Pro ‘250% faster than a normal mouse’: This rotary mouse promises to be a real game-changer for productivity, scrolling, and racing sim fans News By Efosa Udinmwen published 1 July 2026 Bizarre mouse upgrade replaces flick scrolling with rotation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works . (Image credit: Kickstarter (modified with AI)) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Rotary Mouse replaces traditional mouse wheel with continuous motion Device claims faster navigation through documents and spreadsheets Users report smoother timeline scrubbing in editing software The scroll wheel on a mouse has barely changed in three decades, and most people have stopped questioning whether it still works well. However a device called the Rotary Mouse now argues it lets users move through documents, spreadsheets, and timelines at speeds that ordinary flicking simply cannot match. The product’s pitch centers on a single mechanical swap, replacing the familiar up-and-down wheel motion with a continuous rotary dial that the maker says feels closer to turning a knob than clicking a switch. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: A Different Motion, A Different Claim According to the campaign, the rotary input allows users to scroll or scrub through content up to 2.5 times faster than a standard mouse wheel, while also reducing the repetitive strain associated with constant flicking. Instead of short up-and-down movements, users rotate the wheel like a small knob, controlling speed and direction through pressure and motion. You may like Someone made a touch-sensitive mouse mat that could obliterate desk clutter Logitech launches a foldable mouse for workers on the move This weird-looking open-sourced computer mouse has four buttons plus a point stick The device still supports conventional vertical scrolling, meaning users can switch between familiar input and rotary control without changing devices or habits. It measures 119 mm by 64 mm by 40 mm in a matte black, ergonomic shell, weighs just 59g without its battery, and supports 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. The Rotary Mouse also features an optical sensor with switchable 800, 1200, and 1600 DPI sensitivity settings, allowing users to fine-tune cursor speed and precision. Its left and right buttons are silenced through a middle button built into the rotary wheel itself. The device ships with one AAA alkaline battery and a USB wireless receiver, and works across Windows, Linux, Mac OS, and Android. What to read next Microsoft and Logitech bring extra haptics to your daily work, via your mouse Razer Viper V4 Pro review Keep your eyes on the edit with the XPPen Pilot Pro, the perfect partner for video pros Some testers describe the Rotary Mouse’s motion as more fluid and easier to control, especially when trying to stop at precise points on a timeline or page. The design also introduces tactile feedback through clicks during rotation, which is intended to help users maintain control during faster movement. Early use cases and mixed reactions Early adopters have tested the device in video editing software where timeline scrubbing is a frequent task requiring fine control and repeated movement. In programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, the Rotary Mouse is used as a scrubbing tool, where turning the dial allows users to move through video timelines more smoothl
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