Logitech MX Ergo S vs Logitech MX Master 3

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MX Ergo S compared with MX Master 3

	LogitechMX Ergo S	LogitechMX Master 3
Overview
Released
Released	September 2024	September 2019
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Trackball	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 2,048 DPI	Up to 4,000 DPI (better)
Sensor
Sensor	Logitech Advanced Optical Tracking	Darkfield high precision
Buttons
Buttons	8 (better)	7
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	No	Yes
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	No	Yes
Quiet clicks
Quiet clicks	Yes	–
Sensor
Sensor	512–2,048 DPI; precision mode button for slower, finer tracking; report rate 125 Hz over Logi Bolt and 88–133 Hz over Bluetooth	200–4,000 DPI Darkfield high-precision tracking; tracks on glass
Scroll wheel
Scroll wheel	Precision scroll wheel with left and right tilt and middle click	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	–	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	2	3 (better)
Power
Power	Rechargeable	Rechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 120 days	Up to 70 days
Charging port
Charging port	USB-C	USB-C
Receiver
Receiver	Logi Bolt USB-A receiver included	Included Logitech Unifying USB receiver for the standard version; Bluetooth Low Energy is also supported
Charging
Charging	USB-C; a 1-minute charge gives 24 hours of use; full charge in 2 hours; 500 mAh battery; cable not included	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 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 ChromeOS	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)	Logitech Options for button customisation, app-specific profiles and Logitech Flow across computers
Design
Weight
Weight	259 g	141 g (better)
Size
Size	132.5 × 99.8 × 51.4 mm (length × width × height); 259 g with the metal base plate, 164 g without	124.9 × 84.3 × 51 mm (length × width × height)
Materials
Materials	Plastics with 20% certified post-consumer recycled content; soft rubber grip; metal base plate with hinge; left and right buttons rated for 3 million clicks	–
Colours
Colours	Graphite	–
In the box
In the box	Trackball, Logi Bolt USB receiver, documentation (no cable)	Standard version includes mouse, Logitech Unifying USB receiver, USB-C charging cable and documentation
Warranty
Warranty	2-year limited hardware warranty	–