Logitech MX Master - Maxi-Geek Review

Logitech have over the years, taken very few risks with their devices, they have all be quality of course, but they got a design sense a few years back and have run with it since, thankfully with the MX Master they seem to have found their stride again.

The first thing I noticed when I took the mouse from its packaging is just how nice it looks, which I know is kind of silly, it’s a mouse, your hands sits on it, but from a style point of view it really works. The top of the mouse holds your usual fair, two buttons and a scroll wheel, which again features the same free wheel design of previous mice. Located just below the wheel though is a break, yes a break, which allows you to stop your scroll in an instant, should you need to. The left and right buttons function as you would expect, but they also don’t need to have a lot of force applied to them, in order to use them. The side of the mouse contains the back and forward buttons, which come in handy when browsing the internet and another scroll wheel, for when you need to scroll vertically.

The design of the mouse allows for a space for your thumb to rest upon, with quick access to those side features, this area is actually printed with a pattern, different from the rest of the mouse, which does little for function, but it’s a nice touch none the less. Also here you will find your charge indicators, three small LED’s, they don’t give off a massive amount of light, just enough to keep you informed. Charging the mouse is done via a micro usb cable, which comes included and charges really fast, with the bonus being that while charging you can still use the mouse. Though, apart from the initial charge, after a full week and a bit of constant usage, I have still not needed to charge it again. Perhaps the biggest addition that this mouse offers is that it supports 3 different Bluetooth connections, which allows you to take it from your desktop to your laptop and never have to resync.

The mouse is also really responsive, working on every surface I tested and never experiencing issues when I went from one to the other. The response time back to the computer was also effortless, there is a delay between the mouse sitting idle for a time, too it starting again, but it is so small it won’t impact anything. While the mouse is quite the little powerhouse, the few flaws with it may be a deal breaker for some, the navigation buttons on the side are oddly shaped, the back button is large, but mixed in with the much smaller forward button and while I can understand why they did that, it is still an odd choice.

The other factor that might dissuade some people from getting it for themselves is that the mouse is light, it is only 147 grams and while that is great for most people, there are other mice in the same price range that allow for customization of weight. It is a small issue, but one that people may find irksome. The lack of weight means you can move the mouse fast, which when playing significant hours of Battlefield Hardline online, was quite helpful, but not as ideal for really specific movements within Photoshop. While other people may find the inverse to be true, I would have preferred a little more weight.

Overall, the Logitech MX Master is one heck of a mouse, it is sleek in its appearance, the scroll wheel is a thing of wonder. The confusing design for the back and forward buttons is an issue, but one that can be overlooked with constant use, the price may deter some, but for those looking for a mouse that they can use on multiple devices, it would be a worthy addition. 

Thanks to Logitech Australia for supplying the mouse for review