Best Logitech Mouse
Evaluated's mouse of choice is almost always a Logitech.This isn't just brand loyalty, either. Logitech's line-up really does have something in every price point for just about everyone.
Is your "clicky-clicky" not working? Are you still holding tight to your wired mouse? Don't want to spend over $100 but still get something that won't make your wrist hurt? Lucky you! Today we'll be taking a look at 5 low to mid-priced Logitech wireless mice to get you back on your mouse feet and send you scrolling on your way.
The contenders:
- Logitech MX Anywhere 3
- Logitech M585
- Logitech M650 & M650L
- Logitech G305
So, why Logitech? Why not include other mice manufacturers? Look, we know there are some decent other alternatives out there. Some companies have even been around almost as long as Logitech, but the folks at Logi have been doing this long enough that it's rare to have a truly bad experience with a Logitech mouse. It DOES happen, though. I'm looking at YOU, MX Anywhere 1... Still, I've had my Logitech G5 since it was released and it's still going strong. That's saying something.
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OUR TOP CHOICE:
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Logitech MX Anywhere 3
Up first is the Logitech MX Anywhere 3 coming in at $80 MSRP. I'm going to say this upfront: this mouse makes this review a little unfair and I wasn't going to include it at first, but this is what multiple team members have used every day, all day, for nearly two years. So we're including it here even though it raises the bar a little higher on both performance and price compared to our other choices.
Ironically, there are some things I don't love about this mouse, but there is one thing that sets it apart and that is the scroll wheel. The scroll wheel is as close to mouse perfection as you can get. Scroll line by line? Yep. Want to scroll faster? Flick the wheel and it zooms along until you stop it. Want to click a button and go freewheel mode? Yup, you can do that, too. You can even adjust how much pressure it takes to roll the wheel. It's completely tailored to how you want it and once you use it, you'll be hard-pressed to go back to a normal scroll wheel. It really is that good. The other game-changing feature on this that works better than any similar mouse is the ability to effortlessly switch between 3 devices that the mouse is paired with. Traveling? Toss it in the bag and just switch it to the device you’re taking with you on the road.
There are many more things I do like about this mouse. It's fairly comfortable, though there are a couple of other mice that I prefer in our list. There are no batteries to replace which is good and bad. It makes for a slightly heavier mouse, but you don't have to change out the batteries. Still, with battery-driven mice lasting upwards of 2 years these days, the rechargeable aspect almost feels like a bullet point that mice just don't need anymore. Granted, they probably need more power to drive that delicious scroll wheel, but I would have opted for a battery instead. Fortunately, the charging port is on the front of the mouse so when you DO need to charge it, it just turns into a wired mouse for the duration.
You can use a dongle or you can connect with Bluetooth effectively creating multi-device support. BT is nefarious in our testing locations due to interference, but I had a great experience using the dongle. Speaking of the dongle, one of the single, biggest things I hate about this mouse is that there is no compartment to store the dongle inside the mouse. That means if you travel and you rely on the dongle to connect, then you better find a bag to keep track of that thing or leave it plugged in ALL the time. If you don't, YOU WILL LOSE IT. (Experience speaking here.)
Finally, we liked that the mouse's connection buttons were tucked away underneath, the aesthetics are nice, and as an added bonus, the new sensor in this thing actually tracks on my glass desktop. Yes. Glass. I've never had another mouse do this as well. It works flawlessly on glass which is a huge accomplishment. This can be attributed to the new Darkfield sensor that Logitech employs.
Overall, the MX Anywhere 3 is a great mouse and we'd recommend it over the previous MX anywhere models since this one is refined with fewer issues than the older models.
The MX Anywhere 3 can be bought by itself or bundled with the MX Mini Minimalist Illuminated keyboard. Like the mouse, it comes in 3 colors and the mouse and keyboard work perfectly together.
BEST BUDGET MOUSE
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Logitech M585 Multi-Device Wireless Mouse
Next up: the M585. There's a lot to love about this budget mouse. First, it's hands-down the most comfortable mouse of the lot unless you're left-handed. The mouse is sculpted carefully to a right hand and using it is sheer bliss. It's very light and the textured surface makes it easy to grasp and lift. This mouse also supports multi-device connection via dongle and Bluetooth and I'm pleased to say that the dongle on this one works very well.
This mouse does keep one feature that the MX Anywhere eschews, and that's the ability to tilt the scroll wheel left and right. Lots of people rely on this feature and this mouse is the only one in our lineup that still supports this action. Scrolling action feels a little plasticky and you can't flick it like you can with some of the others. (And it certainly isn't the luxury experience of the MX.)
The battery life is superb. I've been using mine long enough that I've worn the buttons smooth and I'm still running the battery that came with it. Plus, since it uses a single AA, getting back up and running is pretty easy since we have those on hand most of the time. No charging. No cords. Just good old-fashioned battery energy. Plus, the dongle stores under the battery cover so you don't have to worry about losing it when you're on the road.
There is a button on the top to allow switching between different devices, and an indicator light to show which you're connected to. A nice touch. If you use it with multiple computers at the same time, you'll really appreciate that ability instead of having to flip the mouse over to hit the button on the bottom.
Honestly, the only thing we don't like about this mouse is the side buttons feel a little cheap. But they work very well and have a very solid "click" response so we can hardly fault them for how they look. Also, we wish it had a "flickable" scroll wheel like its more expensive brothers. Still, a great mouse and is an easy choice if you're on a limited budget.
