The soft yet finely textured finish also ensures that your skin is feeling luxe but any mouse - whether for gaming or productivity - glides effortlessly while still providing a great level of control. That's key to having an even more comfortable experience. And because the underside has an extra grippy finish, it stays beautifully in place. While most gaming mouse pads deliver that good balance between smooth gliding and precision control, this offering from HyperX focuses on the latter. More of a desk Available in either a plain or a sunset design finish, the GIM desk mat is large enough to accommodate not just your mouse but also your keyboard, while still leaving space for your wireless charging needs. Unlike the JCREN mousepad, you have visible charging indicators here.

We spend a lot of money on tech, so an additional expense for something we don’t absolutely have to have can seem burdensome. Fortunately, there are a lot of great options with low price tags. The brand claims that the cloth surface is machine-stitched, which apparently improves gliding. And, while we're not completely sure how that works, we've also put it through its paces, and we can attest to how smooth the gliding is and how it helps your need for speed when playing fast-paced games.In our view, this is a more helpful solution than a chunky gel wrist pad, but if you do want to get a full wrist rest, our recommendation would be to buy a standalone one, not a built-in solution (Razer makes a good Ergonomic Mouse Rest if this is the route you want to take). Compared to the GIM mouse pad, you get a bigger width here, along with the option to choose between a soft or hard surface. The surface also comes with a waterproof coating to help protect it against accidental spills. mat, this Pulsefire pad is made of a densely woven cloth material that's more textured than it is smooth. That’s why most PC gamers buy a gaming mouse pad: they provide a smooth, uniform surface to ensure you can get the reliable speed and accuracy you want when you’re gaming. Mouse pad size If you're used to soft mouse pads, the Asus ROG Balteus Qi might be a bit of an adjustment because of its hard surface. But, that's not all; its surface is also textured and, therefore, a little rougher. The thing with hard mouse pads though is that they're focused on speed, which is certainly a plus if you want to get to the top of the leaderboards.

This saves you from having to buy a separate wireless pad and it looks seamless on your desk. It delivers 10W power, which is strong enough to charge your devices at a reasonable speed. Also, the mouse pad’s RGB has 10 lighting modes, including 7 static light modes and 3 dynamic modes. You can also switch these lights off if colourful lights aren’t your thing.This is more for productivity use than for gaming. However, having tested two gaming mice on it, it seems to work just fine with them as well, particularly if you're looking for a bit of resistance for more controlled gliding. The RGB lighting, which fringes most of the pad's edge, is bright, customizable, and attractive. However, its presence does mean that this is best for gaming setups and not so much for work ones. Those of us who use wireless chargers regularly don’t leave our devices on the charger for extended periods of time (more than 8-10 hours at a time).

Your mouse pad usually occupies a lot of space on your desk. Why not invest in the best wireless charging mouse pad that serves as a wireless charger for mobile devices and is fundamental to saving space? We’ve taken the responsibility to compile the finest of the many currently available styles. Here is how to choose the best wireless charging mouse pad Size Hybrid mouse mats are slightly rougher than standard plastic, but offer more control while still being speedy. In essence, you get the best of both plastic and fabric mouse pads, and this hybrid Razer gaming mouse pad is the best quality one you’ll find. This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. The smallest mousepads we recommend are around 35 by 25cm in size, giving you plenty of freedom to move without taking up too much desk space. The AMM700 is a pleasingly simple hard mouse pad that hides its RGB lighting discreetly. So discreetly, in fact, that it’s totally invisible until you plug in the attached USB-A cable, at which point the LED light strip embedded in the edge of the mat casts a soft glow onto the surface of your desk. This lighting can be customised via AOC’s G-Tool application, with over 16.8 million colours (and full synchronisation with other AOC products) available.

We’ve compiled a short list with all the best reasons to buy a wireless charging mouse pad. Take a look! Charge While You Work This brings us to the age-old question: does size matter? With gaming mouse pads the answer is yes, to an extent. Considering its affordable price, you really can’t go wrong with this mousepad if you’re willing to compromise on size. The RGB lighting here is bright as well. And, the touch sensor is a nice touch, even though it only really lets you toggle between three onboard lighting profiles. Interestingly, while the mousepad features a nice surface that is soft to the touch, it also comes with wrist support. Consequently, the unit will help reduce the pressure on your wrist, thereby offering a more comfortable user experience. What’s more, you can easily detach the wrist rest if you require more surface area for your mouse too.