I am really satisfied with this mouse pad because it has a firm gel wrist rest. I prefer this one to the black one with the memory foam because it was a little too squishy.
Possibly because I have Carpal Tunnel this mouse pad hurts my wrist. The gel area is too stiff or quite possibly the new mouse I bought is too small? I'm not sure but I do know it is uncomfortable :(
I must have bought the more expensive one last time as I like it a whole lot better. I needed a second one for an off-site work location. I do like this one but it is definitely harder than the more expensive one. I have had the other one for a good 5+ years and it is still awesome. If the price is a few dollars different I would buy the more expensive one.