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General

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Series

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Surface1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Sold as a Surface accessory on the Microsoft Store.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

910-007456, 910-007457, 910-007458, 910-007459, 910-007460, 910-007461, 910-007462, 910-007463, 910-0074642Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Store page SKUs for the US and Canada: Graphite 910-007456, Off-White 910-007457, Rose 910-007458. The hardware model is M-R0114 on the label inside the battery bay. The job and store both name 910-007457 as the main US SKU.3Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-eu/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouseRead 16 October 2026EU and UK store SKUs: Graphite 910-007459, Off-White 910-007460, Rose 910-007461. The UK store lists the same SKUs.4Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-au/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouseRead 16 October 2026Australian store SKUs: Graphite 910-007462, Off-White 910-007463, Rose 910-007464.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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2 May 20177Press articlehexus.net/tech/news/peripherals/105256-microsoft-surface-arc-mouse-quietly-launchedRead 23 October 2026Announced at the Microsoft EDU event on 2 May 2017.8Press articlewccftech.com/microsoft-new-surface-arc-mouse/ampRead 23 October 2026Wccftech article of 2 May 2017.

Status

Available2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026US store lists the M196 at $14.99 on 2026-10-16. The EU and UK stores show Rose and Graphite in stock. Other retailers sell it too. The US store structured data marks each colour out of stock at the moment.

Available1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026US store page shows Add to cart at $89.99 on 2026-10-23.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$79.994Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-arc-mouse-reviewRead 23 October 2026Windows Central review lists the Surface Arc Mouse at $79.99 and says the Microsoft Arc Mouse is the same hardware in matte black without the Surface branding.7Press articlehexus.net/tech/news/peripherals/105256-microsoft-surface-arc-mouse-quietly-launchedRead 23 October 2026Pre-order price $79.99 in the US. US prices exclude sales tax.8Press articlewccftech.com/microsoft-new-surface-arc-mouse/ampRead 23 October 2026Quotes $79.99 on Microsoft's online store.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA, GB, EU, AU2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026US store page. The Canadian, UK, EU and Australian stores list it too.3Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-eu/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouseRead 16 October 2026EU store sells it at EUR 10.99 and the UK store at GBP 9.99 on 2026-10-16. These are current prices, not launch prices.4Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-au/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouseRead 16 October 2026Australian store lists the mouse at AUD 19.95. The Canadian store lists the US SKUs at CAD 19.99.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Graphite, Off-White, Rose2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Store colours: Graphite, Off-White, Rose.

Burgundy, Light Gray, Cobalt Blue, Limited Edition Aqua1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: Burgundy, Light Gray, Cobalt Blue and new Limited Edition Aqua. The page footnote says available colors may vary in some markets.

Segment

Travel2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Page text: compact, mobile mouse shape small enough to toss in a bag. Same portability wording as the Logitech M240.

Travel1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026The maker describes it as slim, light and ready to travel, and says it snaps flat to fit in a bag. Windows Central calls it a travel mouse.

Mouse type

Standard5Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966294479895-Getting-Started-M196Read 16 October 2026Conventional mouse with a scroll wheel and no trackball. The product photos show a standard flat body.

Standard1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Standard mouse. It has no scroll wheel and scrolls on a touch surface.

Shape

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Body shapeiDescribes shell symmetry, not the intended hand. Symmetrical with side buttons on one side differs from an asymmetric right-handed body. Ambidextrous means a symmetrical body with side buttons on both sides.

Symmetrical body2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Page text: ambidextrous design guides either hand into a natural position. The three-button layout has no side buttons, so it is stored as symmetrical.

Symmetrical body4Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-arc-mouse-reviewRead 23 October 2026Windows Central: the Surface Arc Mouse is symmetrical, the left and right click areas sit under one large surface and there are no side buttons.5Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/microsoft/arc-mouseRead 23 October 2026RTINGS header: true ambidextrous.

Maker size classiThe maker’s marketed size label. Do not infer a size class from dimensions or reviewer hand-fit recommendations.

