Sometimes a mouse makes all the difference when you’re working on a laptop away from home with multiple tabs open in your browser. Logitech’s $29.99 M355 Wireless Mouse for Chrome OS, which was released as a “made for Google” companion to the search giant’s Pixelbook line of Chrome OS devices, seems as simple as it can be: it has three buttons, is easy to pair via Bluetooth or the included USB dongle, has no special features to learn, and is the only mouse I’ve ever felt comfortable slipping into my shirt pocket. Unfortunately, despite its marketing, it lacks capabilities unique to Chrome OS, and its identical design makes it difficult to use for extended periods of time. All things considered, the M355 meets a need for a lightweight, portable mouse, but its primary application is in situations where carrying a larger, more advanced device would be cumbersome.
Pros & Cons
Advantages | Drawbacks |
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Portable and lightweight | Very little hand support |
Reasonably priced | Absolutely no hand support |
Remarkable battery life | No features unique to Chrome OS, despite the name |
Requires an AA battery |
Specifications
Feature | Specification |
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Connectivity | Dual-mode: Bluetooth and 2.4GHz USB receiver |
Compatible OS | Chrome OS, Windows, macOS, Linux, iPadOS |
Sensor Technology | Optical tracking |
DPI (Sensitivity) | 1000 DPI |
Buttons | 3 buttons (left, right, and middle via scroll) |
Scroll Wheel | Mechanical scrolling wheel |
Battery Type | 1 x AA battery |
Battery Life | Up to 18 months |
Dimensions | 4.2 x 2.3 x 1.0 inches (106.5 x 59 x 26.5 mm) |
Weight | 3.5 ounces (100 g) with battery |
Colors Available | Graphite, Rose, Off-White |
Noise Level | Ultra-quiet (90% noise reduction in clicks) |
Receiver Type | USB nano receiver (Unifying Receiver compatible) |
With its silent operation and user-friendly design, this small and lightweight mouse is perfect for productivity on Chrome OS and other compatible systems.
Logitech M355 Wireless Mouse Review: Compact, Portable, and Quiet with Bluetooth and USB Connectivity
There is not much to explain about the Logitech M355. It is a three-button ambidextrous mouse with a rubbery, nubby-feeling scroll wheel and two somewhat squishy primary clicks. It has rounded borders on the sides and a flat oval form.
As previously said, the pebble design proves to be a significant flaw. Your hand receives absolutely no support because the top is nearly flat. Even when compared to other ambidextrous mice, that is poor. The M355 does have a tiny upward slope from front to rear, thus your palm should have some platform. But for the majority of people, the compromise will be offset by the mouse’s minuscule size. When I hold the mouse naturally, my thumb and pinky both drag on the surface since my hands are typical in size.
The M355, on the other hand, is the most portable mouse I’ve ever used due to its small dimensions (1 by 2.2 by 4.2 inches) and 3.5-ounce weight. (I have a suspicion that its slender silhouette was designed, at least in part, to fit even tight jeans.) This makes it particularly suitable to be a “away mouse” to bring on business travels where you might have to operate in a variety of unusual locations.

The ease of connecting to gadgets of different sizes and shapes is also beneficial. There is a USB dongle that enables a direct wireless connection for Chromebooks and other computers. By pushing a tiny button on the mouse’s underside, you may link it via Bluetooth with phones and other devices if you’re inclined or forget the dongle.
The USB radio-frequency (RF) link provides a little more reliable connection, as is typically the case with cordless mice of all sizes and price points, although both function well in the majority of situations. I discovered that Bluetooth slowness increased when I had several Bluetooth connections on the same associated device, such as when I had my laptop’s mouse, keyboard, and headphones all connected via Bluetooth.
In relation to my laptop, it was not a Pixelbook but rather an Apple MacBook Pro. As previously stated, the M355 lacks any features that are exclusive to the Chrome OS platform, in contrast to its “made for Google” stablemate, the $49.99 wireless keyboard from Logitech, which contains shortcut buttons for Chrome OS and Google Assistant as well as a cradle for an Android or Pixel phone.
When the mouse’s top shell is removed, a nook is revealed where you may keep the USB dongle when traveling. Because the top plate is magnetically attached and simple to remove, it is unlikely that you will break off a little piece, making the gadget inoperable.
The wireless mouse’s power source, a single AA battery, is concealed by the detachable plate. Logitech claims that the mouse’s click is up to 90% quieter than other models’, in case you’ve been annoyed by noisy pointing devices in the past. The battery should last up to 18 months.
You shouldn’t anticipate great internals given the mouse’s low pricing. At launch, Logitech did not provide a description of the M355’s sensor. (Google Store only states that it has “high-precision optical tracking.”) For mice without specialized setup tools, tracking at 1,000 dpi appears to be the norm these days. On the Pixel 3A XL (yes, you can couple it with a phone), it moved a bit faster than I would have liked, but it worked well on my Apple laptop and the Acer Chromebox, which I used to test its compatibility with its “home” operating system.
Logitech M355 Review: A Budget-Friendly Backup Mouse for Travel and Remote Work
Although the Logitech M355 isn’t a very special mouse, you could find it useful as a cheap backup to have in your suitcase if you travel frequently or work remotely from coffee shops and cafes. However, since it doesn’t have any unique compatibility with Chrome OS, I would advise most Chromebook users to use the same high-end mouse that I would suggest for other laptops.
Conclusion
As a result, the Logitech M355 Wireless Mouse is a very lightweight and portable option for people who need a basic on-the-go mouse, especially for remote work or travel. Its small size, silent operation, and two connectivity options make it suitable for a range of devices, from laptops to smartphones. Despite its marketing, the M355 lacks any features that are unique to Chrome OS, which may leave some users expecting more functionality, especially when compared to other devices made especially for Chrome OS.