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Logitech M317 vs Logitech MX Anywhere 3
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Logitech M317
Logitech MX Anywhere 3
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ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight85.2 g
AmbidextrousTrue Ambidextrous
ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight95.5 g
AmbidextrousShape Only
Variants
- M317 (Black)
- M317 (Black/Blue)
- M317 (Black/Pink)
- M317 (Black/Red)
- M317 (Horizon Blue)
- M317 (Lady on The Lily)
- M317 (Peppermint Crush)
- M317 (Rose Splash)
- M317 (Shaved Blue)
- M317 (Techno Red)
- M317 (USA)
- MX Anywhere 3 (Graphite)
- MX Anywhere 3 (Pale Grey)
- MX Anywhere 3 (Rose)
Our Verdict
Logitech M317
Logitech MX Anywhere 3
The Logitech MX Anywhere 3 and the Logitech M317 are both small, wireless mice designed for travel use, but the MX Anywhere 3 performs better overall. The MX Anywhere 3 has two side buttons, a free-scrolling mode, and Bluetooth connectivity with up to three devices at once. The M317 lacks these features and also isn't as customizable.
Main Differences forWork
Work
Threshold
Work
6.6
8.0
Scroll Wheel
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel + Free Wheel
Additional Buttons
2.9
6.3
Wireless Versatility
6.6
9.7
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
No Lighting
No Lighting
Shape
3D Model
Length
3.8" (95 mm)
3.9" (100 mm)
Width
2.2" (57 mm)
2.5" (65 mm)
Height
1.5" (38 mm)
1.3" (34 mm)
Grip Width
52 mm
55 mm
Ambidextrous
True Ambidextrous
Shape Only
Left-Handed Friendly
Yes
Yes
Finger Rest
No
No
Portability
8.2
6.1
Portability picture
Box Volume
12.63 in³ (207 cm³)
13.36 in³ (219 cm³)
Receiver Storing
Yes
No
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build quality picture
Weight
8.7
6.2
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
64.8 g
95.5 g
Default Weight
85.2 g
95.5 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Left-Handed Friendly
Yes
Yes
Ambidextrous
True Ambidextrous
Shape Only
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Wireless Versatility
6.6
9.7
Maximum Of Paired Devices
1
3
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Receiver
Yes
Yes
Battery Type
1x AA
Rechargeable
Use When Charging
No ( Single use batteries)
Yes
On/Off Activation
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender
No
No
Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
No
Large Hand
No
X.Large Hand
No
Cable
0.0
6.5
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Cable Length
N/A
3.4 ft (1.0 m)
Cable Type
No Cable
Rubber
Permanent Kink
No
No
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
USB-C
Port Type: PC End
No Port
USB
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
No
Large Hand
No
X.Large Hand
No
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
No
Mouse Feet
6.0
7.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Bad
Ok
Material
PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Mechanical
Switch Model
Not Specified
Additional Buttons
2.9
6.3
Buttons Picture
Total Number Of Buttons
3
7
Number Of Side Buttons
0
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
1
4
Profile Switching Button
No
No
Gesture Support
Yes
Yes
Click Latency
5.0
6.0
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
26.3 ms
19.8 ms
Wired
N/A
N/A
Receiver
26.3 ms
19.8 ms
Bluetooth
N/A
25.0 ms
CPI
5.2
9.0
CPI Video
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
N/A
0.05%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
N/A
0.50%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
N/A
-0.17%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
-11.70%
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
5.35%
0.31%
Precision Error Between CPI
N/A
1.62%
Worst Tracking Error
20.30%
3.25%
Minimum CPI
1,000 CPI
200 CPI
Maximum CPI
1,000 CPI
4,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
N/A
50 CPI
Sensor Latency
7.2
7.1
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
32.8 ms
21.7 ms
Delay At Half Movement
10.8 ms
13.7 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
13.2 ms
14.7 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Laser
Sensor Model
Not Specified
Darkfield
Works On Glass
No
Yes
Minimum Lift Off Distance
2.4 mm
2.4 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
125 Hz
125 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel Type
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel + Free Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel Type
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Quiet
Loud
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Logitech Options+
Logitech Options
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
Yes
Yes
On-Board Memory
No
No
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
No
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
No
No
Profile Configuration
No
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
Yes
Software settings screenshot
RGB On/Off
No RGB
No RGB
Account Needed
No
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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