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Recommended gripsiGrip styles explicitly recommended by the maker. A reviewer finding a grip usable does not add a maker recommendation.

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Recommended hand sizeiMaker recommendation, measured from wrist to middle fingertip for hand length. Source notes specify whether limits are inclusive or exclusive.

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Hump positioniPosition of the shell’s highest point along its length, from a maker drawing or exact-model review.

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Thumb rest

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Ring or pinky finger rest

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Upper shelliThe primary hand-contact shell. An open or perforated bottom alone does not make the upper shell perforated.

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Swappable parts

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Adjustable weight

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Maximum added weightiTotal removable weight supplied with the mouse, excluding the mouse’s normal weight.

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Vertical angle

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Trackball diameter

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Trackball position

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Dimensions and weight

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Mouse body dimensionsiLength from front to rear, width at the widest body point, and maximum height. Cable and receiver are excluded. Approximate maker figures are qualified in source notes. Logitech pages often label the front-to-rear length Height and the body height Depth, so map the figures by size.

Length100Maximum width60Maximum height38mm(3.9 × 2.4 × 1.5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026Product Dimensions: Height 38 mm, Width 60 mm, Depth 100 mm. The store page swaps the axis names (Height 100, Depth 38). Length is the front-to-rear 100 mm and height is the 38 mm body height.2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Dimensions block: Height 100 mm, Width 60 mm, Depth 38 mm. Labels are swapped against the body, see the support page note.

Length131Maximum width55Maximum height14mm(5.2 × 2.2 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: 5.17 x 2.17 x 0.56 in (131 mm x 55 mm x 14 mm). The page does not name the body position. Windows Central gives 14 mm as the thickness of the flat mouse at its thickest point, so the 14 mm height is the snapped-flat form. The height in the arched position is not published. The maker's page for the black Microsoft Arc Mouse gives the same body as 131.31 x 55.11 x 14.22 mm.4Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-arc-mouse-reviewRead 23 October 2026Windows Central: 14 mm thin at its thickest point when flat.

Grip widthiBody width where the thumb and opposite grip finger sit. This differs from maximum body width.

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Mouse weight (claimed)iWireless mice include the battery. When the maker does not say whether a removable battery is in the weight, the published weight is stored and the source note says so. Wired mice exclude the cable. Source notes identify installed skates, colour, approximation, tolerance or a published bound.

75.4g(2.7 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 202675.4 g (with battery) and 52.3 g (without battery). The with-battery figure is stored. The store pages round this to 76 g (2.68 oz).2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Dimensions block: weight 2.68 oz (76 g), labelled with battery. The support specification page gives the more exact 75.4 g.

82.49g(2.9 oz)1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: 2.91 oz (82.49 g) including batteries. Battery weight may vary.

Box dimensions

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Packed weightiMouse, packaging and included accessories. Shipping-service weight is not evidence of packed weight.

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Sensor

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Marketed sensor nameiMaker’s sensor branding, or reviewer identification when the maker does not publish one. The physical part number is recorded separately.

Smooth optical tracking2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Technical specifications: Sensor Technology: Smooth optical tracking.

BlueTrack1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: Mouse tracking system Microsoft BlueTrack Technology, imaging rate dynamically adaptable to 1200 frames per second. No sensor chip is named.

Published sensor brandiSensor brand or trademark named by the source, which may be the mouse maker’s proprietary branding. Physical silicon manufacturer and part number are separate facts.

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Microsoft1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Maker branding for its own tracking technology.

Physical sensor part numberiExact physical sensor family or part identified by the maker or an exact-model reviewer. Do not infer it from DPI, speed or a sibling mouse.

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Sensor type

Optical1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026Sensor: Optical IR LED sensor.

Optical6Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2020/03/14/microsoft-surface-arc-mouse-review/ampRead 23 October 2026Profesional Review: a 1000 DPI sensor, and it is an optical model. The specific sensor is not known. Microsoft names BlueTrack, an optical technology.

Maximum configurable DPIiMaximum selectable DPI with the documented firmware. Later firmware increases are noted in sources. The sensor chip’s theoretical maximum is not the mouse’s maximum.

