3 Reasons Glossy Hard Mouse Pads Are Bad for Shared Spaces

Glossy coatings create loud, high-pitched noise Every mouse movement on a glossy hard pad sounds like a fingernail scraping a dry erase board, which is distracting and annoying in quiet environments.

Matte coatings are quieter Matte surfaces break up the sound, lowering its frequency and making it less piercing. If you need a hard pad for speed, choose a matte finish.

Cloth pads are the silent alternative Cloth mouse pads are cheap and nearly silent. If noise is a concern, switch to cloth to avoid driving coworkers crazy.