Logitech M196 Wireless Mouse is now available at Mascom International for KSh 2,400, pairing over Bluetooth Low Energy with a 1000 DPI optical sensor, a 10-metre wireless range, and roughly 12 months of battery life from the single AA cell that ships pre-installed. The Logitech M196 measures 100 mm long, 60 mm wide, and 38 mm deep, and weighs 76 grams with the battery fitted. It needs no USB dongle and no port. Mascom International stocks the Logitech M196 at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Built for students at University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Strathmore, and USIU, plus accountants, sales teams, and tech workers based in Westlands, Kilimani, and Upper Hill, the Logitech M196 solves a problem most laptop owners in Kenya know well. Modern ultrabooks carry two or three USB-C ports, and a receiver dongle takes one of them permanently. The Logitech M196 connects straight through Bluetooth, so your charger and external drive keep their ports. At 76 grams it disappears into a laptop sleeve, and the symmetrical shape suits left-handed and right-handed users equally without a second version to buy.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who stock unbranded mice with three-month lifespans, Mascom International supplies the Logitech M196 as genuine retail stock carrying Logitech's own 2-year limited hardware warranty. Users consistently report the 12-month battery figure holds up under normal office loads, which removes the weekly AA hunt that cheap mice force on you. Buyers throughout Kenya order the Logitech M196 from us daily. Visit our Kimathi Street store to hold the Logitech M196 before you buy, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties you inspect it first and pay the rider afterwards.
Common Questions About the Logitech M196 Wireless Mouse
Does the Logitech M196 need a USB receiver dongle?
No. The Logitech M196 uses Bluetooth Low Energy only, with no dongle in the box and no USB port occupied on your machine. You open Bluetooth settings on your laptop, hold the pairing button underneath the mouse until the light blinks, and select M196 from the device list. Pairing takes under a minute and no software download is required. This matters on thin laptops like the MacBook Air, Dell XPS, or HP Pavilion, where surrendering a port to a dongle costs you a charging slot or a flash drive slot.
How long does the Logitech M196 battery actually last?
Logitech rates the M196 at 12 months on one AA battery, measured at eight hours of office use per day. That AA cell arrives already installed, so the mouse works the moment you unbox it. Two things stretch the figure: an auto-sleep mode that idles the sensor when your hand leaves the mouse, and a physical ON/OFF switch on the underside for travel days. In practice, most Kenyan users replace the battery once a year and keep a spare AA in the laptop bag.
Is the Logitech M196 worth KSh 2,400 in Kenya's market?
Yes, for anyone who uses a laptop more than two hours a day. Unbranded Bluetooth mice sell around Nairobi for KSh 800 to KSh 1,200, but their sensors skip on glossy desks and the switches fail within months. At KSh 2,400 the Logitech M196 costs roughly KSh 6.60 per day across one year, and Logitech backs it with a 2-year limited hardware warranty. Trackpads also lose out here: precise cell selection in Excel or layer work in Photoshop is faster with a real sensor.
Will the Logitech M196 work with my Windows laptop, MacBook, or iPad?
The Logitech M196 supports Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.11 or later, ChromeOS, and Bluetooth-capable Android and iPadOS devices that accept standard HID mice. No driver install is needed on any of them. That coverage matters if you run a Windows machine at the office and an iPad for site visits or lectures. Note that the M196 pairs with one device at a time there is no multi-device switching button, so moving between two machines means re-pairing rather than tapping a channel key.
Is the Logitech M196 comfortable for left-handed users?
Yes. The Logitech M196 uses a symmetrical, ambidextrous shell, so the contoured sides mirror each other and neither hand is favoured. Left-handed Kenyan users normally pay extra for specialist mice or settle for a right-handed shape. The 100 mm length suits small and medium palms, which covers most adult hands, though users with large hands who rest the full palm down may prefer a full-size mouse. Two main buttons plus a clickable scroll wheel give three inputs total.
How does the Logitech M196 compare to the Logitech M185 or M170?
The M185 and M170 both rely on a 2.4 GHz USB receiver, which means a dongle sits in a port and gets lost easily. The Logitech M196 drops the receiver entirely for Bluetooth pairing. All three share the 1000 DPI optical sensor and the 12-month battery rating, so tracking and runtime feel alike. Choose the Logitech M196 if your laptop is short on ports or you also use a tablet. Choose the M185 for older desktops with no built-in Bluetooth.
What surfaces does the Logitech M196 track on?
The 1000 DPI optical sensor reads most matte desks, wood, laminate, fabric mouse pads, and painted metal without a pad. Glass tables and high-gloss surfaces are the exception, as light scatters instead of reflecting back cleanly a KSh 300 cloth pad fixes that. For Kenyan users working from co-working desks in Kilimani, hotel rooms in Kisumu, or a matatu-commute-to-office routine with no fixed desk, this surface tolerance is the practical difference between usable and frustrating.
What is the Logitech M196 made from?
The plastic parts in the Logitech M196 include certified post-consumer recycled plastic 67% in the Graphite colour and 66% in Off-White and Rose, excluding the printed wiring assembly and packaging. That recycled content does not soften the shell. The 2D mechanical scroll wheel gives line-by-line scrolling with defined steps rather than free spin, which suits reading long PDFs, KRA returns, or spreadsheet rows. Logitech ships it in Graphite, Off-White, and Rose, with part numbers 910-007459, 910-007460, and 910-007461.
