Wired Mouse
A wired mouse connects directly to your desktop or laptop, usually
through a USB port, and transmits information via the cord. The cord
connection provides several key advantages. For starters, wired mice
provide fast response times, as the data is transmitted directly through
the cable. They also tend to be more accurate than other designs. This
can make wired mice models great for gamers, digital artists and other
users who rely on high accuracy.
Wireless Mouse
Wireless mice transmit radio signals to a receiver connected to your
computer. The computer accepts the signal and decodes how the
cursor was moved or what buttons were clicked. While the freedom or
range with wireless models is convenient, there are some drawbacks.
The decoding process, for instance, means that a wireless mouse is
generally not as responsive to gestures as a wired mouse. Gamers in
particular might find the lag frustrating. That said, there are specific
wireless mice designed for gaming that address the latency issue in
their design and have quicker response times. For most users, however,
the lag or lost accuracy with a wireless model will be negligible.
Bluetooth Mouse
Wireless mouse designs and Bluetooth mouse designs tend to look very
similar, as neither need a wired connection to operate. Most wireless
mice models use a dongle that connects to your PC, and the mouse
communicates back and forth in that manner. A Bluetooth mouse,
however, utilizes an internal Bluetooth connection on your PC, allowing
you to connect the mouse to multiple devices at a time.
Keep in mind, however, that not all devices have Bluetooth
connections. If your computer does not have an internal Bluetooth
receiver, you can get USB receiver that can be plugged into your
computer to use with your Bluetooth mouse and other Bluetooth de
The debate of whether a wired or wireless mouse is the best choice is
an argument as old as the devices themselves