A wireless mouse is a very convenient thing and many people choose it. But, it has one very significant drawback. You have to change the battery every month, that's a fact. Some elements are not able to survive until the end of this period.
The conclusion from this is that if you want to save money, never buy a wireless mouse. Well, for those who have already bought it, we’ll tell you which mouse battery is better and will last longer.
What is the best mouse battery?
The best one is the one that can work for a long time. The user has the following choices:
- Buy a new battery every month or every 2-3 weeks. Expense is about 50 rubles per month.
- Take a battery cell of the required voltage, high capacity and connect it to it. Costs 2000 rub. Enough for more than 1 year. If it works for more than 3 years, the costs will be fully recouped. You can find a battery with USB recharging, then you can save on the charger.
According to people, the best batteries for a mouse are:
But unfortunately, in our time no one is safe from fakes. As you know, a well-promoted brand is often counterfeited. Therefore, by purchasing the above batteries, the chance of stumbling upon a bad product is reduced.
The types of batteries for a mouse can be as follows:
- Rechargeable.
1.5 volt battery and 1875mAh
How long does the battery last in a wireless mouse?
Life time depends on the type. If it is a regular salt or alkaline battery, it will last for 2-4 weeks. Using a battery makes it possible to increase battery life up to 1 month. After charging, it will be able to work for the same period. Typically the battery lasts for several years. The main thing is to buy a good charger with a display for the battery.
How to insert batteries into a wireless mouse correctly?
The process is quite simple. Before replacing, turn off the device!
Required:
- Mouse.
- New battery.
- Sharp nails 😊
- Possibly a screwdriver. It is needed if the compartment is fastened with a screw. Or you need to pry off energy sources to pull them out.
Turn the computer mouse over onto its back. Place the battery compartment towards you.
Unscrew the bolt that holds the cover, if there is one. Or use gentle pressure to slide the holder latch.
Remove the old mouse batteries and replace them with new ones.
Observe strictly. That is, put plus to plus, and minus to minus. It will be right!
Most often, you only need one battery for your mouse, so everything should go smoothly. After the battery is installed, check if the device works. If everything is fine, then close the lid and enjoy!
The check should be performed before closing the compartment. This saves time on opening and closing the cover in case of battery failure.
Video on how to replace batteries in Apple Magic Mouse?
What to do if the battery in the mouse does not work?
If the battery has served its life and shows no signs of life, it should be replaced with a new one. To do this, go to a retail outlet or place an order in an online store. How to change the battery in a mouse if it is dead was described in the section above.
Replace only with a similar battery. Make sure that the dimensions of the new energy source match the old one. Also pay attention to the voltage, it should be identical to the low voltage. Information about this is written on the case.
Most models of wireless mice use batteries and accumulators of size R03 (little finger, also known as AAA). Mice using the AA form factor (finger elements) are much less common. But the principle for choosing batteries of both sizes is the same. Lithium batteries in AAA and AA formats do not exist in nature.
Step 2
Nickel-cadmium batteries (NiCd). This type of power supply has a resource of about 1000 charge cycles. It is resistant to cold, short circuits and charges quite quickly. The advantages of this type of battery include adequate cost and a fairly decent shelf life. The main drawback is the notorious “memory effect,” a condition in which the battery loses capacity by remembering the previous incomplete discharge. To avoid this, NiCd batteries should only be charged after they are completely discharged.
Step 3
Nickel-metal hydride batteries (Ni-MH). This type of power supply has replaced the nickel-cadmium batteries described above. Unlike NiCd, Ni-MH batteries have virtually no “memory effect” and also have increased capacity. It is recommended to store charged Ni-MH batteries (outside devices) in the refrigerator. You can now find this type of battery on sale, prices start at 5 USD. for one piece.
Step 4
Charging device. The downside to mice with AA batteries is that you have to purchase a separate charger. Chargers cost from 5 USD. Among the battery manufacturers, Ansmann, Panasonic and Duracell have proven themselves well. But be careful, in stores and markets there are a lot of counterfeits of these companies; you can distinguish them at a low price. Do not be fooled by the low price of the battery - it may well turn out to be branded, but with a low capacity.
- The battery voltage is 1.2V, so not all mice will run on batteries.
- It is better to buy batteries with higher capacity; the operating time of the mouse will increase significantly.
Salt batteries. Sometimes they are also called carbon-zinc batteries, as well as “dry” batteries. The simplest and cheapest type of disposable batteries. They consist of a zinc glass (-) and a carbon rod (+), and ammonium chloride is mainly used as an electrolyte. This type of battery has a low capacity of about 600 - 1000mA, and is prone to leaking sometimes, causing corrosion of the device in which it is installed. Highly not recommended for use in wireless mice. This battery will last for a maximum of a week of mouse operation. Cost from 0.25 USD
Step 2
Alkaline batteries (their subtype is “alkaline”, marking – LR). They are called that because they use alkali as an electrolyte. They have a large capacity of about 1700 - 2500 mA, they rarely leak, because the electrolyte is in a thickened state. Their advantages are low self-discharge current and can withstand a wider temperature range. Disadvantages: high mercury content, price several times higher than that of salt batteries. On such batteries, the mouse lasts on average from 2 weeks to 3 months, depending on the type of mouse and the quality of the batteries. A good option for mice is Duracell Turbo LR03. Cost from 1.5 USD
Step 3
Lithium batteries. Versions with a voltage of 1.5V (AAA - pinky and AA - finger) are made from lithium copper oxide. This is the most advanced type of battery of all those described above. Designated FR. Not to be confused with lithium batteries, charging lithium batteries is dangerous! They have a capacity higher than alkaline batteries and do not contain mercury. Lasts 7 times longer than alkaline batteries. The big disadvantage is the price, sometimes reaching the cost of good batteries. Cost from 8 USD Of course, lithium batteries are the most durable, but unfortunately not everyone can afford them.
