Logitech MX Anywhere 3S vs Logitech MX Master 3

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MX Anywhere 3S compared with MX Master 3

	LogitechMX Anywhere 3S	LogitechMX Master 3
Overview
Released
Released	June 2023	September 2019
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Compact	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 8,000 DPI (better)	Up to 4,000 DPI
Sensor
Sensor	Darkfield high precision	Darkfield high precision
Buttons
Buttons	6	7 (better)
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	Yes	Yes
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	No	Yes
Quiet clicks
Quiet clicks	Yes	–
Sensor
Sensor	200–8,000 DPI, adjustable in 50 DPI steps (1,000 DPI by default); tracks on almost any surface, including glass; Bluetooth report rate 88–133 Hz	200–4,000 DPI Darkfield high-precision tracking; tracks on glass
Scroll wheel
Scroll wheel	MagSpeed electromagnetic wheel with SmartShift, which switches between ratchet and free-spin as you scroll faster; up to 1,000 lines a second; horizontal scrolling by holding a side button while turning the wheel	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	The top button, below the wheel, can be set as a gesture button in Logi Options+	Gesture button in the thumb rest; hold it while moving the mouse for customisable actions
Connections and battery
Connects by
Connects by	Bluetooth and USB receiver	Bluetooth and USB receiver
Devices it switches between
Devices it switches between	3	3
Power
Power	Rechargeable	Rechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 70 days	Up to 70 days
Charging port
Charging port	USB-C	USB-C
Receiver
Receiver	Works with a Logi Bolt USB receiver, not included (MX Anywhere 3S for Business comes with one); not compatible with other Logitech receivers	Included Logitech Unifying USB receiver for the standard version; Bluetooth Low Energy is also supported
Charging
Charging	USB-C; a 1-minute charge gives 3 hours of use; full charge in 2 hours; 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery	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	Bluetooth Low Energy with Windows 10, 11 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, iPadOS 14 or later, Android 8.0 or later, Linux and ChromeOS; the Mac version lists macOS 10.15 or later and iPadOS 14 or later	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	Logi Options+ on Windows and macOS (Smart Actions, Logitech Flow); basic functions work without software on other systems	Logitech Options for button customisation, app-specific profiles and Logitech Flow across computers
Design
Weight
Weight	99 g (better)	141 g
Size
Size	100.5 × 65 × 34.4 mm (length × width × height)	124.9 × 84.3 × 51 mm (length × width × height)
Materials
Materials	Certified post-consumer recycled plastic, 78% in Graphite and 61% in Pale Grey and Rose; silicone side grips; left and right buttons rated for 10 million clicks	–
Colours
Colours	Graphite, Pale Grey, Rose; Mac version in Space Grey, Pale Grey	–
In the box
In the box	Mouse, USB-C charging cable (USB-A to USB-C, or USB-C to USB-C with the Mac version), documentation	Standard version includes mouse, Logitech Unifying USB receiver, USB-C charging cable and documentation
Warranty
Warranty	2-year limited hardware warranty	–