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Logitech MX Anywhere 3 vs Logitech MX Anywhere 3S
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Logitech MX Anywhere 3
Logitech MX Anywhere 3S
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ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight95.5 g
AmbidextrousShape Only
ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight93.7 g
AmbidextrousShape Only
Variants
- MX Anywhere 3 (Graphite)
- MX Anywhere 3 (Pale Grey)
- MX Anywhere 3 (Rose)
- MX Anywhere 3S (Black)
- MX Anywhere 3S (Graphite)
- MX Anywhere 3S (Pale Gray)
- MX Anywhere 3S for Mac (Pale Gray)
- MX Anywhere 3S (Rose)
- MX Anywhere 3S for Mac (Space Gray)
Our Verdict
Logitech MX Anywhere 3
Logitech MX Anywhere 3S
The Logitech MX Anywhere 3 and the Logitech MX Anywhere 3S are similar compact wireless mice in the same product lineup. The MX Anywhere 3 is the older version and connects via Bluetooth or Logitech's Unifying Receiver. The MX Anywhere 3S is newer and has quieter left- and right-click buttons and an improved sensor with a higher maximum CPI. It connects via Bluetooth or Logitech's BOLT receiver, which is sold separately.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Work
8.0
7.8
Wireless Versatility
9.7
7.2
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
No Lighting
No Lighting
Shape
3D Model
Length
3.9" (100 mm)
3.9" (100 mm)
Width
2.5" (65 mm)
2.5" (65 mm)
Height
1.3" (34 mm)
1.3" (34 mm)
Grip Width
55 mm
55 mm
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
Shape Only
Left-Handed Friendly
Yes
Yes
Finger Rest
No
No
Portability
6.1
8.1
Portability picture
Box Volume
13.36 in³ (219 cm³)
13.36 in³ (219 cm³)
Receiver Storing
No
No Receiver
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality picture
Weight
6.2
6.4
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
95.5 g
93.7 g
Default Weight
95.5 g
93.7 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Wireless Versatility
9.7
7.2
Maximum Of Paired Devices
3
3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Receiver
Yes
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Use When Charging
Yes
Yes
On/Off Activation
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender
No
No
Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cable
6.5
6.5
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Cable Length
3.4 ft (1.0 m)
3.4 ft (1.0 m)
Cable Type
Rubber
Rubber
Permanent Kink
No
No
Port Type: Mouse End
USB-C
USB-C
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
Mouse Feet
7.0
7.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Ok
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
Mechanical
Switch Model
Not Specified
Not Specified
Additional Buttons
6.3
6.3
Buttons Picture
Total Number Of Buttons
7
7
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
4
4
Profile Switching Button
No
No
Gesture Support
Yes
Yes
Click Latency
6.0
7.1
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
19.8 ms
12.4 ms
Wired
N/A
N/A
Receiver
19.8 ms
N/A
Bluetooth
25.0 ms
12.4 ms
CPI
9.0
9.3
CPI Video
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
0.05%
0.02%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.50%
0.25%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.17%
0.17%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.31%
0.32%
Precision Error Between CPI
1.62%
0.32%
Worst Tracking Error
3.25%
-0.75%
Minimum CPI
200 CPI
200 CPI
Maximum CPI
4,000 CPI
8,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
50 CPI
Sensor Latency
7.1
7.4
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
21.7 ms
25.6 ms
Delay At Half Movement
13.7 ms
10.2 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
14.7 ms
11.4 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Laser
Laser
Sensor Model
Darkfield
Darkfield
Works On Glass
Yes
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 + Free 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
Loud
Quiet
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
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
No
No
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
Yes
Yes
RGB On/Off
No RGB
No RGB
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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