If you're used to soft mouse pads, the Asus ROG Balteus Qi might be a bit of an adjustment because of its hard surface. But, that's not all; its surface is also textured and, therefore ...

Do you need an RGB mouse pad? No, but you might want to check out a hard-top mouse pad. There's none finer than the Razer Firefly V2 Pro, our pick as the best mouse pad for gaming right now. A ...

Looks alone are reason enough for me to choose a hard mouse pad over a soft one ... Many mice audibly scrape against the surface of your desk, potentially leaving behind scratches over time.