The RollerMouse Red replaces your traditional mouse with a centered «roller bar» designed to reduce shoulder and wrist strain. For heavy typists or office workers dealing with discomfort, it could be a game-changer, but it’s expensive.
The RollerMouse Red (starts at $374) is a striking device. Instead of sitting off to the side of your keyboard like a traditional computer mouse does, this input tool lives directly in front of it, where your wrist rest would normally go. The signature feature is a 7-inch roller bar that tracks horizontal movement and acts as a clickable button. You control vertical movement by rotating the bar like a scroll wheel. The aluminum housing feels premium and stable, while the included wrist pad—available in standard or extended (Red Plus) configurations—is wrapped in soft vegan leather. Everything about the design says «serious tool», and for the whopper of a price, it should. It’s a solid, more radical alternative to our two top picks for ergonomic pointing devices: the Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical and the Kensington Expert Mouse Wireless Trackball. Setup: Quick and Straightforward
Setup is plug-and-play. The wired model connects via USB-C, while the wireless version (a $20 upgrade) uses a 2.4GHz USB-A dongle. The lack of Bluetooth will be a drawback for users with limited ports, but the wireless dongle proved reliable throughout our testing.
Mac and Windows software is available for remapping buttons, adjusting cursor speed, and configuring app-specific profiles. In our tests, the software was easy to use and responsive, though macOS users may need to grant security permissions for full functionality.
At 16 inches wide, the RollerMouse Red requires a reasonably large desk to avoid feeling cramped, especially if you opt for the Red Plus version (a $15 upgrade from the non-Plus wired or wireless versions), which features deeper palm support.
Contour also offers a Pro version of the RollerMouse, featuring sleeker aesthetics and a more premium feel, while largely retaining the same functionality.
