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Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse vs Baseus Spacemate RD1 Pro 15-in-1 Docking Station
Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse ($70) vs Baseus Spacemate RD1 Pro 15-in-1 Docking Station ($299.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right travel mouse.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse | Baseus Spacemate RD1 Pro 15-in-1 Docking Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 | $299.99 |
| Weight | 82g | 636g |
| Connection | Bluetooth 4.0 | — |
| Battery | 2× AAA (3 months) | — |
| Form | Folds flat for storage | — |
| Grip | Ambidextrous | — |
| Buttons | Touch surface (left/right/scroll) | — |
| Weight | 82g | ~636g (approx, dock only, from a review; Baseus publishes none, and the 180W adapter is extra) |
| Ports | — | 2 HDMI, 2 USB-C 10Gbps, 2 USB-A 5Gbps, 2 USB 2.0, RJ45, audio, SD and microSD |
| Power | — | 180W GaN adapter included, 160W total output |
| Wireless | — | Retractable 25W Qi2.2 pad |
| Video | — | Dual 4K, 4K at 120Hz HDMI |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse
- Folds paper-thin for laptop sleeve carry
- AAA batteries replaceable anywhere on earth
- Ambidextrous — works for lefties too
- Snap-to-arc powers on satisfyingly
- 82g featherweight for travel
- Flat arc is fatiguing over long sessions
- Touch surface less precise than a scroll wheel
- 3-month battery assumes light use
Baseus Spacemate RD1 Pro 15-in-1 Docking Station
- Fifteen ports and Qi2.2 charging in one dock
- 160W total output covers a laptop plus three devices
- Active cooling and a status display
- $299.99
- Baseus publishes no weight, so 636g is approximate and excludes the 180W adapter
- Aimed at Windows laptops, MacBook display support is limited
Microsoft Surface Arc Mouse is the better value at $70. Both are part of our curated travel mouse index — tap through to check current pricing.
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