Mouse with USB-C and replaceable battery?

submitted by BarHocker@discuss.tchncs.de

cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/22922783

Does anyone know of a mouse that can be used wireless, with a replaceable battery and that can be connected to the PC via USB-C to recharge the battery? Obtainable in Europe.

The reasoning is that I do not want to get into the situation where I do not have a charged replacement battery at hand and am therefore unable to use the mouse.

Currently I am using a mouse without a replaceable battery which got so old that the battery only holds for 1-2 hours without being connected to the cable.

I know I could simply go with a wired mouse, however, I like the cleanliness of minimal cables on my desk. Thanks for suggestions.

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Might be tricky to find, so if you want user replaceable batteries in a Mouse, maybe get a USB AA/AAA battery charger and use any of the many mice with AA (Or AAA) batteries. Recharge the batteries by plugging in the USB charger when they get low ?

My Logitech MX Master 3S is USB c rechargabke but not user replaceable batteries

You're not going to get both a replaceable battery and a rechargeable mouse with charging cord.

You can get rechargable AA batteries that actually have a port on them. But you need to remove it to charge. Just keep a spare in your laptop bag

It's reasonably easy to replace the internal battery of many mice, which might be worth a try if your mouse is fine otherwise.

E.g. below is an example of a Logitech G Pro Wireless battery replacement. These exact tools aren't necessary, and a replacement battery can be found for 10-20€.

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Logitech+G+PRO+Wireless+Battery+Replacement/145490

@BarHocker There are likely still mice using standard AAA batteries out there.

Yes there are but I am specifically searching for one wjth a detachable cable for charging.

@BarHocker I guess you also want to use your mouse while charging, right?

Yes, that is right.

@BarHocker If you don't find one, as an alternative, you could buy a set of 4 rechargeable batteries and use and recharge them interchangeably, so you can always have a set of 2 spare batteries at hand when the other 2 get discharged.

Logitech G305. No cord but has a replaceable AA battery.

This is a very nice mouse. You can buy Li-Ion batteries in an AA format for those, that come with a USB-C slot. I use that setup for more than a year now and am very happy with it.