Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition vs Razer Basilisk V3

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all judged against mice at a similar price

The Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition scores 7.3/10 overall, ahead of the Razer Basilisk V3 at 6.2/10.

The Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition leads on connectivity and battery and build and buttons.

They score the same on comfort and shape, sensor and tracking and software and value.

The biggest difference is connectivity and battery, where the Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition scores 7/10 to the Razer Basilisk V3's 3/10.

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

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Razer Basilisk V3

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Razer Basilisk V3 is for right-handed users who want a wired mouse with a pronounced thumb rest and plenty of programmable buttons. It suits people who are happy with a cable and want extra controls for gaming or productivity. It is a poor fit for left-handed users, anyone who wants wireless, or competitive FPS players who find 101 g too heavy.

Typically about £38.70 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition	Razer Basilisk V3
Comfort and shape	25%	7/10	7/10
Connectivity and battery	25%	7/10	3/10
Sensor and tracking	20%	7/10	7/10
Build and buttons	15%	9/10	8/10
Software and value	15%	7/10	7/10
Overall		7.3/10	6.2/10

Specifications

Spec	Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition	Razer Basilisk V3
Connection	Bluetooth Low Energy; Logi Bolt USB receiver on the business variant; Easy-Switch across 3 channels	Wired, Razer Speedflex cable
Sensor and DPI	Darkfield optical sensor, 8,000 DPI on consumer pages (business spec sheet lists 200-4,000 DPI), tracks on glass	Optical, max 26000 DPI (Razer Focus+ 26K)
Battery life	500 mAh rechargeable Li-Po, not user-replaceable, USB-C charging, about 70 days per full charge	None
Weight	141 g (mouse only)	101 g excluding cable
Buttons	7 buttons, plus thumbwheel and gesture button	11 programmable
Shape and hand	Full-size, sculpted, right-handed; 124.9 x 84.3 x 51 mm	Right-handed
Software	Logi Options+ (Windows and macOS); Logitech Flow for cross-device control	Razer Synapse for advanced features such as Smart-Reel and Virtual Acceleration

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

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Razer Basilisk V3

+ Pronounced thumb rest, praised by owners
+ 11 programmable buttons and a well-liked scroll wheel
+ 26000 DPI optical sensor and 70-million-click switches
− Wired only, with no Bluetooth or wireless receiver
− Right-handed shape only
− 101 g weight criticised for competitive FPS

Skip it if:

Left-handed users, as the shape is right-handed only
Anyone who needs Bluetooth, a wireless receiver or multi-device switching
Competitive FPS players who want a lighter mouse than 101 g

Read the full Razer Basilisk V3 review ›

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