Surface Arc Mouse - Microsoft
A wireless Bluetooth mouse that snaps into a curve for use and flattens for portable storage.
Price
£79.99
Editorial rating
3.5 / 5
Last price check
06/02/2026 18:57
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Best Of Health Tech And Workspace Gear: Oura Ring 4, Surface Arc, And Smart Decor | Vol. 9
This product was featured in Vol. 09, alongside other human-picked finds with the same slightly obsessive editorial energy.
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Editorial take
Why we picked it
The Surface Arc Mouse is the Supporting act that exists purely because laptop trackpads are, by and large, a bit rubbish for anything beyond scrolling through Twitter. It's the ultimate "party trick" peripheral-the kind of thing you snap open in a café just to see if the person at the next table is impressed.
It solves the age-old problem of a mouse creating a massive, unsightly bulge in your laptop bag, which is a niche but noble pursuit. I've spent far too long just snapping it flat and curved again like some sort of high-tech fidget toy.
It's a design icon that prioritises "thinness" above almost everything else, including, perhaps, the basic shape of the human hand. It's the perfect companion for the digital nomad who wants to look like they live in the year 3000.
Detailed verdict
The full review
The Irresistible
- The "snap to turn on" mechanic is genuinely satisfying and eliminates the need for a tiny, fiddly power switch that you'll inevitably break with your fingernail.
- It tracks on almost any surface, including the dodgy laminate tables at your local Starbucks or the arm of a particularly plush sofa.
The Clever Part
- The full-touch scroll plane is clever, allowing you to scroll both vertically and horizontally without a mechanical wheel getting clogged with pocket lint.
- It's so light and flat when stowed that you genuinely forget it's in your bag, which is a minor miracle for anyone who travels light.
The Fine Print
- The ergonomics are... let's be honest, a bit of a nightmare; there is literally no support for your palm, leaving your hand hovering in a permanent state of tension.
- It requires AAA batteries in an era where literally everything else on my desk charges via USB-C, which feels a bit Victorian.
The Reality Check
- Navigating a complex spreadsheet with this thing feels like trying to perform heart surgery with a very expensive Pringle.
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