Logitech MX Anywhere 3S vs Logitech MX700 Cordless Optical Mouse
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| LogitechMX Anywhere 3S | LogitechMX700 Cordless Optical Mouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2023 | 2002 |
| Tracking | ||
| Shape | Compact | Ergonomic |
| Hand | Right hand | Right hand |
| Sensitivity | Up to 8,000 DPI (better) | Up to 800 DPI |
| Sensor | Darkfield high precision | MX Optical Engine |
| Buttons | 6 | 8 (better) |
| Free-spinning wheel | Yes | – |
| Thumb wheel | No | – |
| Quiet clicks | Yes | – |
| 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 | MX Optical Engine captures 4.7 megapixels per second; ComputerBase lists 800 DPI for the MX700. |
| 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 | Stepped vertical wheel with separate Cruise Control buttons for sustained scrolling; no wheel tilt or free-spin mode. |
| Gestures | The top button, below the wheel, can be set as a gesture button in Logi Options+ | – |
| Connections and battery | ||
| Connects by | Bluetooth and USB receiver | USB receiver |
| Devices it switches between | 3 | – |
| Power | Rechargeable | Rechargeable |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 70 days | Up to 10 days |
| Charging port | USB-C | – |
| Receiver | Works with a Logi Bolt USB receiver, not included (MX Anywhere 3S for Business comes with one); not compatible with other Logitech receivers | Fast RF cordless receiver integrated into the charging stand, with a maker-stated range of 6 feet (about 1.8 m); the stand connects by USB or PS/2. |
| Charging | USB-C; a 1-minute charge gives 3 hours of use; full charge in 2 hours; 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery | Two replaceable NiMH AA cells charge in the supplied stand. Logitech support gives about ten days per full charge for standard office use, or a day of use after 15 minutes of charging; heavy use can shorten this. |
| 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 | Logitech's 2002 datasheet lists Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Me and XP, plus Mac OS 8.6 or later. |
| Software | Logi Options+ on Windows and macOS (Smart Actions, Logitech Flow); basic functions work without software on other systems | MouseWare software supplied on CD for button assignment. |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 99 g (better) | 171 g |
| Size | 100.5 × 65 × 34.4 mm (length × width × height) | 130.3 × 72.2 × 43.5 mm (length × width × height); Logitech lists 171 g with batteries and 115 g without. |
| 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 | Graphite, Pale Grey, Rose; Mac version in Space Grey, Pale Grey | – |
| In the box | Mouse, USB-C charging cable (USB-A to USB-C, or USB-C to USB-C with the Mac version), documentation | Mouse, receiver and charging stand, two NiMH AA cells, USB-to-PS/2 adaptor, mains supply, MouseWare CD and user guide. |
| Warranty | 2-year limited hardware warranty | Five-year manufacturer warranty in Logitech's 2002 datasheet. |
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