- You should not purchase alkaline and lithium batteries at markets, trays, etc. - there they can easily sell you expired goods that have lost their capacity.
- Most mice use the pinky form factor (AAA, R3, R03) batteries.
- Turn off your mouse when you are not using it, for example at night.
Hello, friends. Today we’ll talk about another mouse from China.
As they say, you can never have too many mice, so when a Chinese friend suggested a mouse for review, I agreed. Moreover, I haven’t had a wireless rechargeable mouse yet). So, we were sent a mouse from T-Wolf, model Q13, for review.
The mouse came in a regular gray package, but thanks to the seller, the box with the mouse itself was still in an extra bubble and nothing was damaged.
Despite the inexpensive price, the mouse has a beautiful box with color printing, which can be given as a gift if necessary. On the top of the box is a photo of the mouse, brand name and model.
All technical characteristics of the mouse are written on the front side edge.
On the bottom of the box there is an image of two possible color options and brief characteristics.
There is nothing interesting on the other edges.
The product page states the following: characteristics:
Product type: optical mouse model Q13
Resolution: 2400/1600/1200/800 DPI
Number of buttons: 6
PC Connection Type: Wireless 2.4GHz
Maximum distance: 10m
Charging cable length: 50cm
Color: black, white
Material: ABS
Power: Built-in 600mAh lithium battery
Button failure time: 10 million clicks
Rated voltage/current: DC 3.7V/18mA
Compatibility: Windows XP/Win 7/Win8/
Product weight: 149g.
Overall dimensions: 13*8*3.8 cm.
What do we have in the kit? This is the mouse itself, the charging cable, and a piece of paper with instructions.
So, the mouse has a symmetrical futuristic design, but nevertheless fits comfortably in an average and child's hand. I tested it on myself and then my 12-year-old son played it. The body is made of soft-touch coating, except for the side supports, which are made of plastic with a metal-like coating. Over time, of course, it will peel off, but for now it’s ok.
There is a logo on the back of the mouse; like the sides of the mouse, it is illuminated during operation. The backlight can’t be turned off, the colors just change, it’s not very bright and doesn’t hurt your eyes.
Unlike my other mice, here it does not signal a change in DPI, but has a purely decorative function.
Speaking of buttons, there are 6 of them. Two main buttons, very quiet and this is good, 2 buttons on the left side of the mouse, they are louder, a button under the scroll wheel and a button for changing DPI modes. The scroll wheel is covered with rubber to resist slipping in your fingers, it turns easily, and you can feel the encoder step.
In the front of the mouse, under the button, there is a charging connector for the mouse's built-in battery.
The lower part looks quite massive due to the side pads, there are areas for better sliding of the mouse, a power button, and there is also a niche where the mouse receiver is hidden during transportation.
Let's take it apart and see what's inside. To do this, unscrew the two screws on the sides and remove the covers.
Then we remove the back leg from the bottom of the mouse; under it there are 2 more screws that need to be unscrewed. Pull the upper part of the body back and remove.
And the simple inner world of the mouse appears before us. It uses Boyue microphones, which belong to the low segment, and instead of the main buttons, membrane microphones are used, which is why they are so quiet.
As a battery, we used a replaceable 14500 format battery without markings, although it was stated to be 600mAh, my charge only filled 320. A replaceable battery is of course a plus, but a minus for the capacity, although maybe this will last for a long time, I don’t know yet. The antenna is etched onto the main board. More giblets. 
The sensor works great on my A4tech fabric mats, I have several of them. It also works fine on my wood-effect computer desk, but on a white laminated surface the sensor is glitchy.
Photo of the backlight, in the video you can see it in action.
As a result, the mouse does not lay claim to the laurels of a gaming mouse for shooters, even though Chinese marketing positions it that way, but playing strategy and RPG games like I do is quite suitable for me. Therefore, for an undemanding user who does not want to bother with replacing batteries in the mouse, it is quite suitable. The pluses include the ability to replace the battery, quiet main buttons, comfortable grip, although this is purely individual. The disadvantages are the incorrect battery capacity, the backlight that cannot be turned off, although my son said that it is visible in the dark). I have a wireless mouse for my laptop and I’ve been using it for 2 years now, it’s very quiet and the 2400mAh battery that I put in there has been working for 2 years now, but there is one problem with it, the buttons are very tight, sometimes you have to press twice or adjust the force . Therefore, the new mouse will now be with the laptop, and the old one will be in storage.
Video version of the review.
