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The Microsoft Arc Mouse and Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse is compared here. Both the mouse is designed like the same but there are some differences that make your user experience unique. Check out detailed review for more details.
You may also visit another comparison, Microsoft Surface Mouse vs Mobile Mouse, and also Microsoft Surface Mobile Mouse vs Arc Mouse for more detailed comparsons.
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| Microsoft Arc Mouse | Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse |
| BUY NOW | BUY NOW |
| PROS | PROS |
| Attractive design. Good performance. Very portable. | Ultra-thin, light, and compact. About half an inch thick when powered off. Easy to pair and use. Customizable buttons and scroll strip. |
| CONS | CONS |
| Awkward side button. A bit pricey. | Not quite as comfortable as most standard mice. Tapping scroll strip behavior finicky. No horizontal scrolling. |
SPECIFICATIONS:
| MODEL | MICROSOFT ARC MOUSE | MICROSOFT ARC TOUCH MOUSE |
| Brand | Microsoft | Microsoft |
| Model | ELG-00001 | RVF-00052 |
| INPUT DEVICE | MICROSOFT ARC MOUSE | MICROSOFT ARC TOUCH MOUSE |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless |
| Interface | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | USB 2.4 GHz |
| Movement Detection Technology | laser | Optical |
| Hand Orientation | right and left-handed | |
| Performance | 8000 fps, up to 72 inches per second | |
| Buttons | 4 | 2 |
| SYSTEM REQUIRED | MICROSOFT ARC MOUSE | MICROSOFT ARC TOUCH MOUSE |
| OS Required | Microsoft Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 | Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 8 |
| BATTERY | MICROSOFT ARC MOUSE | MICROSOFT ARC TOUCH MOUSE |
| Run Up Time | Up to 6 months | Up to 6 months |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | MICROSOFT ARC MOUSE | MICROSOFT ARC TOUCH MOUSE |
| Width | 2.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Depth | 5.2 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 0.56 in | 0.6 in |
| Weight | 2.91 oz | 3.1 oz |
| FEATURES | MICROSOFT ARC MOUSE | MICROSOFT ARC TOUCH MOUSE |
| Features | Slim, light and ready to travel. Slim, light, and ready to travel, Microsoft Arc Mouse is designed to conform to your hand — and snaps flat to fit easily in your bag. The next generation of our best-selling Arc Touch Bluetooth Mouse, Microsoft Arc Mouse features numerous refinements, including the ability to scroll both vertically and horizontally. Connects via Bluetooth. | Experience the Arc Touch, there is no equal in look, feel, and performance. With a dramatic design and easy elegance, this stylish mouse is a perfect fit for your lifestyle. Flick to zip down the page. Tap to stay at your destination. Feel the speed and responsiveness to your touch. Flexible Design, Touch to scroll, BlueTrack Technology, Percfectly Portable. |
Detail Review
INTRODUCTION:
Microsoft Arc Mouse
It replaces the previous model which was the Microsoft Arc Touch Bluetooth mouse which had some clickable buttons on top. This mouse is very different in design and also it differs in the usability of this mouse.
Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse
This is called the Touch Mouse because of the little touchpad middle of it. This is also designed the same as the Arc mouse with the scroll space in the middle. This is the old version of the Arc mouse.
DESIGN & COMFORT:
Microsoft Arc Mouse
It’s very slim, it’s got a matte black finish and it is really really small. It’s really nice that they include batteries which is doesn’t always happen nowadays. It just powered on, the blue light went on as soon as you bend it, it turns on the power. I just love how small and portable this is, it’s so slim. The smallest portion of it is just as slim as a laptop, it’s really thin. so, this makes it very portable.
Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse
Designwise, it’s flat and that’s to be portable and just throw in the laptop bag or whatever you’re going to be putting your laptop in. On the bottom, we have a magnetic spot for the USB dongle. It’s not going to fall off, unlike the last Arc mouse that Microsoft made, so that works out nicely in its strong enough unless you really hit this hard.
We have our blue track LED and this is coated with a rubbery material. It has a nice high arc in it for your hand to rest on, especially if you have big hands, it’s actually not too bad to use. It’s just really narrow as compared to the normal blue track mouse. The only complaint I have about it so far is the lack of back and forward buttons but we do have little touch thing in our left and right mouse, there is not a button in the middle to click.
FEATURES & PERFORMANCE:
Microsoft Arc Mouse
It runs on Windows 10, you curve to turn it on and flatten it to turn it off and touch the scroll plane to easily navigate up and down and left and right and it also takes two AAA batteries.
