Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical

Ergonomic Design

Connectivity TechnologyPS/2Minimum Required Operating System VersionWindows 1Operating SystemWindows 11

About this item

  • Ergonomic Design
  • Customizable Buttons
  • Optical Technology
  • Comfortable in Either Hand
Category: MiceRanked #99 of 180 in Mice
8.8Our score
Our verdict

Ergonomic Design

Ranked #99 in Mice · 4 things we like

Quick answer The Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical scores 8.8/10 with us. Amazon owners rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 460 reviews, in line with the 4.4 average of the 166 products we track in Mice. Key facts: connectivity technology PS/2, minimum required operating system version Windows 1, operating system Windows 11.

Product Description Mice that Skip and Jam Are a Thing of the Past. The IntelliEye optical sensor tracks movement thousands of times times per second, giving you smooth and precise motion. Without a mouse ball, there are no moving parts to clean or wear down.

The optical sensor is even sealed to prevent dirt and lint from getting in and affecting performance. Amazon.com Microsoft has replaced the old-fashioned mouse ball with the Wheel Mouse Optical, featuring an IntelliEye optical sensor to provide smooth and precise motion. Without a mouse ball, there are no moving parts to clean or wear down.

The IntelliEye optical sensor is sealed in to keep out the dirt and lint that can cause a traditional mouse to skip or jam. The Wheel Mouse Optical comes with a scroll wheel for scrolling and zooming. Move through documents by simply rolling the wheel forward or backward instead of clicking on a

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Product information

21 specifications
Additional FeaturesErgonomic Design
Antenna LocationOffice
BrandMicrosoft
Button Quantity3
ColorWhite
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Connectivity TechnologyPS/2
Enclosure MaterialPlastic
Global Trade Identification Number00805529005488
Hand OrientationAmbidextrous
Hardware PlatformPC
Item Weight12 ounces
Mfr Part NumberD66-00029
Minimum Required Operating System VersionWindows 1
Model NumberD66-00029
Movement DetectionOptical
Operating SystemWindows 11
Power SourceBattery Powered
Range10.0 meters
Style NameModern
Unit Count1 Count

Pros & cons

What we like
  • Ergonomic Design
  • Customizable Buttons
  • Optical Technology
  • Comfortable in Either Hand
What could be better

    Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical: questions & answers

    Is the Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical worth buying?

    Yes, it is one of the stronger picks in its group. We score the Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical 8.8 out of 10. Amazon owners rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 460 reviews, in line with the 4.4 average of the 166 products we track in Mice.

    What are the key specs of the Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical?

    Connectivity Technology: PS/2; Minimum Required Operating System Version: Windows 1; Operating System: Windows 11. All 21 specifications are in the product information table on this page.

    What are good alternatives to the Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical?

    Similar, well-rated products in our catalog: Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse (9.2/10, 4.6 stars from 2,375 owners); Microsoft Basic OPTIBAL Mouse Black USB (9.2/10, 4.6 stars from 2,147 owners); Microsoft Modern Mouse (8.8/10, 4.4 stars from 418 owners).

    Customer reviews

    All reviews on Amazon
    4.4460 global ratings
    5 star75%
    4 star13%
    3 star0%
    2 star0%
    1 star13%

    Breakdown from the 8 most helpful reviews we imported.

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    asfdas
    Verified purchaseMarch 18, 2013
    The last good mouse, now discontinued. A tragedy

    Such a shame this mouse isn't made anymore and only wish I bought in bulk while I still had the chance. No other mouse is the same as this one, the only thing this mouse lacks is the newer sensors of today (only for dpi) which is easily countered with a wide mouse pad (none of that normal square small garbage mouse pads) so you can flick your mouse at low sensitivities all day and own noobs EZ. After about 10 ten years of using this mouse the only two degradations that happen eventually, which are the only reasons I end up buying another and not trying to fix them since they were very cheap, a

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    Leon Smiff III
    Verified purchaseDecember 7, 2014
    This MS Optical Mouse Matches the Picture ... and Performs Exactly Like the Old Versions

    You know this mouse ... leastwise I suspect you do if you landed on the page of the mouse I bought (here's a link, Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical).Just to assure you, the mouse linked immediately above is the real deal.(Just a sidebar: This is not always the case. Some vendors falsely provide a picture of the MS classic mouse (here's an example, Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse - Mouse - optical - wired - PS/2, USB), when they're really selling the flimsy new version. Hhhmmm ... Still haven't fixed the picture as of 10 Dec 2014 ...)Is this classic mouse now more expensive than years ago? Yes. Beyo

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    xtreme-snoop
    Verified purchaseJuly 6, 2013
    It's perfect!