1,000DPI1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026DPI (Min/Max) 1000 +/- 150. The store lists a nominal 1000 DPI. No DPI button or software exists, so 1000 is the only value. The tolerance is kept here.2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Technical specifications: Nominal value 1000 DPI.

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Minimum configurable DPIiLowest selectable sensitivity on this mouse. Factory presets do not establish its minimum.

1,000DPI1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026Same single nominal value as max_dpi, 1000 +/- 150.2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Technical specifications: Nominal value 1000 DPI. Single fixed value.

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DPI adjustment stepiSmallest documented configuration increment, not the spacing between factory presets.

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Maximum DPI stagesiMaximum number of selectable sensitivity presets saved at once, not the number of distinct supported DPI values.

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Default DPI presetsiFactory preset sensitivity values for the exact model and firmware. Source notes distinguish different factory profiles.

1,000DPI2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026The only DPI value is 1000.

1,000DPI1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: X-Y resolution 1000 points per inch. Stored as the default. The maximum and minimum selectable values are not published. RTINGS says software can adjust the CPI, and the range is not public.

Separate X and Y DPI

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Tracking speed (claimed)iMaker or published product specification, in inches per second. If the source says more than a value, that numeric threshold is stored and qualified in the source note. Do not read it as an exact ceiling.

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30IPS1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: tracking speed up to 30 inches (762 mm) per second. Published as up to.

Tracking acceleration (claimed)iMaximum tracking acceleration in multiples of gravitational acceleration, not mouse weight. A source saying more than a value is retained as a qualified threshold in the source note.

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Lift-off distance settingsiOnly documented selectable lift-off values, or one documented fixed value. A minimum, approximate measured result or unquantified range does not establish a complete option list.

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Separate lift and landing distance

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Surface calibrationiSensor calibration for a tracking surface. Adjustable lift-off distance or copying sensitivity from another mouse alone does not establish this feature.

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Motion SynciWhether sensor motion synchronization is supported. Polling-rate restrictions and default state belong in source notes.

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Angle snapping

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Ripple control

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Tracks on glass

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Sensor position

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Performance

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Documented polling rates by connectioniOne row per documented usable rate and connection. Receiver and firmware requirements are noted. Maximum-only claims do not imply all intermediate settings or the same ceiling over USB.

ALogitech M196 Bluetooth Mouse

Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)
Bluetooth	133

Source1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026Bluetooth report rate: 133 Hz. No other connection exists.

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Max polling rate

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Polling rate (wired)

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Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

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Polling rate (Bluetooth)

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Claimed click latencyiAbsolute click-latency claim from the maker. A relative improvement is not absolute latency. Source notes give polling mode and whether the number is an average, bound or best case.

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Adjustable debounce

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Minimum debounceiLowest documented debounce setting or fixed main-switch debounce delay. Click response time or total click latency is not the same quantity.

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Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)iReviewer measurements for an identified connection, polling rate, firmware and settings. Click and sensor latency use different test methods and are not interchangeable.

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DPI deviation (measured)iReviewer measurement of deviation from a specified DPI value. Test DPI, travel speed, distance and method belong in source notes.

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Lift-off distance (measured)iReviewer-measured lift-off height at the lowest setting, on the specified surface. Do not store the maker’s selectable LOD here.

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Main click force (measured)iReviewer-measured main-button actuation force in gram-force. Not the mouse weight and not an electrical latency measure.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer scale measurement. Include battery for wireless mice and exclude cable for wired mice. Source notes identify colour and installed skates.

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85.7g(3 oz)5Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/microsoft/arc-mouseRead 23 October 2026RTINGS header: default weight 85.7 g. RTINGS tested the Microsoft Arc Mouse, which Windows Central says is the same hardware as the Surface Arc Mouse. The review lists Burgundy, Cobalt Blue and Light Gray among its colors. RTINGS weighs wireless mice with batteries. Read in Chrome, public header text only. Result cells are members-only and were not used.

Battery life (measured)iReviewer-measured runtime from a stated test, not a claim, forecast or extrapolation. Polling, lighting and other power settings must be identified.

