB port which, otherwise, would be occupied by the Logi Bolt dongle. The disadvantage of using Bluetooth is if you want to use mouse functions while making BIOS settings, that's not available, since Bluetooth is established after the operating system (Windows) is booted up. I didn't find this out until I tried it and noticed to my disappointment the mouse didn't work which making adjustments in BIOS. This may not be a problem for most people if you don't go into your BIOS settings, but for me I'm setting up a new computer and need the mouse to work in BIOS.
The problem I ran into is this: I had no difficulty setting up the Bluetooth connection for this mouse, although there's just a tiny bit of latency (lag) which is hardly noticeable. After I decided to connect with the Logi Bolt receiver, however, and disconnected the Bluetooth, the mice wouldn't recognize the dongle. I tried updating the firmware but the Logi Options software couldn't find the mouse, saying it was "inactive". I rebooted the PC several times, unplugged and re-plugged the dongle, removed and re-inserted the mouse battery, etc, with no change. The action which finally fixed the problem was to REMOVE the mouse from the Logi Options software (click on the image of the trash can below the mouse image on the main page), then click "Add a Device" upper right of the same page, and it takes you through the set up finally recognizing both the Logi Bolt receiver and the M650 mouse. There is a support page I had gone to which gives a list of steps, but it did not mention deleting and adding the mouse as one of the steps. So now I'm good. Here are some PROS and CONS, although my experience is just a few hours old:
PROS:
- The mouse feels really good. It has rubberized sides with a "wave" design as one reviewer described it. The weight it good so it feels substantial. It is well made.
- I chose this mouse partly because I wanted a white mouse, which matches my keyboard and PC, it is an off-white with gray accents so good looking.
- It works great (now that I got it working), is very responsive, and adjustable either through the Logi Options software or through Windows Mouse Settings (note in CONS about "smooth scrolling" option).
- Battery life is rated at 2 years (good Duracell AA battery is included) which is phenomenal! This is one great advantage of NOT having RGB. I'm also glad I don't have to charge the mouse all the time.
- Firmware update is quick and easy though the Logi Options software, so any future problems can be addressed by Logitech using firmware updates.
- It's also a plus that Logitech provides software (Logi Options) although you have to download it (just google it).
CONS:
- As described above, changing connection type was a painful learning curve.
- Using Bluetooth means mouse use isn't available in BIOS (although this would be true with any mouse)
- More expensive than no-name brands, but to some extent you get what you pay for.
- There is a setup option in the Logi Options software to set the vertical scroll wheel for "Smooth Scrolling", but the result is there is a distracting lag whenever you use the scroll wheel; it is much better in my experience to set this off.
Bottom line, I really like this mouse and hope to keep using it for many years to come. It feels good, looks good, and works wonderfully. Good luck in your mouse hunting adventures!
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 24 months |
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