- Table of Contents
- Intro
- Our Verdict
- Test Results
- Differences
- Compared To Others
- Deals
- Discussions
The Logitech M720 Triathlon is an excellent wireless mouse for office use. It has an ergonomic shape and a thumb rest that should feel very comfortable for long periods of use. It looks almost identical to the Logitech Precision Pro, with some minor color differences. While it may feel a little small for large and extra-large hands when using it with a palm or claw grip, it's suitable for all hand sizes with a fingertip grip. You can pair it with three devices at once through Bluetooth and its USB receiver and easily switch between them with its third side button. Also, it's fully compatible with both Windows and macOS. Although its click latency, CPI range, and polling rate aren't good enough for competitive gaming, they should be fine for casual, everyday tasks.
Our Verdict
The Logitech M720 is excellent for office use. It feels excellently built, and it has an ergonomic shape and a thumb rest that should make it feel very comfortable for most hand sizes during long periods of use. It has a good number of programmable buttons and nice features like gesture commands, infinite scrolling, and multi-device pairing.
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Feels very comfortable and well-built.
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Multi-device pairing.
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Fully compatible with Windows and macOS.
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Gesture commands and infinite scroll.
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Might feel too small for larger hands.
The Logitech M720 is mediocre for FPS gaming. Although it feels very comfortable to use and feels well-built, it's quite heavy, and its click latency is too high for competitive gaming. Also, its CPI can't be adjusted, and its maximum polling rate is very low.
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Feels very comfortable and well-built.
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Fully compatible with Windows and macOS.
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Quite heavy.
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CPI range can't be adjusted.
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Low polling rate.
The Logitech M720 is only okay for MMO gaming. While it's a very comfortable mouse and it feels excellently well-built, it has a very low maximum polling rate, and its click latency is too high for competitive gaming. Also, it doesn't have nearly as many side buttons as dedicated MMO mice have, but at least you can reprogram some of its inputs to your needs.
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Feels very comfortable and well-built.
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Fully compatible with Windows and macOS.
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Great customization software.
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Might feel too small for larger hands.
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CPI range can't be adjusted.
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Low polling rate.
The Logitech M720 is great for travel. It feels excellently well-built and very comfortable, plus it has a compartment to store the USB receiver. Since it's a wireless-only mouse, you don't need to worry about a cable while working in tight spaces, like on a plane or bus.
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Feels very comfortable and well-built.
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Multi-device pairing.
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Fully compatible with Windows and macOS.
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Quite heavy.
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Might feel too small for larger hands.
- 8.3 Office/Multimedia
- 7.2 Video Games (FPS)
- 7.8 Video Games (MMO)
- 7.9 Travel
- Updated Sep 08, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Aug 12, 2022: Following the update to Test Bench 1.2, some of our test results have changed within both the Weight and CPI sections. We've added or modified some of the text in this article to clarify these changes.
- Updated Aug 10, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
- Updated Jun 13, 2022: We've updated this review to Test Bench 1.1, which revamped our click latency test methodology. We've updated the text to reflect our new results in various sections, including the Click Latency test box, Usages, Introduction, and other locations where we discuss click latency.
- Updated May 30, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
- Updated Jan 18, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Jan 13, 2021: Early access published.
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Test Results
The Logitech M720 Triathlon has a simple, professional design that looks similar to the Logitech MX Master 2S and Logitech MX Master 3. It looks almost identical to the Logitech Precision Pro, except its underside is white instead of black. Its L/R clicks are made of black plastic with a matte finish, and its sides are covered with rubber grips. Since it has a thumb rest on its left side, it's designed for right-handed people.
Although it has a high back, the Logitech M720 should fit well in most laptop bags. Also, it has a compartment to store its USB receiver.
The Logitech M720 Triathlon feels excellently well-built. Its L/R clicks are made of a solid-feeling plastic, and the rest of its body is covered with grippy rubber. None of its parts are loose or squeaky, and while the scroll wheel wobbles a little, it's likely due to its tilt feature.
While this mouse is quite heavy compared to gaming models, you're unlikely to experience any discomfort using this mouse for long periods for work or everyday browsing. This mouse doesn't include any weight optimization features, although you can use an AAA battery adapter which allows you to power the mouse with an AAA battery rather than an AA battery, which is how the Lowest Weight result is obtained.
Thanks to its high back and the thumb rest on its left side, the Logitech M720 Triathlon should feel very comfortable for right-handed people. However, due to its compact size, people with larger hands may not be able to grip it comfortably with a palm or claw grip. Otherwise, all of its buttons feel well-placed and reachable.
It's suitable for small and medium hands when using it with a palm grip, but it may feel too small for large and extra-large hands.
It's suitable for most hand sizes when using it with a claw grip, but people with extra-large hands may need to curl their fingers sharply to reach all the buttons.
It's suitable for all hand sizes when used with a fingertip grip.
