Market Research – A better way to control your computer

Regular style:

Dell Wireless Mouse-WM126 – Black

https://www.dell.com/en-ca/work/shop/accessories/apd/570-AALK

CAD $22.99

Functionality:
Uses regular mouse functionality

Pros: Simple, Small, Wireless
Cons: Non ergonomic

Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse

CAD $44.99

Functionality:
Uses regular mouse functionality

Pros: Simple, Small, Wireless
Cons: Non ergonomic

Apple Magic Mouse 2 – Space Grey

https://store.storeimages.cdn-apple.com/4982/as-images.apple.com/is/MRME2?wid=572&hei=572&fmt=jpeg&qlt=95&op_usm=0.5,0.5&.v=1520531651846

CAD $100.00

Functionality:
Uses regular mouse functionality

Pros: Simple, Small, Wireless
Cons: Non ergonomic

logitech MX master 3

https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/mx-master-3.910-005620.html?cvo_crid=380937418230&partner=DR&cvo_campaign=G%20-%20US%20-%20NAM%20-%20Logitech%20-%20PS%20-%20Mice%20-%20BMM&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk8b7BRCaARIsAARRTL60zruj6XBasQR0YFWpW3G5qzwgFJ-URyB7XmAf9DcnI1cGGnps2u0aApXjEALw_wcB&addisttype=g&utm_medium=paid_search&cvosrc=ppc.google.%2Bmx%20%2Bmaster&utm_source=google&category=brand&utm_campaign=dr&matchtype=b

CAD $99.99

Functionality:
Uses faster and quieter scroll wheel, extra programable buttons

Pros: ergonomic, extra functionality, intuitive, wireless
Cons: Bulky, not low profile, high price

Logitech MX ERGO Trackball

https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/mx-ergo-wireless-trackball-mouse.html

CAD $99.99

Functionality:
extra programable buttons, tilts mouse to 20 degree angle, trackball cursor movement

Pros: ergonomic, extra functionality, charging instead of batteries, wireless
Cons: Bulky, not low profile, price point

Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse

CAD $29.99

Functionality:
extra programable buttons, tilts mouse to to upright position

Pros: ergonomic, extra functionality
Cons: Bulky, not low profile,

Logitech MX Vertical Wireless Mouse

https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/mx-vertical-ergonomic-mouse.910-005447.html?crid=7

CAD $99.99

Functionality:
extra programable buttons, tilts mouse to to upright position

Pros: ergonomic, extra functionality, charging instead of batteries
Cons: Bulky, not low profile, price point

Kensington SlimBlade™ Trackball

https://www.kensington.com/p/products/electronic-control-solutions/trackball-products/slimblade-trackball/?r=1

CAD $99.99

Functionality:
extra programable buttons, uses track ball curser movement

Pros: ergonomic, extra functionality, charging instead of batteries
Cons: Bulky, not low profile, wired, price point

Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/p/microsoft-arc-mouse/93HFJLP7D0CV?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab

CAD $99.99

Functionality:
Uses regular mouse functionality with track pad integration, Turns Power on when folded up and turns power off when flat.

Pros: Simple, Small, Wireless
Cons: Non ergonomic, too small for comfort, clicking issues(would left lick instead of right is two fingers are on the mouse),

Joystick style:

3M EM550GPL Wireless Ergonomic Optical Mouse

https://www.amazon.ca/3M-Wireless-Ergonomic-Mouse-EM550GPL/dp/B001H9UGD4/ref=asc_df_B001H9UGD4/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292991886665&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4853564938216961950&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001504&hvtargid=pla-384408001655&psc=1

CAD $75.99

Functionality:
Uses uses triggers to act as left and right button clicks, has completely vertical position.

Pros: ergonomic design,
Cons: not intuitive hand hand movements, very bulky, wired,

pen:
Lychee Pen mouse

George CGeorge is an ergonomist and chief editor of Ergonomic Trends. He brings with him over 15 years advising companies on best office practices, & Says, B. (2019, November 21). Is a Pen Mouse Worth Your Time? (A Look at the Two Best Ones). Retrieved September 29, 2020, from http://ergonomictrends.com/best-pen-mouse-review-and-ergonomics/

CAD $20.99

Functionality:
Uses uses triggers to act as left and right button clicks, has pencil/pen-like form factor

Pros: ergonomic design,
Cons: not intuitive button placement, , click buttons on the side are difficult to do while keeping pen in place, does not have stylus-like functionality

Insight
[Most of the mice on the market use the same technology, but the components in different locations, or house all the components in a different looking housing]

Resources

Sigalas, T. (2019, August 21). Do you need a Trackball mouse? Why do PROS use them! Retrieved September 28, 2020, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVX91onQH0w

Wong, H. (2019, April 9). Surface Arc Mouse Revisited: Design Over Everything. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ4x-uctYWs

George CGeorge is an ergonomist and chief editor of Ergonomic Trends. He brings with him over 15 years advising companies on best office practices, & Says, B. (2019, November 21). Is a Pen Mouse Worth Your Time? (A Look at the Two Best Ones). Retrieved September 29, 2020, from http://ergonomictrends.com/best-pen-mouse-review-and-ergonomics/