Logitech MX Master 3S vs SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LogitechMX Master 3S | SteelSeriesAerox 3 Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2022 | November 2021 |
| Tracking | ||
| Shape | Ergonomic | Ergonomic |
| Hand | Right hand | Right hand |
| Sensitivity | Up to 8,000 DPI | Up to 18,000 DPI (better) |
| Sensor | Darkfield high precision | TrueMove Air |
| Buttons | 7 (better) | 6 |
| Free-spinning wheel | Yes | No |
| Thumb wheel | Yes | No |
| Quiet clicks | Yes | – |
| Sensor | 200–8,000 DPI, adjustable in 50 DPI steps (1,000 DPI by default); tracks on glass at least 4 mm thick | SteelSeries TrueMove Air optical sensor (co-developed with PixArt); 100–18,000 CPI in 100 CPI steps; 400 IPS on SteelSeries QcK surfaces; 40 G; 1,000 Hz (1 ms) polling; no hardware acceleration |
| 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 | – |
| Thumb wheel | Horizontal scrolling; app-specific functions such as zoom or brush size in Logi Options+ | – |
| 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 | Bluetooth and USB receiver | Bluetooth, USB receiver and Cable |
| Devices it switches between | 3 | – |
| Power | Rechargeable | Rechargeable |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 70 days | Up to 200 hours |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| 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 | USB-C 2.4 GHz dongle (Quantum 2.0 Wireless) with extension adapter; Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Charging | USB-C; a 1-minute charge gives 3 hours of use; 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery; can be used while charging | USB-C; up to 80 hours over 2.4 GHz and up to 200 hours over Bluetooth |
| 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, Mac, Chromebook (ChromeOS), Xbox and Linux; USB port required |
| Software | Logi Options+ on Windows and macOS (Smart Actions, Logitech Flow); basic functions work without software on other systems | SteelSeries Engine 3.18.4 or later (now SteelSeries GG) for Windows 7 or newer and macOS 10.12 or newer |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 141 g | 68 g (better) |
| Size | 124.9 × 84.3 × 51 mm (length × width × height) | 120.55 mm long; 57.91 mm wide at the front and 67.03 mm at the back; 21.53 mm high at the front and 37.98 mm at the back |
| 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 | ABS plastic with a perforated shell; Golden Micro IP54 mechanical switches rated for 80 million clicks; 100% virgin-grade PTFE glide skates; IP54 AquaBarrier; 3 RGB zones; SteelSeries describes the shape as ergonomic, right-handed, for claw, fingertip or palm grip |
| Colours | Graphite, Pale Grey; Mac version in Space Grey, Pale Grey; Bluetooth Edition in Graphite | Onyx, Snow, Ghost |
| 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, USB-C dongle, extension adapter, USB-C to USB-A Super Mesh data and charging cable, product information guide |
| Warranty | 2-year limited hardware warranty | – |
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