Logitech Pebble M350 review
Logitech has launched a new wireless mouse called Pebble M350, which is aimed at students and working professionals. The Pebble M350 is compatible with Windows and Mac devices and works on Chrome OS/Linux/ iPadOS. The mouse will work with Microsoft Surface devices too. It comes with a one-year limited hardware warranty and is available in India in three colour variants: Graphite, White and Rose. The mouse comes at an MRP of Rs 1,999. Logitech sent us the Rose variant of Pebble M350 for review and here are our thoughts on the product. True to its name, the Pebble M350 from Logitech is shaped like a big pebble and is smaller than the size of an average palm, actually about half of its size. The mouse measures 107 mm x 59 mm x 26.5 mm (H x W x D) and weighs about 100gm (weight of the battery included). It is made of sweat-resistant plastic that has a matte finish. The removable flap makes it easy to clean the dust and other particles with the help of a brush that may get trapped inside. The removable cover also makes it convenient to dry the mouse in case of any liquid spills. The USB connector fastens very tightly inside the body of the mouse. It is a small-sized connector and wont stick out of your laptop too while you use/carry it. Either way, it makes for easy portability, without the fear of losing the USB connector. , The Logitech Pebble M350 is almost flat in design but gets very slightly thicker, as we move from the buttons to the end. Its back is slightly elevated but not bumpy enough as in a conventional mouse so as to fit properly in the backside of the palm when using it. The mouse wont grip the back of the palm but we think it wont be an issue as one will get used to using it by holding it without feeling any discomfort or pain in the fingers or the hand. The design is simplistic, with the mouse wheel wedged in the middle of the left and right buttons and the logo of the company towards the bottom. The top panel or cover of the mouse is detachable and can be removed quite easily with the help of fingernails. It is a thin cover that is held fast to the body of the mouse through three small cylindrical magnetic pins on the inside of the cover, one at the bottom and the other two on the sides. The pins hold the top flap quite securely and it does not come off even when shaking the mouse quite vigorously. Inside the mouse is a storage compartment for the USB connector/ USB dongle/ nano receiver and space for the battery. Logitech Pebble M350 requires just a single AA battery which, Logitech claims, can run for about 18 months. At the back, there is the power button and the Bluetooth/USB connection button. You can switch off the mouse when not using it. Logitech Pebble M350 mouse: Performance The mouse can be used via USB and Bluetooth connections both. If you wish to use it with the USB connector dongle, plug in the connector to the USB port of your laptop, switch on the mouse and press the Bluetooth/USB button once. The indicator close to the power button will glow in green steadily, without blinking. Your mouse is now connected via USB and ready for use. The other way is the Bluetooth connection. Switch on the Bluetooth on your laptop and long-press the USB/Bluetooth button on the mouse till it begins blinking rapidly in blue. Now, it is in pairing mode and once paired, the light switches to a steady blue. What makes the dua connectivity feature impressive is that you dont need to remove the USB dongle to use the mouse in Bluetooth mode. We didnt face any problems or hiccups while using the mouse with either of the connections. The scroll speed, though, could have been a little faster, but overall, it gets most of the jobs done. Its a mouse with a mechanical scroll wheel and a sensor resolution of 1000 dpi. Logitech claims that this is a silent mouse and to a certain extent it is but you do expect that in a mouse that comes at a price tag of Rs 1,999. The clicks are barely audible in office environments and can be heard very faintly when using it in a secluded space with very less ambient noise and few people. The low decibel levels of the clicks are certainly useful if someone is sleeping in your room and you have to do some work on your laptop with the help of the mouse. There are some cons too. The small size of the mouse may not please some users as it doesnt fit an average-sized palm and also, does not grip the back of the palm as the conventional mice do. However, we got accustomed to using the mouse by holding it from the sides with the thumb and the ring finger without having had to go through any strain or pain in the fingers or wrists. We have been using it for some days and there have been no such issues. The Pebble M350 is a bit on the fragile side, especially the removable top panel, and may get a scratch or dent on falling from a considerable height or break if someone accidentally steps or sits on it. The first thing that has a high chance of happening is that the top panel may come off or even break. The magnetic pins keep the top panel stuck to the body but we fear that it is not that strong to keep the whole thing together if the mouse falls from a table. It doesnt take much effort to detach the top panel with the fingers and while it is a plus if you look at the handling, it is a minus when it comes to getting damaged due to falling. Furthermore, there is the price factor. Rs 1,999 is a bit costly for a non-gaming wireless mouse as there are a lot of options in the market under Rs 1,000. The almost-silent clicks and easy switching between Bluetooth and USB modes may not be a huge draw for budget-conscious consumers. This is a smart product from Logitech that has got everything going in its favour in style, lightweight design, operability and portability. Students and working professionals will especially appreciate the mouse; those who are on the go most of the time will love it. If you believe Rs 1,999 isnt much for a mouse then go for it or else there are cheaper options available by the dozen in the market. |