Microsoft Sculpt Touch Mouse

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

3
Average:

1
Bad:

1

Pros:

Dedicated Windows Start menu button.
Installs quickly.
Mini-transceiver packs into mouse for travel.

Cons:

Can't tweak pointer speed or snap-to in mouse-setup screen.
Scroll-wheel stepping is harsh.

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Last revision on May 9, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Dedicated Windows Start menu button
Installs quickly
Mini-transceiver packs into mouse for travel
Tilting scroll wheel quickly pans across Windows 8 Start tiles
Low-profile
Neutral shape is comfy for both lefties and righties
Touch strip makes easy work of scrolling
Highly responsive on most surfaces
Bluetooth connectivity saves up USB ports
Mac compatible
Bluetrack technology yields smooth tracking

Reviewers Didn't Like

Can't tweak pointer speed or snap-to in mouse-setup screen
Scroll-wheel stepping is harsh
Can't reconfigure Start menu button
Rubberized sides easily attract dirt
Doesn't include rechargeable batteries
Non-rechargeable

Expert reviews and ratings

Travelers or students using Windows 8 on a non-touch laptop will appreciate the compact Sculpt Mobile Mouse. Its center button helps make up for Win 8's lack of a Start menu button....

By Computer Shopper on July 19, 2013

An unreliable mouse that’s both too small and uncomfortable for prolonged use...

By Expert Reviews on January 07, 2013

With its ergonomic, ambidextrous design and compatibility with Windows and Mac operating systems alike, the Microsoft Sculpt Touch Mouse is a versatile choice for lefties and righties alike regardless of which operating system they...

By PC Mag on October 31, 2012

See all pictures here »When it comes to upgrading office equipment, most people pine for a bigger screen, more RAM or a comfier chair. A new mouse is usually somewhere near the bottom of the list. And yet, it's this humble critter that steers the entire...

By crn.com.au on October 03, 2012

Mobile mice are a funny thing. They are generally either so terrible that they shame human ingenuity, or they're just good enough to use over today's vastly improved laptop trackpads. It's just a sad fact of life, or at least it has been in the past....

By GadgetReview on September 25, 2012

This flexible, portable mouse makes scrolling a breeze in Windows 7 or Windows 8. It's an excellent companion for a new laptop....

By Computer Shopper on April 25, 2013

We already mentioned it, but the Microsoft Sculpt Touch Mouse is a pretty compact mouse. That makes it a prime choice for use on the road or for those of us with small hands. For regular use it is going to be a bit of a small fit for most people and if...

By uk.hardware.info on October 30, 2012

Le clavier et la souris ne sont pas forcément les accessoires que l'on a envie d'avoir en test en priorité : ils sont souvent assez classiques et d'autres produits peuvent être beaucoup plus intéressants. Pourtant, il s'agit des parties de nos...

By geeksandcom.com on April 09, 2013