Logitech MX620 Review

No-frills, long-lasting, solid performer

Many mice nowadays offer an abundance of features. Some have accelerometers and others let you adjust the weight of the device. The Logitech MX620 doesn’t have any of these advanced features. That’s because it’s designed for the regular Joe who just wants a no-nonsense comfortable wireless mouse.

The MX620 is ergonomically shaped for right-handers. Lefties will have to look elsewhere. The profile is high enough so that you can comfortably rest your hand on top of it for long periods but low enough for you to be able to easily move it around accurately.

There’s just the right amount of buttons, 6. They are left click, right click, middle click, forward, back, and search.
The forward and back buttons are perfectly positioned right above the thumb rest. They are shaped such that you can feel for them easily without looking.
The search button is good to have but may not be utilized much by most people. It can be customized (as can the other buttons). If you don’t intend to use it, it’s quite alright since it’s positioned out of the way.
The scroll wheel can be pressed for the middle click function. Speaking of the scroll wheel, it has 2 modes. You can scroll one notch at a time like traditional scroll wheels. Or you can have it scroll smoothly without the notches. You toggle between the 2 modes via a switch on the underside of the mouse. It’s really a matter of preference. Either mode works well, depending on what you use it for. The scroll wheel can also be pushed left or right to scroll horizontally.

The mouse runs on 2 AA batteries. There is a battery indicator right on the device. It lights up when it starts running low. Battery life is very impressive on this mouse. I bought it to use on my work PC, so it is quite heavily used. It lasted about 7 months before the battery indicator started its warnings. Even then, it went on for an additional 2 months before it started behaving oddly from lack of juice.

The retail package comes with the mouse, 2 Energizer AA batteries, a USB receiver, a USB extension wire, and the usual setup guides and software. The USB extension wire is a welcomed accessory if your PC is located a bit further away from your mousing surface. The USB receiver unfortunately is not of the nano variety. It is the size of a typical USB flash drive. So if you use it on your desktop, it may not be an issue. But if you use it on your notebook, you may prefer a less prominent receiver.

Conclusion: This is a very normal mouse with normal features which should appeal to a wide audience. It’s comfortable in hand and the batteries last forever. I wish the receiver was smaller, but that’s really the only gripe I have with it. The cost of the mouse is very competitive and the stellar battery life will only add to your overall savings.

(Note: I consider this such a great product that I went back and purchased 2 more. I now have 3. One for myself at home, one for my wife, and one for work.)