    I had this exact mouse that was purchased in 2003 and it worked perfectly until the Spring of 2013, which is understandable since it was used in an auto repair shop. Dust, grease, hot summers and cold winters are not a good environment for electronics. The original mouse ended up causing a hardware conflict and the PC would freeze up. The two spare mice I put in its place worked just fine. So I just needed a replacement of the same kind.What's great about this mouse is the hand size and that it's wired. Mechanics can easily grab onto it and maneuver it with ease. A wired mouse eliminates the f

    L
    Lawrence.L
    Verified purchaseAugust 17, 2025
    As stock as a mouse can get

    Purchased Back in 2011 and giving a review now after 14 years of usage. This is the best budget mouse you ever get. the size, ergonomics and functionality, it does everything you needed to do. It wont offer any blazing speeds in terms of poll rate, nor does it have the satisfied tactile feedback when you press each mouse click. It's no mouse for gaming or ones for heavy usage when you are around the computer often. This Mouse is more catered to those who are not on the computer all the time and only use them sparingly. Those who aren't tech savvy but wants something that gets the job done. For

    E
    Elisabeth A.
    Verified purchaseJuly 20, 2010
    lasts for years, and years, and years...

    I got my first computer when I was about 11 years old. This is the mouse that was given to me with the computer. I don't remember if it was brand new or if it had been used before. I would play all kinds of stupid, click-intensive games. Now, about 7 years later, the mouse has only just started to give me problems. What kind of problems? I'll click something, and it thinks I double-clicked. That's all. But it gets really annoying in some programs. So I what did I do? I went to amazon.com and ordered the exact same mouse. Because I think 7+ years is pretty good for a piece of computer hardware

    S
    solid
    Verified purchaseNovember 6, 2010
    Gaming Mouse Review

    I play FPS games quite a bit and was looking to improve my game. I did a fair amount of research and tried three different mice. The first was a Deathadder 3.5g, which tracked great, but the buttons on the side annoyed me and it rubbed my pinkie the wrong way. I also tried a Intellimouse 3.0 which also tracked great but also had the annoying side buttons and whose right handed only grip wasnt the most controllable for gaming. Lastly, this mouse, which is a Mouse Wheel Optical, not a Mouse Optical Wheel as the title states, costs much less, and comes with the same laser as the intellimouse, has

    W
    wonderama
    Verified purchaseDecember 5, 2006
    Good Price, Quality Product

    This positive view comes grudgingly because I'm leery of the M$ monopoly, but I bought this as a replacement for a G4 iMac mouse that died and I haven't looked back.I love Macs but hate their mice (I like using the right click button without having to figure out the right key click in OSX). I didn't want a wireless mouse because that means that I would have to deal with replacing batteries.I tried out various types and manufacturers at a local office supply store and chose this mouse because it felt was the best fit and easiest to use. The cord is sturdy and the mouse is well-built and works f

    K
    K. T.
    Verified purchaseFebruary 5, 2014
    A wonderful mouse, if it would work.

    I would like to love this mouse and give it 5 stars. Like the other Microsoft optical mouse, this mouse has a great feel for my hand, simple to use, and functions great, that is until it doesn't. I have ordered two of these mice, and both of them, within 2 weeks, have stopped becoming functional. When I plug in the mouse to the USB port, the mouse stats to flicker, stays on for a few seconds, then turns off. I thought that perhaps that I had received a defective product, however, upon returning one and ordering a new one, the same story came to be. This is sad because I loved the white Microso

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