Logitech M185 Wireless Mouse vs Logitech M196 Bluetooth Mouse
Get the M185 if your computer has a USB-A port. Plug in the receiver and it just works. The M196 is the same mouse over Bluetooth, for USB-C laptops and tablets.
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Which one is for you?
Logitech M185
Get the M185 if this sounds like you: a USB-A port, nothing to pair, a PC with no Bluetooth.
Is the Logitech M185 Wireless Mouse worth it?Logitech M196
A laptop with only USB-C, an iPad or Android tablet, no receiver to lose? The M196.
Is the Logitech M196 Bluetooth Mouse worth it?Key differences
Connection
Works with tablets and phones
Setup
Battery
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Logitech M185
Owners mostly find it a reliable, well-made little mouse that's easy to set up and carry. The few complaints are a size too small for big hands, the odd unit that never worked or gave up after years, and feet that wear.
- Works reliably
- Good quality for the money
- Small and easy to carry
- Didn't work, or stopped working
- Too small for big hands
Logitech M196
Owners like that it connects over Bluetooth with no receiver, works reliably and costs little, and many like the colours. The few complaints are Bluetooth dropouts, glitchy tracking after a few months and loud clicks.
- Bluetooth, no receiver needed
- Works reliably
- Good value
- Bluetooth drops or needs re-pairing
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Hardware, TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Windows Central, Macworld, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Logitech M185: 215 verified buyer ratings at Takealot (South Africa), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Logitech M196: 138 verified buyer ratings at Takealot (South Africa), read November 2026.