The Logitech MX Master 3 is a great professional-looking mouse that's fairly versatile for everyday use. It has an ergonomic design that is comfortable to use for hours thanks to its thumb rest and rounded shape. It's great for palm grip users, although some people with smaller hands might have trouble gripping it comfortably. This mouse is very well-built and is quite heavy, giving it a hefty feel. This is a wireless-only mouse and while its latency is suitable for casual gaming and productivity tasks, it isn't recommended for competitive or fast-paced gaming. On the upside, it offers two scroll wheels and gesture commands, which makes its control scheme very diverse. You can also set your preferred settings depending on which program or app you're using.
Our Verdict
Amazing office mouse. It has an ergonomic design for palm grip, although its large size might not be well-suited for smaller hands. It's a very sturdy wireless mouse that offers a few programmable buttons and nice features like gesture commands, making workflow more efficient.
- Excellent build quality.
- Amazing ergonomic design.
- Compatible with both Windows and macOS.
- Many programmable buttons.
- May not be ideal for those with small hands.
- Large and heavy.
Okay for FPS games. This mouse has a higher latency than most gaming-oriented mice and it's noticeably heavier. It's quite comfortable to grip, but it's quite big so people with smaller hands won't have the most comfortable control over it. On the upside, it's a very well-built mouse that should last you a while.
- Excellent build quality.
- Amazing ergonomic design.
- Compatible with both Windows and macOS.
- Very low polling rate.
- May not be ideal for those with small hands.
- Click latency is too high for competitive gaming.
- Large and heavy.
Good for MMO games. The mouse offers a few programmable buttons, which is good, but not quite as much as dedicated MMO mice. While its ergonomic shape is comfortable for palm grip, people with smaller hands might have trouble having a nice control over the mouse. Also, this mouse is wireless-only and its latency is higher than most gaming mice.
- Excellent build quality.
- Amazing ergonomic design.
- Compatible with both Windows and macOS.
- Many programmable buttons.
- Very low polling rate.
- May not be ideal for those with small hands.
- Not as many side buttons as dedicated MMO mice.
- Large and heavy.
- Amazing ergonomic design.
- Compatible with both Windows and macOS.
- May not be ideal for those with small hands.
- Large and heavy.
Changelog
- 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.
- Updated Oct 02, 2024: We've added new text to the Mouse Wheel section that details commonly reported issues with inconsistent or erratic scroll wheel behavior.
- Updated Jan 05, 2024: We've updated the CPI graph displayed in the Sensor Latency section of this review. Our results remain the same, but these graphs have two new columns with results from the Delay At Half Movement and Delay To End Of Movement tests.
- Updated Dec 01, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5. This update adds a new Main Button test group, which provides button actuation data and switch information. We've also made minor changes to how we calculate the Office usage score. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
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The Logitech MX Master 3 is a great mixed usage mouse that has a professional and office-oriented design. It has an ergonomic design that feels very comfortable to control with a palm grip. It also features gesture-enabled commands when pressing the thumb-rest button, which is great for certain apps or even browsing the web. However, it's rather large and people with small hands might want to look at other mice. See our recommendations for the best mouse, the best wireless mouse, and the best wireless gaming mouse. If you're interested in Logitech products, also check out the best Logitech mice.
The Logitech MX Master 3 is an older model in the same lineup as the Logitech MX Master 4. Both share a similar overall shape, but the MX Master 4 is slightly more angular, with larger main click buttons and a wider thumb rest. It also adds an extra side button for gesture controls and introduces a customizable haptic button, while the MX Master 3 features a gesture button in the same location. The MX Master 4 also has quieter clicks and a wider CPI range, making it the better choice if you use a high-resolution display.
The Logitech MX Master 3S and the Logitech MX Master 3 are visually identical productivity mice in the same lineup. The MX Master 3S is newer and includes several improvements. It has quieter left- and right-click buttons and an upgraded sensor with a wider CPI range. It also uses Logitech's new USB BOLT Receiver, while the previous generation MX Master 3 uses Logitech's older Unifying USB Receiver.
The Logitech G502 HERO and the Logitech MX Master 3 are two very different mice. The G502 HERO is a very good, wired-only mouse made for FPS gaming. It's quite a bit lighter, has more programmable inputs, and has a significantly better sensor for gaming. On the other hand, the MX Master 3 is an outstanding wireless mouse for the office. It has a professional-looking design and many work-related extra features like multi-device pairing, two scroll wheels, and gesture commands.
The Logitech MX Master 3 and the Logitech MX Vertical are both great office mice. The MX Master 3 feels better built, has customizable gesture-based controls, and features a side horizontal wheel, which is great for scrolling sideways through Excel spreadsheets. However, the MX Vertical's shape is more ergonomic and should help reduce strain on the wrist. The MX Vertical is also more suitable for people with small hands, as they should be able to reach all the buttons more easily when using a palm grip.
