How to choose the correct size and format of a mouse pad

Selecting a good mat is not an easy task, especially if we want to choose the correct size. It depends if your keyboard is a standard format, TKL, the type of mouse, its sensor, size and above all the space we have available. For this reason we have produced this guide on how to choose the correct size and format for my mouse pad.

Prepared? Here we go!

Choosing the right size for a mouse pad

Mouse pads come in a wide variety of sizes. Do you find yourself sliding the edges of the mouse pad or is your keyboard prone to changing positions during intense gaming sessions? An extra large mouse pad may well be worth it.

In general, most players will be fine with a standard size mouse pad. That said, it can sometimes be nice to have a little extra room for your mouse.

Some mouse pads are more like mats for the entire desk than a mouse. In addition to providing virtually unlimited space for the mouse, it also offers players a pad to rest their wrists and arms, and enough space to place the keyboard.

Some proponents argue that it offers a more consistent mouse surface, as the large surface provides uniform height across the desktop.

The extra space is particularly useful if you tend to have a little movement during the game. If this is the case, having a large mouse pad that covers both the keyboard and mouse will provide plenty of extra mouse area. Therefore, a not too expensive mouse pad can give you a much more comfortable experience.

In summary, the most common sizes are:

• Standard size: ideal for a mouse XL size: with a larger surface than a standard one and usually somewhat thicker XXL size: rectangular and ideal to support keyboard and mouse. This is one of our favorites.

Smooth surface or textured surface

Consider the types of games you like to play, as well as your gaming style within those genres. The texture density of a mouse pad will have a big impact on the glide and grip of the mouse surface. Both glide and grip are terms used to describe the amount of friction a mouse encounters when it moves across the surface of the mouse pad.

A mouse surface with less grip enables faster and smoother movements. One with more grip will allow more control and precision movements. Hard mouse pads tend to glide more smoothly.

A smooth surface maximizes freedom of movement. Think about the FPS games where you are running with an automatic shotgun and want to be able to react quickly.

Also, this will make switching from one target to another much faster and you know what that means. A textured surface provides tactile feedback. This type of surface will better promote the precise movements a sniper needs to perfectly track his opponents. The heavier the texture applied to the top of the mouse pad surface, the more control you will receive.

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