Original full guide: Dell MS700 vs portable Bluetooth mice
The Dell Bluetooth Travel Mouse MS700 is not trying to be a gaming mouse or a cheap spare. It is a compact travel mouse built around a twistable body, Bluetooth 5.0 LE, touch scroll, and a bag-first shape.
For the closest practical comparison, I put it against two portable Bluetooth competitors:
- Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse
- Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s
This is written as a practical desk-check from official product specifications and official images, plus the exact browser tests I would run after pairing. I am not pretending I had a review unit or week-long lab data.
Quick Recommendation
Choose the Dell MS700 if you want the most compact premium travel shape, long stated battery life, and adjustable DPI up to 4000.
Choose the Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse if you like the snap-flat Arc design and full touch-scroll surface, but accept shorter stated battery life and a higher price.
Choose the Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s if value matters most. It is far cheaper, quiet, supports three Easy-Switch Bluetooth channels, and still covers the core travel-mouse job well.
Comparison Table
| Mouse | Best for | Battery | DPI | Buttons and scroll | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Bluetooth Travel Mouse MS700 | Premium compact travel | Up to 24 months, 2 AAA | 1000 / 1600 / 2400 / 4000 | 2 buttons plus touch scroll | Bluetooth 5.0 LE, Swift Pair |
| Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse | Snap-flat Arc design | Up to 6 months, 2 AAA | 1000 points per inch | 2 buttons, full horizontal and vertical scroll plane | Bluetooth |
| Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s | Budget and multi-device use | Up to 24 months, 1 AA | 400-4000 in 100 DPI steps | 3 buttons including middle click | Bluetooth LE, 3 Easy-Switch channels, Logi Bolt compatible |
What The Dell MS700 Gets Right
The Dell MS700 is the most travel-specific of the three. Its twistable body is the main point: it is shaped to sit in a laptop bag without the bulk of a normal mouse.
The spec sheet also fits travel well:
- Bluetooth 5.0 LE
- Swift Pair support
- 2.01 oz weight
- up to 24 months battery life
- DPI choices from 1000 to 4000
The main tradeoff is the control layout. Two buttons plus touch scroll can feel clean and modern, but it also means no normal middle-click wheel. If your workflow depends on middle-click browser tabs, CAD navigation, or gaming shortcuts, test that behavior before committing.
Where Surface Arc Still Makes Sense
The Surface Arc Mouse is still the familiar premium travel option because it snaps flat. Its biggest advantage is the full scroll plane, including horizontal and vertical scrolling.
The weak points are clear from the specs: it is heavier than the Dell MS700 and Microsoft lists up to 6 months of battery life, while Dell and Logitech list up to 24 months.
Why The Logitech Pebble 2 Is The Value Pick
The Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s is the least expensive of the three and still very practical. It has quiet clicks, 24-month stated battery life, Bluetooth LE, Logi Bolt compatibility, and three Easy-Switch channels.
For people who move between a laptop, tablet, and office desktop, that multi-device switching can matter more than a twistable body.
What To Test After Pairing
After buying any Bluetooth travel mouse, do not stop at "it connected." Run a few quick browser checks:
- Use the online mouse tester to confirm left click, right click, middle click if present, and scroll behavior.
- Use the mouse DPI tester to see whether the real pointer feel matches the advertised DPI range.
- Use the mouse polling rate test if movement feels uneven.
- Use the mouse drift test if the pointer moves by itself.
- Use the input latency checker if Bluetooth delay feels obvious.
Final Verdict
The Dell MS700 is the best fit if you want a premium, compact Bluetooth travel mouse and you are comfortable with touch scroll instead of a traditional wheel.
The Surface Arc Mouse is the better fit if you specifically like the Arc snap-flat feel and scroll plane.
The Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s is the practical winner for most people on price and multi-device convenience.
Read the full localized guide with product images and source links here:
Dell MS700 vs Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse vs Logitech Pebble Mouse 2
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