Logitech MX Anywhere 3S Review Roundup: 10 Experts Say

Who it’s for

The Logitech MX Anywhere 3S is aimed at people who move a mouse between desks, cafes and bags. PCWorld calls it “still the best travel mouse around if you’re willing to pay up” 1, and EFTM’s reviewer puts the case more bluntly: “If you need or prefer to use a mouse and are on the go then you need this mouse.” 2 Tom’s Guide, the most critical outlet in the set, still says the mouse will be ideal where portability is key, such as when you work on the move 3. How-To Geek’s verdict also frames it as a travel companion 4.

Fit depends largely on hand size. Trusted Reviews calls the shape well suited to small and medium hands and tells buyers with larger hands to look at bigger mice 5. XDA’s reviewer, who has small hands, found it a good fit for long work sessions 6, and Digital Camera World says it fits an average-sized hand 7. EFTM says the size is comfortable for small hands but may not suit large ones 2. PCWorld’s reviewer has medium-sized hands and prefers something beefier, yet says the mouse is not so small that it is uncomfortable over extended use, and used it as a primary mouse for more than a week 1.

Left-handed buyers have some support. XDA and Geek Culture both describe the shape as ambidextrous 68, and RTINGS calls it symmetrical 9. Tom’s Guide’s spec box, by contrast, lists a right-handed design 3. People who juggle several computers are also covered: How-To Geek paired the mouse over Bluetooth with two MacBook Pros and an iPhone at once 4, Digital Camera World lists support for up to three Bluetooth devices 7, and Tom’s Hardware lists three wireless profiles among its pros 10.

Some buyers should skip it. Tom’s Guide’s reviewer has an arthritis condition affecting the wrists and found the mouse uncomfortable within a couple of hours, because the lack of thumb and pinky rests pushes the hand into a claw position 3. Competitive gamers are not the target either: RTINGS says latency is too high for fast-paced competitive gaming 9. And anyone who wants a lot of programmable buttons may be disappointed, since PCWorld thinks there are too few buttons for Logitech’s Smart Actions feature to be useful 1.

What reviewers praise

Quiet clicks are the most commonly cited upgrade. PCWorld, Digital Camera World and Tom’s Hardware list them among the pros, and RTINGS lists quiet clicks compared with the last-generation model 17109. XDA reports that colleagues could not hear the clicks during a video meeting 6, and EFTM calls the Quiet Click buttons very quiet 2. Trusted Reviews adds that the buttons stay tactile rather than mushy 5.

Tracking on awkward surfaces is the second theme. PCWorld’s reviewer tracked on a mirrored surface with only minimal skipping 1. XDA reports fine results on fabric, glass and paper 6, while EFTM used a mouse pad, glass table, granite benchtop, concrete tabletop and fabric couch and reports no missed movements or clicks 2. Geek Culture describes smooth tracking across inch-thick glass 8, and RTINGS describes sensor accuracy as outstanding 9.

The scroll wheel gets individual praise. Tom’s Guide calls it lovely 3, Digital Camera World lists efficient scrolling 7, How-To Geek lists ultra-fast scrolling 4, Tom’s Hardware lists an adjustable wheel 10, and RTINGS likes having both a notched and a free-scrolling mode 9. Tom’s Hardware says the wheel is the same one found on the larger MX Master 3S 10. Geek Culture notes that the automatic switch between ratchet and fast scrolling feels adaptive to some users and inconsistent to others 8.

Software also scores well. Trusted Reviews lists excellent software among its pros and singles out Logi Options+ and its Smart Actions, which can map one button to a multi-step sequence 5. Tom’s Hardware likewise lists great Options+ software 10, and Tom’s Guide calls the app polished and easy to use, available on both Windows and macOS 3.

Build and battery round out the praise. Digital Camera World’s reviewer found no scratches or scuffs after a few months of regular transport 7, RTINGS lists impressive build quality 9, and Tom’s Guide lists the mouse as well made 3. Trusted Reviews used it as a main office mouse for a couple of weeks without needing to charge it 5, XDA charged it once in a two-week test and notes it can be used while charging 6, and How-To Geek lists long-lasting battery among its pros 4.

Common criticisms

Price is the most repeated complaint. Trusted Reviews lists the mouse as quite expensive, PCWorld as a bit pricey, and Tom’s Guide as expensive 513. Tom’s Guide’s reviewer gives the sharpest version: “it’s difficult to flat out recommend the Logitech MX Anywhere 3S, at least not at full price” 3. Launch pricing was reported at about $79 to $80 36; Logitech’s US page showed $89.99 for the Black colorway as of October 8, 2026, with no struck-through list price 11. PCWorld adds that the previous model’s receiver was included at the same price 1.

