Logitech MX Ergo S vs Logitech Performance Mouse MX

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MX Ergo S compared with Performance Mouse MX

	LogitechMX Ergo S	LogitechPerformance Mouse MX
Overview
Released
Released	September 2024	August 2009
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Trackball	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 2,048 DPI (better)	Up to 1,500 DPI
Sensor
Sensor	Logitech Advanced Optical Tracking	Darkfield laser
Buttons
Buttons	8 (better)	7
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	No	Yes
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	No	–
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	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	Precision scroll wheel with left and right tilt and middle click	Main wheel switches between stepped and free-spinning modes using a button behind the wheel; no automatic SmartShift
Connections and battery
Connects by
Connects by	Bluetooth and USB receiver	USB receiver
Devices it switches between
Devices it switches between	2	–
Power
Power	Rechargeable	Rechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 120 days	Up to 30 days
Charging port
Charging port	USB-C	Micro-USB
Receiver
Receiver	Logi Bolt USB-A receiver included	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 24 hours of use; full charge in 2 hours; 500 mAh battery; cable not included	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 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	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)	Logitech SetPoint 4.80 on Windows or Logitech Control Center 3.0 on Mac at launch
Design
Weight
Weight	259 g	162 g (better)
Size
Size	132.5 × 99.8 × 51.4 mm (length × width × height); 259 g with the metal base plate, 164 g without	127 × 87 × 49 mm (length × width × height); 162 g including battery measured by Hardware-Magazin, while Logitech lists 136 g without battery
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)	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	–