3Dconnexion CadMouse Compact Wireless - Mouse - ergonomic - optical - 7 buttons - wireless, wired - Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, USB

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The 3Dconnexion CadMouse Compact is one of those “quietly excellent” tools if you live in CAD and you’ll actually use the extra controls. The big win isn’t just comfort—it’s the precision and the way the programmable buttons fit the workflows people repeat all day (view changes, tool shortcuts, macros). At £58.74 ex-VAT, it’s good value compared with buying generic ergonomic mice and then trying to convince yourself button customisation will be enough. If you work with SolidWorks, Revit, Inventor, Fusion 360, etc., this kind of mouse tends to pay back quickly in reduced faffing around.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your work is mostly office/Excel or you don’t run CAD applications that pair well with it. It’s also compact, so if you’ve got larger hands or prefer a big mouse, you may find it a bit cramped. And while it’s marketed as usable wired or wireless, the real reason to buy is the CAD-focused ergonomics and button layout—so if you just need a reliable all-rounder, you can almost certainly find something cheaper without feeling like you’ve overpaid.