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Hand size fitiExact-model reviewer fit assessment. Source notes define the hand-length bands and tested grip. Do not translate general praise into every size fitting.

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Switches

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Main switch typeiActuation technology for the left and right main buttons. Hybrid means optical-mechanical. Inductive analog switches detect travel by induction.

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Published main-switch brandiBrand named for the main switches. Proprietary Razer, Pulsar, Glorious or Logitech branding does not identify the physical contract manufacturer.

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Main switch model

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Main switch rated lifeiManufacturer or component rating for the main left/right switches, in millions of actuations. This is not a whole-mouse durability measurement.

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Hot-swap main switchesiMain switches can be changed without soldering. Opening the case or using a switch pack can still be required.

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Adjustable click actuationiThe point where a main click registers can be configured. Debounce adjustment changes timing, not actuation travel.

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Separate main buttons

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Side switch model

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Middle click switch

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Scroll encoder type

Mechanical2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Technical specifications: Scroll Wheel 2D, mechanical.

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Scroll encoder

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Buttons and scroll wheel

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Physical button inputsiIncludes left/right, wheel click, each wheel-tilt direction, DPI/report-rate/profile buttons and a wheel-mode pushbutton. Excludes scroll rotation, power sliders and connection sliders. A connection pushbutton, such as Logitech Easy-Switch, counts even when the maker's own count leaves it out. A button that only switches power does not. Counts each physical input once.

41Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026Buttons: 3 buttons (Left, Right, Middle). The count here includes the one bottom button that is both power and Bluetooth pairing control, as the field definition counts connection pushbuttons, so it is 4. The maker counts 3.5Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966294479895-Getting-Started-M196Read 16 October 2026Product overview lists the scroll wheel, battery compartment, optical sensor with LED, and one On/Off switch and Bluetooth pairing button on the bottom. A single press switches power and a three-second long press starts pairing.

21Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: 2 buttons, left and right click. Scrolling uses the touch surface, so there is no wheel click, tilt or other button on top. The only other control is the Bluetooth pair button on the bottom, which is not counted as an input.

Programmable buttonsiNumber of physical button inputs that can be remapped. Excludes scroll-up/down actions, alternate software layers and non-programmable mode controls.

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15Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/microsoft/arc-mouseRead 23 October 2026RTINGS text: dedicated software where you can adjust the CPI and program one button, and only one programmable button.

Side buttonsiButtons on the thumb-facing side walls, including a side DPI-shift button. Top buttons beside the main click plate and bottom setting buttons are excluded.

05Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966294479895-Getting-Started-M196Read 16 October 2026Complete product overview has no side button.

01Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table lists only 2 buttons, left and right click, so no side buttons.

Side buttons on

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DPI buttoniA physical pushbutton that changes sensitivity. A button shared with power or report rate still counts. Software-only switching does not.

No5Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966294479895-Getting-Started-M196Read 16 October 2026Complete product overview has no DPI button.

No1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table lists only left and right click. The one other control is a pair button on the bottom.

DPI button position

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Profile buttoniA dedicated physical profile-switch button. A remappable input that could be assigned this action does not prove a dedicated control.

No5Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966294479895-Getting-Started-M196Read 16 October 2026Complete product overview has no profile button.

No1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table lists only left and right click.

Dedicated DPI-shift buttoniDedicated physical control for temporarily switching sensitivity while held. A software-remappable input is not automatically a dedicated sniper control.

No5Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966294479895-Getting-Started-M196Read 16 October 2026Complete product overview has no dedicated DPI-shift button.

No1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table lists only left and right click.

Dedicated gesture buttoniA dedicated physical gesture control. Assigning a gesture action to a remappable button does not establish a separate gesture button.

No5Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966294479895-Getting-Started-M196Read 16 October 2026Complete product overview has no gesture button.

No1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table lists only left and right click. Windows Central says there is no gesture support.4Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-arc-mouse-reviewRead 23 October 2026Windows Central: no gesture support.

