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Microsoft Arc Mouse
Logitech MX Master 3
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ConnectivityWireless
Type
Standard
Default Weight
85.7 g
Ambidextrous
True Ambidextrous
ConnectivityWireless
Type
Standard
Default Weight
142.3 g
Ambidextrous
No
Our Verdict
Microsoft Arc Mouse
Logitech MX Master 3
The Logitech MX Master 3 is much better than the Microsoft Arc Mouse. The Logitech is better-built, it offers better comfort, it has a scroll wheel, and it has many more programmable buttons. However, the Microsoft mouse has an ambidextrous design, and it's lighter to carry around.
Variants
- Arc Mouse (Black)
- Arc Mouse (Burgundy)
- Arc Mouse (Cobalt Blue)
- Arc Mouse (Ice Blue)
- Arc Mouse (Light Gray)
- Arc Mouse (Lilac)
- Arc Mouse (Platinum)
- Arc Mouse (Poppy Red)
- Arc Mouse (Sage)
- Arc Mouse (Soft Pink)
- MX Master 3 (Graphite)
- MX Master 3 (Light Grey)
- MX Master 3 for Mac (Space Grey)
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MX Master 3
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Arc Mouse
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Space Grey
MX Master 3 for Mac
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Ice Blue
Arc Mouse
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Lilac
Arc Mouse
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Poppy Red
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Soft Pink
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Main Differences for
Work
Work
Threshold
Work
5.5
9.0
Scroll Wheel Type
Tactile Surface
Notched Wheel + Free Wheel
Additional Buttons
2.7
6.7
Thumb Wheel Type
No
Free Wheel
Build Quality
7.5
9.0
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
10
Wireless Versatility
5.9
9.7
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
No Lighting
No Lighting
Shape
3D Model
Length
4.4" (112 mm)
5.0" (126 mm)
Width
2.2" (55 mm)
3.3" (84 mm)
Height
1.3" (32 mm)
2.0" (52 mm)
Grip Width
55 mm
58 mm
Ambidextrous
True Ambidextrous
No
Left-Handed Friendly
Yes
No
Finger Rest
No
Thumb
Build Quality
7.5
9.0
Build quality picture
Weight
7.8
5.1
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
75.7 g
142.3 g
Default Weight
85.7 g
142.3 g
Weight Distribution
Front-heavy
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Wireless Versatility
5.9
9.7
Maximum Of Paired Devices
1
3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
2x AAA
Rechargeable
Use When Charging
No ( Single use batteries)
Yes
On/Off Activation
On/Off Switch
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender
No
No
Receiver Storing
No Receiver
No
Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cable
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Cable Length
N/A
4.4 ft (1.3 m)
Cable Type
No Cable
Rubber
Permanent Kink
No
No
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
USB-C
Port Type: PC End
No Port
USB-A
Mouse Feet
6.5
7.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Ok
Ok
Material
Plastic
PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Switch Model
Not Specified
Not Specified
Additional Buttons
2.7
6.7
Buttons Picture
Total Number Of Buttons
2
8
Number Of Side Buttons
0
3
Number Of Programmable Inputs
1
6
Profile Switching Button
No
No
Gesture Support
Yes
Yes
Click Latency
3.4
7.1
Latency Data
Expected Connection
45.6 ms
12.4 ms
Wired
N/A
N/A
Receiver
N/A
12.4 ms
Bluetooth
45.6 ms
15.6 ms
CPI
7.9
9.5
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-1.71%
-0.13%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-0.91%
-0.16%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-2.25%
-0.42%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
1.46%
0.45%
Precision Error Between CPI
2.14%
0.59%
Worst Tracking Error
-11.00%
4.50%
Minimum CPI
400 CPI
200 CPI
Maximum CPI
1,800 CPI
4,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
200 CPI
50 CPI
Sensor Latency
6.6
7.1
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
45.7 ms
20.3 ms
Delay At Half Movement
18.1 ms
14.6 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
17.9 ms
16.3 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Laser
Laser
Sensor Model
BlueTrack
Darkfield
Works On Glass
No
Yes
Minimum Lift Off Distance
2.4 mm
2.4 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
125 Hz
125 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel Type
Tactile Surface
Notched Wheel + Free Wheel
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel Type
No
Free Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Loud
Loud
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
Logitech Options
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
Yes
On-Board Memory
No
No
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
No
No
Profile Configuration
No
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
Yes
Yes
RGB On/Off
No RGB
No RGB
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Partially
Fully
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Arc Mouse
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Arc Mouse
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MX Master 3
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Cobalt Blue
Arc Mouse
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MX Master 3 for Mac
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Ice Blue
Arc Mouse
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Light Gray
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Lilac
Arc Mouse
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Platinum
Arc Mouse
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Poppy Red
Arc Mouse
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Sage
Arc Mouse
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Soft Pink
Arc Mouse
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