The missing Logi Bolt receiver is the second most common complaint. PCWorld and XDA each list it as a con 16, and How-To Geek, EFTM, Geek Culture and RTINGS all note that it is not in the box 4289. How-To Geek says using a receiver allows pairing with up to six devices 4, while RTINGS says most people will not notice a difference between the receiver and Bluetooth 9.

Controls draw several complaints. Tom’s Guide lists the lack of a DPI selector and few buttons 3; XDA lists needing extra software to change DPI 6; and Trusted Reviews wishes the scroll-mode button were a DPI switch instead 5. Digital Camera World would prefer the two side buttons further forward, since the rear one makes the thumb shift backward 7. Horizontal scrolling is the other gap: Tom’s Hardware lists no horizontal scroll wheel and RTINGS lists no left-right tilt inputs 109. How-To Geek’s cons list also says there is no left-right scrolling, although its body text says Options+ can enable horizontal scrolling with the two left-side buttons 4.

Size is the next recurring worry. How-To Geek lists that it might be too small for some 4, Tom’s Hardware lists a size suited to tiny hands 10, and Digital Camera World’s only con is that it might be too compact for bigger hands 7.

Two outlets see little new: Trusted Reviews lists the lack of cosmetic changes from the previous model among its cons 5, and PCWorld calls the mouse physically indistinguishable from the MX Anywhere 3, with quiet clicks, an 8,000 DPI sensor and the Bolt receiver as the changes 1. PCWorld also doubts that the 8,000 DPI sensor matters in a mobile setting 1.

Performance limits matter mainly to gamers. RTINGS notes a fixed maximum polling rate of 125 Hz and latency too high for fast-paced competitive gaming 9. Geek Culture’s review unit arrived with a couple of small scratches, which its reviewer says detracts from the premium build 8.

Finally, the headline battery figure remains unconfirmed. Logitech rates the mouse at up to 70 days 12, but PCWorld could not stress-test that during its review period, and Tom’s Guide saw no drop over several days yet could not test the full figure 13. Geek Culture used about 10% of the battery in a week, and EFTM, with 60% left after about two weeks, expects roughly four weeks of real-world use 82.

Where reviewers disagree

Comfort. Tom’s Guide lists the mouse as uncomfortable and ties that to the missing thumb and pinky rests and its reviewer’s wrist condition 3. Five other sources say the opposite: Trusted Reviews lists a comfortable shape 5, How-To Geek lists very comfortable 4, RTINGS lists a comfortable, compact design 9, XDA found it ergonomic and a good fit for long work sessions 6, and Digital Camera World reports long stretches of use without hand aches 7. The sources do not say which factor explains the split, so treat comfort as a question of your own hand and any existing wrist problems.

Programmable buttons. Tom’s Guide says none of the buttons are remappable from their default assignments 3. XDA describes two configurable side buttons 6, Digital Camera World lists six customizable buttons 7, and RTINGS says most buttons can be reprogrammed in software 9. None of these outlets explains the gap, so check Logi Options+ before relying on any particular remap.

Value. How-To Geek lists a fair price among its pros 4, while Trusted Reviews, PCWorld and Tom’s Guide list the price as a con 513. PCWorld’s own verdict pairs both views, calling it the best travel mouse around for those willing to pay up 1. EFTM and Geek Culture both score value positively, at 80% and 8 out of 10 respectively, but quote Australian and Singapore pricing rather than US pricing 28.

Upgrading from the MX Anywhere 3. Geek Culture’s recommendation covers most people except those already on the MX Anywhere 3 or a different silent mouse 8. EFTM says the quiet buttons alone make the upgrade worthwhile even for MX Anywhere 3 owners 2.

Alternatives

Tom’s Guide compares the MX Anywhere 3S directly with rivals and finds that they offer more for the money. It describes the Razer Pro Click Mini as similarly priced and similarly sized, with quiet clicking, higher DPI values and seven remappable buttons, though equally uncomfortable to use 3. The same review says the Corsair Harpoon has a 12,000 DPI sensor, only three buttons and an onboard DPI selector, and costs nearly $30 less. It also points to Logitech’s own M235 at $49 and the Logitech Lift at $69, which it says has six remappable buttons 3.

Buyers with larger hands are the natural audience for a bigger Logitech. Trusted Reviews tells them to look at bigger mice 5. Tom’s Hardware names the MX Master 3S as the best wireless mouse you can buy, and says the MX Anywhere 3S shares its scroll wheel, silent buttons, 8,000 DPI sensor and Options+ software while weighing 46 g less and costing about $20 less at $79 10. That comparison uses the $79 figure Tom’s Hardware gives for the MX Anywhere 3S, while Logitech’s US page showed $89.99 as of October 8, 2026 11.

The previous MX Anywhere 3 is the other reference point. PCWorld says the two are physically indistinguishable 1, and EFTM and Geek Culture differ on whether owners should upgrade, as covered above 28.