Is a laser mouse better than optical?

Is a laser mouse better than optical?

Optical sensors have less than a one percent variation in tracking at different speeds, while laser mice can have five percent or more variation. An optical mouse works well on a mouse pad or any non-glossy surface. A laser mouse will work on any surface.

What is a laser mouse?

A laser mouse is a type of optical mouse that uses laser light to detect mouse movement. Like all optical mice, the laser mouse has no moving parts inside. Laser is more accurate than the standard optical mouse design, providing for up to 20x greater sensitivity and precision.

Do laser mouse need mouse pads?

Today, the computer optical mouse is designed with an optical sensor, instead of a rubber ball. … In many cases, a mouse pad is no longer needed. There's no rubber ball that needs to grip the surface to move. However, if the mouse is being used on a semi or fully reflective surface, a mouse pad may still be needed.

What is optical tracking mouse?

An optical mouse is a computer mouse which uses a light source, typically a light-emitting diode (LED), and a light detector, such as an array of photodiodes, to detect movement relative to a surface. … Optical mice that use dark field illumination can function reliably even on such surfaces.