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Logitech MX Anywhere 3S vs Razer Atheris

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all judged against mice at a similar price

The Logitech MX Anywhere 3S and Razer Atheris both score 6.1/10 overall.

The Logitech MX Anywhere 3S leads on sensor and tracking and build and buttons.

The Razer Atheris leads on connectivity and battery and software and value.

They score the same on comfort and shape.

Logitech MX Anywhere 3S

Logitech MX Anywhere 3S

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The MX Anywhere 3S is a compact wireless mouse for people who carry a laptop and switch between devices. It suits right-handed users with small to medium hands who want a praised scroll wheel and wide surface support. Buyers with large hands, or those who want a USB receiver included, have reasons to look elsewhere.

Typically about £48.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Razer Atheris

Razer Atheris

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The Razer Atheris is for people who want a small wireless mouse that connects to a laptop by dongle or Bluetooth. It suits travel bags, desk-hopping and anyone who wants AA batteries instead of a built-in cell. It is less suited to people with larger hands or those who want a light mouse.

Typically about £19.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightLogitech MX Anywhere 3SRazer Atheris
Comfort and shape25%5/105/10
Connectivity and battery25%6/107/10
Sensor and tracking20%8/106/10
Build and buttons15%7/106/10
Software and value15%5/107/10
Overall6.1/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech MX Anywhere 3SRazer Atheris
ConnectionBluetooth and Logi Bolt USB receiver (sold separately); up to 3 Bluetooth devices2.4 GHz AFT wireless via compact USB dongle, plus Bluetooth LE
Sensor and DPIDarkfield optical, 200-8000 DPI in 50 DPI stepsOptical, max sensitivity 7200 DPI
Battery lifeRechargeable Li-Po 500 mAh; up to 70 days on a full charge; USB-C chargingUp to 350 hours continuous use on a pair of AA batteries (on Bluetooth); not rechargeable
Weight99 g (100.5 x 65 x 34.4 mm)66 g excluding batteries; 99.7 mm x 62.8 mm x 34.1 mm
ButtonsSix buttons, including MagSpeed wheel mode-shift and middle click5 programmable buttons; mechanical switches rated 20 million clicks
Shape and handCompact, right-handed, silicone side gripsAmbidextrous ergonomic form factor
SoftwareLogi Options+ on Windows and macOSSupported by Razer Synapse 3

Strengths and weaknesses

Logitech MX Anywhere 3S

  • + Tracks on most surfaces, including glass of 4 mm or more
  • + Scroll wheel praised by owners
  • + Up to 70 days per charge, USB-C charging
  • − Too small for large hands, owners say
  • − Logi Bolt receiver not included
  • − Owners find the price high

Skip it if:

  • Buyers with large hands who want a full-size mouse
  • Left-handed users who need a mirrored or ambidextrous shape
  • Anyone who wants a USB receiver included in the box
Read the full Logitech MX Anywhere 3S review ›

Razer Atheris

  • + 2.4 GHz dongle plus Bluetooth LE
  • + Up to 350 hours on two AA batteries
  • + Ambidextrous shape with five programmable buttons
  • − Owners find it small and heavy for its size
  • − Batteries are not rechargeable
  • − No tilt scroll wheel

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a rechargeable mouse with USB-C charging
  • Users with larger hands who want a bigger, lighter mouse
  • People who need a tilt scroll wheel for horizontal scrolling
Read the full Razer Atheris review ›

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