Do ergonomic mouse pads actually help?
Do ergonomic mouse pads actually help?
How do ergonomic mouse pads help?
Ergonomic mouse pads come with a large cushion on the mat that you rest your wrist on while using your hand to grip a mouse. This cushion prevents friction between your wrist and the hard surface of your desk. It also keeps your wrist elevated, too, which reduces the angle you have to bend it to use your mouse. This is a much more natural position for your muscles and thus means that long periods of computer use will be significantly less uncomfortable.
What makes the Gimars Ergonomic Mouse Pad so good?
We recommend the Gimars Ergonomic Mouse Pad because of its ample, airy memory foam wrist rest. It does a phenomenal job of keeping your wrist comfortable and elevated in a good position. Another great thing about it is the material used for the pad, which is high-quality lycra fabric. This fabric is smooth, soft, and it doesn't conduct much heat., which makes it perfect for gliding your mouse across. Finally, the pad is affordable, so you don't have to worry about spending too much to get it. Sure, some non-ergonomic mousepads are even less expensive, but a few extra dollars for improved wrist health is worth it in the long run.
Our pick
Rest that wrist
This high-quality ergonomic mouse pad is designed well and supports your wrist excellently, making it an excellent accessory.
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Brendan Lowry is a Windows Central writer and Oakland University graduate with a burning passion for video games, of which he's been an avid fan since childhood. He's been writing for Team WC since the summer of 2017, and you'll find him doing news, editorials, reviews, and general coverage on everything gaming, Xbox, and Windows PC. His favorite game of all time is probably NieR: Automata, though Elden Ring, Fallout: New Vegas, and Team Fortress 2 are in the running, too. When he's not writing or gaming, there's a good chance he's either watching an interesting new movie or TV show or actually going outside for once. Follow him on X (Twitter).