Scroll wheel

Notched2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Page text: controlled line-by-line scrolling. Scroll Wheel: 2D, mechanical. Stored as notched. No tilt or free-spin mode is mentioned.

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Scroll mode switchiHow the wheel changes between notched and free-spin modes. None means there is no such mode-switch mechanism.

None2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Only a line-by-line wheel is described and the controls list has no mode switch.

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Separate thumb wheeliA separate side wheel operated by the thumb. Tilting the central scroll wheel does not count.

No5Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966294479895-Getting-Started-M196Read 16 October 2026Complete product overview has no separate thumb wheel.

No1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table lists only left and right click and a touch scroll plane.

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Build

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Shell material

Plastic, polymer unspecified1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026Materials used: PCR (post-consumer recycled plastic). The polymer type is not named, so the generic plastic option is stored.

Plastic, polymer unspecified, Other6Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2020/03/14/microsoft-surface-arc-mouse-review/ampRead 23 October 2026Profesional Review: the bendable bottom half is light grey silicone and the top piece is a more rigid plastic. Plastic and other (silicone) are stored.

Surface finishiPublished surface finish, such as matte or textured. Soft-feel wording does not establish rubber material or a chemical coating.

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Installed feet materialiMaterial of the factory-installed skates, excluding separately supplied replacements or dot skates. Virgin PTFE means additive-free or explicitly virgin-grade PTFE.

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Installed skate piecesiNumber of separate factory-installed skate pieces, including a sensor ring. Excludes spare skates supplied in the box.

46Reviewhi-tech.ua/en/article/logitech-m196-mouse-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review: the bottom has four round legs. The maker bottom-view photo shows four round skates, two at the front and two at the rear.

26Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2020/03/14/microsoft-surface-arc-mouse-review/ampRead 23 October 2026Profesional Review of the light grey unit: the underside has two thin feet.

Feet shapeiGeometry of the installed skates. Pads plus a sensor ring are mixed. Separate dots are dots.

Dots6Reviewhi-tech.ua/en/article/logitech-m196-mouse-reviewRead 16 October 2026Four separate round discs and no ring around the sensor, so dots. The skate material is not published.

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Feet thickness

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Cable

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Cable

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Cable length

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Detachable cableiThe cable unplugs from an external socket on the mouse without opening it. A service-replaceable internal cable does not count.

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Port on mouseiExternally accessible data/charging socket on the mouse. A fixed cable is none. USB-C describes the connector, not a transfer-speed version.

None5Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966294479895-Getting-Started-M196Read 16 October 2026Product overview shows no USB or charging socket. Power is one AA battery.

None1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026The spec table lists no port. The Microsoft support page describes only a battery door and a pair button on the bottom.

Cable host plugiConnector on the computer end of the supplied or fixed cable, independent of the mouse-end connector.

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Connectivity

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ConnectionsiConnections that carry mouse input data. A USB cable used only for charging does not establish wired USB operation.

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026Connection Type: Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0. Corded or Wireless: Wireless. There is no receiver or cable.

Bluetooth1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 4.1. No receiver or cable is listed.

Wireless technology

Bluetooth Low Energy1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026Connection Type: Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0.

Bluetooth1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: interface Bluetooth.

BluetoothiThe version number only, such as 5.1. LE and Low Energy are left out. A source that names only Bluetooth Low Energy gives no version.

5.01Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026Connection Type: Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0.

4.11Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 4.1. The host must support Bluetooth 4.0 or higher. Launch coverage said Bluetooth 4.0.

Saved Bluetooth pairing slotsiNumber of Bluetooth hosts whose pairing the mouse remembers. A limit of one concurrently connected host does not establish the number of saved slots.

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Switchable host devicesiNumber of host devices selectable through the documented mouse controls without manually moving a data cable. Not the number of physical receivers or simultaneous active links alone.

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12Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/accessories/mouse-keyboard/use-surface-arc-mouseRead 23 October 2026Support page: pair the mouse to one PC with the pair button. No device switching is described.4Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-arc-mouse-reviewRead 23 October 2026Windows Central: the mouse can be paired to only one PC at a time.

