Logitech MX Anywhere 2S vs Logitech MX Ergo S

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MX Anywhere 2S compared with MX Ergo S
LogitechMX Anywhere 2SLogitechMX Ergo S
Overview
ReleasedJune 2017September 2024
Tracking
ShapeCompactTrackball
HandRight handRight hand
SensitivityUp to 4,000 DPI (better)Up to 2,048 DPI
SensorDarkfield high precisionLogitech Advanced Optical Tracking
Buttons78 (better)
Free-spinning wheelYesNo
Thumb wheelNoNo
Quiet clicks–Yes
SensorDarkfield laser tracking at up to 4,000 DPI; glass tracking requires glass at least 4 mm thick.512–2,048 DPI; precision mode button for slower, finer tracking; report rate 125 Hz over Logi Bolt and 88–133 Hz over Bluetooth
Scroll wheelPrecision wheel switches mechanically between stepped and free-spinning vertical scrolling and tilts left or right for horizontal scrolling.Precision scroll wheel with left and right tilt and middle click
Thumb wheelNo separate thumb wheel; the main wheel tilts for horizontal scrolling.–
GesturesThe button below the wheel can be customised as a gesture button in Logitech Options.–
Connections and battery
Connects byBluetooth and USB receiverBluetooth and USB receiver
Devices it switches between3 (better)2
PowerRechargeableRechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 70 daysUp to 120 days
Charging portMicro-USBUSB-C
ReceiverLogitech Unifying USB receiver supplied with the original model; Bluetooth Low Energy is also supported. A later Bluetooth Edition omitted the receiver.Logi Bolt USB-A receiver included
ChargingMicro-USB charging of a 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery; Logitech rates it for up to 70 days per charge.USB-C; a 1-minute charge gives 24 hours of use; full charge in 2 hours; 500 mAh battery; cable not included
Works withAt launch, Unifying supported Windows 7 or later and Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Bluetooth Low Energy supported Windows 8 or later and Mac OS X 10.10 or later.Bluetooth 5.2 with Windows 10, 11 or later, macOS 12 or later, iPadOS 15 or later, Android 12 or later, Linux and ChromeOS; Logi Bolt with Windows 10, 11 or later, macOS 12 or later, Linux and ChromeOS
SoftwareLogitech Options supports button remapping and Flow control between up to three computers.Logi Options+ on Windows and macOS (Smart Actions, Logitech Flow)
Design
Weight106 g (better)259 g
Size100.3 × 61.6 × 34.4 mm (length × width × height); 106 g.132.5 × 99.8 × 51.4 mm (length × width × height); 259 g with the metal base plate, 164 g without
Materials–Plastics with 20% certified post-consumer recycled content; soft rubber grip; metal base plate with hinge; left and right buttons rated for 3 million clicks
ColoursGraphite, Midnight Teal and Light Grey.Graphite
In the boxOriginal model includes mouse, Unifying receiver, Micro-USB charging cable and documentation.Trackball, Logi Bolt USB receiver, documentation (no cable)
Warranty–2-year limited hardware warranty

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