Logitech MX Revolution vs Logitech Performance Mouse MX

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MX Revolution compared with Performance Mouse MX

	LogitechMX Revolution	LogitechPerformance Mouse MX
Overview
Released
Released	August 2006	August 2009
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Ergonomic	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 800 DPI	Up to 1,500 DPI (better)
Sensor
Sensor	Laser	Darkfield laser
Buttons
Buttons	7	7
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	Yes	Yes
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	Yes	–
Sensor
Sensor	Laser sensor; 800 DPI reported by Bare Feats	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	MicroGear Precision Scroll Wheel with SmartShift motorised automatic switching between stepped and free-spinning modes; can also be switched manually	Main wheel switches between stepped and free-spinning modes using a button behind the wheel; no automatic SmartShift
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	Second wheel can zoom in documents and images or switch between applications	–
Connections and battery
Connects by
Connects by	USB receiver	USB receiver
Power
Power	Rechargeable	Rechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	–	Up to 30 days
Charging port
Charging port	–	Micro-USB
Receiver
Receiver	USB micro receiver using 2.4 GHz radio, reported by Bare Feats	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	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery; mouse charges in an AC-powered desktop station, with battery-level LEDs	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	Windows and Mac computers with a USB port; platform-specific Logitech software needed for custom functions	Windows XP, Vista and 7 or Mac OS X 10.4 and later at launch
Software
Software	Logitech SetPoint on Windows or Logitech Control Center on Mac for button actions and scroll settings	Logitech SetPoint 4.80 on Windows or Logitech Control Center 3.0 on Mac at launch
Design
Weight
Weight	148 g (better)	162 g
Size
Size	–	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	Mouse, recharging station, AC power cord, USB micro receiver, SetPoint CD and guide	Mouse, Unifying receiver, rechargeable AA battery, USB charging cable, USB wall adaptor, USB desktop stand and accessory pouch