Working from home…best mouse and keyboard…

mamabuddah

Looking for recommendations for a good, reliable, ergonomic (if that’s the right word 😂) mouse and keyboard.

job entails working on m/soft products, excell, word, access and other logistics, warehousing software sort of stuff…you’ve maybe gathered now, by my description it’s not for me, but (strange I know) it’s been asked for as an Xmas present….my kids are conscientious workers….so I’d like to get the best…all suggestions (and if you have links, even better) will be very welcome 🙏 thanks

Carrot007

Unfortunatly that is very subjective unless there are real needs involved.

I like proper switched keyboards and a good mouse. However I also know I kill them fairly faster than most! 1 year would be  miracle and as such I stay awaty from the more expensive that I know last just as short.

Things I like

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Ambidextrous-Programmable-Multi-Colour-Backlighting/dp/B07RNS9HTZ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=corsair+m55&qid=1635793119&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVzBKTEpXQkZLSkNXJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzA1NDE2MTdYTFpMQ0RTSTRSNCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDkwNjA2MUw5VFJaRU5JRVg2VSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= 

Though £30 would be my expected price. It goes up and down ;-)

As for keyboard search "mechanical keyboard" on amazon. The cheap ones have no keypad which is a no for me but there are often ones not too badly priced (and just as good as the overpriced names (unless you want the best switches).

forgotmyname

Ergonomic for who?  Define ergonomic?
It will depend on your hand size and whether you prefer a flatter mouse or one with a larger domed shape, the
same with the keyboard, do you prefer a flatter keyboard or one angled fairly steeply?  Wrist rest or not?

The position of the mouse and keyboard to your seated position may alter the best design for you also.

CoastingHatbox

I'm agreement with the other posters in respect of what is good will be very subjective.

I can say I've found the quality of cheap mice has dwindled over the years. I don't rate Logitech mice and keyboards anymore.

Personally I like a mechanical keyboard not only because they remind me of using computers back in the day, but I am a faster and more accurate touch-typist with one. I would really like to try out a properly split keyboard for ergonomics, but they are very expensive.

For mice, I note that Jelly Comb sell a range of them in different shapes and sizes and they seem okay. The one I have is nice and light, resilient to every day use and has quietish clicking action.

Read the reviews. And if you do have any problems associated with long-term/repetitive use of a mouse/keyboard, get a professional workstation/posture assessment. It might save you a some pain/suffering and possibly be cheaper in the long run.

onomatopoeia99

The best keyboard for typing is a second hand IBM Model M, with buckling springs, preferably manufactured before Lexmark relocated the controller board (circa 1995).  They're loud though, old-fashioned mechanical typewriter loud, so not something to use in a shared house after other people are in bed, and very expensive.

For a mouse I'd say a simple optical wired USB model, e.g. logitech B100, unless there are application specific requirements for something more complex.

forgotmyname

Yeah it seems Logitech quality control has slipped a lot. They are sending me another mouse as its failed again still
within the warranty period.

3 mice within 2 years, that's awful.  They must know its not even worth refurbing these as they don't even want the
old one back.  My previous mouse cost less than £20 and lasted 10 years, only swapped because this one had
extra buttons.

Mouse before that was a £12 Trust one that had heavy daily use yet still lasted the best part of 10 years also.

When the replacement fails  (when not if)  I think its time for another brand.