Logitech M535  Mouse Review

Reviewed May 17, 2021 at 10:07am
Tested using Methodology v1.0 
Logitech M535

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The Logitech M535 is a good budget travel mouse. It feels well-built and is powered by a pair of AA batteries, but it only connects via Bluetooth. Unfortunately, when it's more than 50cm from the computer it's connected to, or there are obstacles in the way, the latency increases significantly. It lacks side buttons, but the scroll wheel has L/R tilt buttons, and the button just behind the wheel enables gesture controls. It also has a fairly low lift-off distance, but it has sub-par click latency, a fixed CPI, and a very low polling rate, so it isn't ideal for gaming. This mouse is quite small, and only those with small or medium-sized hands will be able to use it comfortably with a fingertip grip, while only those with small hands will be able to use it comfortably with a claw grip.

Our Verdict

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Office/Multimedia 

The Logitech M535 mouse is decent for office use. It feels well-built, but it's only suitable for small or medium-sized hands using a fingertip grip and only those with small hands using a claw grip. While it doesn't have side buttons, it does have a button to enable gesture commands, and the scroll wheel has L/R tilt buttons, though it doesn't unlock for free scrolling.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
Cons
  • Bluetooth signal has very limited range and is easily obstructed.
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Video Games (FPS) 

The Logitech M535 is only passable for FPS gaming. It's fairly lightweight, it feels well-built, and it has a good lift-off distance. However, the click latency is sub-par, the polling rate is low, the CPI is fixed, and the mouse feet are only decent. Also, it only connects via Bluetooth.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Fairly lightweight.
Cons
  • Sub par click latency.
  • Bluetooth signal has very limited range and is easily obstructed.
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Video Games (MMO) 

The Logitech M535 mouse is a poor choice for MMO gaming. It only connects via Bluetooth, doesn't have side buttons, has sub-par click latency, and is only suitable for those with smaller hands using a fingertip or claw grip.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
Cons
  • Sub par click latency.
  • No side buttons.
  • Bluetooth signal has very limited range and is easily obstructed.
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Ultra-Light Gaming 

The Logitech M535 is only mediocre for fans of ultra-light gaming mice. Despite being fairly lightweight, the click latency is sub-par, and the mouse feet are only decent. Also, it only connects via Bluetooth.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Fairly lightweight.
Cons
  • Sub par click latency.
  • Bluetooth signal has very limited range and is easily obstructed.
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Travel 

The Logitech M535 is a good travel mouse. It connects via Bluetooth, it has great portability, and it should be easy to fit in most laptop bags. It feels well-built, and both the mouse and the software are compatible with macOS and Windows. Unfortunately, it's only suitable for small or medium-sized hands using a fingertip grip or those with small hands using a claw grip.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Compact design that should fit into most laptop bags.
  • Mouse and software are compatible with Windows and macOS.
  • Ambidextrous shape suitable for left or right-handed users.
Cons
  • No onboard memory.
  • Only suitable for those with smaller hands using a fingertip or claw grip.
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    Travel
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated May 17, 2021: Review published.
    2.  Updated May 04, 2021: Early access published.
    3.  Updated Apr 22, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
    4.  Updated Apr 20, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    The Logitech M535 Bluetooth mouse we tested is the black variant, but it's also available in blue and gray/yellow color variants. You can see the label for our unit here.

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    The Logitech M535 Bluetooth Mouse is a budget option designed for travel use. Unlike some travel mice, it has no USB receiver and only connects via Bluetooth. It may be a good choice if you have small hands and are looking for a simple mouse at a budget price point with straightforward features and Bluetooth connectivity to swap between tablets, notebooks, laptops, or other devices on the go.

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    Use When Charging
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    Cable LengthLockedN/A
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    Permanent Kink
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    Port Type: Mouse End
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    Port Type: PC End
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    Extra Included
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    Control
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    Gesture Support
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    Profile Configuration
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    RGB On/Off
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    Mouse Compatibility
    Windows CompatibilityLockedLocked
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