Logitech MX Anywhere 2S vs Logitech MX Master 2S

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MX Anywhere 2S compared with MX Master 2S
LogitechMX Anywhere 2SLogitechMX Master 2S
Overview
ReleasedJune 2017June 2017
Tracking
ShapeCompactErgonomic
HandRight handRight hand
SensitivityUp to 4,000 DPIUp to 4,000 DPI
SensorDarkfield high precisionDarkfield high precision
Buttons77
Free-spinning wheelYesYes
Thumb wheelNoYes
SensorDarkfield laser tracking at up to 4,000 DPI; glass tracking requires glass at least 4 mm thick.200–4,000 DPI in 50 DPI steps; tracks on glass at least 4 mm thick
Scroll wheelPrecision wheel switches mechanically between stepped and free-spinning vertical scrolling and tilts left or right for horizontal scrolling.Speed-adaptive wheel switches automatically between ratcheted and free-spinning modes through SmartShift; a top button also changes modes manually
Thumb wheelNo separate thumb wheel; the main wheel tilts for horizontal scrolling.Side-to-side scrolling by default; Logitech Options can assign other actions
GesturesThe button below the wheel can be customised as a gesture button in Logitech Options.Button beneath the thumb rest supports a press and movement in four directions; up to five actions can be assigned
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 70 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.Unifying 2.4 GHz USB-A receiver included; Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy also supported; Easy-Switch button underneath selects one of three paired computers
ChargingMicro-USB charging of a 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery; Logitech rates it for up to 70 days per charge.Micro-USB; 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery; Logitech claims one minute of charge gives about two hours of use
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.At launch, Unifying supported Windows 7 or later and Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Bluetooth Low Energy required Windows 8 or later or Mac OS X 10.10 or later
SoftwareLogitech Options supports button remapping and Flow control between up to three computers.Logitech Options for button mapping and Logitech Flow, which moves the pointer and copies content between computers
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.Graphite (EMEA)
In the boxOriginal model includes mouse, Unifying receiver, Micro-USB charging cable and documentation.Mouse, Unifying receiver, Micro-USB charging cable and user documentation
Warranty–2-year manufacturer's guarantee

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