Logitech MX Master 3 vs Logitech MX Master 3S

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MX Master 3 compared with MX Master 3S
LogitechMX Master 3LogitechMX Master 3S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2019May 2022
Tracking
ShapeErgonomicErgonomic
HandRight handRight hand
SensitivityUp to 4,000 DPIUp to 8,000 DPI (better)
SensorDarkfield high precisionDarkfield high precision
Buttons77
Free-spinning wheelYesYes
Thumb wheelYesYes
Quiet clicks–Yes
Sensor200–4,000 DPI Darkfield high-precision tracking; tracks on glass200–8,000 DPI, adjustable in 50 DPI steps (1,000 DPI by default); tracks on glass at least 4 mm thick
Scroll wheelMagSpeed electromagnetic wheel with ratchet and free-spin modes, switched by speed or the mode buttonMagSpeed electromagnetic wheel with SmartShift, which switches between ratchet and free-spin as you scroll faster; up to 1,000 lines a second
Thumb wheelSideways scrolling or app-specific functions in Logitech OptionsHorizontal scrolling; app-specific functions such as zoom or brush size in Logi Options+
GesturesGesture button in the thumb rest; hold it while moving the mouse for customisable actionsGesture button in the thumb rest (hold it and move the mouse); up to five actions in Logi Options+
Connections and battery
Connects byBluetooth and USB receiverBluetooth and USB receiver
Devices it switches between33
PowerRechargeableRechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 70 daysUp to 70 days
Charging portUSB-CUSB-C
ReceiverIncluded Logitech Unifying USB receiver for the standard version; Bluetooth Low Energy is also supportedLogi Bolt USB-A receiver with the standard version; the Bluetooth Edition and the Mac version work with Logi Bolt but come without a receiver; not compatible with Unifying receivers
ChargingUSB-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 hoursUSB-C; a 1-minute charge gives 3 hours of use; 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery; can be used while charging
Works withBluetooth 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 LinuxBluetooth 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; Logi Bolt with Windows 10, 11 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, Linux and ChromeOS
SoftwareLogitech Options for button customisation, app-specific profiles and Logitech Flow across computersLogi Options+ on Windows and macOS (Smart Actions, Logitech Flow); basic functions work without software on other systems
Design
Weight141 g141 g
Size124.9 × 84.3 × 51 mm (length × width × height)124.9 × 84.3 × 51 mm (length × width × height)
Materials–Certified post-consumer recycled plastic, 27% in Graphite and 22% in Pale Grey; PTFE feet rated for 250 km; left and right buttons rated for 10 million clicks
Colours–Graphite, Pale Grey; Mac version in Space Grey, Pale Grey; Bluetooth Edition in Graphite
In the boxStandard version includes mouse, Logitech Unifying USB receiver, USB-C charging cable and documentationMouse, Logi Bolt USB receiver, USB-C charging cable (USB-A to USB-C), documentation; Bluetooth Edition has the mouse and documentation only; Mac version has a USB-C to USB-C cable and no receiver
Warranty–2-year limited hardware warranty

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