What is the difference between the wireless laser mouse and the Wireless Optical Mouse null

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Spookyac47 · Accepted Answer

Both laser and optical mice technically shine a light off a surface and measure the reflection in order to provide precision tracking. An optical mouse usually uses an infrared LED (sometimes photodiodes), while a laser mouse uses a laser to illuminate a surface. 
Optical sensors have less than a one percent variation in tracking at different speeds, while laser mice can have five percent or more variation. An optical mouse works well on a mouse pad or any non-glossy surface. A laser mouse will work on any surface.

UncleJimmy123 · Answer

Both types are optical, but laser tracks better on surfaces like glass or white paper. Traditional optical uses a simple red led and takes images. It is not good on shiny or uniform surfaces.

ConsultantBrian · Answer

Dear Jo;

This is a good question. Both optical and laser mice are now able to hit high dpi marks, the average user will never notice the difference. I would say since they both use light as their main source, you can count it as a tie in my book. Both devices are worth investing in and owning. Go for it.

Consultant Brian

Witty · Answer

Optical sensors have less than a one percent variation in tracking at different speeds, while laser mice can have five percent or more variation. An optical mouse works well on a mouse pad or any non-glossy surface. A laser mouse will work on any surface.

Answered by Witty 7 years ago

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CommunityAnswer · Answer

An optical mouse works well on a mouse pad or any non-glossy surface. A laser mouse will work on any surface.

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