Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse vs Logitech MX Master 3: Which Mouse Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Dec 05, 2023 09:47 PM

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Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse Picture

ConnectivityWireless

Type Standard

Default Weight 142.3 g

Ambidextrous No

ConnectivityWireless

Type Standard

Default Weight 165.0 g

Ambidextrous No

Our Verdict

Logitech MX Master 3

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse

The Logitech MX Master 3 and the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse are both mice designed for office use, but the Logitech performs better overall. It feels better built and more comfortable, thanks to its thumb rest and high back for palm support. It has a thumb wheel for horizontal scrolling, and its scroll wheel unlocks for free scrolling. Also, it's Bluetooth compatible. On the other hand, the Microsoft is more portable and uses two AA batteries for power. However, its companion software isn't available on macOS, and it doesn't have as many customization options.

Variants

MX Master 3 (Graphite)
MX Master 3 (Light Grey)
MX Master 3 for Mac (Space Grey)

Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse (Black)

Review

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Check Price

Graphite

MX Master 3

Black

Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse

Light Grey

MX Master 3

Black

Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse

Walmart.com

Space Grey

MX Master 3 for Mac

Black

Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse

B&H

Black

Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse

BestBuy.com

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our mice test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Work

9.0

7.4

Scroll Wheel Type

Notched Wheel + Free Wheel

Notched Wheel

Thumb Wheel Type

Free Wheel

Mouse Compatibility

8.3

Wireless Versatility

9.7

5.8

Build Quality

9.0

8.0

Additional Buttons

6.7

5.5

Number Of Programmable Inputs

Full Comparison

Work

9.0

7.4

Video Games (FPS)

7.5

5.6

Video Games (MMO)

7.4

6.0

Ultra-Light Gaming

4.7

Travel

6.9

Raw Performance

6.9

Design

Style

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Type

Standard

Coating

Matte

Glossy

Lighting Color

No Lighting

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Shape

3D Model

Length

5.0" (126 mm)

3.9" (99 mm)

Width

3.3" (84 mm)

3.1" (80 mm)

Height

2.0" (52 mm)

2.2" (57 mm)

Grip Width

58 mm

65 mm

Ambidextrous

Left-Handed Friendly

Finger Rest

Thumb

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Portability

7.3

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Volume

27.28 in³ (447 cm³)

Cable/Receiver Storing

Yes

Build Quality

9.0

8.0

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Weight

5.1

4.7

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Lowest Weight

142.3 g

165.0 g

Default Weight

142.3 g

165.0 g

Weight Distribution

Centered

Back-heavy

Extra Weights

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Hand Size Recommendation

Palm Grip Hand Recommendation

Claw Grip Hand Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation

Right-handed

Yes

Left-handed

Ambidextrous

Coating

Matte

Glossy

Finger Rest

Thumb

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Wireless Versatility

9.7

5.8

Maximum Of Paired Devices

Bluetooth

Yes

Receiver

Yes

Battery Type

Rechargeable

2x AA

Use When Charging

Yes

No ( Single use batteries)

On/Off Activation

Auto Off And On/Off Switch

On/Off Switch

Receiver Extender

Receiver Storing

Yes

Battery Indicator

Yes

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Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Palm Grip Picture

Small Hand

Yes

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

X.Large Hand

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Cable

Connectivity

Wireless

Cable Length

4.4 ft (1.3 m)

N/A

Cable Video

Cable Type

Rubber

No Cable

Permanent Kink

Port Type: Mouse End

USB-C

No Port

Port Type: PC End

USB-A

No Port

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Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Claw Grip Picture

Small Hand

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

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Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Picture

Small Hand

Medium Hand

Large Hand

X.Large Hand

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Mouse Feet

7.0

Mouse Feet picture

Gliding Experience

Material

PTFE

Extra Included

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In The Box

In the box picture

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Control

Main Button

Actuation Graph

Force/Distances Graph

Switch Type

Mechanical

Switch Model

Not Specified

Additional Buttons

6.7

5.5

Buttons Picture

Buttons Activation

Mechanical

Total Number Of Buttons

Number Of Side Buttons

Number Of Programmable Inputs

Profile Switching Button

CPI (DPI) Switching Button

Gesture Support

Yes

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Click Latency

7.1

5.1

Latency Testing While Gaming

Latency Data

Expected Connection

12.4 ms

25.6 ms

Wired

N/A

Receiver

12.4 ms

25.6 ms

Bluetooth

15.6 ms

N/A

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CPI

9.5

8.2

CPI Video

CPI Graph

SRAV Close-Up

SRAV @ 1600 CPI

-0.13%

N/A

SRAV @ 800 CPI

-0.16%

N/A

SRAV @ 400 CPI

-0.42%

N/A

SRAV @ Fixed CPI

N/A

-1.30%

Precision Error Between Speeds

0.45%

1.38%

Precision Error Between CPI

0.59%

N/A

Worst Tracking Error

4.50%

2.80%

Minimum CPI

200 CPI

1,000 CPI

Maximum CPI

4,000 CPI

1,000 CPI

CPI Adjustment Steps

50 CPI

N/A

Sensor Latency

7.1

Sensor Latency Transition Graph

Delay To Start Of Movement

20.3 ms

Delay At Half Movement

14.6 ms

Delay To End Of Movement

16.3 ms

Sensor Specifications

Sensor Technology

Laser

Sensor Model

Darkfield

BlueTrack

Works On Glass

Yes

Minimum Lift Off Distance

2.4 mm

Maximum Polling Rate

125 Hz

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Mouse Wheel

Mouse wheel picture

Scroll Wheel Type

Notched Wheel + Free Wheel

Notched Wheel

Scroll Wheel Steps

24 Steps

Scroll Wheel Tilt

Yes

Thumb Wheel Type

Free Wheel

Thumb Wheel Steps

No Thumb Wheel

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Noise

Noise Video

Click Noise

Loud

Quiet

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Operating System And Software

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

Logitech Options

Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center

Software Windows Compatibility

Yes

Software macOS Compatibility

Yes

On-Board Memory

CPI (DPI) Adjustment

Yes

Polling Rate Adjustment

Profile Configuration

Yes

Profile Auto-Switching

Yes

Software settings screenshot

RGB On/Off

No RGB

Account Needed

Yes

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Mouse Compatibility

8.3

Windows Compatibility

Fully

macOS Compatibility

Fully

Partially

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Check Price

Graphite

MX Master 3

Black

Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse

Light Grey

MX Master 3

Black

Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse

Walmart.com

Space Grey

MX Master 3 for Mac