Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX vs Logitech Performance Mouse MX

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Anywhere Mouse MX compared with Performance Mouse MX

	LogitechAnywhere Mouse MX	LogitechPerformance Mouse MX
Overview
Released
Released	August 2009	August 2009
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Compact	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	–	Up to 1,500 DPI
Sensor
Sensor	Darkfield laser	Darkfield laser
Buttons
Buttons	7	7
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	Yes	Yes
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	No	–
Sensor
Sensor	Darkfield laser tracking on many surfaces, including clear glass at least 4 mm thick. Logitech's launch sources do not give a DPI figure.	Darkfield laser tracks on clear glass at least 4 mm thick; 100–1,500 DPI in 100 DPI steps (Hardware-Magazin)
Scroll wheel
Scroll wheel	Press the wheel to switch between stepped and free-spinning vertical scrolling; tilt it for horizontal scrolling.	Main wheel switches between stepped and free-spinning modes using a button behind the wheel; no automatic SmartShift
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	No separate thumb wheel; the two left-side buttons navigate back and forward.	–
Connections and battery
Connects by
Connects by	USB receiver	USB receiver
Power
Power	AA battery	Rechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 7 months	Up to 30 days
Charging port
Charging port	–	Micro-USB
Receiver
Receiver	Logitech Unifying nano receiver over 2.4 GHz, with a compartment inside the battery cover for storage; one receiver can pair with up to six compatible devices.	Logitech Unifying nano USB receiver; 2.4 GHz wireless, with maker-stated range up to 10 m; can pair other compatible Logitech devices
Charging
Charging	Two replaceable AA alkaline batteries, rated by Logitech support for up to seven months; the mouse can also run on one AA battery.	Replaceable rechargeable AA NiMH battery, up to 30 days per Logitech; full charge in 4.5 hours via Micro-USB, USB port or included wall adaptor; works while charging
Works with
Works with	At launch, Windows XP, Vista or 7 and Mac OS X 10.4 or later with a USB port.	Windows XP, Vista and 7 or Mac OS X 10.4 and later at launch
Software
Software	Logitech SetPoint on Windows and Logitech Control Center on Mac supported button configuration at launch.	Logitech SetPoint 4.80 on Windows or Logitech Control Center 3.0 on Mac at launch
Design
Weight
Weight	125 g (better)	162 g
Size
Size	90.5 × 63 × 34.5 mm (length × width × height); 125 g with two AA batteries according to Logitech's 2009 fact sheet.	127 × 87 × 49 mm (length × width × height); 162 g including battery measured by Hardware-Magazin, while Logitech lists 136 g without battery
In the box
In the box	Mouse, Unifying receiver, travel pouch, two AA batteries and documentation.	Mouse, Unifying receiver, rechargeable AA battery, USB charging cable, USB wall adaptor, USB desktop stand and accessory pouch
Warranty
Warranty	Three-year limited warranty in Logitech's launch fact sheet.	–