Microsoft revives the Surface Mouse with haptic feedback, six-month battery life, and $80 price
The second-generation Surface Mouse includes several new features, including haptic feedback, which uses an internal vibration motor to deliver subtle pulses and tactile responses to confirm clicks. It can also provide feedback for on-screen interactions such as snapping windows to the edge of the screen or aligning objects and layouts... Read Entire Article
At Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit event in Maui, Hawaii, Microsoft announced several new Surface devices, including a 12-inch Surface Pro convertible and a 13-inch Surface Laptop. The company also reintroduced the Surface Mouse, a product that had been absent for nearly a decade since its debut alongside the Surface Studio in November 2016.
The revamped Surface Mouse incorporates several enhancements, such as haptic feedback. This feature utilizes an internal vibration motor to produce subtle vibrations and tactile responses, confirming user actions like clicking. The mouse can also provide feedback for on-screen interactions, like snapping windows to the screen's edge or aligning objects and layouts in various applications such as PowerPoint, Affinity, Concepts, Filmora, and others.
A standout feature of the new Surface Mouse is its customizable Action Button. By default, this button summons Copilot, but it can be programmed to perform other tasks or Windows shortcuts. However, customization of the button is limited to the Microsoft Surface app. The mouse supports Bluetooth 6.0, enabling connection to multiple devices simultaneously for seamless transitions between them.
It boasts a substantial battery life, purportedly lasting up to six months on a single charge, reducing the need for frequent recharging.
The new Surface Mouse features an ambidextrous ergonomic design, ensuring comfort for both left-handed and right-handed users. It's constructed with 30% recycled content, including more recycled plastic than previous models like the 2025 Surface Arc Mouse and the 2018 Surface Precision Mouse. The Surface Mouse will be available for purchase starting October 13 in Black and Platinum colorways, priced at $79.99.
This price is significantly higher than the original 2016 model's $50 asking price, but Microsoft likely justifies the increase by highlighting the added features, customization options, and improved battery life.
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