Design and comfort
The Kestrel M3 has a tall, sculpted shape with a thumb rest that fits medium and large hands well. After a week of eight-hour days, we noticed less wrist strain than with a flat, symmetrical mouse.
Performance
Tracking was smooth on wood, fabric and even glass. The 4,000 DPI sensor is more than enough for office work and photo editing, but gamers will want something lighter and faster.
Battery and connectivity
Kestrel claims 10 weeks per charge, and our testing matched that. A quick 5-minute charge over USB-C gives about a full day of use. Switching between a laptop, desktop and tablet takes one press of the button under the scroll wheel.
The catch
The side buttons feel soft and a bit hollow, and the scroll wheel wobbles slightly side to side. Neither is a deal-breaker, but they stand out on a $59 mouse.
Should you buy it?
For comfortable, quiet everyday use, yes. Check today's price, since it's often discounted around big sales.