Buying Guide
The Best Logitech Wireless Mouse
From the MX Vertical to the MX Master 4: five mice ranked on sensor resolution and sensor, with who should skip each one.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
Logitech's wireless mice run from basic receiver models to multi-device MX mice. Every pick here is a Logitech, from the premium end down.
We sorted these picks by sensor, grip and connection, working from the makers' own data; nothing here was tested in-house, and if a maker skips sensor, the guide says so.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Premium Pick
Logitech MX Master 4A Haptic Sense panel with customizable feedback at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the MX Vertical costs less.
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Also Consider
Logitech MX Ergo SUp to 120 days per charge.
Best for: Buyers who want up to 120 days per charge.
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Compact Grip
Logitech MX Anywhere 3S for MacA compact grip.
Best for: Buyers who want a compact grip.
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Strong Alternative
Logitech MX Master 3STracking on glass.
Best for: Buyers who want tracking on glass.
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Lowest Price Here
Logitech MX Vertical Wireless Ergonomic MouseA lower price than the MX Master 3S and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Getting 57-degree vertical angle with a thumb rest for the least money.
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Our Picks
Premium Pick1 of 5
Logitech MX Master 4
The MX Master 4 is built for heavy editor use: its MagSpeed wheel scrolls 1,000 lines per second, the Actions Ring puts app-specific shortcuts under your thumb, and a haptic panel confirms actions.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the MX Vertical costs less.
Skip if
- The maker gives no sensor resolution, so skip it if that figure decides your choice.
Why we like it
Quiet clicks keep it discreet on calls. Its new dongle uses an upgraded radio chip and antenna, which Logitech says doubles connection strength, and the shell has improved stain resistance. The plastics include recycled material, and the battery uses recycled cobalt.
No other pick in this guide offers a USB-C dongle or Bluetooth connection; compare the MX Ergo S, which has a bluetooth or Logi Bolt connection. It is shaped for right hands only. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the MX Ergo S. Buyers who need a confirmed sensor resolution should compare it with the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac, which offers 8,000 DPI.
Key specs
- Grip
- Sculpted, right-handed
- Connection
- USB-C dongle or Bluetooth
Pros
- Haptic Sense panel with customizable feedback
- Actions Ring overlay for app shortcuts
- MagSpeed wheel that scrolls 1,000 lines per second
- USB-C dongle or Bluetooth connection, the only one here
Cons
- No published sensor resolution
- Costs more than the MX Vertical at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
Logitech MX Ergo S
What the MX Ergo S brings to the table is up to 120 days per charge, plus 80% quieter clicks.
Best for
- Buyers who want up to 120 days per charge.
Skip if
- Pass if a published sensor resolution matters; this one has none.
Why we like it
It also runs for up to 4 months. You get a bluetooth or Logi Bolt connection here, which sets it apart from the MX Master 3S and its a bluetooth connection. A trackball stays still on the desk, so it suits cramped desks, but precise selection takes practice.
It is shaped for right hands only. It connects over Bluetooth or a Logi Bolt receiver; Bolt does not pair with older Unifying receivers. It was priced above the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac and below the MX Master 4 at the time of writing. There is no published sensor resolution figure, whereas the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac offers 8,000 DPI.
Key specs
- Battery life
- up to 4 months
- Grip
- Thumb trackball, right-handed
- Connection
- Bluetooth or Logi Bolt
Pros
- Up to 120 days per charge
- 80% quieter clicks
- Bluetooth or Logi Bolt connection, the only one here
Cons
- No published sensor resolution
- Costs more than the MX Vertical at the time of writing
Compact Grip3 of 5
Logitech MX Anywhere 3S for Mac
This Mac version of the MX Anywhere 3S is tuned for macOS and iPadOS.
Best for
- Buyers who want a compact grip.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the MX Vertical was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It keeps glass tracking and a USB-C battery. This Mac edition comes in Apple-matching finishes and charges over USB-C. Its 8,000 DPI sensor tracks on glass, and Quiet Clicks keep it discreet in shared spaces.
