Input Devices

Mice

  • standard: Logitech M720 Triathlon ($26) or MX Master 3 ($79 $70) / Keychron M6 ($69 for 4000hz, $49 for 1000hz)
    • MX Master 3S ($99) is silent

The MX Anywhere 3S ($79 $69) and Razer Pro Click Mini ($79 $49) are good options for those with smaller hands.

  • gaming: shape is key, there are plenty of good options
    • some good ones include, but not limited to:
      • Logitech G Pro X, G Pro X Superlight, G502 X, etc.
      • Razer Basilisk V3, Basilisk V3 Pro, DeathAdder V3 Pro, Cobra, etc.
      • Lamzu Thorn, Atlantis, Maya, etc.
      • Zowie EC2-CW (or other models depending on preferred shape + size)
      • EGG XM2we, OP1, etc.
      • Vaxee NP-01, NP-01S, XE, etc.
      • Pwnage Ultra Custom Ambi, Symm, etc.
  • vertical: Logitech Lift ($69 $59) or MX Vertical ($99 $79)

The Lift is smaller whereas the MX Vertical is larger

  • trackball: Elecom Deft Pro ($59) / Kensington Slimblade ($119 $105) / other
  • magnesium alloy: Pwnage Stormbreaker ($169)
  • for CAD
    • standard: 3DConnexion CadMouse Pro ($99 for wired, $119 for wireless)
    • advanced: 3DConnexion SpaceMouse Pro ($299)

Trackpads

  • Windows: Wacom Intuos ($59 for small, $99 for medium)
  • MacOS: Magic Trackpad ($149)
  • Linux: Wacom Intuos ($59 for small, $99 for medium) / Magic Trackpad ($149)

Drawing

  • drawing tablet
    • wired: Huion Inspiroy 2 M ($79)
    • wireless: Wacom Intuos M ($99)
  • screen drawing tablet: Wacom Cintiq ($ depends on model + size)

Macros and Controls

  • macropad: any of them are fine, pick the one you like the best
    • e.g. Stream Deck, Duckypad, Megaladon, Murphpad, BDN9
  • knobs
    • standard: Binepad BNR1-V2 ($39)
    • larger: Binepad KN01 ($80 $65)

Other

  • fingerprint reader: Kensington VeriMark ($79 $74)
  • document camera: Ipevo ($ depends on model)