Logitech M240 Silent Bluetooth Mouse vs Logitech M196 Bluetooth Mouse
Get the M240 Silent. Near-silent clicks and a longer battery for a little more. The M196 is the cheapest Bluetooth mouse here, and you'll hear every click.
Logitech M240 Silent Bluetooth Mouse
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Which one is for you?
M240 Silent
Get the M240 if this sounds like you: a shared room or office, a battery that lasts longer.
Is the Logitech M240 Silent Bluetooth Mouse worth it?Logitech M196
The cheapest Bluetooth mouse, click noise doesn't bother you? The M196.
Is the Logitech M196 Bluetooth Mouse worth it?Key differences
Clicks
Battery
USB receiver option
Price
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
M240 Silent
Owners love how quiet the clicks are, and find it easy to connect over Bluetooth and good value. The complaints are Bluetooth dropouts or pairing trouble, a size too small for big hands, a scroll wheel that isn't silent, and a left click that wears.
- Quiet clicks
- Bluetooth, no receiver needed
- Good quality
- Bluetooth drops, lags or won't pair
- Stopped working
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 M240 Silent: 481 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.