The MagSpeed wheel scrolls up to 1,000 lines per second, and it tracks on glass with an 8,000 DPI sensor. It is designed around MacBook, iMac and iPad use. It pairs with up to three devices over Bluetooth, and USB-C charging matches current Mac cables.
On sensor resolution it ties with the MX Master 3S at 8,000 DPI. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper MX Master 3S and the pricier MX Ergo S, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Sensor
- 8,000 DPI
- Grip
- Compact
- Connection
- Bluetooth LE, 3 devices
Pros
- Mac version tuned for macOS and iPadOS
- Tracking on glass
- Rechargeable USB-C battery
- Sensor resolution of 8,000 DPI, ahead of the MX Vertical
Cons
- Costs more than the MX Vertical at the time of writing
Strong Alternative4 of 5
Logitech MX Master 3S
The MX Master 3S keeps the features most developers use daily, MagSpeed scrolling, app-specific button profiles and Flow control across Windows and macOS, for less than the MX Master 4.
Best for
- Buyers who want tracking on glass.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the MX Vertical was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
Its 8,000 DPI sensor tracks even on glass. Its 8,000 DPI sensor tracks on glass, and Quiet Clicks cut click noise by about 90%. The MagSpeed wheel scrolls quickly through long files and stops on a line.
On sensor resolution it ties with the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac at 8,000 DPI. It is the only pick here with a bluetooth connection; the MX Master 4 has a USB-C dongle or Bluetooth connection instead. It is shaped for right hands only. On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper MX Vertical and the pricier MX Anywhere 3S for Mac, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Sensor
- 8,000 DPI
- Grip
- Sculpted, right-handed
- Connection
- Bluetooth
Pros
- Tracking on glass
- Quiet Clicks with 90% less click noise, per Logitech
- Flow control across Windows and macOS computers
- Sensor resolution of 8,000 DPI, ahead of the MX Vertical
Cons
- Costs more than the MX Vertical at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
Logitech MX Vertical Wireless Ergonomic Mouse
Logitech's MX Vertical sets the hand at 57 degrees with a thumb rest and a textured rubber surface.
Best for
- Getting 57-degree vertical angle with a thumb rest for the least money.
Skip if
- Skip it if sensor resolution matters most to you; the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac offers 8,000 DPI.
Why we like it
A cursor speed switch changes sensitivity with one press, and Logitech says the shape fits a variety of hand sizes. Its 57-degree angle puts your hand in a handshake position, which Logitech says reduces muscle activity by 10%. The design was tested against criteria from ergonomists.
Its 4,000 DPI sensor resolution is the lowest in this group; the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac leads at 8,000 DPI. Vertical mice put your hand in a handshake position; allow a week to adjust, and check the hand size. It is shaped for right hands only. It cost the least of the 5 picks at the time of writing, with the MX Master 3S the next step up.
Key specs
- Sensor
- 4,000 DPI
- Grip
- Vertical, right-handed (57°)
- Connection
- Wireless, USB receiver
Pros
- 57-degree vertical angle with a thumb rest
- Cursor speed switch that changes DPI with one button
- Textured rubber surface
- A lower price than the MX Master 3S and the rest when we checked
Cons
- Sensor resolution trails the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac (8,000 DPI)
The catch
It gives ground on sensor resolution, where the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac offers 8,000 DPI.
How We Chose
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- How these picks were ranked
- We set side by side five mice on sensor resolution, grip and connection from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house, and sensor resolution is missing for at least one pick.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the MX Master 4 to the MX Vertical, state grip and connection.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The MX Master 4 and the MX Ergo S give no sensor resolution.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the MX Vertical ($50 to $100) to the MX Master 4 ($100 to $150).
