Logitech MX Ergo S vs Logitech MX Master

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MX Ergo S compared with MX Master
LogitechMX Ergo SLogitechMX Master
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2024April 2015
Tracking
ShapeTrackballErgonomic
HandRight handRight hand
SensitivityUp to 2,048 DPI (better)Up to 1,600 DPI
SensorLogitech Advanced Optical TrackingDarkfield laser
Buttons8 (better)5
Free-spinning wheelNoYes
Thumb wheelNoYes
Quiet clicksYes–
Sensor512–2,048 DPI; precision mode button for slower, finer tracking; report rate 125 Hz over Logi Bolt and 88–133 Hz over BluetoothDarkfield laser tracking on glass at least 4 mm thick; 400–1,600 DPI in 200 DPI steps, 1,000 DPI nominal
Scroll wheelPrecision scroll wheel with left and right tilt and middle clickSpeed-adaptive wheel automatically switches between click-to-click and free-spinning scrolling
Thumb wheel–Side-to-side scrolling and page switching; functions can be customised in Logitech Options
Gestures–Customisable button in the thumb rest for gesture controls
Connections and battery
Connects byBluetooth and USB receiverBluetooth and USB receiver
Devices it switches between23 (better)
PowerRechargeableRechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 120 daysUp to 40 days
Charging portUSB-CMicro-USB
ReceiverLogi Bolt USB-A receiver includedIncluded Logitech Unifying USB receiver; 2.4 GHz wireless connection with a stated range of 10 m
ChargingUSB-C; a 1-minute charge gives 24 hours of use; full charge in 2 hours; 500 mAh battery; cable not includedMicro-USB; rechargeable 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery; Logitech states a 1-minute charge gives around 2 hours of use, and the mouse works while charging
Works withBluetooth 5.2 with Windows 10, 11 or later, macOS 12 or later, iPadOS 15 or later, Android 12 or later, Linux and ChromeOS; Logi Bolt with Windows 10, 11 or later, macOS 12 or later, Linux and ChromeOSUnifying on Windows 7 or later and Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Bluetooth Smart on Windows 8 or later and Mac OS X 10.10 or later
SoftwareLogi Options+ on Windows and macOS (Smart Actions, Logitech Flow)Logitech Options for button and action customisation at launch
Design
Weight259 g145 g (better)
Size132.5 × 99.8 × 51.4 mm (length × width × height); 259 g with the metal base plate, 164 g without126 × 85.7 × 48.4 mm (length × width × height)
MaterialsPlastics with 20% certified post-consumer recycled content; soft rubber grip; metal base plate with hinge; left and right buttons rated for 3 million clicks–
ColoursGraphite–
In the boxTrackball, Logi Bolt USB receiver, documentation (no cable)Mouse, Logitech Unifying receiver, Micro-USB charging cable and documentation
Warranty2-year limited hardware warranty1-year limited hardware warranty

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