Microsoft surface arc mouse review in Spanish (full analysis)

The Microsoft team comes up with a proposal to offer us a flexible mouse that we can stretch to store in any pocket without being too bulky. The Microsoft Surface Arc is a wireless model with Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity and a fairly original design, but is it worth it? Let's see it.

Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse technical specifications

Unboxing Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse

The presentation of the Microsoft Surface Arc is in a matte white cardboard box. In the margin of the product image we find the Microsoft logo accompanied by the mouse model.

Membership of the Surface product range is reiterated on both sides, this time on a blue background.

On the back of the box, we are provided with information regarding the most curious feature of this mouse since it does not have a power button, but we must bend it so that the batteries make contact with the mechanism.

Box contents

• Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse Quick Start Guide Microsoft Warranty

Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse design

For this review we bring you the gray color model, although as in the rest of the Surface range, the Arc also has a color catalog from which to choose whether it is our first mouse or if we have other accessories with which we want to combine.

Frame

The design of the Microsoft Surface Arc stands out for its cleanliness. We only distinguish two main pieces in the zenith view, and the only sign of being a Microsoft device is the company's logo, discreetly silkscreened in gray at the base of the mouse.

The material used in this piece is silicone in a light gray shade. The surface is completely flat and its edges describe a slight curvature to the sides to smooth the edges.

The upper piece, on the other hand, has a more rigid plastic and a slightly darker shade. Here the M1 and M2 buttons are not differentiated by any apparent marking.

In the resting position it is already noticeable that the volume occupied by the Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse is really minimal, presenting a rear elevation in the front half due to the presence of the compartment in which the batteries are located.

Turning it over, the same selection of materials is repeated on the underside as on the top. At the base of it we find the name of Microsoft with its characteristic typography as well as the presence of a sticker that specifies its serial number in the upper section.

Also in this area is where we find a small button (the only one) that helps us not to turn the mouse on or off, but to restart the Bluetooth pairing process. We can also see that the Microsoft Surface Arc has two fine surfers, although these do not seem to be made of vinyl.

Switches

The M1 and M2 buttons on the Microsoft Surface Arc are under a single piece of plastic. Although at first glance we do not have a scroll wheel, the truth is that this surface has a touch sensor under it that allows us to move both vertically and laterally.

Putting Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse into use

The Microsoft Surface Arc is a mouse model clearly designed to take up little space when transported but not for that reason lose ergonomics. Frankly, the quirk of a convertible design seems like the premise that Microsoft is guiding its high-end Surface products.

The touch of the buttons when pressed is a little hard and has a somewhat higher resistance than expected, so we are not sure if they are 100% mechanical switches since we did not find this specified data on the Official Website. On the other hand, the Microsoft BlueTrack technology that is implemented in place of the scroll wheel allows us to scroll vertically and horizontally on the page, avoiding adding a visible element to the design.

This policy of less is more is a premise increasingly followed by current brands, obviating or eliminating all the elements that are not essential for design. With an extra-thin 86.1g format, this is a mouse that only has the basics and is committed to what we can consider a "functional aesthetic": a simple, elegant and discreet design.

Ergonomics

We understand the Microsoft Surface Arc as a mouse model that is not intended for long periods of use. The curvature it describes once we adjust it to work with it favors a soft and relaxed grip. Personally, the absence of sides makes our thumb and little finger feel very much in the air and that is why it does not end up convincing us as a mouse for day to day.

Choosing silicone as a cover material to allow flexibility of the Microsoft Surface Arc is certainly a success, but we also understand that this rubbery touch may not be to the liking of all users. Another issue to debate is the exclusive Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, which although it gives us access to handle it with a mobile phone, tablet and laptop, some may miss the inclusion of a nano USB receiver for its price or even charge it through battery instead of consuming AAA batteries.

Sensitivity and DPI

The Microsoft Surface Arc has a 1000DPI sensor. This is a fixed percentage and we do not have software. To adjust its speed we can always resort to Windows Settings and Pointer Options or its equivalent in Mac OS.

We are used to using a mouse at 1800DPI, so initially it seemed a bit slow in comparison. We have not noticed any percentage of acceleration nor do we know the type of specific sensor that is integrated, although we can tell you that it is an optical model.

Autonomy

Powered by two AAA batteries, the autonomy we can expect from the Microsoft Surface Arc is quite high, especially considering that it only features Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity with a 2.4 GHz wireless frequency range. This means that according to the specifications, we can use the Microsoft Surface Arc for a period of six months before we need to replace the batteries, something that also indicates that the consumption of the sensor seems to be quite low.

Final words and conclusions about Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse

If we take the Microsoft Surface Arc as a mouse for those occasions when we go with our laptop from here to there, whether for reasons of study or work, those who are looking for a light and easy to transport mouse have a great candidate here. However, for long periods of use, its design does not offer the same support and comfort as a compact or ergonomic mouse. In these situations you can miss a lateral support for all the fingers that are not index and heart, which seems to us a disadvantage.

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The strict limitation to 1000DPI is another question that we are not passionate about, especially considering that the Microsoft Surface Arc is considered a mouse with a high-end design. Additionally, as a wireless mouse, Bluetooth 4.0 / 4.1 connectivity is correct, but we are not so convinced by the choice of batteries as a power source instead of a battery. In this regard, what is surprising is its autonomy, with up to six months of activity.

We can acquire the Microsoft Surface Arc on the official website for € 89.99. We personally believe that the starting price is somewhat high, although in this model what we are paying the most is the design above all, which undoubtedly as a slim mouse model is outstanding. But how do you see it? Leave us your opinion in the comments.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
FLEXIBLE AND CONVERTIBLE DESIGN	YOUR GRIP IS NOT THE MOST COMFORTABLE FOR LONG PERIODS
SCROLL REPLACEMENT WITH BLUETRACK TECHNOLOGY	ONLY HAS CONNECTIVITY VIA BLUETOOTH
	USE BATTERIES INSTEAD OF BATTERY

The Professional Review team awards him the Silver Medal:

Microsoft Surface ARC Mouse - Mouse (Ambidextrous, Bluetooth, Gray)

• With Microsoft's BlueTrack technology, it is possible to roll to the page vertically and horizontally It has an ergonomic design, providing comfort for any hand It is connected through Bluetooth technology It folds for optimal portability

79.99 EUR Buy on Amazon

Microsoft Surface Arc

DESIGN - 90%

MATERIALS AND FINISHES - 75%

OPERATION - 75%

PRICE - 70%

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