Logitech MX Anywhere 3S vs Logitech MX700 Cordless Optical Mouse

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MX Anywhere 3S compared with MX700 Cordless Optical Mouse
LogitechMX Anywhere 3SLogitechMX700 Cordless Optical Mouse
Overview
ReleasedJune 20232002
Tracking
ShapeCompactErgonomic
HandRight handRight hand
SensitivityUp to 8,000 DPI (better)Up to 800 DPI
SensorDarkfield high precisionMX Optical Engine
Buttons68 (better)
Free-spinning wheelYes–
Thumb wheelNo–
Quiet clicksYes–
Sensor200–8,000 DPI, adjustable in 50 DPI steps (1,000 DPI by default); tracks on almost any surface, including glass; Bluetooth report rate 88–133 HzMX Optical Engine captures 4.7 megapixels per second; ComputerBase lists 800 DPI for the MX700.
Scroll wheelMagSpeed 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 wheelStepped vertical wheel with separate Cruise Control buttons for sustained scrolling; no wheel tilt or free-spin mode.
GesturesThe top button, below the wheel, can be set as a gesture button in Logi Options+–
Connections and battery
Connects byBluetooth and USB receiverUSB receiver
Devices it switches between3–
PowerRechargeableRechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 70 daysUp to 10 days
Charging portUSB-C–
ReceiverWorks with a Logi Bolt USB receiver, not included (MX Anywhere 3S for Business comes with one); not compatible with other Logitech receiversFast 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.
ChargingUSB-C; a 1-minute charge gives 3 hours of use; full charge in 2 hours; 500 mAh lithium-polymer batteryTwo 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 withBluetooth 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 laterLogitech's 2002 datasheet lists Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Me and XP, plus Mac OS 8.6 or later.
SoftwareLogi Options+ on Windows and macOS (Smart Actions, Logitech Flow); basic functions work without software on other systemsMouseWare software supplied on CD for button assignment.
Design
Weight99 g (better)171 g
Size100.5 × 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.
MaterialsCertified 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–
ColoursGraphite, Pale Grey, Rose; Mac version in Space Grey, Pale Grey–
In the boxMouse, USB-C charging cable (USB-A to USB-C, or USB-C to USB-C with the Mac version), documentationMouse, receiver and charging stand, two NiMH AA cells, USB-to-PS/2 adaptor, mains supply, MouseWare CD and user guide.
Warranty2-year limited hardware warrantyFive-year manufacturer warranty in Logitech's 2002 datasheet.

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