After using the Contour RollerMouse Red Wireless for a couple of weeks, I can say with complete certainty that it relieves aches and pains. I always experience strain in my arms and neck after a long week of typing away at my computer, but the best mouse can put that to rest.
Almost everyone knows that if you work at a computer all day, it’s worth investing in the best setup you can to be as productive as possible. The Contour RollerMouse is quite the investment, but after a thorough testing process, it’s an investment I would recommend making. So I’ve put together a list of what I like and what I don’t like to help you decide if this mouse is right for you.
WHAT I LIKE
Increased comfort all day
As the Contour name suggests, the mouse is perfectly shaped to support your wrists and hands, effectively reducing strain on your arms all the way up to your neck.
I went back to my regular mouse after testing, and within half an hour, I was reaching for the RollerMouse again. I was experiencing aches in my forearms that just weren’t there when I was using the RollerMouse.
Because of the positioning of the roller, any movements when using the mouse are extremely slight, and it means once you get into your most comfortable position on the memory foam wrist rest, you’re pretty much set up for the day.
Customization
I’m pretty picky when it comes to cursor speed settings, and the customizable DPI was more than enough for me. You can adjust within a range of 600 to 2400 DPI by clicking the cursor speed button.
You’re able to click the mouse by pressing down on the roller bar, and there are five levels of click resistance to choose from for this. You can also turn this setting off, but I found it useful as I didn’t need to go back to the button panel every time I wanted to click.
Great battery life
You can get a couple of months of usage from the RollerMouse without needing to charge it. The 2000mAh capacity is big enough to house about three months of power, but not so big that it makes the unit super heavy.
I was able to view the remaining battery life on my macOS settings, which isn’t always possible with keyboards and mice. When it does run out of juice, it takes around six hours to recharge, but it can also be used while it is charging, so there’s no need to stop working.
WHAT I DON’T LIKE
Precise control is difficult
I would avoid this mouse if you do a lot of intricate work, such as in Photoshop, because it is very difficult to get precise control.
The mouse is fine, brilliant even, for navigating spreadsheets and working through documents, but where you need a steady hand and control, things can get a little tricky. More confidence with the mouse is something that comes with time, but after trying out a bunch of the sensitivity settings, I still couldn’t achieve the precision I needed in Photoshop.
Expensive
I noted at the start that this is an investment that will be totally worth it for some people. If muscle strain from working at your desk all day is something you struggle with, then this could be the answer. But $400 for a mouse? I’m not entirely sold.
Some vertical mice can help to relieve some of the strain caused by repetitive movements of office work for a fraction of the price. For example, another mouse I use to fight muscle aches is the Seenda MOU-302 Vertical Wireless Mouse, and it costs just $27.
The pros certainly outweigh the cons for me, but is this mouse the one for you? You can find out more about my testing experience by reading this full Contour RollerMouse Red Wireless review.
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