GIM Keyboard Wrist Rest Mouse Mat Set, Ergonomic Keyboard Wrist Support Memory Foam Mouse Mat with Wrist Cushion Support for Computer and Laptop Home Office Gaming (Black-1)

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The PowerPlay is the most expensive item on this list for a reason. Specifically, it offers one of the most useful features that you could want from your gaming mouse pad – charging your mouse while you play, ensuring that it will never unexpectedly die on you mid-game. This feature does come with some caveats, the first being that it is not cheap. Secondly, this pad is only compatible with the Lightspeed brand of wireless gaming mice from Logitech, comprising of the G502, the G703 and the G903, the latter of which appears in our roundup of the best gaming mice. Syncing your gaming peripherals into your RGB lighting ecosystem is always a satisfying experience, but each new element added does come at the expense of an open USB port to use for other things. This fully-featured gaming mouse pad from Corsair goes some way to correct this issue by including a USB hub, providing two extra ports for the one that it uses. As well as being a smooth base for your mouse to glide over, some pads include key features that you may find useful. Here are some of the main ones to look out for: Another impressive entry from a brand known for its affordable gaming accoutrements, the Trust Gaming GXT 764 Glide-Flex XXL is a full desk mouse pad with a stylish trim of RGB lighting. The smooth surface lives up to the Glide name, giving you plenty of space to zip your mouse about with just enough friction to keep you from overshooting your mark. Buying the best mouse pad may not be all that high on your list of priorities when designing the perfect workstation or gaming rig, but you’d ultimately be doing yourself a disservice if you overlook this crucial component. After all, even the best mouse in the world is at the mercy of the surface it sits upon.

Key specs – Dimensions (HWD): 400 x 900 x 3mm; Material: Cloth, rubber; Weight: Not specified; Waterproof surface: Yes; Additional features: N/A A hard mat, on the other hand, is designed for speed, cutting out any unnecessary friction to keep your mouse movements as nippy as possible. If you feel confident in your ability to stop the mouse on a dime, or if you just generally prefer speed over precision, a hard mouse pad will provide the least amount of resistance. Ergonomic wrist rest: If you spend a lot of time at your desk, you’ll already be aware of the importance of an ergonomic setup. A wrist rest provides a soft but supportive place for your wrist to sit, allowing you to keep it in a comfortable position while using your mouse. You can buy these separately, but for the sake of simplicity, as well as ensuring that you have enough space on your desk, a mouse pad with an integrated wrist rest could be the way to go.

On the other hand, those who opt for a lower sensitivity on their mouse, or people working with a multiscreen setup, will benefit from having more room to manoeuvre. You can also get extra-large options that sit under your keyboard like a placemat. These keep your keyboard from sliding around on the desk and add a certain style to your whole setup too.

Not only is this a wonderful mouse mat to use, but it also comes with a handful of other benefits such as a useful flap, which can be used to store important documents. We also really liked the bundled wireless charger, which snaps magnetically to the side of the mouse mat and can be used to charge your smartphone up to 15W. It can also simultaneously charge a pair of AirPods or other earbud cases with wireless charging support. If you’ve got the desk space and a tendency to cover an extensive surface area when using your mouse, you’d be wise to opt for the biggest mouse pad you can get. Logitech’s G840 XL is a full desktop pad that essentially turns every inch of your deskspace into a mouse mat, giving you plenty of room to manoeuvre, as well as the freedom to adjust your setup on the fly. Equally, for gamers, there are few things more frustrating than lining up the perfect headshot, only to lose your kill because your mouse dipped off the side of the pad. While high-DPI gamers can get away with a smaller mousepad, more space to perfect your play is never a bad thing. If desk space is a valuable commodity in your working environment, you’ll be better off setting your mouse to a higher sensitivity and opting for a smaller mouse pad to save on space. In this case, you won’t find better than Logitech’s Studio Series. Available in three colours – Graphite, Dark Rose and Blue Grey – the Studio Series is a stylish little number that will add a dash of elegance to any desktop. Key specs – Dimensions (HWD): 780 x 370 x 4mm; Material: felt, vegan leather; Weight: 55g; Waterproof surface: No; Additional features: Wireless charging, document storage flapKey specs – Dimensions (HWD): 200 x 230 x 2mm; Material: Polyester, rubber; Weight: 73g; Waterproof surface: Yes; Additional features: N/A USB hub: If you’re low on USB ports, you may want to look into a mousepad that has an integrated USB hub. As with the RGB lighting, these will need an open USB port to connect to your laptop or PC, but from there you can use it to connect your desktop peripherals. As well as providing more ports, it’s also handy having them in reaching distance for when you want to swap something out. Wireless charging: A few more premium mouse pads offer integrated wireless charging. Some of these will be universal, giving you a handy spot to juice up your devices while you’re working or gaming, while others are compatible with specific wireless mice, charging them up as you use them. Either way, you’ll need a USB port to plug these mats into, and they also come with the caveat that the space being used to charge devices will naturally restrict your mouse movement. The mouse pad connects to the wrist rest via a simple cutout wedge, which makes it simple to assemble but also means that the two parts easily separate when you move the pad around. Still, the non-slip base is solid enough that it shouldn’t shift on its own, and the soft surface offers a suitably smooth ride for any mouse.

As well as the lighting and extra ports, the M700 is a full desktop pad, so you’ve got plenty of room to move your mouse around, as well as the option to reverse your setup at a moment’s notice. The cloth surface allows your mouse to glide around unhindered, while the non-slip rubber base keeps the mat firmly in place and avoids any irritating bunching in the corners. For a gaming mouse pad that enhances your experience, the M700 is pretty much the best there is. Key specs – Dimensions (HWD): 312 x 344 x 4mm; Material: Polycarbonate, cloth, rubber; Weight: Not specified; Waterproof surface: No; Additional features: Wireless charging (Logitech Lightspeed mice only)The rumours are true – size does matter. Specifically, you need to be mindful of the space you have to work with when buying a mouse pad; an extra-large mat will be of little use to you if you’re working from a desk with limited surface space. Included in the box is a handy hand measurement sheet, which shows you which setting would be ideal for you, based on the size of your hand. From there, you simply add or remove the appropriate colour-coded inserts in the wrist rest and enjoy the support. Your wrist sits on a soft, gel-padded plinth The RGB lighting can easily be set to any of the twelve onboard programs via a small button on the USB hub, or, for the best results, you can use the Corsair iCUE software to program your own setup and link it in with the rest of your rig. Unlike some cheaper mouse pads, the Eono features braided edges, which should help to ward off fraying and wear – a common complaint among more budget models. The surface is also waterproof, so any spills are easily cleaned, and the whole thing is machine washable too. It may be a little on the thin side, but for what you’re paying here, the Eono Round Mat is a surprisingly sturdy and stylish mouse pad.