Buy it for Life

I have a Logitech MX Master 3s and can really recommend it to you.

It's on the expensive side, sure, but for something I use daily it's worth it for me. It is a really great device!

It doesn't have a (easily) replaceable battery tho. I didn't take a look at how to replace it, but I think it might be as hard, or easier, than with an electric toothbrush or something, if that's really important to you.

I can't even remember when I charged that thing the last time, and I think that's a good sign for the power consumption. So, even if the battery looses 50% of its capacity over 5-10 years, it will still last for weeks and charge in a very short time, and by that time, it will look so used and disgusting, that you might consider buying a new mouse.

You can also use it while charging (looking at you, Apple mouse!), and it has an USB-C port that also acts not only for power, but also as signal line if you want.

It has a Bluetooth-only mode (for connecting multiple PCs), a wireless dongle, and as said a wired connection.

Would you be ok with a mouse that takes AA batteries? Technically replaceable and lasts so long you’re only swapping batteries once or twice a year, Logitech G603 Lightspeed is an option and I love my Logitech G604 lightspeed that only takes one AA and lasts 4-6 months. If you got some rechargeable batteries that’s even better. Unfortunately neither are USB-C so it’s not a wired device at all, no ports on the mice in general.

That's frustrating, for sure. I can't stand devices with built-in batteries for that reason.

I don't remember the exact model, but I've got a Logitech mouse on one of my computers that uses maybe a single AA battery. It lasts like 1-2 years with that battery, so I'd suggest looking for a mouse with AA or AAA batteries to be more future-proof.

For all their failings, Logitech master mice do tick most of your boxes.

I replaced the battery in my master 2 not long ago although I had to buy new skates for it it only took about 10 mins of work and the battery was a very basic, standard Li-ion, not custom hardware.

Not USB C to be fair but when you only have to charge it once a month or every 3 if you upgrade to a higher capacity battery is something I can live with personally.

I bought this one. It has a built-in battery that is connected to the board with a standard (?) connector cable. The mouse can be opened with one screw underneath the gliding pad. I have this mouse for over a year now and I'm satisfied with it. It lasts 7 days with RGB-Lights switched on up to 10 days with RGB lights switched off - depanding on usage. You can operate up to 3 devices with it (BT 5.0, BT 3.0 and wirelessly with the dongle held with a magnet underneath the mouse when not needed. It can be charged with the USB C port. It can be charged while in use. Unfortunately tho, the mouse seems to be out of stock at Amazon. Perhaps other shops have this device listed. I obtained the mouse in Germany.

Edit: This is the mouse opened (I had to clean it because it was operated in a feline enviroment). The battery can be replaced easily:

Wireless version of CAD mouse by 3Dconnexion. It also works with or without usb Bluetooth dongle

I haven't particularly looked for one recently, but you could accommodate a lot of that with a simple mouse that uses standard AA batteries. Nice to be able to swap without it having to be some special type, but he one I had was some cheap thing that broke quick.

I love my Razer viper pro, though I'd never buy another Razer

battery lasts like a week or two, charges within maybe a half hour

I very very rarely put it on the dock

if it occasionally dies I unplug the dock and plug the cable straight into the mouse and use it wired for the day

Unlikely. Reason being manufacturers don't want to have to account for whatever janky ni-cad or lithium battery the consumer jams in there, or having to tell the difference between the two because they need to be charged differently. Closest you'll probably get is a mouse that takes AAs and a couple of these or similar. Just leave one in a spare port until you need to change over.

Amazon link for demonstration purposes only, not an endorsement. Also can't vouch for that brand.

I commented on the cross-post, but I thought it might be interesting for others in this thread. The product basically fits the requirements very well:

Unfortunately, the mouse is only sold in a keyboard/mouse bundle, but the "CHERRY STREAM DESKTOP RECHARGE" bundle might be something you would be interested in. Both keyboard and mouse have replaceable batteries and these suckers are built to last. The mouse is little bigger, so def. have something in your hand and it has super silent buttons. I especially like the type-feel of the keyboard. I am normally totally I to mechanical keyboards, but I can totally tolerate typing on it. 😉

Edit: Oh, and I forgot. You can recharge them with a USB-C cable. They also use off-the-shelve NiMH rechargeable batteries that you can get almost everywhere if you want to replace it in the future.

(Disclaimer: I work for Cherry, but IMHO it is still a very good product for the price. )

I've been using the logitech marathon m705 for the last 10 years for that exact reason. It doesnt have rechargeable batteries but the AA batteries it came with lasted me for almost 2 years. Now, even if I buy cheap batteries I know I don't have to worry about it for at least another year.

Maybe the Ploopy mouse?

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