Review: Dell’s MS700 wireless mouse has a twisted parlor trick but limited use

Enlarge / Dell’s MS700 Bluetooth Travel Mouse. (credit: Scharon Harding)

Specs at a glance: Dell MS700 Bluetooth Travel Mouse

Sensor
Optical LED

Connectivity options
Bluetooth 5.0

Programmable buttons
0

Onboard profiles
0

Lighting
None

Size
4.59×2.25×1.17 inches
(116.49×57.17×29.79 mm)

Weight
2.01 ounces
(56.9 g)

Warranty
3 years

Price (MSRP) 
$65

There’s something to be said about a portable PC peripheral. With many people working in various locations and pairing PC accessories with various devices, portability has become a necessity for many. The Dell MS700 Bluetooth Travel Mouse released today prioritizes portability with Bluetooth connectivity and, more interestingly, the ability to twist into a flatter shape.

The twisted mouse is similar to mice like Microsoft’s bendable Surface Arc but stands out with its ability to easily toggle across multiple paired devices, plus a cozy texture. But these are about the only enjoyable things about using the MS700.

Dell’s MS700 felt scratchy when I moved it around or made extended swipes, and the touch-scroll strip is an inadequate replacement for a scroll wheel. And there are very few customization options with this $65 (MSRP) mouse.