Logitech MX Master vs Logitech MX Master 2S
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LogitechMX Master | LogitechMX Master 2S | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2015 | June 2017 |
| Tracking | ||
| Shape | Ergonomic | Ergonomic |
| Hand | Right hand | Right hand |
| Sensitivity | Up to 1,600 DPI | Up to 4,000 DPI (better) |
| Sensor | Darkfield laser | Darkfield high precision |
| Buttons | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Free-spinning wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Thumb wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor | Darkfield laser tracking on glass at least 4 mm thick; 400–1,600 DPI in 200 DPI steps, 1,000 DPI nominal | 200–4,000 DPI in 50 DPI steps; tracks on glass at least 4 mm thick |
| Scroll wheel | Speed-adaptive wheel automatically switches between click-to-click and free-spinning scrolling | Speed-adaptive wheel switches automatically between ratcheted and free-spinning modes through SmartShift; a top button also changes modes manually |
| Thumb wheel | Side-to-side scrolling and page switching; functions can be customised in Logitech Options | Side-to-side scrolling by default; Logitech Options can assign other actions |
| Gestures | Customisable button in the thumb rest for gesture controls | Button beneath the thumb rest supports a press and movement in four directions; up to five actions can be assigned |
| 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 40 days | Up to 70 days |
| Charging port | Micro-USB | Micro-USB |
| Receiver | Included Logitech Unifying USB receiver; 2.4 GHz wireless connection with a stated range of 10 m | Unifying 2.4 GHz USB-A receiver included; Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy also supported; Easy-Switch button underneath selects one of three paired computers |
| Charging | Micro-USB; rechargeable 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery; Logitech states a 1-minute charge gives around 2 hours of use, and the mouse works while charging | Micro-USB; 500 mAh lithium-polymer battery; Logitech claims one minute of charge gives about two hours of use |
| Works with | Unifying on Windows 7 or later and Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Bluetooth Smart on Windows 8 or later and Mac OS X 10.10 or later | At launch, Unifying supported Windows 7 or later and Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Bluetooth Low Energy required Windows 8 or later or Mac OS X 10.10 or later |
| Software | Logitech Options for button and action customisation at launch | Logitech Options for button mapping and Logitech Flow, which moves the pointer and copies content between computers |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 145 g | 145 g |
| Size | 126 × 85.7 × 48.4 mm (length × width × height) | 126 × 85.7 × 48.4 mm (length × width × height) |
| Colours | – | Graphite (EMEA) |
| In the box | Mouse, Logitech Unifying receiver, Micro-USB charging cable and documentation | Mouse, Unifying receiver, Micro-USB charging cable and user documentation |
| Warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty | 2-year manufacturer's guarantee |
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