Technical Specifications
Optical Tracking and Cursor Accuracy
- 1000 DPI optical sensor handles standard 1080p and 1440p screens without cursor overshoot during document work.
- Tracks on wood, laminate, fabric pads, and matte surfaces; glass and gloss desks need a cloth pad.
- Fixed DPI with no on-mouse adjustment button, matching the mouse's office and study focus rather than gaming.
- Cursor speed is adjusted through Windows mouse settings or macOS trackpad preferences instead of hardware switching.
- Sensor sits centrally under the shell, so the pointer follows small wrist movements rather than whole-arm swings.
- Suits spreadsheet cell selection, PDF markup, and browser navigation — the daily load for most Kenyan office users.
Bluetooth Pairing and Wireless Range
- Bluetooth Low Energy connection with no USB receiver, keeping both USB-C ports free on modern ultrabooks.
- Wireless range reaches 10 metres, covering a boardroom presentation from the back of the table.
- Long-press pairing button underneath the shell puts the mouse into discovery mode within three seconds.
- Works with standard Bluetooth HID profiles, so no Logitech software download is needed to start using it.
- Pairs with one device at a time; switching machines requires re-pairing rather than pressing a channel key.
- Low Energy protocol draws minimal power, which is why the single AA lasts roughly a full year.
Battery Life and Power Management
- One AA battery arrives pre-installed, so the Logitech M196 works straight out of the packaging.
- Rated at 12 months of use, based on eight hours of office work per day.
- Auto-sleep mode idles the sensor when your hand lifts away, cutting drain during meetings and breaks.
- Physical ON/OFF switch on the underside stops phantom cursor movement inside a packed laptop bag.
- AA cells cost KSh 100 to KSh 250 at any Nairobi supermarket, unlike proprietary rechargeable packs.
- No charging cable and no downtime waiting for a battery to refill before a deadline.
Shape, Size and Daily Comfort
- Symmetrical ambidextrous shell fits left-handed and right-handed users without buying a mirrored version.
- Measures 100 mm long, 60 mm wide, and 38 mm deep, suited to small and medium palms.
- Weighs 76 grams with the battery installed — light enough for extended trackpad-replacement sessions.
- Contoured sides give grip during quick cursor moves without demanding a tight pinch from your fingers.
- Two main buttons plus a clickable scroll wheel supply three inputs, covering standard navigation needs.
- 2D mechanical scroll wheel gives line-by-line steps for controlled reading through long documents.
Build Materials and Durability
- Plastic parts include certified post-consumer recycled content: 67% Graphite, 66% Off-White and Rose.
- Recycled sourcing excludes the printed wiring assembly and packaging, per Logitech's published sustainability note.
- Shell resists the dust that laptop bags collect on Thika Road and Mombasa Road commutes.
- Logitech backs the M196 with a 2-year limited hardware warranty on manufacturing defects.
- Compact 38 mm height survives being pressed between a laptop and books inside a full backpack.
- Available in Graphite, Off-White, and Rose; part numbers 910-007459, 910-007460, and 910-007461.
Device Compatibility and Setup Requirements
- Supports Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.11 or later, and ChromeOS out of the box.
- Works with Bluetooth-capable Android phones and iPads that accept standard HID mouse input.
- Requires built-in Bluetooth on the host device; older desktops without it need a separate adapter.
- No driver installation, no setup wizard, and no account registration before the cursor starts moving.
- Logi Options+ software is available for Windows and macOS but is not required for basic use.
- Pairs with laptops, mini PCs, and Android TV boxes, which suits shared home and office setups.
What's in the Logitech M196 Wireless Mouse Box
- Logitech M196 Wireless Mouse
- 1 AA battery, pre-installed
- Quick start guide and warranty documentation
Note:The Logitech M196 is a Bluetooth-only mouse, so no USB receiver dongle is included or needed. If your desktop lacks built-in Bluetooth, Mascom International stocks compatible USB Bluetooth adapters separately. Cloth mouse pads for glass desks are also available at our Kimathi Street counter.
Warranty
The Logitech M196 Wireless Mouse carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk. Logitech separately provides its own 2-year limited hardware warranty on the M196 under the manufacturer's published terms. Our team walks you through either claim route so you are never left chasing a distant support line.
Where to Buy the Logitech M196 Wireless Mouse in Kenya
Logitech M196 Wireless Mouse is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to test the Logitech M196 on a real desk before you commit pair it to your own laptop at the counter if you like. Available colours: Graphite, Off-White, and Rose.
Three ways to order:
- Call or WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches all 47 Kenyan counties. Nairobi and its environs receive the Logitech M196 the same day. Other major cities and towns, including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Meru, Machakos, Thika, Kakamega, and Kisii, receive delivery within 1 day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive the Logitech M196 within 2-3 days. You inspect the mouse and pay only once it is in your hands.
The Logitech M196 Wireless Mouse carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, alongside Logitech's 2-year limited hardware warranty. Mascom International serves customers nationwide with honest specifications, current Kenyan pricing, and direct after-sales support on every accessory we stock.
