I've used the MX series from Logitech and they've held up nicely. I did have a single switch go, but replacing the switch itself was a pretty simple task, an awful lot cheaper than buying a brand new mouse, and reduces waste. That's assuming you have access to a soldering iron.

I'm not sure if a trackball would fit the bill here, but just in case, I've been using a Kensington Orbit 64327EU for the last couple of years (I got it to replace a failed Logitech Marble Mouse) and it seems to be holding up very well.

I had a Razer Deathadder an older version i think 2013? And its still working just fine. Currently i'm having a Glorious Model O and i have used it now for 1-2 years. Can recommend both mouses.

My Logitech B100 is now 3 years old, no issue so far. But before that i had a lot of crapmice too, where the switches failed after 0-2 months.

Do check the warranty. The last time my switches crapped out Logitech sent a replacement pretty much straightaway. No questions asked, and not wanting the old one back.

Quoting: mirvI've used the MX series from Logitech and they've held up nicely. I did have a single switch go, but replacing the switch itself was a pretty simple task, an awful lot cheaper than buying a brand new mouse, and reduces waste. That's assuming you have access to a soldering iron.

For those who can't get their hands on a soldering iron, it is still possible to open the microswitch and change the faulty spring. It requires some dexterity and good eyes but it's not very hard. Here is a link to instructions on how to do it: https://www.redferret.net/the-logitech-mouse-double-click-problem-and-how-to-fix-it/

They explain how to bend the spring back to shape, but I would recommend changing it, since bending it won't last very long. Depending on the model though, opening the mouse and accessing the microswitch can be tricky.

Quoting: whizseDo check the warranty. The last time my switches crapped out Logitech sent a replacement pretty much straightaway. No questions asked, and not wanting the old one back.

I was about to RMA it, but sadly the warranty lapsed 4 months ago


I'll properly try to repair it - It just annoys me endlessly that logitech has fallen so far, I bought their first cordless optical mouse and the only reason I replace it was that I had started to wear though the plastic.
Since the I've gone though a host of mx.2 mice, razor(s) and now the Hero G502 :|

Guess it's just planned obsolescence

Could the breakage issue be related to how you use the devices. I've got multiple Logitech Mice - G305 (gaming), M185, M510 - and they're all working absolutely fine after multiple years of use. Then again, I'm not bashing them around and not exerting lots of hand pressure to the buttons.

Maybe look for a mouse which is designed to be abused. Also, using a fabric mouse-mat is a good idea, as the mouse could get "sanded-down" while used directly on a wooden table-top.

For the last 3 or so years, I've used a SteelSeries QCK mouse-pad and happy with it.