Delux Mini Iron Grey wireless right-handed ergonomic mouse

A tribute to the Delux Mini

A firm grip for such a little one

Small hands don’t have it easy in the world of mice. Most ergonomic mice are designed for an average man’s hand, and anyone with a hand significantly smaller than that either has to reach too far or stretch their hand to reach the scroll wheel. The Delux Mini has been designed with exactly the opposite in mind. Compact, vertical and with buttons within easy reach.

Why the Delux Mini?

The name says it all: this is the little brother in the vertical segment. We’ve tested it ourselves, and the mouse is perfectly usable for hand lengths up to 185 mm and hand widths up to 85 mm. If your hands are larger than that, you’d be better off looking at a bigger model.

Good for your hand and wrist

The mouse stands upright, which means your wrist is in a more neutral position than with a flat mouse. At the same time, the shape provides enough support to let your hand rest comfortably. Your thumb is relatively close to your fingers, which helps your hand to relax. In the fairly spacious recess, you can decide exactly where to place your thumb.

There’s a small lip beneath the little finger. This prevents the side of your hand from scraping against the desk. The scroll wheel usually sits comfortably beneath the middle finger, although this may vary slightly depending on the user. The long buttons ensure that even the smallest hands can use it with ease.

Well-rounded in many respects

The Mini has five buttons and a scroll wheel. In addition to the left and right mouse buttons, there are forward and backward buttons near the thumb. The button above these adjusts the sensitivity. This is handy when switching between precision work and more general tasks.

The left and right mouse buttons use Kaihu switches that click almost silently. You can still hear and feel the click yourself, but those around you will hardly notice it. That makes a difference in an open-plan office, and at home in a room where someone else is working or sleeping.

The mouse comes with a 1-metre charging cable. You use this to recharge the built-in 500 mAh Li-polymer battery. A light comes on next to the port whilst charging; as soon as it goes off, the battery is fully charged. When you’ve finished working, simply switch the mouse off using the switch on the underside. That saves you another charge.

Wireless via USB and Bluetooth

The Delux Mini can be connected wirelessly in two ways. It works via Bluetooth 5.0 and via the included 2.4 GHz USB receiver. You’ll find this dongle on the underside of the mouse, in a magnetic flap. So you won’t lose it easily.

On the underside of the mouse is a switch with positions 1 and 2. Position 1 is the wireless USB connection; position 2 is Bluetooth. This allows you to switch from your laptop to your workstation without having to reconnect.

What makes a vertical mouse so good?

The main advantage of a vertical model like the Mini lies in how it affects your forearm. A flat mouse forces your forearm into a twisted position; a vertical mouse largely eliminates that twist. This puts less strain on your arm, which can help reduce discomfort during prolonged use.

Get the most out of the Mini

Windows and Mac

The Mini is highly versatile. It works on Windows and macOS. With USB-A ports becoming a thing of the past on laptops, this is handy: at work, you connect it via the dongle; at home, you pair it with your laptop via Bluetooth. One mouse for all locations.

The Mini won’t complain about the surface either. We tested it on white printer paper and a white desk, amongst other things, and it simply got on with the job.

Can withstand heavy clicking

Not that we’re encouraging it, but this Delux can withstand quite a few clicks. The Kaihu switch under the left and right mouse buttons is designed to last for up to 3 million clicks.

Don’t miss this either

On Windows computers, you can use all the mouse’s functions. On macOS, the back and forward buttons don’t work.

Are you a Mac user who still wants to be able to use all the buttons? Then consider the USB Overdrive programme. Not only will this get all the buttons working, but you can also assign any function you like to them. The programme is free to use with adverts.

Pros and cons

• Wireless via USB dongle and Bluetooth 5.0
• Puts the forearm in a more natural position
• Virtually silent click (Kaihu switches)
• Extra mouse buttons (forward and backward)
• Ideal for small hands
• Rechargeable battery
• Only suitable for hands smaller than 185 mm
• The forward and backward buttons do not work on macOS

Key specifications

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Product features

• Vertical, ergonomic design
• Wireless via USB dongle and Bluetooth 5.0
• Adjustable DPI (800/1200/1600/2400/4000)
• Virtually silent mouse buttons
• Rechargeable 500 mAh battery
• Designed for smaller hands

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What’s in the box?

• 1 x Right-handed wireless mouse
• 1 x User manual
• 1 x 2.4 GHz wireless nano receiver
• 1 x 1-metre charging cable

Frequently asked questions