Logitech MX Ergo S vs Logitech MX Master 4

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MX Ergo S compared with MX Master 4
LogitechMX Ergo SLogitechMX Master 4
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2024October 2025
Tracking
ShapeTrackballErgonomic
HandRight handRight hand
SensitivityUp to 2,048 DPIUp to 8,000 DPI (better)
SensorLogitech Advanced Optical TrackingDarkfield high precision
Buttons88
Free-spinning wheelNoYes
Thumb wheelNoYes
Quiet clicksYesYes
Sensor512–2,048 DPI; precision mode button for slower, finer tracking; report rate 125 Hz over Logi Bolt and 88–133 Hz over Bluetooth200–8,000 DPI, adjustable in 50 DPI steps (1,000 DPI by default); tracks on almost any surface, including glass; 125 Hz report rate over Logi Bolt and Bluetooth
Scroll wheelPrecision scroll wheel with left and right tilt and middle clickMagSpeed electromagnetic wheel with SmartShift, which switches between ratchet and free-spin as you scroll faster; up to 1,000 lines a second; adjustable ratchet force
Thumb wheel–Aluminium thumb wheel for horizontal scrolling; app-specific functions such as zoom or brush size in Logi Options+
Gestures–Gesture button next to the back and forward buttons (hold it and move the mouse; up to five actions); Actions Ring shortcut overlay opened from the Haptic Sense Panel
Haptic feedback–Haptic Sense Panel under the thumb; feedback for the Actions Ring, Smart Actions, gestures, moving between screens and app plugins including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom Desktop and Zoom; four intensity levels; also works with Windows 11's built-in haptics (Windows 11 update from March 2026 or later)
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 70 days
Charging portUSB-CUSB-C
ReceiverLogi Bolt USB-A receiver includedLogi Bolt USB-C receiver in the box (USB-A Bolt receivers also work); the Mac version works with Logi Bolt but comes without a receiver
ChargingUSB-C; a 1-minute charge gives 24 hours of use; full charge in 2 hours; 500 mAh battery; cable not includedUSB-C; a 1-minute charge gives 3 hours of use; 650 mAh battery; charging cable not included
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 ChromeOSBluetooth Low Energy 5.1 with Windows 11 or later, macOS 13 or later, iPadOS 15 or later, Android 12 or later, Linux and ChromeOS; Logi Bolt with Windows 10, 11 or later, macOS 13 or later, Linux and ChromeOS; the Mac version lists macOS 13 or later and iPadOS 15 or later
SoftwareLogi Options+ on Windows and macOS (Smart Actions, Logitech Flow)Logi Options+ on Windows and macOS (Actions Ring, Smart Actions, haptics, Logitech Flow); basic support in Logi Tune; basic functions work without software on other systems
Design
Weight259 g150 g (better)
Size132.5 × 99.8 × 51.4 mm (length × width × height); 259 g with the metal base plate, 164 g without128.15 × 88.35 × 50.8 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 clicksPlastics with 54% (Graphite, Space Black) or 48% (Pale Grey, White Silver) certified post-consumer recycled content; thumb wheel of low-carbon aluminium; battery with 100% recycled cobalt
ColoursGraphiteGraphite, Pale Grey; Mac version in Space Black, White Silver
In the boxTrackball, Logi Bolt USB receiver, documentation (no cable)Mouse, Logi Bolt USB-C receiver, documentation; the Mac version has the mouse and documentation only
Warranty2-year limited hardware warranty2-year limited hardware warranty

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