Mouse pads

Buying guide

Surface and size decide almost everything. A cloth pad is softer and slows the mouse down – better for precise aiming; a hard plastic or aluminium surface is slicker and faster. On size: if you play at low sensitivity and move your whole arm, a large pad is a must – on a small one you'll run out of room. Thickness evens out an uneven desk and cushions your wrist. Stitched edges protect the pad from fraying, and the edge is usually the first part to wear.