The Logitech M720 Triathlon has fantastic wireless versatility. You can pair it to three devices through Bluetooth and its USB receiver, and you can easily switch between them using its dedicated side button. It uses one AA battery that Logitech claims should last 24 months, but we don't test this. If you're considering a more basic, wired office mouse, check out the Logitech M100.
This mouse is wireless only and doesn't have a cable.
The PTFE feet glide decently well. They're fairly thin, and they have a few sharp edges that may cause some scratchiness. It doesn't come with extra feet, and we couldn't find any third-party ones.
The Logitech M720 has a fair number of buttons. Through the Logitech Options software, you can reprogram the L/R tilts, the scroll wheel click, the two first side buttons, and the button on the thumb rest. Its third side button lets you easily switch between three paired devices, and the button below the scroll wheel lets you unlock infinite scrolling. It has a button on its thumb rest that enables gesture commands for as long as you press it.
The Logitech M720 has okay click latency. It's too high for competitive or reaction-based games, but it's well-suited for daily browsing tasks and casual gaming.
The Logitech M720 uses an optical LED sensor that's fixed at 1000 CPI. Unlike most of Logitech's MX line, the native CPI on this mouse can't be adjusted. However, there's a pointer speed option in the Logitech Options software that can be customized to increase the cursor speed. Except for a slight difference in the CPI variation, the sensor specifications are identical to the results we got for the Logitech Precision Pro, although this deviation may be due to testing variations.
Note: The CPI Variation is actually 0.12%, but since the test result rounds it down, the result shows 0%.
The mouse wheel is grippy thanks to the texturized rubber strip around wrapped around it. It has L/R tilts, and you can unlock infinite scrolling by hitting the button below the scroll. The mouse wheel feels like it has a bit less resistance than the Logitech Precision Pro. However, since these two mice appear to be practically identical, this may be due to manufacturing differences and may vary between units. If you're interested in a more premium office mouse with a wheel that automatically shifts to free scrolling when you scroll quickly, and a second dedicated scroll wheel for horizontal scrolling, check out the Logitech MX Master 3S.
The Logitech M720 wireless mouse is loud, but it still shouldn't bother people around you unless you're in a very quiet environment. If you're looking for an office mouse with very quiet switches, check out the Logitech Signature M650.
The Logitech Options app is very user-friendly and easy to use. You can reprogram most of its buttons by choosing from a list of functions. While the native CPI can't be changed, there's a pointer speed option that can be adjusted in the software. Unfortunately, the mouse doesn't have on-board memory, so you can't save your settings and maintain them when moving to another computer. On the bright side, it's available on both Windows and macOS.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Logitech M720 Triathlon has a Costco variant called the Logitech Precision Pro. The biggest difference is their colors: The M720 Triathlon is black with a white underside, while the Precision Pro is black all over. Aside from some slight differences in performance that may be due to testing variations, the two mice are almost identical. You can view the label of our unit here.
Compared To Other Mice
The Logitech M720 Triathlon is an excellent mouse for office use thanks to its comfortable, ergonomic shape and multi-device pairing capability. While its small size makes it suitable for people with larger sized hands, it should be more ideal for smaller sized hands than the bulkier Logitech MX Master 2S and Logitech MX Master 3. The Triathlon has similar features to the MX line, but it's much more budget-friendly. For other options, check out our recommendations for the best ergonomic mouse, the best wireless mouse, and the best Logitech mouse.
The Logitech M720 Triathlon and the Logitech Marathon Mouse M705 are office mice with similar looks, but the Triathlon is a better mouse with more features. The Triathlon has a sturdier-feeling build, Bluetooth support, and a button on the thumb rest for gesture commands. It also has better mouse feet made of PTFE rather than plastic and is ideal for a fingertip grip, regardless of hand size. On the other hand, the Marathon is suitable for all hand sizes, depending on grip type. It also has a slightly lower click latency but doesn't support Bluetooth, so it only connects wirelessly with its USB receiver.
While the Logitech M720 Triathlon is an excellent office or multimedia mouse, the Logitech MX Master 3 may be a better choice for most people, thanks to its more ergonomic and comfortable design. The MX Master 3 has a better build quality, it has a thumbwheel, and its larger size may be a better choice if you have larger hands. However, the Triathlon is smaller, so it may be more suitable if you have smaller hands.
The Logitech Precision Pro is the Costco-exclusive variant of the Logitech M720 Triathlon. They are nearly identical, but the Precision Pro is all black, while the M720 has a white underside. Although the CPI variation and the click latency vary between the two, this is likely due to testing variations.
The Logitech M720 Triathlon and the Logitech Signature M650 are both wireless mice designed for office use; however, the M720 Triathlon performs better overall. It has a button behind the scroll wheel, which allows you to toggle between notched and free-scrolling modes. Also, it can connect with up to three devices wirelessly using Bluetooth. On the other hand, the Signature M650 comes in two size variants and a left-handed variant, which is difficult to find for an office mouse.