What to Look for in a Logitech Wireless Mouse
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much sensor resolution you need
Here sensor resolution runs from 4,000 DPI on the MX Vertical to 8,000 DPI on the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac, a 100% spread. For less, the MX Master 3S is the runner-up at 8,000 DPI. The MX Master 4 and the MX Ergo S give no sensor resolution figure, so 3 of 5 picks are compared here.
Features beyond the spec table
The MX Anywhere 3S for Mac: tracking on glass. The MX Master 3S: Quiet Clicks with 90% less click noise, per Logitech. The MX Vertical: a cursor speed switch that changes DPI with one button.
A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad Where your budget lands
$50 to $100 buys the MX Vertical, the MX Master 3S and the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac; $100 to $150 buys the MX Ergo S and the MX Master 4 at our last check.
Match the pick to your priority
Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the MX Vertical costs less: the MX Master 4. Buyers who want a compact grip: the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac. Getting 57-degree vertical angle with a thumb rest for the least money: the MX Vertical.
A hand on a white gaming mouse, and the same mouse shown from below Fast scrolling helps with long files
Free-spinning or magnetic scroll wheels move through long files and logs quickly, then switch to line-by-line for precision.
If you read long code or spreadsheets, prioritise the scroll wheel.
How to Choose a Logitech Wireless Mouse
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the MX Vertical costs less | MX Master 4 | A Haptic Sense panel with customizable feedback at the highest price in the group |
| Buyers who want up to 120 days per charge | MX Ergo S | Up to 120 days per charge |
| Buyers who want a compact grip | MX Anywhere 3S for Mac | A compact grip |
| Buyers who want tracking on glass | MX Master 3S | Tracking on glass |
| Getting 57-degree vertical angle with a thumb rest for the least money | MX Vertical | A lower price than the MX Master 3S and the rest when we checked |
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Key specs side by side
The MX Anywhere 3S for Mac leads on sensor resolution at 8,000 DPI, ahead of the MX Master 3S at 8,000 DPI. "Not listed" marks sensor resolution where the MX Master 4 and the MX Ergo S leave the figure out.
| Mice | Sensor | Grip | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX Master 4 | Not listed | Sculpted, right-handed | USB-C dongle or Bluetooth |
| MX Ergo S | Not listed | Thumb trackball, right-handed | Bluetooth or Logi Bolt |
| MX Anywhere 3S for Mac | 8,000 DPI | Compact | Bluetooth LE, 3 devices |
| MX Master 3S | 8,000 DPI | Sculpted, right-handed | Bluetooth |
| MX Vertical | 4,000 DPI | Vertical, right-handed (57°) | Wireless, USB receiver |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the MX Vertical, sat in the $50 to $100 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the MX Master 4 at $100 to $150; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Mice |
|---|---|
| About $50 to $100 | MX Vertical, MX Master 3S, MX Anywhere 3S for Mac |
| About $100 to $150 | MX Ergo S, MX Master 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac the Compact Grip?
It earns the label for a compact grip. It suits anyone who wants a compact grip.
Beyond the specs, what sets the MX Master 4 and the MX Ergo S apart?
The MX Master 4: a Haptic Sense panel with customizable feedback. The MX Ergo S: up to 120 days per charge. The MX Anywhere 3S for Mac: a Mac version tuned for macOS and iPadOS.
Should I pick the MX Master 4 or the MX Vertical?
The MX Master 4 suits buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the MX Vertical costs less; the MX Vertical suits getting 57-degree vertical angle with a thumb rest for the least money.
What else do the MX Master 3S and the MX Vertical offer?
The MX Master 3S: Flow control across Windows and macOS computers. The MX Vertical: a textured rubber surface.
Are there left-handed versions?
Many ergonomic mice are right-handed only. Check the product page for a left-handed model.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the MX Master 4, chosen for a Haptic Sense panel with customizable feedback at the highest price in the group. Look at the MX Ergo S for up to 120 days per charge, the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac for a compact grip and the MX Master 3S for tracking on glass if those matter more to you.
Logi Bolt and Unifying receivers are not interchangeable; check which your mouse uses.
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