Logitech MX Master 3 vs Logitech MX Master 3S
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LogitechMX Master 3 | LogitechMX Master 3S | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2019 | May 2022 |
| Tracking | ||
| Shape | Ergonomic | Ergonomic |
| Hand | Right hand | Right hand |
| Sensitivity | Up to 4,000 DPI | Up to 8,000 DPI (better) |
| Sensor | Darkfield high precision | Darkfield high precision |
| Buttons | 7 | 7 |
| Free-spinning wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Thumb wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Quiet clicks | – | Yes |
| Sensor | 200–4,000 DPI Darkfield high-precision tracking; tracks on glass | 200–8,000 DPI, adjustable in 50 DPI steps (1,000 DPI by default); tracks on glass at least 4 mm thick |
| Scroll wheel | MagSpeed electromagnetic wheel with ratchet and free-spin modes, switched by speed or the mode button | MagSpeed electromagnetic wheel with SmartShift, which switches between ratchet and free-spin as you scroll faster; up to 1,000 lines a second |
| Thumb wheel | Sideways scrolling or app-specific functions in Logitech Options | Horizontal scrolling; app-specific functions such as zoom or brush size in Logi Options+ |
| Gestures | Gesture button in the thumb rest; hold it while moving the mouse for customisable actions | Gesture button in the thumb rest (hold it and move the mouse); up to five actions in Logi Options+ |
| Connections and battery | ||
| Connects by | Bluetooth and USB receiver | Bluetooth and USB receiver |
| Devices it switches between | 3 | 3 |
| Power | Rechargeable | Rechargeable |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 70 days | Up to 70 days |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Receiver | Included Logitech Unifying USB receiver for the standard version; Bluetooth Low Energy is also supported | Logi 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 |
| Charging | 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 | USB-C; a 1-minute charge gives 3 hours of use; 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery; can be used while charging |
| Works with | 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 | Bluetooth 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 |
| Software | Logitech Options for button customisation, app-specific profiles and Logitech Flow across computers | Logi Options+ on Windows and macOS (Smart Actions, Logitech Flow); basic functions work without software on other systems |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 141 g | 141 g |
| Size | 124.9 × 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 box | Standard version includes mouse, Logitech Unifying USB receiver, USB-C charging cable and documentation | Mouse, 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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