3 Reasons Optical Sensors Beat Laser on Cloth Mousepads

More consistent tracking on fabric Optical sensors are simpler and more predictable on cloth surfaces, while laser sensors can get jittery on coarse weave textures, causing random cursor jumps or “sensor spin.”

Better with mouse lifts Optical sensors don’t go haywire if you lift the mouse slightly, making them more reliable during fast movements.

Laser’s only advantage is irrelevant for mousepads Laser sensors track well on glass or polished desks, but those are reflective surfaces where optical fails — and you shouldn’t use those as a mousepad anyway.