Logitech MX Anywhere 3S vs Logitech Performance Mouse MX

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MX Anywhere 3S compared with Performance Mouse MX

	LogitechMX Anywhere 3S	LogitechPerformance Mouse MX
Overview
Released
Released	June 2023	August 2009
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Compact	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 8,000 DPI (better)	Up to 1,500 DPI
Sensor
Sensor	Darkfield high precision	Darkfield laser
Buttons
Buttons	6	7 (better)
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	Yes	Yes
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	No	–
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	Darkfield laser tracks on clear glass at least 4 mm thick; 100–1,500 DPI in 100 DPI steps (Hardware-Magazin)
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	Main wheel switches between stepped and free-spinning modes using a button behind the wheel; no automatic SmartShift
Gestures
Gestures	The top button, below the wheel, can be set as a gesture button in Logi Options+	–
Connections and battery
Connects by
Connects by	Bluetooth and USB receiver	USB receiver
Devices it switches between
Devices it switches between	3	–
Power
Power	Rechargeable	Rechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 70 days	Up to 30 days
Charging port
Charging port	USB-C	Micro-USB
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	Logitech Unifying nano USB receiver; 2.4 GHz wireless, with maker-stated range up to 10 m; can pair other compatible Logitech devices
Charging
Charging	USB-C; a 1-minute charge gives 3 hours of use; full charge in 2 hours; 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery	Replaceable rechargeable AA NiMH battery, up to 30 days per Logitech; full charge in 4.5 hours via Micro-USB, USB port or included wall adaptor; works while charging
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	Windows XP, Vista and 7 or Mac OS X 10.4 and later at launch
Software
Software	Logi Options+ on Windows and macOS (Smart Actions, Logitech Flow); basic functions work without software on other systems	Logitech SetPoint 4.80 on Windows or Logitech Control Center 3.0 on Mac at launch
Design
Weight
Weight	99 g (better)	162 g
Size
Size	100.5 × 65 × 34.4 mm (length × width × height)	127 × 87 × 49 mm (length × width × height); 162 g including battery measured by Hardware-Magazin, while Logitech lists 136 g without battery
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	Mouse, Unifying receiver, rechargeable AA battery, USB charging cable, USB wall adaptor, USB desktop stand and accessory pouch
Warranty
Warranty	2-year limited hardware warranty	–