Right off the bat, look: obviously this pad is massive. But once you own it, you'll wonder why this isn't just the standard approach to a keyboard/mouse setup. The pad is large enough to hold your keyboard and mouse on it with plenty of room to spare, and it provides a nice, clean, consistent aesthetic as well. It looks much better than having a tiny square over to the side just for the mouse. As far as the quality goes, I've had this now for a year, and liked it so much I purchased a second one for another workspace AND got one for my son. The pad is really thick and helps somewhat with wrist fatigue as well. (It's not going to cure your carpal tunnel, but it's definitely more comfortable than bare desk.) I can also definitely tell a difference in the responsiveness of my mouse, too, which... beforehand I'd have rolled my eyes at anyone who suggested such a thing. I dunno. The edging of the pad is well designed so it doesn't fray or separate the way standard mouse pads can do over time. I work from home full time, game, and do photography/videography on the side so I'm at my computer *a lot*. Point being, the pad gets a lot of wear, and it still looks almost the same as when I bought it. There's just the slightest bit of lightening/discoloration in the black right where my wrist commonly contacts it, but frankly it's really tough to notice unless you're looking for it.