Logitech M196

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Key highlights

  • Weighs 76 grams
  • Achieves 1000 DPI
  • Polls at 125 Hz
  • Employs mechanical switches
  • Connects wirelessly
  • Fits ambidextrous fingertip grip

Technical overview

The Logitech M196 is a lightweight 76g fingertip-sized ambidextrous wireless mouse with a 125 Hz polling rate and 1000 DPI optical sensor centred at 52 per cent. Its symmetrical shape features a moderate back hump, slight inward front flare and flat side curvature for comfortable fingertip grip in both hands. Mechanical switches and plastic build suit portable office or casual use without thumb or ring finger rests.

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ℹ️ General Info

Brand

Logitech

Category

Gaming

Model

M196

Shape

Symmetrical

Release Year

Unknown

Size

Fingertip

Hand

Ambidextrous

Sensor

Unknown

Sensor Type

Unknown

Material

Plastic

Warranty (Years)

Unknown

Onboard Memory Profiles

Unknown

🎯 Performance

Max DPI

1000

Polling Rate

125 Hz

Adjustable DPI

No

Minimum DPI

Unknown

Tracking Speed (IPS)

Unknown

Acceleration (G)

Unknown

🔌 Connection

Connection Type

Wireless

Bluetooth

No

🖱️ Buttons

Programmable Buttons

Unknown

Total Buttons

3

Side Buttons

0

Middle Buttons

0

Main Switches

Unspecified Mechanical Switches

Scroll Wheel Encoder

Unknown

🎨 Design

Weight

76 g

Hump Placement

Back - moderate

Front Flare

Inward - slight

Side Curvature

Flat

Width

60.0 mm

Height

38.0 mm

Length

100.0 mm

Cable Length

Unknown

Thumb Rest

No

Ring Finger Rest

No

Tilting Scroll Wheel

No

Thumb Scroll Wheel

No

Extra Weights Included

No

Power

Battery Life (hours)

Unknown

Wireless Charging

No

Rechargeable Battery

No

Removable Battery

No

Features

DPI Switch Button

No

Profile Switch Button

No

Use While Charging

No

RGB Lighting

No

Gesture Support

No

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