To set up the mouse, power on the Bluetooth button that if you hold it down for three seconds, the Bluetooth light will go on, this puts it into pairing mode then you have to go into the Windows 10 Start menu and select settings devices Bluetooth and tap the Arc Mouse to pair the device to your computer. Bend the mouse to turn it on and make sure it’s in pairing mode.
It seems pretty responsive for going left and right but like many other mice, it does depend on the surface you’re using. if you grab this on the mouse pad and it definitely improves the accuracy of how it moves, it will feel better and a lot smoother and it functions like any normal mouse. You can scroll left and right by a touch-sensitive area on the top of the mouse which works awesome. You can scroll up and down on a page by just scrolling the area on top of the mouse. There are normal right and left clicks, no separate buttons, it’s just that one portion on the top that does everything.
It’s a very portable, sleek mouse that doesn’t have to be used on a Microsoft Surface tablet, it can be used on any modern device you have out there with the latest Bluetooth technology. It paired and worked really well.
Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse
To turn it on, you just arc it like that and it clicks into place, there’s the blue LED and the blue track is good because it tracks on just about any surface but glass. It does a pretty good job. Your hand lays on it quite nicely. when you put your hand on it, it doesn’t collapse, it’s plenty strong. If you push this strongly, you could collapse this but it takes a lot.
The buttons are recessed here. There’s a line around here and that makes it a little bit difficult when you’re clicking. So, the click is nice but it does take a little bit more pressure than you would with the normal blue track mouse. You also have this scroll pad and you can actually feel it, it’s like tapping back at your finger as you scroll. It does a nice job of scrolling, it doesn’t seem to mess up or anything as far as that goes.
Microsoft does not have software for this Mouse for the Mac as far as options are concerned. However, it will work just fine once it’s plugged in. They do have software available for Windows XP, Vista, and 7. So, for those of you that may want some extra options, you’ll have that. You can adjust the tracking through the operating system. It tracks smoothly and I can get pretty close to pixel per pixel movement without any problem. Overall, it’s a nice mouse with good movement and fast-tracking.
BATTERY:
Microsoft Arc Mouse
It has two AAA batteries inside it and it may give around 6 months of battery life which is nice. You want to turn off your mouse to save battery, you just flatten it out and you want to turn it on and you just flex it down, round it, so it has that curve and it turns on and everything works as it should.
Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse
We have a set of AAA batteries that are supposed to last about six months. On the top, we have an indicator LED that’s green when the battery’s good, and red when it’s going bad and it will flash.
WHICH TO BUY?
Both of these mice have some same functionality and also the design but the Microsoft Arc Mouse is upgraded one compared to the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse. In my opinion, the Arc Mouse will be better to buy than Arc Touch Mouse considering the button and tracking functions.
Expert Reviews of Microsoft Arc Mouse:
By Rtings
The Microsoft Arc Mouse is a good travel mouse. It has excellent portability, thanks to its compact design, and it supports Bluetooth connectivity, so you don’t have to worry about losing a proprietary wireless receiver…By Laptogmag
The Microsoft Arc is a versatile pointing device for both desktop and mobile use. With only one side button that’s hard to access, and no functions beyond those available for all Microsoft mice…By Yuenx
For travels, the Arc-series of mice are my top choice that no other manufacturer has been able to copy. Microsoft has done a great job improving on these mice since their introduction in 2008. The 2019 ARC Mouse‘s slim, lightweight profile, quick Bluetooth pairing, and satisfying SNAP to turn on and off make them very fun to use…Expert Reviews of Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse:
By Gadgetguy
The Arc Touch is cleverly and appealingly designed, and with the ability to pack flat, allows your notebook bag to present bump-free silhouette at airport lounges wherever you go. The touch scroll wheel is a nice feature too, and although not quite…By Mcworld
With the world gone touch mad, Microsoft has joined in with the Arc Touch. It features a scroll strip instead of a wheel to keep the overall profile of the mouse as thin as possible. The haptic feedback when using the strip was surprising responsive…By Techradar
The Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse is yet another innovative addition to the long-line of classic designs that the Microsoft Hardware group has blessed the world with over the years. The Arc Touch Mouse attempts to take style and function to a new level in…By Trusted Reviews
The Arc Touch derives its name from its two main features. It should be obvious that the ‘Arc’ part of the moniker comes from the shape of the mouse. Although that’s not entirely true, as the Arc Touch’s piece de resistance is that it collapses…By Pcworld
I spend enough time writing and gaming that without the most comfortable hardware for each task, my poor strained tendons, muscles and joints are going to complain.When I travel with a laptop, I try to avoid the touchpad as much as possible, but most…