Device switching

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Receiver host connectoriHost plug on the included small receiver. A larger cabled receiver is described in source notes. This differs from the charging cable’s plug.

None2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Bluetooth only. The page says no dongle or port is required and the package has no receiver.

None1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026The spec table lists a Bluetooth interface only and no receiver.

Receiver storage in mouse

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Receiver extender includediAn included adapter, dock or cabled receiver arrangement moves the receiver closer to the mouse. A charging-only adapter does not count.

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Receiver pairing sharediA receiver can pair with another supported device, such as a keyboard, at the same time. This does not mean the mouse switches between computers.

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Wireless rangeiPublished range and test conditions. A recommended receiver distance or minimum reliable range is not an exact maximum.

10m1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026Wireless range: 10 meters (Min.). The store page says 33 ft (10 m) and that range varies with conditions. Stored as the published range.

10m1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: 32.8 feet (10 meters) in open area and 16.4 feet (5 meters) in office environment. The open-area figure is stored.

Basic mouse OS supportiOperating systems supported for basic input. Configuration software support is listed separately and may require a newer OS version.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026OS/Platform Support (at release) and System Requirements: Windows 10 or later and macOS 11 or later. The store page says it works with Bluetooth computers and mobile devices that support external mice (HID profile), but the support page names only these two systems.

Windows1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: Windows 11 Home/Pro, 10, 8.1 and 8. The host must support Bluetooth 4.0 or higher. macOS is not listed.

ConsolesiConsole families explicitly supported. Source notes identify exact consoles, games and reduced polling or software functions.

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Battery

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Battery type

AA1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026Battery Details: AA x1. Battery life (not rechargeable).

AAA1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: 2 AAA alkaline batteries (included).

Disposable battery countiNumber of disposable cells, such as AA or AAA. Do not use this field for internal rechargeable cells.

11Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026Battery Details: AA x1.

21Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: 2 AAA alkaline batteries (included).

Battery capacityiPublished or physically identified internal battery capacity. Do not calculate mAh from claimed runtime or compare capacities across unverified hardware revisions.

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User-replaceable batteryiBattery replacement is a supported user procedure. The ability to open and modify the mouse does not establish this feature.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026Battery user-replaceable? Yes.

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/accessories/mouse-keyboard/use-surface-arc-mouseRead 23 October 2026Support page: flip the mouse over, press the small tab to open the battery door, then replace the batteries.

Battery life by mode (claimed)iOne manufacturer or published product claim per documented connection, polling rate and lighting condition. Omit unstated conditions. Source notes identify performance, switch and haptic modes and whether runtime is up to a value.

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Battery life (up to)iManufacturer estimate of days of normal use between full charges. This includes periods when the mouse is idle. It is not continuous runtime. Source notes preserve usage conditions and qualifiers when published. Do not convert this estimate to continuous hours.

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Battery life (normal use)iManufacturer estimate of calendar months of normal use between charges or battery replacements. It is not continuous runtime. Source notes retain approximate, up-to, or-more and operating-mode qualifiers. Do not convert this estimate to continuous hours.

12months1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026Battery Life (not rechargeable): 12 months. The store page adds that battery life varies with use conditions. The Getting Started guide says up to 12 months.2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Page: 12-month battery life and auto sleep with one AA battery. Battery life varies with use conditions.

6months1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: up to 6 months. Launch coverage by Hexus and mobiFlip said 9 months.

Longest battery life

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Battery life at 1000 HziLongest stored claim explicitly at 1000 Hz over 2.4 GHz. A claim without a confirmed polling rate is excluded.

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Battery life on Bluetooth

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Charging port

None1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026Not rechargeable and no port. Power is one AA battery.

None1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026The mouse runs on AAA batteries and the spec table lists no charging port.

Full charge timeiClaimed time from empty to full charge, in minutes. Approximation and charging setup are stated in source notes.

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Quick charge

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Use while chargingiMouse input works while the internal battery charges through the documented wired or dock arrangement.

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Charging system compatibilityiNamed wireless charging pad or contact dock. Source notes distinguish inductive pads from pogo-pin contact charging.

