Logitech MX Master 3 vs Logitech Performance Mouse MX

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MX Master 3 compared with Performance Mouse MX

	LogitechMX Master 3	LogitechPerformance Mouse MX
Overview
Released
Released	September 2019	August 2009
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Ergonomic	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 4,000 DPI (better)	Up to 1,500 DPI
Sensor
Sensor	Darkfield high precision	Darkfield laser
Buttons
Buttons	7	7
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	Yes	Yes
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	Yes	–
Sensor
Sensor	200–4,000 DPI Darkfield high-precision tracking; tracks on glass	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	MagSpeed electromagnetic wheel with ratchet and free-spin modes, switched by speed or the mode button	Main wheel switches between stepped and free-spinning modes using a button behind the wheel; no automatic SmartShift
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	USB receiver
Devices it switches between
Devices it switches between	3	–
Power
Power	Rechargeable	Rechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	Up to 70 days	Up to 30 days
Charging port
Charging port	USB-C	Micro-USB
Receiver
Receiver	Included Logitech Unifying USB receiver for the standard version; Bluetooth Low Energy is also supported	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 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	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 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	Windows XP, Vista and 7 or Mac OS X 10.4 and later at launch
Software
Software	Logitech Options for button customisation, app-specific profiles and Logitech Flow across computers	Logitech SetPoint 4.80 on Windows or Logitech Control Center 3.0 on Mac at launch
Design
Weight
Weight	141 g (better)	162 g
Size
Size	124.9 × 84.3 × 51 mm (length × width × height)	127 × 87 × 49 mm (length × width × height); 162 g including battery measured by Hardware-Magazin, while Logitech lists 136 g without battery
In the box
In the box	Standard version includes mouse, Logitech Unifying USB receiver, USB-C charging cable and documentation	Mouse, Unifying receiver, rechargeable AA battery, USB charging cable, USB wall adaptor, USB desktop stand and accessory pouch