Dell has rolled out a new lineup of office peripherals designed specifically for business users rather than gamers. The range includes keyboards, mice, and ready-made combo sets tailored for everyday work environments.
One highlight is the Dell Pro 7 Slim Keyboard and Mouse Set, which pairs a slim keyboard featuring scissor switches with a symmetrical mouse. The mouse sports two side buttons but only on one side, and its sensor can be adjusted up to 6000 DPI. The keyboard supports both replaceable AAA batteries and rechargeable packs, with Dell claiming a single battery set could last for several years.
An alternative option is the Dell Pro 7 Rechargeable Compact Keyboard and Mouse combo. It shares a similar design but comes with built-in rechargeable batteries providing up to three months of keyboard usage and around one and a half months on a single mouse charge.
The standout accessory in this lineup is the Dell Pro 5 Wired Fingerprint ESS Mouse. At first glance, it looks like a standard wired mouse, but it replaces the usual DPI switch button beneath the scroll wheel with a fingerprint scanner. This allows users to quickly unlock Windows systems via Windows Hello, bringing added security and convenience-especially in shared office spaces with strict access controls.
Pricing for Dell’s new office peripherals is as follows:
- Dell Pro 5 Wired Fingerprint ESS Mouse: $45
- Dell Pro 7 Slim Keyboard and Mouse Set: $90
Dell’s new peripherals aim to bridge the gap between budget-friendly office gear and professional-grade input devices that prioritize user comfort and biometric security. This approach contrasts with companies like Logitech and Microsoft, who offer extensive office peripheral ranges but rarely integrate biometric security into their mice at this price point. For international businesses managing hybrid work and hot-desking, Dell’s emphasis on fingerprint authentication could set a new standard for affordable workplace security.
As hybrid work remains prevalent, the demand for secure, ergonomic, and long-lasting office peripherals is rising. Dell’s latest releases hint at a future where biometric security becomes a common feature in office hardware-not just high-end laptops or smartphones. It will be worth watching how quickly other manufacturers adopt this trend and whether fingerprint-enabled mice will become the norm in corporate environments.