Logitech MX Anywhere 2S vs Logitech MX Master

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MX Anywhere 2S compared with MX Master
LogitechMX Anywhere 2SLogitechMX Master
Overview
ReleasedJune 2017April 2015
Tracking
ShapeCompactErgonomic
HandRight handRight hand
SensitivityUp to 4,000 DPI (better)Up to 1,600 DPI
SensorDarkfield high precisionDarkfield laser
Buttons7 (better)5
Free-spinning wheelYesYes
Thumb wheelNoYes
SensorDarkfield laser tracking at up to 4,000 DPI; glass tracking requires glass at least 4 mm thick.Darkfield laser tracking on glass at least 4 mm thick; 400–1,600 DPI in 200 DPI steps, 1,000 DPI nominal
Scroll wheelPrecision wheel switches mechanically between stepped and free-spinning vertical scrolling and tilts left or right for horizontal scrolling.Speed-adaptive wheel automatically switches between click-to-click and free-spinning scrolling
Thumb wheelNo separate thumb wheel; the main wheel tilts for horizontal scrolling.Side-to-side scrolling and page switching; functions can be customised in Logitech Options
GesturesThe button below the wheel can be customised as a gesture button in Logitech Options.Customisable button in the thumb rest for gesture controls
Connections and battery
Connects byBluetooth and USB receiverBluetooth and USB receiver
Devices it switches between33
PowerRechargeableRechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 70 daysUp to 40 days
Charging portMicro-USBMicro-USB
ReceiverLogitech Unifying USB receiver supplied with the original model; Bluetooth Low Energy is also supported. A later Bluetooth Edition omitted the receiver.Included Logitech Unifying USB receiver; 2.4 GHz wireless connection with a stated range of 10 m
ChargingMicro-USB charging of a 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery; Logitech rates it for up to 70 days per charge.Micro-USB; rechargeable 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery; Logitech states a 1-minute charge gives around 2 hours of use, and the mouse works while charging
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.Unifying on Windows 7 or later and Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Bluetooth Smart on Windows 8 or later and Mac OS X 10.10 or later
SoftwareLogitech Options supports button remapping and Flow control between up to three computers.Logitech Options for button and action customisation at launch
Design
Weight106 g (better)145 g
Size100.3 × 61.6 × 34.4 mm (length × width × height); 106 g.126 × 85.7 × 48.4 mm (length × width × height)
ColoursGraphite, Midnight Teal and Light Grey.–
In the boxOriginal model includes mouse, Unifying receiver, Micro-USB charging cable and documentation.Mouse, Logitech Unifying receiver, Micro-USB charging cable and documentation
Warranty–1-year limited hardware warranty

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