3M Gel Wrist Rest for Mouse, Soothing Gel Comfort with Durable, Easy to Clean Leatherette Cover, Antimicrobial Product Protection, 6.9", Black (WR305LE)

The number of PC gamers who like to use a wrist rest (usually in combo with a non-palm grip) is small but not insignificant. There are many bad wrist rests out there; they are too squishy, too firm, too tall, or have a shape that interferes with mousepads or just plain using the thing while gaming. Even if a wrist rest doesn't have those problems, they could have a build or be made of materials that degrade over time. I'm sure many people reading this have enjoyed the common belkin gel wrist rest only to have it become disgusting at the pressure point and/or split and release gel. This pad might leak gel after a long time, it's not stitched and few wrist rests are, but otherwise it avoids all the problems I mentioned earlier. The size and shape are perfect for anyone not specifically wanting something closer to a square (get the "Glorious Gaming Mouse Wrist Pad" for that). It's not too narrow on the horizontal (x axis), so that your wrist will never fall off doing larger side to side movements, but it's also not too long (y axis), meaning it will fit on smaller tables and surfaces; both great qualities for mobile use. The front edge is straight, meaning it will align with 99% of mouse pads. The back edge is slightly curved outwards, this not only means a little extra space where it matters for extra support, but it also helps you place the pad on the edge of a table without it falling off, getting the wrest closer to your arm while saving desk space at the same time. Now for the gel: it's not too stiff, and not too supple; your wrist doesn't sink into it like memory foam (which limits movement and can make pressure points worse), but you will also feel a noticeable give, it doesn't feel like you wrist is resting on a wood block. There is no center concavity like some rests have, this is up to preference but personally I think an indent like that hampers side movement during gaming and it's more suited to desktop tasks. Materials: the "leatherette" surface is a great change coming from cloth which is what most rests use. Cloth picks up filth from your skin fast, and can degrade and get stiff/stained quickly as a result. many other pads use soft plastic/silicone as a surface material, which doesn't degrade like cloth but also sticks to your skin which is not only uncomfortable but bad for movement. The leatherette surface doesn't stick and feels cool and smooth on the skin, but not being made of fabric it also repels filth better. Hopefully it holds up over time. The height is also great. It's about the same as the glorious gaming pad: not so tall that it hurts more than helps, like some inch-tall rests, but not so small that it feels like you have no rest, you get the right elevation so your hand will align with the top of any mouse that isn't unusually high. So overall it's a great pad for home use, but let's talk about it's portable advantages to finish. As a portable, this is a great pairing for a thin, roll-able cloth pad like the SteelSeries QcK Mini. You simply roll the mouse pad around the wrist rest's solid, semi-flexible edge, and you end up with a mini burrito of mouse pad and wrist rest that can fit in a small space, either in a backpack or small carrying case. You generally cannot do this with a mouse pad + wrist rest combo unit, those you have to lay flat even in a bag, and the mouse pad itself on those models tends to be too small and the wrist rest not wide enough for gaming. If you use a gaming laptop, this will go a long way to giving you desktop comfort on the go, and is way better than just using a wireless mouse on a table with no wrist rest. All that said, if you want a wrist rest that is ONLY for home use, and if you want something about twice as wide (supporting more of you wrist and lower arm), and if you want a more foam cushioning that has the same amount of pliability, you may want to get the glorious gaming mouse pad, which is the one I use at home and ties with this for my favorite wrist rest. It is more expensive, and cloth so you have to keep it clean, but it is stitched and I think will last longer, and it has the bigger shape, which I think is more suitable for big desks and big pads that many PC gamers use these days.

This is exactly what I needed! Warning: Off label use and background story. For actual product details, skip to the last paragraph!The driver's side armrest in my 2002 Chevy Malibu has cracked to the point of frequently pinching my delicate elbow skin. My first instinct was, obviously, to purchase a new car, but then I realized that that particular option was a tiny bit out of my price range. I certainly don't want to invest too much in a car with as many respire-circulatory issues as mine has either. My next thought, then was to get a computer wrist rest and glue it on to the armrest. I was concerned, however, that this might look "janky".Eventually, I could come up with nothing better, so I turned to THE INTERNET for ideas. There were, of course detailed instructions for removing the door and replacing it with a dealer door. "Too expensive", says I. Or a salvage door. "Too much going to creepy junkyards," says I. And I found instructions on removing the door, bolstering the crack internally, and then using a kit to re-upholster the armrest. "My armrest has no upholstery, vinyl or otherwise!" says I. Finally, I got wise, and hit the blogs, where the internet keeps the street smarts. BEHOLD! The streets say, "computer wrist rest!" Will I never learn to listen to my intuition?These wrist rests (I bought two, because I can't very well have mismatched front seat armrests), are the perfect size for the armrest, so I won't need to trim them (which would probably end up looking janky). The black leatherette is nice, because I think I can get away with not painting it to match the tan interior, seeing as the controls panel and dashboard are black. They are just squishy enough to be comfortable, and the leatherette is not sticky the way some gel wrist rests can be, and won't get instantly discolored by my pointy elbows and their combination skin like those fabric-covered rests. Bam! Upgrade!

This is a nice little wrist rest for a mouse. I have been experiencing some pain when sitting at the computer for long periods of time so I'm going through the process of making my workstation more ergonomic. This rest is nice and heavy so it stays pretty well where you put it. It is not crazy heavy or anything but weighted so you don't move it around much without meaning to. It has a medium density gel feeling to it, almost like a memory foam mattress or something. Not hard gel like rubber but not soft like a pillow, just about right. The gel is covered in a vinyl or faux leather of some sort that seems pretty comfortable. I have not noticed it getting sweaty or weird in any way like as if sitting on a leather sofa in shorts on a hot day. My reason for one star being deducted is that I think it could be a tiny bit higher than it is, just a hair. This is likely a personal preference but 4 stars means I like it and 5 stars means I love it so in this case I just like it a lot. I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could. It does what it is intended to do, it keeps your wrist from bending back which keeps it in a more neutral position so if you're doing a lot of mousing (if that's a word), you don't get pain or numbness in your wrist. The quality of the rest seems quite good which is not surprising for something from 3M, a reputable company. I expect this will last quite some time.

Muito confortável e muito bonito!!!

Es cómodo, de tamaño perfecto y de buenos materiales, yo lo tengo en un pad grande, no se mueve y da buen soporte

As I use an extended gaming mouse pad on my desk, I've been looking for an adequate wrist rest for some time. Having tried a few budget options, I found they were either poorly constructed or provided very little support. Thankfully this is neither. My only complaint is the surface underneath - whether by design or not, it is concave and due to this does slip somewhat with movement.Pros- good support- good constructionCons- bottom provides good grip, could be better

Ich habe mir für meine müden Hände zweierlei bestellt einmal dieses und einmal das Speedlink Lax Gelpad, welches ich weicher und komfortabler finde. Aber schlecht finde ich es trotzdem nicht und es bleibt so unter der Tastatur und das von Speedlink unter der Maus. Mal sehen welches zuerst den Geist aufgibt.

What would you expect from a 3M product. It's god good weigh, very soft and has been standing the test of time for the last few month of daily use. Maybe a little pricier than some, but worth the extra cash in my opnion.