Logitech G MX518 Gaming Mouse vs Logitech MX Master 3

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G MX518 Gaming Mouse compared with MX Master 3

	LogitechG MX518 Gaming Mouse	LogitechMX Master 3
Overview
Released
Released	February 2019	September 2019
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Ergonomic	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 16,000 DPI (better)	Up to 4,000 DPI
Sensor
Sensor	HERO 16K optical	Darkfield high precision
Buttons
Buttons	8 (better)	7
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	–	Yes
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	–	Yes
Sensor
Sensor	Logitech states 100–16,000 dpi, more than 400 inches per second tracking and no smoothing, filtering or acceleration.	200–4,000 DPI Darkfield high-precision tracking; tracks on glass
Scroll wheel
Scroll wheel	Clickable stepped wheel; no free-spin mode.	MagSpeed electromagnetic wheel with ratchet and free-spin modes, switched by speed or the mode button
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	–	Sideways scrolling or app-specific functions in Logitech Options
Gestures
Gestures	–	Gesture button in the thumb rest; hold it while moving the mouse for customisable actions
Connections and battery
Connects by
Connects by	Cable	Bluetooth and USB receiver
Devices it switches between
Devices it switches between	–	3
Power
Power	Cable	Rechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	–	Up to 70 days
Charging port
Charging port	–	USB-C
Receiver
Receiver	–	Included Logitech Unifying USB receiver for the standard version; Bluetooth Low Energy is also supported
Charging
Charging	–	USB-C and 500 mAh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; Logitech states a 1-minute charge gives 3 hours of use and a full charge takes about 2 hours
Works with
Works with	USB computer; Logitech G HUB or Logitech Gaming Software is optional for custom controls.	Bluetooth Low Energy with Windows 8 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, iOS 9 or later, Android 6 or later and Linux; Unifying receiver with Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, Android 6 or later and Linux
Software
Software	Logitech G HUB or Logitech Gaming Software; settings can be kept in onboard memory.	Logitech Options for button customisation, app-specific profiles and Logitech Flow across computers
Design
Weight
Weight	–	141 g
Size
Size	–	124.9 × 84.3 × 51 mm (length × width × height)
In the box
In the box	–	Standard version includes mouse, Logitech Unifying USB receiver, USB-C charging cable and documentation
Materials
Materials	Plastic case with the original MX518 shape.	–
Colours
Colours	Dark grey and black.	–