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Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse Review

True Score

77
82
4

Experts

86
2,609

Consumers

Expert Rankings

The Microsoft Sculpt Comfort has a sturdy build, a scroll wheel with tilt inputs, and fantastic battery life—ideal for those seeking a budget mouse for basic tasks. However, drawbacks include the lack of Bluetooth and free-scroll, unattractive design, and uncomfortable build for large hands.

Overview

The Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse is an entry-level gaming mouse released in September 2013. It has a DPI of 1,000 and uses a pair of non-rechargeable AA batteries with a runtime of 10 months. You can check out similar options in our best computer mouse review. This mouse boasts six programmable buttons, and a scooped right thumb for comfort grip. It also has an ergonomic design customized for right-handed users and uses Bluetooth to connect to your device. Though this mouse works best with Windows OS devices, it can be paired with Mac OS, Android, and Chrome OS devices, albeit with restricted functionality. This device uses blue track technology for advanced tracking on virtually any surface.

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our Verdict

The Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse sports an outdated glossy plastic finish that can feel sticky with extended use, but it is well constructed. Its notched rubber scroll wheel doesn’t unlock for free scrolling but has L/R tilt functionality. There’s even a programmable touchpad on the side for custom actions, like scrolling and launching apps. The configurable Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center Software is user-friendly and enables button action remapping, but this non-Bluetooth mouse works best with Windows devices, offering only limited macOS functionality.

With two AA battery slots, the Sculpt Comfort boasts ten months of battery life, and it’s heavy at 136g with high latency, though it is fine for most computer tasks. Although the mouse is right-hand only, its compact design is perfect for small to medium-sized hands.

True Score

77

Reasons to Buy

  • Robust construction
  • Scroll wheel with horizontal tilt functionality
  • Seamless software
  • 10-month battery life
  • Comfortable for small to medium-sized hands

Reasons to Avoid

  • Glossy body gets sticky
  • Limited macOS functionality
  • Heavy weight
  • High latency
  • Outdated look

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Market Context

The Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse is an entry-level gaming mouse released in September 2013. It has a DPI of 1,000 and uses a pair of…

The Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse is an entry-level gaming mouse released in September 2013. It has a DPI of 1,000 and uses a pair of non-rechargeable AA batteries with a runtime of 10 months. You can check out similar options in our best computer mouse review. This mouse boasts six programmable buttons, and a scooped right thumb for comfort grip. It also has an ergonomic design customized for right-handed users and uses Bluetooth to connect to your device. Though this mouse works best with Windows OS devices, it can be paired with Mac OS, Android, and Chrome OS devices, albeit with restricted functionality. This device uses blue track technology for advanced tracking on virtually any surface.

The Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse and the Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse both have optical sensors. Concerning hand orientation, the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse has a…

The Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse and the Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse both have optical sensors. Concerning hand orientation, the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse has a right-handed design, while the Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse is ambidextrous. Regarding eco-friendly credentials, 20% of the Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse comprises recycled ocean plastic, while the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse can claim no such feat. Check out the Microsoft Ocean Plastic Review for more detail about this mouse.

The Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse is powered by a pair of AA non-rechargeable batteries with a runtime of 10 months. The Microsoft Surface Mobile Mouse,…

The Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse is powered by a pair of AA non-rechargeable batteries with a runtime of 10 months. The Microsoft Surface Mobile Mouse, on the other hand, uses a pair of AAA batteries that last for 12 months. Both mice have horizontal scrolling capabilities and programmable buttons, but the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse has six compared to the Microsoft Surface Mobile Mouse, which has three. Learn more about this mouse in our Microsoft Surface Mobile Review.

The Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse has a DPI of 1,000, while the Seenda 2.4 G Wireless Mouse has a DPI that can adjust to a…

The Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse has a DPI of 1,000, while the Seenda 2.4 G Wireless Mouse has a DPI that can adjust to a maximum of 1600 DPI. Though the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse is most compatible with Windows, it can also be used with Mac OS, Android, and Chrome OS devices, though with limited functionality. On the other hand, the Seenda 2.4G Wireless Mouse boasts universal compatibility except for devices with Type C ports. Read through our Seenda 2.4G Wireless Mouse Review to learn more.

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Read review →: Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse Review Read review →: Microsoft Surface Mobile Mouse Review Read review →: Seenda 2.4 G Wireless Mouse Review

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Score Card

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Expert Score

82

*.75

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Customer Score

86

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

77

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Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    74
    The Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse is a decent mouse for office use. It feels very… read more

    By:

    Kelsey Linhares
  • CNET
    D

    Trust Score

    83
    Microsoft’s Sculpt Comfort is a dongle-free Windows wireless mouse that delivers superior ergonomics at a… read more

    By:

    Justin Yu
  • Laptop Mag
    F

    Trust Score

    90
    The Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse gives you all the shortcuts and gestures you need to… read more

    By:

    Lisa Eadicicco
  • Digital Citizen
    F

    Trust Score

    80
    The Microsoft Sculpt Comfort mouse is good performer that’s easy to install and pair with… read more

    By:

    Unknown

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