2-Years with the Logitech MX Master 3 (for Mac)

When it comes to peripherals, the Logitech MX Master series of mice is certainly worth considering, with the MX Master 3 being the latest and greatest. In this video, I share my perspective on the "for Mac" version of the MX Master 3 after almost 2-years of use... And yes, I recommend it if it's within your budget.

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Layout + Buttons (0:54) | Build + Feel (2:42) | Function (4:19) | Overall (10:55)

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[JakeReevesVideo]

M1 + M2 Mac Owners → There have been a lot of issues with the MX Master 3 on newer Macs (supposedly related to Bluetooth software issues). My review was based on my use with the final Intel-based MacBook Pro, so I haven't been able to experience the issues for myself. As you will see from some comments here, these can manifest in many ways, and as far as I know there isn't a universal solution yet. However, I did find a few articles with "fix suggestions" that I'll link here:


If you've found your own fix, or one of these worked for you, please respond to this comment so that others can start with what worked.

[boxerdog]

i bought this mouse a month ago for my home office. I like it so much I bough a second one for my work office. Best mouse I have ever used. Buy one now.

[Dr_Cole]

I just picked one up for my MacBook Pro M3. It works flawlessly and is readily the best mouse I have ever used. As someone who uses datasets with hundreds of of variables (columns) and up to thousand of subjects (rows), the inclusion of a horizontal scroll wheel was both novel to me and a game changer. There’s no way I could go back to a mouse without both wheels.

I still need to set up and figure out the feature area for the thumb!

[TimJames-wy]

I've watched about about 10 videos looking for general info and comparison between the mx 3 and 3S. Yours is the first to mention the gestures and the scroll wheel, something I really liked about the G502 this will be replacing. Great job on the thorough review and description of functionality. THANKS!

[DaveKobliska]

Very helpful. Switching back to Mac after a long hiatus, I really found the magic mouse inadequate but didn't want to lose the gestures. Your coverage of this mouse addressed these things very well!

[linendreamer]

Thanks for showing your settings mimicking Mac gestures! Sold me on the mouse

[theodorehartman]

Very well done video. You covered everything it seems. I have had one for several years and a new Mac verism arranging tomorrow. Thanks again...

[PeterAcrat]

👍 Many thanks for this detailed comprehensive commentary and introduction to this device:
👉1:42 This single comment about the Toggle for ultra-smooth scroll wheel feature makes this video stand above the many, many others who fail to offer any scroll wheel opinion in their reviews. My decision is done!. Cheers🍻

[rdub]

I went with the apple Magic Mouse for my MacBook Air mainly because of portability, but recently bought a Mac mini for my office... was going to go with another Magic Mouse, but I think this review just sold me on the Logitech MX 3! Thanks!

[robnation]

My 2015 MX1 has at least 10, 000 hours on it 😀after 8 years (work from home daily) Nearly all of the textured surface is worn away. There is a groove worn into the plastic from my finger behind the main wheel. It has dropped onto a concrete floor many times but nothing has ever broken. Still nice and responsive and fully functional ...just f'ugly ...so I ordered a new MX3. I'll use the MX1 for a garage computer? or trips at least. The MX3 fits my hand/thumb better btw.

[shyneray]

Thanks for the clear and well-organised review

[howlingatthemic]

EXELLENT!! everything I needed to know before my purchase...
Thank you!

[cullenphotographic]

Beautiful professional presentation. Thank you. Greetings from Scotland 👍😀

[skd]

I use the MX1 for my video editing and the 3 for the rest of the tasks. They moved the freaking scroll wheel up there and it's really annoying now. I just can't get used to it while editing.

[brandonl]

Very nicely put together review! I have had the standard version for almost a year now and it is the best mouse I have ever owned. I LOVE the vertical scroll wheel, it makes working with large Excel sheets a breeze. I agree 100% with your thoughts in this video.

[surfingbilly]

Issues with MX Master 3 (after a bit over a year of use):

- Logitech Options + Software is "buggy" when used with M1 Macs. I currently have a "hyper-fast" scrolling issue on adobe reader, where I can scroll 400 pages with 2 turns of the wheel, scrolling speed works normally in most other places. Have tried sorting this out with Logitech Customer Support for the past 6 months but they have been of no help. Have been unable to use adobe reader and have resorted to having to use pdf expert (which still has this issue when zooming in btw).

- Rubber coating on mouse degrades fairly quickly (Sticky Rubber Syndrome) and starts to become very sticky and leaves a residue on your hand. Very unpleasant to use. After around a year of use is when I started noticing this issue. Logitech probably purposely uses this coating as a means of planned obsolescence.

It is a shame that these issues exist because the rest of the mouse is very good (the gestures, ergonomics, magshift, etc.).

[THZX-qkfc]

I’m amazed at how well the rubber on yours has held up.

[Showuk]

Got one of these in the post. Great to see your gesture setup. I was a bit concerned it wouldn't be so easy to go between desktops & that's something I do all the time!

[Rudyjosephjr]

Am using Master 3S it's so quiet, no clicking sound. perfect mouse for me.

[benlau]

the back button stopped resetting it so many times, the back button still doesnt work, poor choice for $100