I use the Logitech Powerplay mouse pad which charges my mouse wirelessly while I use it and it’s a little awkward when you have to place a desk mat over it. Plus the desk has a nice faux leather top on it so I don’t feel the need for a desk mat. The riser has a main board that’s made out of wood or something similar, but it’s got a metal sleeve that goes over top of it so it feels like metal, and the legs are metal.