The Logitech M720 Triathlon is better for office use than the Logitech MX Anywhere 2S, although the MX Anywhere 2S is still a very good option. The M720 feels better built, and its high back makes it suitable for people with small or medium hands if you like using a claw or palm grip. Also, it has a third side button that makes it easier to switch between paired devices. On the other hand, the Anywhere 2S is significantly lighter and smaller, so it should fit in laptop bags and cases much easier.
While the Logitech M720 Triathlon is an excellent mouse for office or multimedia use, the Logitech MX Master 2S is likely a better option for most people, thanks in part to its more ergonomic and comfortable design. The MX Master 2S feels better built, has a thumbwheel, and its larger size may be a better choice if you have larger hands. However, if you have smaller hands, the Triathlon may be the ideal option.
The Logitech MX Master is a superb high-end office mouse, while the Logitech M720 Triathlon is an excellent mid-range office mouse. The MX Master has a wider CPI range, and you can adjust the set CPI by increments of 200. It also has a secondary scroll wheel on the left side, and It recharges via a micro-USB cable. It's larger and should feel more comfortable for most people, but it's only suitable for larger hands using any grip type. On the other hand, The Triathlon has a fixed CPI, but it's smaller, lighter, and has an additional side button. It's better for travel as it's less bulky and has a storage bay for its USB receiver. It also uses a single AA battery for power and is very well suited to small and medium hand sizes using any grip type. However, those with large or extra-large hands likely can't use a palm or claw grip.
The Logitech MX Master 3S and the Logitech M720 Triathlon are both productivity mice with ergonomic, right-handed shapes. The MX Master 3S has several features the Triathlon lacks, including a secondary scroll wheel for horizontal scrolling and quieter click buttons. It also uses Logitech's new BOLT USB receiver, while the Triathlon uses the older Unifying USB Receiver. On the other hand, the M720 Triathlon is slightly smaller and more portable. It also uses an AA battery for power, while the MX Master 3S recharges with an included USB cable.
The Logitech M720 Triathlon is an excellent office mouse, while the Logitech M535 is a good budget travel mouse. The M720 connects wirelessly with a USB receiver or via Bluetooth. It has a right-handed shape, three side buttons, and a thumb rest with a gesture button. It also has a scroll wheel with L/R tilt buttons and free scrolling. It's best suited for a fingertip grip and suitable for a claw or palm grip if you have smaller hands. Comparatively, the M535 is ambidextrous. It lacks free scrolling and only connects via Bluetooth. It's suitable for smaller hands using a fingertip or claw grip.
The Logitech M720 Triathlon and the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse are both ergonomic mice designed for office use; however, the Logitech performs better overall. It has more programmable inputs and a scroll wheel that unlocks for free scrolling. It also feels better built and is Bluetooth compatible. Conversely, the Microsoft has a tilted ergonomic shape so that your wrist rests directly on the surface you're working on.
The Logitech M720 Triathlon is an excellent wireless office mouse, while the Logitech M570 is a very good ergonomic trackball mouse. The M720 Triathlon connects with its USB receiver or Bluetooth. It has four side buttons, a scroll wheel with L/R tilt buttons that also unlocks for free scrolling, and customization software compatible with Windows and macOS. It's best-suited for a fingertip grip for all hand sizes. On the other hand, the M570 is a stationary trackball mouse with a pinky rest and only connects with its USB receiver. It's best-suited for a palm grip for all hand sizes.
The Logitech M720 Triathlon is an excellent office mouse, while the Logitech M525 is a good budget travel mouse. The M720 has a right-handed design and connects wirelessly with a USB receiver or via Bluetooth. It can also pair with up to three devices. It has a thumb rest with a gesture button, four side buttons, and a scroll wheel with L/R and free-scrolling functions. On the other hand, the M525 is an ambidextrous mouse that only connects with a USB receiver, but it's significantly lighter and more portable. Both mice are best-suited for a fingertip grip.
The Logitech M720 Triathlon is a better office mouse than the Logitech M100. It has a right-handed shape and connects wirelessly with its USB receiver or Bluetooth. It also has side buttons, a thumb rest with gesture support, a scroll wheel with L/R tilt that unlocks for free scrolling, and software for customization. On the other hand, the M100 is much lighter, but it's wired-only. Both mice are well-suited for all hand sizes using a fingertip grip and better-suited for smaller hands using a claw or fingertip grip.
The Logitech M720 Triathlon is an excellent wireless office mouse, while the Dell Alienware AW310M is a decent wireless gaming mouse. Both connect wirelessly with a USB receiver and use an AA battery, but Logitech has Bluetooth support and software compatible with Windows and macOS, two features that the Dell lacks. Both mice also have a thumb rest, but the Dell has a pinky rest as well. The Logitech feels sturdier and has four more programmable buttons. It also has a scroll wheel with L/R tilt inputs and free-scrolling. Comparatively, The Dell has a lower click latency and an adjustable polling rate and CPI.