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Logitech MX Master vs Logitech MX Master 3S
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Logitech MX Master
Logitech MX Master 3S
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ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight148.3 g
AmbidextrousNo
ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight141.2 g
AmbidextrousNo
Variants
- MX Master (Light Gray)
- MX Master (Meteorite/Black)
- MX Master (Navy)
- MX Master 3S (Black)
- MX Master 3S (Graphite)
- MX Master 3S (Pale Gray)
- MX Master 3S for Mac (Pale Gray)
- MX Master 3S for Mac (Space Grey)
Our Verdict
Logitech MX Master
Logitech MX Master 3S
The Logitech MX Master 3S and the Logitech MX Master are productivity mice from the same lineup. The MX Master 3S is much newer and features several improvements, including an upgraded sensor, better button placement, quieter clicks, and improved battery life. The MX Master 3S also has a USB-C charging cable and uses Logitech's newer BOLT USB receiver. On the other hand, the MX Master has an older micro-USB charging cable and uses Logitech's previous generation Unifying Receiver.
Main Differences forWork
Work
Threshold
Work
9.0
9.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
No Lighting
No Lighting
Shape
3D Model
Length
5.0" (126 mm)
5.0" (126 mm)
Width
3.4" (86 mm)
3.3" (84 mm)
Height
1.9" (49 mm)
2.0" (52 mm)
Grip Width
61 mm
58 mm
Ambidextrous
No
No
Left-Handed Friendly
No
No
Finger Rest
Thumb
Thumb
Portability
5.1
5.1
Portability picture
Box Volume
32.40 in³ (531 cm³)
33.38 in³ (547 cm³)
Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
Build quality picture
Weight
5.0
5.2
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
148.3 g
141.2 g
Default Weight
148.3 g
141.2 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
9.7
Maximum Of Paired Devices
3
3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Receiver
Yes
Yes
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
6.0
6.0
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Cable Length
4.1 ft (1.3 m)
3.4 ft (1.0 m)
Cable Type
Rubber
Rubber
Permanent Kink
Yes
No
Port Type: Mouse End
Micro USB
USB-C
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
Mouse Feet
8.0
7.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Good
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
6.7
6.7
Buttons Picture
Total Number Of Buttons
8
8
Number Of Side Buttons
3
3
Number Of Programmable Inputs
6
6
Profile Switching Button
No
No
Gesture Support
Yes
Yes
Click Latency
6.9
7.0
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
13.4 ms
12.9 ms
Wired
N/A
N/A
Receiver
13.4 ms
12.9 ms
Bluetooth
20.2 ms
13.4 ms
CPI
8.7
9.3
CPI Video
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
0.23%
-0.40%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.46%
0.17%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
0.42%
0.08%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.36%
0.29%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.22%
0.26%
Worst Tracking Error
4.75%
2.00%
Minimum CPI
400 CPI
200 CPI
Maximum CPI
1,600 CPI
8,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
200 CPI
50 CPI
Sensor Latency
6.9
6.8
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
23.3 ms
26.2 ms
Delay At Half Movement
16.5 ms
17.6 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
16.2 ms
18.6 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
Free Wheel
Free Wheel
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Step
No Step
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Loud
Very 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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