Apple Magic Mouse (2009) vs Logitech MX Master 3S

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Magic Mouse (2009) compared with MX Master 3S

	AppleMagic Mouse (2009)	LogitechMX Master 3S
Overview
Released
Released	October 2009	May 2022
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Standard	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Either hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	–	Up to 8,000 DPI
Sensor
Sensor	Laser	Darkfield high precision
Buttons
Buttons	2	7 (better)
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	No	Yes
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	No	Yes
Quiet clicks
Quiet clicks	–	Yes
Sensor
Sensor	Laser tracking; Bluetooth range up to 10 metres, according to Apple	200–8,000 DPI, adjustable in 50 DPI steps (1,000 DPI by default); tracks on glass at least 4 mm thick
Scroll wheel
Scroll wheel	No moving wheel or ball; scrolling and panning use the touch surface	MagSpeed electromagnetic wheel with SmartShift, which switches between ratchet and free-spin as you scroll faster; up to 1,000 lines a second
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	–	Horizontal scrolling; app-specific functions such as zoom or brush size in Logi Options+
Gestures
Gestures	Primary and secondary clicks, vertical scrolling, horizontal panning and swiping between web pages or photos; configurable for either hand	Gesture button in the thumb rest (hold it and move the mouse); up to five actions in Logi Options+
Connections and battery
Connects by
Connects by	Bluetooth	Bluetooth and USB receiver
Devices it switches between
Devices it switches between	1	3 (better)
Power
Power	AA battery	Rechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	–	Up to 70 days
Charging port
Charging port	–	USB-C
Receiver
Receiver	–	Logi Bolt USB-A receiver with the standard version; the Bluetooth Edition and the Mac version work with Logi Bolt but come without a receiver; not compatible with Unifying receivers
Charging
Charging	Two AA batteries included; Apple's guide permits alkaline, lithium or rechargeable AA cells. No charging port. MacLife reports 105 g with both batteries installed; Apple publishes no weight in the retained launch announcement or guide.	USB-C; a 1-minute charge gives 3 hours of use; 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery; can be used while charging
Works with
Works with	Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later with Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0, or Mac OS X 10.6.2 or later, according to the original guide. To move to a different Mac, remove the existing pairing and pair again.	Bluetooth Low Energy with Windows 10, 11 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, iPadOS 14 or later, Android 8.0 or later, Linux and ChromeOS; Logi Bolt with Windows 10, 11 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, Linux and ChromeOS
Software
Software	Mouse preferences configure the touch gestures and show battery level; the mouse sleeps when unused	Logi Options+ on Windows and macOS (Smart Actions, Logitech Flow); basic functions work without software on other systems
Design
Weight
Weight	105 g (better)	141 g
Size
Size	–	124.9 × 84.3 × 51 mm (length × width × height)
Materials
Materials	–	Certified post-consumer recycled plastic, 27% in Graphite and 22% in Pale Grey; PTFE feet rated for 250 km; left and right buttons rated for 10 million clicks
Colours
Colours	White	Graphite, Pale Grey; Mac version in Space Grey, Pale Grey; Bluetooth Edition in Graphite
In the box
In the box	Magic Mouse and two AA batteries. Apple announced it with the new iMac on 20 October 2009; the standalone accessory was due at the end of October.	Mouse, Logi Bolt USB receiver, USB-C charging cable (USB-A to USB-C), documentation; Bluetooth Edition has the mouse and documentation only; Mac version has a USB-C to USB-C cable and no receiver
Warranty
Warranty	–	2-year limited hardware warranty