A typical mousepad is a small circle or rectangle that sits next to your keyboard.
If that’s all you’ve known, it’s time to go big.
It was a typical-sized mousepad—just big enough for the general area around the mouse.
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That was pretty much the norm formousepadsin the following decades.
A desk mat just might be your new favorite desktop companion.
Giant Mousepad, XXL Mousepad, Desk Mat, etc.
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Larger-than-usual mousepads go by a few different names, but they’re all basically accomplishing the same thing.
Desk mats originally became popular among competitive gamers who prefer to keep theirmouse’s DPIlow.
That means they need a large area to move the mouse around the screen.
Logitech is a trusted name in computer accessories, and this budget-friendly desk mat is highly rated. It’s 11.8-inch x 27.5-inch, spill-resistant, and comes in three colors.
A typical 8"x10" mousepad just isn’t big enough.
You don’t need to be a competitive gamer or use agaming mouseto have a desk mat.
There are some practical reasons for owning a giant mousepad that anyone can appreciate.
I’ve been using this mousepad for going on six years and it has held up very well. It’s 30.71-inch x11.81-inch in size, 3mm thick, waterproof, and washable.
That’s always annoying, and it has led some people to simply stop using mousepads altogether.
While you don’t technically need a mousepad, mice do work better with one.
A desk mat doubles as a soft surface to rest your wrists while typing.
If you don’t want to give up the look of a clean desktop, you can get a clear desk mat. This one won’t offer as much comfort, but it’s very large at 34-inch x 17-inch and will protect your desk.
It’s also protective for your desktop surface.
Another benefit that I’ve noticed since switching to a desk mat is better organization.
The mat becomes a clearly defined “no clutter” zone.
Looking for something a little nicer? Why not cover your desk with a 31.5-inch x 15.7-inch piece of full-grain leather?
I only keep my keyboard, mouse, and water bottle on the pad.
Everything else is kept out of the way.
My hands and wrists are never in contact with the hard desktop.
Anywhere I move my mouse is covered.
I simply don’t ever need to think about it.
Desk Mats for Your Consideration
Hopefully, I’ve convinced you to upgrade your old tiny mousepad.
I think you’ll be happy you did.
But which desk mat should you get?
Thankfully, there area lot of great mousepadsout there, and you have many choices of colors and patterns.
Logitech is a trusted name in computer accessories, and this budget-friendly desk mat is highly rated.
It’s 11.8-inch x 27.5-inch, spill-resistant, and comes in three colors.
I’ve been using this mousepad for going on six years and it has held up very well.
It’s 30.71-inch x11.81-inch in size, 3mm thick, waterproof, and washable.
Looking for something a little nicer?
Why not cover your desk with a 31.5-inch x 15.7-inch piece of full-grain leather?
Take a look at our guide tothe best mousepads you might buyfor more great mousepad ideas.
