7 Best Desk Mats [Tested and Reviewed]

The Studio Series desk mat by Logitech comes in three colors and a rare two-year warranty.

What helped this desk mat ascend to the top of our list were the high ratings our testers gave it for slip resistance and comfort. The underside has an anti-skid rubber base that won't budge if you move your computer around, so your workspace will remain intact and you can focus on your tasks. This mat’s surface is also sensitive enough to allow you to perform detailed cursor movements smoothly with your mouse.

Our testers were also very satisfied with how this mat felt, thanks to its soft surface that doesn’t stick to the skin. The cloth edge didn’t irritate the wrist—even when working all day on a keyboard. This mat is also designed with good water resistance, which makes it a great option for the spill-prone.

We highly recommend this top performer. Not only is this desk mat non-slip, it doubles as a mouse pad and may help you increase your work productivity.

The Gigantus V2 XXL desk mat from Razer comes in four sizes and three design options. What sets this desk mat apart is that you can choose a size that best fits the dimensions of your desk.

The underside has anti-skid material that keeps this mat in place even if you move your computer or mouse. So this mat shouldn’t slide around or slip off the edge of your desk. And the mat’s soft, smooth surface will go easy on your wrists and arms during a long workday.

When it came to mouse maneuverability, our testers only gave this desk mat a passing rating. You should be able to use it for general computer tasks, but for precision work such as illustrating, its hardness made it less sensitive and difficult to work on. This mat also isn’t water resistant and its sponge-y inner material absorbs liquids, so it may stain easily.

The Eco-Leather Deskmate from Satechi features a sleek and elegant design. We love that this versatile desk mat is foldable and can also be used as a writing surface.

Our testers gave it high marks for mouse maneuverability. The smooth surface allowed testers to make precise movements with the mouse when illustrating, without any lag, so this desk mat is great for detailed work. Another bonus is that the surface material stays dry even after extended use, making this desk mat a great choice for long gaming sessions.

Additionally, it’s both heat and water resistant, so you don’t have to worry about sipping coffee while you work. That said, this model doesn’t come with slip grips, so it may slide when you move your PC even slightly.

The Orbitkey Desk Mat features a compact, built-in tray, so you can keep pens and other small work supplies close at hand. Its layered design makes it easy to organize your desk, with a compartment designed to hide documents but keep them nearby.

Our testers gave this desk mat high marks for mouse maneuverability. The mouse glided over its smooth surface, making it easy to use for long work or gaming sessions. Plus, the material is soft and has some give for extra comfort. This mat also features a magnetic cable organizer for streamlining all those cords.

Additionally, this mat is heat and water resistant. Its surface also doesn’t stain easily, so it should look clean and inviting for a long time. However, this mat falls short when it comes to slip resistance. The underside is made from felt and lacks grip strength, so moving your PC means that the mat is coming with it. This mat may also be challenging to use on narrow desks. 

The TaskPad desk mat from KeySmart has a synthetic leather design. It also features a built-in wireless charging pad, which lets users charge devices like phones and headphones by placing them on the mat.

Our testers rated this desk mat highly for comfort. Although it’s made of synthetic leather, our arms and hands didn't get sweaty when using it for long sessions. The surface was also smooth enough for easy mouse maneuverability. That makes this desk mat a great option for anyone creating illustrations, as its surface is sensitive enough for precision movements without any lag.

While this desk mat is heat resistant, it’s not water resistant. If you like a beverage while you work, you’ll need to be careful with this desk mat, as it may stain if you spill. We were also disappointed to see that the top and bottom sides are made of the same material, and that the underside lacked any slip resistance. Our verdict? To make the most of this desk mat, you need a large workspace.

The Mosen Large Merino Wool Felt Desk Pad by Graf & Lantz features a stylish design made from felt. It's available in six colors, so you can choose the one that best fits your desk decor.

Our testers noted that the mat didn’t cause their arms to become sweaty even after a long period of use. That said, its fabric caused an irritating prickly sensation against the skin. This mat also doesn't have the best water resistance, which means you should take extra care not to spill anything on it and risk staining it.

When testing mouse maneuverability, we found that the mat felt bumpy when moving the mouse over it. Using a mouse on this desk mat for long work days may also cause wrist fatigue. We also discovered that both sides of this desk mat are made of felt, so it can't grip the surface of a desk and will likely slide around.

The Susig Desk Pad by Ikea is made of cork, which gives it a stylish look. And you can start using it right out of the box.

That said, this mat didn’t perform well in our mouse maneuverability tests. The surface is slightly uneven, so it can snag the mouse. So it’s difficult to control the cursor, which may impact your productivity. We also found that this desk mat soaks up liquids, so it’s likely to stain easily.

When testing slip resistance, we found that this desk mat slides around easily since both sides are made from cork. One plus is that this desk mat doesn't make your arms or hands sweaty during long periods of use. Unfortunately, since the surface is rough and the edges have a ripped, uneven surface, this mat may start to hurt your wrists after extended use.