Logitech MX Anywhere 3S  Mouse Review

Reviewed Jul 12, 2023 at 10:35am
Test bench update Mar 10, 2026 at 10:10am
Tested using Methodology v1.5.2 
Logitech MX Anywhere 3S

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  1. Recommended in:
  2. MacBook Pro And Air

The Logitech MX Anywhere 3S is a compact wireless mouse designed as a portable option for productivity and everyday browsing. This mouse continues Logitech's MX Anywhere lineup and makes some improvements over the previous generation Logitech MX Anywhere 3. This new version's mouse buttons are noticeably quieter, and its sensor has a higher maximum sensitivity, which is helpful if you use a high-resolution display. Logitech also advertises that this model incorporates post-consumer recycled plastic in its construction.

This mouse connects wirelessly via Bluetooth. It's also compatible with Logitech's BOLT receiver but doesn't include one in the box. However, since the BOLT receiver uses a modified Bluetooth connection, most people won't notice a difference or necessarily benefit from purchasing it separately. For more information about this receiver, see the Wireless Versatility box later in this review.

Our Verdict

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Work 

The Logitech MX Anywhere 3S is a good mouse for work use. It has impressive build quality and a comfortable compact shape making it very portable and easy to slide into bags or laptop cases. You can pair this mouse wirelessly with up to three devices simultaneously, and using the software, you can reprogram most of the buttons, create macros, and assign a button to allow simple gesture controls. The scroll wheel also has a line-by-line notched scrolling mode and a faster free-scrolling mode, although it doesn't support tilt inputs.

Pros
  • Impressive build quality.
  • Comfortable, compact design.
  • Quiet clicks compared to the last-generation model.
  • Scroll wheel has both a notched and free-scrolling mode.
Cons
  • Scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt inputs.
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Video Games (FPS) 

The Logitech MX Anywhere 3S is good enough for casual FPS gaming but isn't designed specifically for this use. It has impressive build quality, and the sensor is very accurate. However, the click latency and sensor latency is too high for playing fast-paced, competitive titles. Additionally, the polling rate is only 125Hz, so the cursor movements are noticeably less smooth compared to dedicated FPS gaming mice that typically have a polling rate of 1000Hz.

Pros
  • Impressive build quality.
  • Comfortable, compact design.
Cons
  • Latency is decent but too high for fast-paced or competitive gaming.
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Video Games (MMO) 

The Logitech MX Anywhere 3S is decent for MMO gaming but isn't designed for this use and has fewer side buttons than a dedicated MMO gaming mouse. Additionally, the click latency is only decent, and the maximum polling rate is only 125Hz, so your on-screen cursor movements feel less smooth compared to most dedicated gaming mice that typically have a polling rate of 1000Hz. That said, this mouse has impressive build quality, the sensor is very accurate, and you can reprogram most buttons using the configuration software.

Pros
  • Impressive build quality.
  • Comfortable, compact design.
Cons
  • Not nearly as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO gaming mouse.
  • Latency is decent but too high for fast-paced or competitive gaming.
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Raw Performance 

The Logitech MX Anywhere 3S has adequate raw performance that's very well-suited for productivity, everyday browsing, and casual gaming. However, the click latency and sensor latency is too high for more demanding, fast-paced gaming. Additionally, the maximum polling rate is 125Hz. While this helps prolong the mouse's battery life, cursor movements feel less smooth compared to a dedicated gaming mouse that typically has a polling rate of 1000Hz.

Pros
  • Decent sensor latency.
  • Outstanding sensor accuracy.
Cons
  • Fixed maximum polling rate of 125Hz.
  • Latency is decent but too high for fast-paced or competitive gaming.
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  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Mar 10, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5.2. This update removes the Delay To Start Of Movement and Delay To End Of Movement measurements from the Sensor Latency test. See our full 1.5.2 changelog for details.
    2.  Updated Aug 19, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5.1. This update removes less relevant or redundant elements, including several videos. We've also adjusted our Sensor Latency testing, resulting in minor score changes. See our full 1.5.1 changelog for details.
    3.  Updated Jun 10, 2024: We've updated the Differences Between Variants section to include a table discussing variants of this mouse.
    4.  Updated May 10, 2024: We've fixed a broken hyperlink in the Introduction pointing to the Wireless Versatility section.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    Logitech MX Anywhere 3S is available in the following variants:

    Name Color Options BOLT Receiver Included
    Logitech MX Anywhere 3S Graphite/Rose/Black/Pale Grey No
    Logitech MX Anywhere 3S For Mac Space Gray/Pale Grey No
    Logitech MX Anywhere For Business Graphite/Pale Grey Yes

    All of the variants listed above are compatible with any operating system. The only significant differences are the color options and whether a Logitech BOLT USB receiver is included in the box.

    We bought and tested this mouse in the Graphite colorway; you can see the label for our unit here.

    Popular Mouse Comparisons

    The Logitech MX Anywhere 3S is a wireless mouse that continues Logitech's MX Anywhere lineup of compact, productivity-focused mice. This new version introduces several changes, including quieter click buttons, software support for macros, and a minor sensor upgrade with higher sensitivity levels, which is a useful addition if you have a high-resolution display since pixel-dense displays require higher mouse sensitivity levels to produce cursor movements at a comfortable speed. This mouse offers many of the same productivity features as Logitech's mainstay work mouse, the Logitech MX Master 3S, but in a more portable package. This mouse competes directly with similar compact models from other manufacturers, like the Razer Pro Click Mini.

    Unlike the previous generation Logitech MX Anywhere 3, which connects via Bluetooth or the Logitech Unifying Receiver, this mouse connects wirelessly via Bluetooth or Logitech's BOLT receiver that's advertises to provide improved security and wireless stability. This mouse doesn't include a BOLT receiver, but you can buy it separately.

    For more recommendations, see our picks for the best mouse, the best wireless mouse, and the best work mouse.

    Logitech MX Master 3S

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    The Logitech MX Master 3S and the Logitech MX Anywhere 3S are wireless, productivity-focused mice. The MX Anywhere 3S is smaller, lighter, and has a symmetrical shape. It's designed more with portability in mind. On the other hand, the MX Master 3S has a larger, more ergonomic right-handed shape and somewhat more premium-feeling build quality. It also has quieter mouse clicks and an integrated gesture button hidden in the thumb rest. Additionally, it has a secondary scroll wheel and a primary scroll wheel that supports tilt actions.

    Logitech M720 Triathlon

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    The Logitech M720 Triathlon and the Logitech MX Anywhere 3S are productivity-focused wireless mice. The M720 Triathlon is larger, somewhat sturdier feeling, and has a more ergonomic right-handed shape. It also has an integrated gesture button on the thumb rest, and its scroll wheel has left and right tilt inputs. It connects wirelessly via Bluetooth or Logitech's Unified Receiver. On the other hand, the MX Anywhere 3S is somewhat smaller and lighter. It has a symmetrical shape and is designed more with portability in mind. Its sensor has a higher maximum CPI, and it has quieter mouse clicks.

    Razer Pro Click Mini

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    The Razer Pro Click Mini and the Logitech MX Anywhere 3S are compact wireless productivity mice designed with portability in mind. The Razer is more lightweight and has quieter click buttons. It also has higher-quality mouse feet, better overall sensor performance and click latency, and its scroll wheel supports left and right tilt inputs, a feature the MX Anywhere 3S lacks.

    Logitech MX Anywhere 3

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    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.

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