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Logitech MX Anywhere 2S vs Logitech M525
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Logitech MX Anywhere 2S
Logitech M525
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ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight104.5 g
AmbidextrousShape Only
ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight123 g
AmbidextrousYes
Variants
- MX Anywhere 2S (Graphite)
- MX Anywhere 2S (Light Grey)
- MX Anywhere 2S (Midnight Teal)
- Logitech M525 (Black/Gray)
- Logitech M525 (Navy/Gray)
- Logitech M525 (Red/Black)
Our Verdict
Logitech MX Anywhere 2S
Logitech M525
The Logitech MX Anywhere 2S is a better travel mouse than the Logitech M525. It's lighter, it feels sturdier and more comfortable, and it connects wirelessly with a USB receiver or via Bluetooth. It also has two side buttons, a scroll wheel that unlocks for free scrolling, and the newest version of Logitech companion software compatible with Windows and macOS. On the other hand, the M525 only connects with a USB receiver, but it has onboard storage space for it when it isn't in use. Both mice are best-suited for fingertip grip with most hand sizes.
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MX Anywhere 2S
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Logitech M525
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MX Anywhere 2S
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Logitech M525
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Amazon.comMidnight Teal
MX Anywhere 2S
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Logitech M525
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Work
7.4
6.9
Scroll Wheel
Notched Wheel + Free Wheel
Notched Wheel
Additional Buttons
6.5
4.5
Wireless Versatility
9.7
6.2
Build Quality
7.5
7.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Glossy
Lighting Color
No Lighting
No Lighting
Shape
3D Model
Length
3.9" (100 mm)
4.0" (102 mm)
Width
2.4" (61 mm)
2.3" (58 mm)
Height
1.3" (34 mm)
1.5" (38 mm)
Grip Width
54 mm
56 mm
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
Yes
Left-Handed Friendly
No
No
Finger Rest
No
No
Portability
6.1
8.0
Portability picture
Box Volume
12.75 in³ (209 cm³)
13.73 in³ (225 cm³)
Receiver Storing
No
Yes
Build Quality
7.5
7.0
Build quality picture
Weight
5.9
6.1
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
104.5 g
123 g
Default Weight
104.5 g
123 g
Weight Distribution
Back-heavy
Back-heavy
Extra Weights
No
No
Maximum Weight Without Wire
123 g
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Right-handed
No
Left-handed
No
No
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
Yes
Coating
Matte
Glossy
Finger Rest
No
No
Wireless Versatility
9.7
6.2
Maximum Of Paired Devices
3
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Receiver
Yes
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
2x AA
Use When Charging
Yes
No ( Single use batteries)
On/Off Activation
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender
No
No
Battery Indicator
Yes
No
Cable
6.0
0.0
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Cable Length
2.3 ft (0.7 m)
N/A
Cable Type
Rubber
No Cable
Permanent Kink
Yes
No
Port Type: Mouse End
Micro USB
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB
No Port
Mouse Feet
7.0
6.5
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Ok
Bad
Material
PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
No
Large Hand
No
X.Large Hand
No
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
Control
Additional Buttons
6.5
4.5
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
8
5
Number Of Side Buttons
2
0
Number Of Programmable Inputs
5
5
Profile Switching Button
No
No
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
No
Gesture Support
Yes
No
Click Latency
7.0
6.8
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
13.2 ms
Wired
N/A
N/A
Receiver
13.2 ms
23 ms
Bluetooth
19.5 ms
N/A
CPI
9.5
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
0.06%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.04%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
0.17%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.28%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.28%
Worst Tracking Error
3.75%
Minimum CPI
200 CPI
1,000 CPI
Maximum CPI
4,000 CPI
1,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
N/A
Sensor Latency
6.9
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
24.5 ms
Delay At Half Movement
16.1 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
17.5 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Laser
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
Darkfield
Not Specified
Works On Glass
Yes
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
200 CPI
1,000 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
4,000 CPI
1,000 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
N/A
CPI (DPI) Variation
-9%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
2.4 mm
2.4 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
125 Hz
125 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel
Notched Wheel + Free Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
Yes
Yes
Thumb Wheel
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Loud
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Logitech Options
Logitech SetPoint
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
Yes
No
On-Board Memory
No
No
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
No
Polling Rate Adjustment
No
No
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
Yes
Software settings screenshot
RGB On/Off
No
No
Account Needed
No
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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Graphite
MX Anywhere 2S
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MX Anywhere 2S
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Amazon.comNavy/Gray
Logitech M525
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Amazon.comMidnight Teal
MX Anywhere 2S
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Logitech M525
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