Beveled edges are worth it on a glass mousepad.

Yes, the edge finish matters a lot. A raw-cut edge is basically a sharp, untreated shard of glass that can scratch your desk if you shift the pad even slightly. A beveled edge is ground down and polished smooth, so it won’t dig into wood, laminate, or glass surfaces.

Chipping is a different story — both finishes can chip if you drop them or hit something hard. The difference is that a beveled edge is slightly more resistant to small edge chips because the grind relieves internal stress in the glass. But the real gain is desk safety: a raw edge can act like a tiny saw blade over time, especially on softer woods.

If your desk is a piece you care about, don’t gamble. Beveled or even fully rounded edges are the standard for a reason. Raw cuts are cheaper and still work fine for pure mouse tracking, but they’re not worth the desk scratches.

Future you doesn’t want to explain those marks.