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Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse vs AmazonBasics 3-Button USB Wired Mouse
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse
AmazonBasics 3-Button USB Wired Mouse
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Updated Jun 09, 2023 06:23 PM
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Variants
- Pro IntelliMouse (Shadow Black)
- Pro IntelliMouse (Shadow White)
- 3-Button USB Wired Mouse (Black)
Our Verdict
Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse
AmazonBasics 3-Button USB Wired Mouse
The Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse and the AmazonBasics 3-Button USB Wired Mouse are wired mice intended primarily for office use. The Microsoft has a larger, right-handed shape and has two side buttons on the left. It's significantly better built and is made from higher quality materials. It also has customization software and much better sensor performance and click latency. On the other hand, the AmazonBasics mouse has a symmetrical shape and lacks side buttons and customization software.
Main Differences forOffice/Multimedia
Office/Multimedia
Threshold
Office/Multimedia
7.1
5.5
Number Of Programmable Inputs
5
0
Comfort Of Use
8.5
7.5
Build Quality
8.0
7.0
Buttons
6.5
1.7
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Lighting Color
RGB
No Lighting
Shape
3D Model
Length
5.2" (132 mm)
4.3" (109 mm)
Height
1.7" (42 mm)
1.3" (34 mm)
Width
2.7" (69 mm)
2.4" (61 mm)
Grip Width
66 mm
57 mm
Portability
5.4
6.0
Portability picture
Volume
23.56 in³ (386 cm³)
13.79 in³ (226 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
7.0
Build quality picture
Weight
6.2
9.4
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
108 g
51.5 g
Default Weight
131 g
51.5 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Front-heavy
Extra Weights
No
No
Maximum Weight Without Wire
108 g
Comfort Of Use
8.5
7.5
Right-handed
Yes
Left-Handed Friendly
No
Yes
Ambidextrous
No
True Ambidextrous
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
No
Large Hand
Yes
No
X.Large Hand
Yes
No
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
No
X.Large Hand
Yes
No
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Yes
Medium Hand
No
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
No
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Maximum Of Paired Devices
Wired
Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Use When Charging
No
No
On/Off Activation
None
None
Receiver Extender
No
No
Battery Indicator
No
No
Cable
7.0
6.0
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Cable Length
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
4.8 ft (1.5 m)
Cable Type
Braided
Rubber
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
Mouse Feet
7.5
6.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Ok
Bad
Material
PTFE
Plastic
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Additional Buttons
6.5
1.7
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
5
3
Number Of Side Buttons
2
0
Number Of Programmable Inputs
5
0
Profile Switching Button
No
No
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
7.6
5.3
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
24.3 ms
Wired
17 ms
24.3 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
7.4
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
N/A
SRAV @ 800 CPI
N/A
SRAV @ 400 CPI
N/A
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
-3.30%
Precision Error Between Speeds
1.77%
Precision Error Between CPI
N/A
Worst Tracking Error
-8.80%
Minimum CPI
200 CPI
1,000 CPI
Maximum CPI
16,000 CPI
1,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
N/A
Sensor Latency
7.9
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
18.9 ms
Delay At Half Movement
7.2 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
8.7 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
PixArt PAW3389PRO-MS
Not Specified
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
200 CPI
1,000 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
16,000 CPI
1,000 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
N/A
CPI (DPI) Variation
4%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 mm
1.2 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
125 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
24 Steps
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Loud
Very Quiet
Operating System And Software
Compatible Software Option
8.0
0.0
Software settings screenshot
Software Name
Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
No software
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
No
Software macOS Compatibility
No
No
Account Needed
No
No Software
On-Board Memory
Yes
No
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
No
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
No
Profile Configuration
Yes
No
RGB On/Off
Yes
No
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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