Logitech Couch Mouse M515

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

5
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Tracks well on many surfaces.
Especially fabric.
Long battery life.

Cons:

Balky motion on some pads and glossy wood.
A bit heavy.

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Last revision on November 4, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Tracks well on many surfaces
Especially fabric
Long battery life
Responsive
Dual-mode scroll wheel
A sealed underside protects the sensor
HyperScroll wheel gives you page navigation mastery
Plug-and-play capabilities
Optional software UI is good
Two-year battery life
Unifying receiver can sync multiple Logitech devices to one wireless USB dongle

Reviewers Didn't Like

Balky motion on some pads and glossy wood
A bit heavy
At $50, this mouse will feel expensive if all you want is basic cursor control
Bottom gets easily gets scratched up
Navigation on some mouse pads feels more resistant

Expert reviews and ratings

The design of the Logitech Couch Mouse M515 is pretty simple and straightforward. The top is made of a shiny, yet matte plastic while the bottom is glossy smooth. On either side there is a rubbery finish to make it comfortable to hold. The mouse is...

By TechReviewSource on October 18, 2011

Accurate tracking on fabric and most other surfaces makes the Couch Mouse a fine living-room computing companion....

By Computer Shopper on October 01, 2011

Not everyone needs a living-room mouse, but for those who do, the Logitech Couch Mouse M515 provides a well-thought-out option, and for a reasonable...

By CNET Australia on June 13, 2011

Logitech has redefined what it means to couch surf with its latest wireless mouse, the Logitech Couch Mouse M515. Buy it...

By PC Mag on March 15, 2011

Logitech’s Couch Mouse M515 is the ultimate peripheral for you lazy bones out there. Why exert the effort of using a mouse pad when you can comfortable mouse directly on the couch cushions? While this may seem like a small audience, the mouse also...

By About.com on February 21, 2011

Mouse, though, is a nice combination of the old and the new -- it resembles the larger old-fashioned mice that fit nicely in the hand, yet it offers a variety of interesting...

By Computerworld on August 30, 2011

Logitech claims its Couch Mouse M515 is optimized for soft surfaces such as sofas, beds or carpets. No stranger to the wonders and allure of a comfy couch, I was eager to see if it could do better than other pointing devices at navigating a PC from,...

By mashable.com on January 30, 2011

A destination des ordinateurs portables et autres netbooks, la M515 de Logitech est une souris sans fil et sans grande prétention, sans que cette dernière assertion ne soit péjorative. Annoncée au prix public conseillé de 49 euros TTC, elle a...

By Clubic on August 10, 2011

100

La Couch Mouse M515 de Logitech est une souris qui tient ses promesses. Elle fonctionne très bien sur les surfaces molles, comme l’accoudoir ou le coussin d’un canapé, mais aussi sur les surfaces plus traditionnelles... en tout cas dans les limites...

By 01Net on May 05, 2011