Test Results
The Logitech MX Master 3 has a clean, professional look that resembles the Logitech MX Master 2S, with very minor style differences. It isn't as flashy as most gaming mice and has a more office-oriented design.
The Logitech MX Master 3's build quality is amazing. The mouse is made out of solid plastic and feels durable. There's only a small wobble on the scroll wheel, but this shouldn't affect its durability. The mouse has a high-end feel thanks to the latex grip material and hefty design.
The Logitech MX Master 3 is heavy and doesn't offer any weight optimization. If you prefer something lighter that's easier to carry around, check out the Logitech MX Anywhere 3.
The Logitech MX Master 3's ergonomics are spectacular for right-handed people. The latex covering offers a great grip, assuring a nice control over the mouse. There's a large thumb rest section that can also be pressed to enable gesture controls. The main improvement over the Logitech MX Master 2S is that the MX Master 3 now has a bigger side scroll wheel, and the side buttons are easier to reach and use. This mouse is a bit big, so it's better-suited for larger hands. If you have smaller hands, the Logitech Precision Pro may be a better choice for you. Alternatively, if you're interested in another option for smaller hands but with a vertical design, check out the Logitech Lift. Or, If you prefer a trackball design, check out the Logitech MX ERGO.
Outstanding wireless connectivity. This mouse's cable is only for charging, so you'll need to connect it via either Bluetooth or its dedicated receiver. Just like the Logitech MX Master 2S, you can switch between three connected devices with a button on the underside of the mouse.
The MX Master 3 has a good cable, which feels a bit better than the previous model's cable. It's fairly similar to the previous one but now connects to the mouse via USB-C, which is an improvement over micro-USB. The cable is for charging only and it's covered by rubber, which can catch on desk supplies.
The PTFE feet glide decently well. The bottom and top feet might cause some resistance that could be problematic for gaming, but it shouldn't be a problem for everyday tasks.
The Logitech MX Master 3 offers a bit of customization when it comes to buttons. Other than the left and right clicks and the device-switching button, everything can be reprogrammed. You can also customize the mouse's settings depending on the app you're using inside the Logitech software. Additionally, like the Logitech MX Master 2S, there's a button on the thumb rest that enables gesture commands for as long as you press it. If you want a wireless mouse with more side buttons, check out the Logitech G604 Lightspeed instead.
The Logitech MX Master 3 has decent click latency. While it's well-suited for casual gaming, browsing, and productivity tasks, it's too high for fast-paced or competitive gaming.
Update 11/03/2021: Previously, we incorrectly listed the maximum polling rate of this mouse as 90Hz. After retesting, we've determined the maximum polling rate is 125Hz using the wireless USB receiver, and we've updated the article to reflect this. Using Bluetooth, we achieved a slightly higher maximum polling rate result of 132Hz, which is just under the cap for the Bluetooth protocol of 133Hz. However, the difference is likely imperceptible for most people, and we've chosen to use the result from our USB receiver test as Bluetooth can be unstable and liable to fluctuate during use.
Just like the Logitech MX Master 2S, the Logitech MX Master 3 is one of the few that works on glass.
The Logitech MX Master 3's scroll wheels are excellent. The vertical wheel is incremented and gives good feedback, and you can unlock it into a faster free-scrolling mode, which is very useful with office documents. You can unlock free-scrolling mode manually by clicking the button behind the mouse wheel, but it also automatically unlocks whenever you're scrolling quickly. There's also a side scroll wheel on the left side of the mouse for side-scrolling.
Disclaimer:
We've encountered fairly widespread reports from the community of inconsistent or erratic vertical scroll wheel behavior on the Logitech MX Master 3 and its successor, the Logitech MX Master 3S. See an example Reddit thread.
This behavior can include slow or unresponsive scrolling, missed scroll inputs, and momentary reversed scrolling direction. We've been able to replicate these issues on the unit we bought and tested but found they're highly dependent on how you operate the scroll wheel.
From our experience with our test unit and most of those reported in the wider community, these issues are most reliably encountered during very quick, repeated scroll inputs, particularly with rapid changes in scroll direction.
If you're considering buying this mouse, we recommend considering how you naturally use your scroll wheel. The scroll wheel works exceptionally well with slower, more deliberate scrolling but tends to struggle with more urgent or hurried scrolling.
It isn't clear what causes this issue, and Logitech hasn't officially acknowledged it to our knowledge. In the comments, we've posted some additional context and some of our current theories on what may be causing this issue.
The Logitech MX Master 3 mouse is loud, but it shouldn't bother people around you unless you're in a noise-sensitive environment.
The Logitech Options software is good, but doesn't offer as many features as Logitech G HUB. While you can't have specific profiles that you can switch directly on the mouse, you can set profiles for each program that you use. You also can't save the settings in the mouse as it doesn't have onboard memory, but you can save your settings to your account if you decided to create one.
This mouse has amazing compatibility since all buttons work on both Windows and macOS. Also, since the software is available on both platforms, you can easily customize the mouse to your preferences. Some programmable functions are OS-specific.