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Charging dock included

No2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Complete package list has no dock. The mouse uses a replaceable AA battery.

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Battery indicator

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Reported to the OS2Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/accessories/mouse-keyboard/use-surface-arc-mouseRead 23 October 2026Support page: check the battery level in Windows Bluetooth and other devices settings. The battery level appears next to the mouse. The LED light only shows pairing and power.

Lighting

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Decorative RGB lightingiUser-configurable decorative lighting. A multicolour status, DPI or battery indicator alone is not decorative RGB.

No1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026Indicator Lights (LED): LED on the sensor for on/off and pairing indication. No decorative lighting.

No1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026The spec table lists no lighting. The only LED is a status light that flashes while pairing and stays on while the mouse is on (support page).

Decorative lighting zonesiNumber of independently controlled decorative lighting zones. Status indicator LEDs are excluded.

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01Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026No decorative lighting is listed.

Lighting sync

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DPI indicator

None1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026The only LED shows on/off and pairing state. DPI is fixed, so there is no DPI indicator.

None1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026There is no DPI control and no DPI indicator in the spec table.

Software

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Software

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Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center2Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/accessories/mouse-keyboard/use-surface-arc-mouseRead 23 October 2026Support page tip: the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center app helps personalize and customize the mouse.3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/microsoft-arc-mouse-black/8mwhbv8qvskrRead 23 October 2026Store page of the black Microsoft Arc Mouse, the same hardware per Windows Central: compatibility lists Mouse and Keyboard Center software installation. The Surface Arc Mouse page lists no software.

Configuration software platformsiPlatforms explicitly supported for configuring this exact model. Basic input compatibility and availability of a generic app on another platform do not establish model support.

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Windows3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/microsoft-arc-mouse-black/8mwhbv8qvskrRead 23 October 2026The black Arc Mouse page lists Windows 11 Home/Pro, 10, 8.1 and 8 as the requirement to download the Mouse and Keyboard Center software.

Onboard memoryiDocumented settings remain available without configuration software running. Which settings persist is stated in source notes.

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Onboard profilesiMaximum distinct hardware-stored profiles. Software game profiles and factory preset profiles do not establish this maximum.

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Macros

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Macros stored onboardiMacros themselves execute from mouse memory without the configuration app. Onboard DPI or button assignments alone do not prove onboard macros.

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Button remapping

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Yes5Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/microsoft/arc-mouseRead 23 October 2026RTINGS text: dedicated software where you can program one button.

Per-app profiles

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User firmware updatesiA public user-accessible updater or documented software firmware-update procedure exists for this exact model.

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In the box

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In the boxiDocumented contents of the specified colour or bundle. Installed parts and optional extras are distinguished in source notes.

Mouse, 1 AA battery (pre-installed), User documentation2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Package contents: Mouse, 1 AA battery (pre-installed), User documentation.

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Cables included

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Extra skates includediAn extra usable skate set is supplied separately from installed skates, including an alternative dot set. Factory protective film is not a spare skate.

No2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Complete package list has no spare skates.

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Grip tape

No2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Complete package list has no grip tape.

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Links

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Product page

www.logitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-0074572Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026

www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn51Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M1961Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966295454231-Specification-M196Read 16 October 2026

www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn51Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Tech specs tab of the Microsoft Store page.

Manual

support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966294479895-Getting-Started-M1965Owner's manualsupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/21966294479895-Getting-Started-M196Read 16 October 2026Official Getting Started article for the M196.

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/accessories/mouse-keyboard/use-surface-arc-mouse2Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/accessories/mouse-keyboard/use-surface-arc-mouseRead 23 October 2026Microsoft support article Use Surface Arc Mouse: pairing, gestures, batteries and settings.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year2Maker product pagelogitech.com/en-us/shop/p/m196-bluetooth-mouse.910-007457Read 16 October 2026Specs and requirements: 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty on the US store. The UK, EU and South African stores say 2 years.

1year1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-arc-mouse/8p5sv2rx3rn5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: 1 year limited hardware warranty. US store.

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