Logitech MX Master 3S vs Logitech Performance Mouse MX

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MX Master 3S compared with Performance Mouse MX

	LogitechMX Master 3S	LogitechPerformance Mouse MX
Overview
Released
Released	May 2022	August 2009
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Ergonomic	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 8,000 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	–
Quiet clicks
Quiet clicks	Yes	–
Sensor
Sensor	200–8,000 DPI, adjustable in 50 DPI steps (1,000 DPI by default); tracks on glass at least 4 mm thick	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 SmartShift, which switches between ratchet and free-spin as you scroll faster; up to 1,000 lines a second	Main wheel switches between stepped and free-spinning modes using a button behind the wheel; no automatic SmartShift
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	Horizontal scrolling; app-specific functions such as zoom or brush size in Logi Options+	–
Gestures
Gestures	Gesture button in the thumb rest (hold it and move the mouse); up to five actions in Logi Options+	–
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	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	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 3 hours of use; 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery; can be used while charging	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 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	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); basic functions work without software on other systems	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
Materials
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
Colours	Graphite, Pale Grey; Mac version in Space Grey, Pale Grey; Bluetooth Edition in Graphite	–
In the box
In the box	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	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	–