GIM Keyboard Wrist Rest Mouse Mat Set, Ergonomic Keyboard Wrist Support Memory Foam Mouse Mat with Wrist Cushion Support for Computer and Laptop Home Office Gaming (Black-1)

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Syncing your gaming peripherals into your RGB lighting ecosystem is always a satisfying experience, but each new element added does come at the expense of an open USB port to use for other things. This fully-featured gaming mouse pad from Corsair goes some way to correct this issue by including a USB hub, providing two extra ports for the one that it uses.

The mouse pad itself is on the smaller side, so is definitely better suited to a mouse set to a higher sensitivity. Even so, the space is used economically, with the plastic surface making even the smallest of mouse movements go a long way. The rubber base may not be all that luxurious but it’s still sturdy enough to keep the pad from sliding around during use, while also providing a decent level of cushioning beneath the mouse. A hard mat, on the other hand, is designed for speed, cutting out any unnecessary friction to keep your mouse movements as nippy as possible. If you feel confident in your ability to stop the mouse on a dime, or if you just generally prefer speed over precision, a hard mouse pad will provide the least amount of resistance.Key specs – Dimensions (HWD): 312 x 344 x 4mm; Material: Polycarbonate, cloth, rubber; Weight: Not specified; Waterproof surface: No; Additional features: Wireless charging (Logitech Lightspeed mice only) The mouse pad connects to the wrist rest via a simple cutout wedge, which makes it simple to assemble but also means that the two parts easily separate when you move the pad around. Still, the non-slip base is solid enough that it shouldn’t shift on its own, and the soft surface offers a suitably smooth ride for any mouse. Ergonomic wrist rest: If you spend a lot of time at your desk, you’ll already be aware of the importance of an ergonomic setup. A wrist rest provides a soft but supportive place for your wrist to sit, allowing you to keep it in a comfortable position while using your mouse. You can buy these separately, but for the sake of simplicity, as well as ensuring that you have enough space on your desk, a mouse pad with an integrated wrist rest could be the way to go.

Key specs – Dimensions (HWD): 780 x 370 x 4mm; Material: felt, vegan leather; Weight: 55g; Waterproof surface: No; Additional features: Wireless charging, document storage flapWireless charging: A few more premium mouse pads offer integrated wireless charging. Some of these will be universal, giving you a handy spot to juice up your devices while you’re working or gaming, while others are compatible with specific wireless mice, charging them up as you use them. Either way, you’ll need a USB port to plug these mats into, and they also come with the caveat that the space being used to charge devices will naturally restrict your mouse movement.

The main downside of memory foam is its tendency to absorb body heat and warm up with extended use. Memory foam may also cause excessive sweating, which can be uncomfortable. Excessive sweat can also lead to your memory foam wrist rest absorbing the sweat smell, so you’ll have to clean it regularly. If desk space is a valuable commodity in your working environment, you’ll be better off setting your mouse to a higher sensitivity and opting for a smaller mouse pad to save on space. In this case, you won’t find better than Logitech’s Studio Series. Available in three colours – Graphite, Dark Rose and Blue Grey – the Studio Series is a stylish little number that will add a dash of elegance to any desktop. These Gimars wrist rests use the typical combination of memory foam and breathable fabric covering you’ll find in most wrist rests. It’s nothing exciting, sure, but this means they’ll be easy to get used to if you’ve never used wrist rests before. Wrist rests are relatively straightforward products, as there aren’t really that many features or specs to worry about. Despite that, there are still a couple of topics worth discussing before you head out and buy one, including the all-important choice of gel vs. memory foam. Dedicated Wrist Rests vs. Ergonomic MousepadsAs well as the lighting and extra ports, the M700 is a full desktop pad, so you’ve got plenty of room to move your mouse around, as well as the option to reverse your setup at a moment’s notice. The cloth surface allows your mouse to glide around unhindered, while the non-slip rubber base keeps the mat firmly in place and avoids any irritating bunching in the corners. For a gaming mouse pad that enhances your experience, the M700 is pretty much the best there is. Best Mouse Wrist Rest Overall: DeltaHub Carpio 2.0 has a unique “palm rest” design for reduced wrist pressure and PTFE feet that allow it to move with your wrist.