MOST VERSATILE
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Logitech Signature M650/M650L Wireless Mouse
Next up is another couple of newer options: the M650 and M650L at just a little more than the M585. The "L" model is slightly larger than the standard model and fits bigger hands better. As a bonus, the large model also has a left-handed version that's an option for you south-paws out there.
The M605 series has a scroll wheel that meets the MX line and the budget lines in the middle. Logitech calls this new scroll wheel functionality "SmartWheel". It functions as a normal scroll wheel unless you give it a good flick, then the weighted wheel will scroll a little bit before it stops again. It's not as elegant or effective as the MX mice, but it's still a nice step up from the normal scroll wheel. In usage, we found it works pretty well and met our needs the majority of the time. We still wouldn't complain about the ability to unlock the wheel entirely, though, so we could spin til our heart's content.
Another nice feature that Logitech has implemented on this mouse is their new "SilentTouch" buttons that are very, very quiet. After using it we wonder why more mice aren't this quiet. As much as WE liked it, though, we talked to some other folks who didn't like the lack of the pronounced "click" to let them know they did something. To each their own, but we did love this feature. It's worth mentioning, however, that the quiet clicks also mean the buttons are very light to press. It's easy to get accidental button presses with it. If you're a heavy-handed mouse user, you should factor that in.
Connection works great with Logitech's new "Bolt" wireless connection. It's important to note that the new Bolt technology isn't compatible with Logi's previous "Unifying" receiver technology. If you go Bolt, you're stuck with Bolt. Still, the connection has been rock solid and we've been impressed with the performance. Bluetooth is also an option with this mouse which makes this mouse have multi-device functionality as well. Like the MX series, the device switching button is on the bottom. Hidden, but not quickly accessible.
In terms of comfort, this mouse is a bit of a mixed bag. We like the size options, and the sides are nicely textured making it an easy mouse to pick up and use. But we never could quite get used to how the sides felt in hand, and I found my wrists hurting more using it since I kept having a tendency to twist the mouse while I was using it. Your mileage may vary on this one, but in terms of comfort, it certainly isn't my favorite.
Battery life is fantastic using a single AA battery. Logitech claims up to 2 years of battery life which launches it into the same category as the M585. After installing a battery you're just not going to think about it for a Long Time. Plus, the dongle stores handily in the battery compartment, so this is another one that's going to keep track of your dongle for you.
BEST GAMING MULTITASKER:
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Logitech G305 Lightspeed
Finally, we come to the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED. (You have to have the LIGHTSPEED) in all caps. Otherwise, the gamer police come after you. The G305 is actually billed as a gaming mouse (hence the "G" monicker).
I'll admit upfront, the G305 is one of my favorite mice. I've been using it for quite a while and just love it. The design harkens back to some of the original Logitech optical mice from years gone by. It's a larger mouse by today's standards, but it still manages to fit most hands well and is very comfortable to hold and use.
The G305 uses Logitech's new HERO Gaming Sensor (again, gotta have caps!) to achieve a blistering 12,000 dpi. Yes. Twelve *thousand* dots per inch. There are two minds on this. One says "OMG MUST BUY NOW!" and the other says "WTF would I need that much resolution for?" We're definitely in the latter camp. If you turn the slider in the software all the way up to 12k, the mouse is basically unusable and moves by mere thought alone. If you actually choose to touch it the pointer careens wildly out of control. Simply put: you don't need that much dpi in a mouse for humans. Additionally, even with the godlike dpi, this mouse still can't track on my glass desktop, so more points for the MX.
Fortunately, this insane DPI support means you do get some extra features. Namely, (using software) you can adjust the mouse to have varying levels of sensitivity that can be switched on the fly using the button on the top. You can even customize the LED indicator colors to change based on whatever DPI you have chosen. A nice touch. You can even change the speed of the dongle communication between gaming mode and endurance mode.
Switching between gaming mode and endurance mode primarily affects one thing for most users: battery life. Battery life is far, far better on endurance mode. We're talking about 30 days in gaming mode vs... well, I don't know for sure but a long, long time if you're in gaming mode. I'm using endurance mode and am still on the original battery after months of use. There might be people who need the gaming mode and accompanying loss of battery life, but we're not some of them.
The good news is that the dongle works VERY well and we've had zero issues with connections with it. The catch is that it works with neither Logitech's unifying receivers NOR the new Bolt receivers. One more thing to think about...
Unlike the other mice, the scroll wheel here is nothing to write home about. There is no free scroll at all and it doesn't "flick" at all. It's slow and precise - again it's made for gamers who probably need the precision of switching one line at a time.
Still, a fantastic mouse that, apart from the lack of shiny features, is great to use in practice.
TOP PICK- Logitech MX Anywhere 3: It's an elegant mouse and the scroll wheel is light years ahead of any of the competition. Despite its shortcomings (and the fact you have to spend a little more) it has to be the top option if you want the best in this range. Once you use that scroll wheel (and adjust it to your liking) you'll be hard-pressed to switch to something else. We think it's the best option for home or business use - just make sure you keep that charging cord handy.
BEST BUDGET MOUSE- Logitech M585: This compact, comfortable option lets you use multiple devices with ease, has incredible battery life, and tucks your dongle safely away when you're on the move. And coming it at only $30, it's a hard one to pass up.
MOST VERSATILE- Logitech M650 & M650L: Checks all the boxes for affordability and good options for the price. If you hate tiny mice, the L model may be just what you're looking for.
BEST DUO/GAMING- Logitech G305: If you're looking for a mouse that can do double-duty as a business AND gaming mouse, the G305 is a really stellar entry-level gaming mouse that gets daily use over here. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles as more expensive models, but it does what it does really, really well.
