Updated 2 Nov 2026
Is the Logitech M185 Wireless Mouse worth it?
Yes — if you just need a cheap mouse that works.
No independent reviewer has tested it, so this verdict comes from Logitech's specs and what verified owners say. It's a small, symmetrical mouse with two buttons and a clickable wheel that connects through a tiny USB receiver: plug it in and it works on Windows, Mac, ChromeOS or Linux with nothing to install. One AA battery lasts about a year. There's no Bluetooth, so it needs a USB-A port (or an adapter), and it's small for big hands and too basic for long workdays.
96%of 215 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Plug the receiver in and it works
- About a year on one AA battery
- Very cheap
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What owners say
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.
Good to know
- It connects only through its USB-A receiver, with no Bluetooth.
- It's small, so larger hands end up gripping it with the fingertips.
- Just three buttons, with no back and forward buttons.
- Clicks are the ordinary, audible kind.
From 215 buyer ratings at Takealot (South Africa), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Works reliablyMentioned a lot
- Good quality for the moneyMentioned a lot
- Small and easy to carryMentioned often
- Plug in and goMentioned often
- ComfortableAlso mentioned
- Long battery lifeAlso mentioned
What they complain about
- Didn't work, or stopped workingRare
- Too small for big handsRare
- No power light to show it's onVery rare
Get it if…
- You want a cheap, reliable mouse for a laptop or a second desk.
- You don't want to pair anything or install software.
Skip it if…
- Your laptop has only USB-C ports: the Bluetooth M196 needs no receiver.
- You work long days with a mouse: the Signature M650 is far more comfortable.
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How we reached this verdict
No independent expert test of the M185 exists, so we rest this on Logitech's spec page and verified owner reviews. Logitech lists a 2.4 GHz USB receiver, one AA battery for about 12 months and a 10 m range; owners mostly praise how reliably it works, its small size and how easy it is to set up, and the few complaints are about its size for big hands and the odd unit that stops working.
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: Logitech, Tom's Hardware, TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Windows Central, Macworld, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 2 Nov 2026How we decide