Logitech MX Anywhere 3 vs Logitech POP Mouse

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MX Anywhere 3 compared with POP Mouse
LogitechMX Anywhere 3LogitechPOP Mouse
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2020November 2021
Tracking
ShapeCompactCompact
HandRight handEither hand
SensitivityUp to 4,000 DPIUp to 4,000 DPI
SensorDarkfield high precisionLogitech High Precision Optical Tracking
Buttons6 (better)4
Free-spinning wheelYesYes
Thumb wheelNoNo
Quiet clicks–Yes
SensorDarkfield tracking on almost any surface including glass; adjustable from 200 to 4,000 DPI.Optical sensor; 1,000 DPI by default, up to 4,000 DPI; 125 Hz (about 8 ms) wireless report rate
Scroll wheelMagSpeed electromagnetic wheel with SmartShift, switching between stepped and free-spinning modes; Logitech claims up to 1,000 lines per second.SmartWheel that shifts from high-precision to speed-scroll mode when flicked; middle click
Gestures–Top button opens the emoji menu or can be set to shortcuts such as Mic Mute and Snip Screen in Logi Options+; Logitech Flow for copying and pasting between computers
Thumb wheelNo separate thumb wheel; horizontal scrolling uses a side button held while turning the main wheel.–
Connections and battery
Connects byBluetooth and USB receiverBluetooth and USB receiver
Devices it switches between33
PowerRechargeableAA battery
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 70 daysUp to 24 months
Charging portUSB-C–
ReceiverThe standard model includes a Logitech Unifying USB receiver; the Mac variant connects over Bluetooth and has no receiver in the box.None in the box; works with a Logi Bolt USB receiver (sold separately)
ChargingUSB-C, 500 mAh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; Logitech claims three hours of use from a one-minute charge and up to 70 days from a full charge.One AA battery (included, user-replaceable); up to 24 months
Works withStandard edition uses Unifying or Bluetooth Low Energy with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux; Bluetooth also supports iPadOS 13.4 or later. The Mac variant uses Bluetooth.Bluetooth Low Energy (5.1) with Windows 10, 11 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, ChromeOS, iPadOS 13.4 or later; works with Microsoft Surface
SoftwareLogitech Options at launch, with button customisation, application profiles and Flow between computers.Logi Options+ on Windows and macOS (emoji and shortcut button, Flow)
Design
Weight99 g82 g (better)
Size100.5 × 65 × 34.4 mm (length × width × height); Logitech's consumer support sheet gives 99 g with battery.104.8 × 59.4 × 35.2 mm (height × width × depth)
ColoursGraphite, Pale Grey and Rose for the standard edition; Pale Grey for the Mac edition at launch.Rose, Lilac, Off-white, Graphite (UK store)
In the boxStandard edition includes the mouse, Unifying receiver, USB-A-to-USB-C charging cable and documentation; Mac edition substitutes a USB-C-to-USB-C cable and omits the receiver.Mouse, 1 AA battery, user documentation
Warranty–2-year limited hardware warranty

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