What Mouse Do I Have?

How to Use the What Mouse Do I Have?

The quickest way is to flip the mouse over. Most have a sticker with the brand and model number. If it's worn off, try the steps below.

1. Check the label. Look underneath for a model number (often starts with M, G or similar).
2. Windows. Open Device Manager, then Mice and other pointing devices, then Properties, then Details, then Hardware Ids. Search the VID/PID online.
3. macOS. Apple menu, then System Information, then USB or Bluetooth. Your mouse is listed by name.
4. Linux. Run lsusb in a terminal, or check Settings, then Bluetooth.
5. Use the detector. Move, click and scroll in the box above to see what the browser detects.

What the Detector Tells You

• Buttons seen: how many buttons your mouse sends.
• Scroll type: notched wheel or smooth (trackpad, Magic Mouse).
• Report rate class: office (125 Hz) or gaming (500 to 1000 Hz+).

Related Tools

Once you know your model, check its buttons with the button test, its real DPI with the DPI test and its polling rate with the polling rate test.

Glossary

Summary

Check the label, the system device list or the mouse software to find your model. Then use our tests to check its buttons, DPI and polling rate. Knowing your model makes finding drivers, firmware, parts and warranty support much easier.

Quick Tip

Tip: take a photo of the label when your mouse is new. Labels wear off, and the model number makes warranty claims easy. Come back and test again any time something feels different, because catching small changes early is always easier than fixing big ones later.

How to Find Your Mouse Model on Windows

1. Look at the label under the mouse. The model is usually printed there.
2. Open Device Manager and expand "Mice and other pointing devices".
3. Check "Human Interface Devices" for the brand name.
4. Open your mouse software (Logitech G Hub, Razer Synapse and so on), which shows the exact model.

On macOS

1. Open the Apple menu and choose About This Mac, then System Report.
2. Look under USB or Bluetooth for your mouse.
3. Apple mice show up as Magic Mouse in Bluetooth settings.

On Linux and ChromeOS

On Linux, run lsusb in a terminal to list USB devices, or check Bluetooth settings. On ChromeOS, open Settings, then Device, then Mouse and touchpad, or check Bluetooth for wireless mice.

Which Button Am I Pressing?

Use the mouse button test. Press any button and it shows its name: left, right, middle, back (button 4) or forward (button 5). Extra buttons, like DPI switches, are often handled inside the mouse and won't show up.

Why Knowing Your Model Helps

• Downloading the right software and firmware.
• Checking warranty and repair options.
• Finding the real DPI and polling rate on the spec sheet.
• Buying matching replacement feet or parts.

Identify a Mouse From Its Shape

If the label is worn off, the shape and buttons are often enough. Look at the logo, the number of side buttons, the position of the DPI button and the shape of the scroll wheel. Search the brand plus a short description, like "Logitech mouse two side buttons, DPI shift", and compare images. Wireless mice often have the model on the battery cover or the receiver.

Wireless Receiver Clues

Logitech receivers have the Unifying, Bolt or Lightspeed logo. Razer and other brands often print the model on the receiver. These clues help you find the right software too.

Find Your Mouse in the Mouse Software

If you have the brand's software installed, it's the most reliable source. It shows the exact model, firmware version and supported features, and lets you download updates.

What Mouse Do I Have FAQ Extras

Can a website detect my mouse model? No. Browsers don't share device names for privacy reasons.

Why does Device Manager say "HID-compliant mouse"? That's the generic driver. Check the hardware IDs or the label for the brand.

How do I find the DPI? Look up the model, or measure it with the DPI test.

Mouse Types at a Glance

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