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Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition vs Logitech Wireless Mouse M185

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The Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition scores 7.3/10 overall, ahead of the Logitech Wireless Mouse M185 at 5.6/10.

The Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition leads on comfort and shape, connectivity and battery, sensor and tracking and build and buttons.

They score the same on software and value.

The biggest difference is build and buttons, where the Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition scores 9/10 to the Logitech Wireless Mouse M185's 4/10.

Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition

Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition

7.3/10verdict: buy

The MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition is for right-handed users who want a full-size productivity mouse with plenty of extra controls. It suits people who switch between a few Bluetooth devices and want quiet clicks. It is a poor fit for small hands, left-handed users or anyone who needs a light, travel-friendly mouse.

Typically about £69 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Logitech Wireless Mouse M185

Logitech Wireless Mouse M185

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech M185 is a basic wireless mouse for people who want to plug in a receiver and start working. It suits one computer on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS or Linux, for office, study or travel use. It is less suited to anyone who wants Bluetooth, extra buttons or proven long-term click durability.

Typically about £12.99 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 Master 3S Bluetooth EditionLogitech Wireless Mouse M185
Comfort and shape25%7/106/10
Connectivity and battery25%7/106/10
Sensor and tracking20%7/105/10
Build and buttons15%9/104/10
Software and value15%7/107/10
Overall7.3/105.6/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth EditionLogitech Wireless Mouse M185
ConnectionBluetooth Low Energy; Logi Bolt USB receiver on the business variant; Easy-Switch across 3 channels2.4 GHz wireless via USB nano receiver, 10 m range; no Bluetooth
Sensor and DPIDarkfield optical sensor, 8,000 DPI on consumer pages (business spec sheet lists 200-4,000 DPI), tracks on glassOptical, 1000 DPI
Battery life500 mAh rechargeable Li-Po, not user-replaceable, USB-C charging, about 70 days per full chargeOne AA battery included; rated 12 months by Logitech
Weight141 g (mouse only)75.2 g with batteries; 99 × 60 × 39 mm
Buttons7 buttons, plus thumbwheel and gesture button3 (left, right, middle/wheel press); 2D scroll wheel
Shape and handFull-size, sculpted, right-handed; 124.9 x 84.3 x 51 mmContoured, designed for left- and right-handed users
SoftwareLogi Options+ (Windows and macOS); Logitech Flow for cross-device controlNo software needed on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux; optional Logi Options+ on Windows and macOS

Strengths and weaknesses

Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition

  • + Sculpted shape praised by owners and reviewers
  • + Quiet clicks and a machined steel MagSpeed wheel
  • + Easy-Switch across three devices, USB-C charging, about 70 days per charge
  • − Right-handed only; left-handed use is not supported
  • − Large and heavy for some hands and bags
  • − Battery is not user-replaceable

Skip it if:

  • Left-handed users, as left-handed use is not supported
  • People with small hands or who want a light mouse for a laptop bag
  • Linux users who need vendor software, as only Windows and macOS are listed
Read the full Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition review ›

Logitech Wireless Mouse M185

  • + No software or driver needed on four operating systems
  • + Compact and light, easy to carry
  • + Ambidextrous shape with a rated 12-month battery life
  • − No Bluetooth, only a USB nano receiver
  • − Owners report left-click failures after about a year
  • − Only three buttons and loud clicks

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Bluetooth or switching between several devices
  • Heavy daily users who need proven click durability
  • People who want side buttons, adjustable DPI or a larger shape
Read the full Logitech Wireless Mouse M185 review ›

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