The Logitech MX Master Review

The photograph on the box first clued me in: this isn’t any regular mouse.

The Logitech MX Master is built to be used hard.

So we did.

What is it?
The MX Master is the latest iteration of Logitech’s (or is it just plain ‘Logi’?) MX line of range-topping mice.

It is intended for the gamer, the enthusiast, the Excel maestro, everybody.

Everyone that can afford $85 (Amazon.com) for this product, that is.

It is both Bluetooth, RF, and can be used in a wired configuration with the included USB cable if desired.

It has a built-in rechargeable battery, that uses said USB cable for charging.

The device came with the Logitech Unifying Receiver, their RF dongle. More on this later.

First impressions do matter, and the MX Master takes the lead by looking futuristic.

The Logitech MX Master
In fact, my initial thought, upon looking at the image on the box, was that it looked like an Al’kesh*. However, after opening it, and even now, I can see that it is basically a Tel’tak*.

It feels right.

In fact, the flared bottom part of the mouse can be used as a thumb rest, for those days when you overwork those fingers.

One unique – to me – feature is the horizontal scroll wheel, which is in addition to the traditional vertical scroll wheel. It has backwards, and forwards buttons.

It is switch-selectable for three Bluetooth devices. It has programmable buttons

The MX Master in use
I connected one of the MX Master devices to an HP Sprout via Bluetooth, and the second via its Unifying Receiver (RF dongle) to an HP Z640 Workstation. Both connections were a snap.

While I do not game to any significant level on PCs, and despite owning a homebuilt gaming PC, I am a very heavy PC user.

This, the Logitech MX Master, is a very good mouse.

It is easily the best mouse I have ever used, beating out my former top mouse, the Microsoft Laser Mouse.

It is very comfortable, snaps to it. It is ultra responsive, and for a business user like myself, rather invaluable.

Conclusions

The Logitech MX Master was designed to be a winner.

And it shows. For initial looks, to ease of use, to comfort, to value.

It is a pleasure to use.

As a result, we are bestowing the SmallBizWindows Superstar Award on it.

Finally
I received a couple of them thanks to Krista S. (FinnPartners) and my good friend, and Social Media Maven, Ann F. (Logitech) to use. Ann is singlehandedly responsible for convincing me to try, and now use, and recommend Logitech HID products. Microsoft’s loss, by the way.

Don’t be jealous: I use several devices simultaneously at The Ponderosa, and a commonality of HID parts is a requirement.

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Logitech MX Master

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