Logitech already makes among the greatest productiveness peripherals round, however with just a few key upgrades, the corporate might have simply created an nearly excellent journey mouse. And after utilizing the brand new $80 MX Anyplace 3S for the final week and a half (together with on a visit of my very own), I’m unsure I wish to use anything ever once more.

On the skin, the MX Anyplace 3S options the identical primary design as its , together with an identical palette of shade choices (graphite, pale grey, and rose). The variations are on the within, the place the mouse encompasses a new 8K DPI optical sensor that’s extra correct than earlier than and works on virtually any floor you’ll be able to consider (wooden, material, glass, et cetera). You additionally get a brand new set of tremendous quiet mouse buttons much like what you discover on its bigger sibling – the – which could not sound all that vital, nevertheless it’s very a welcome function for households the place a number of persons are learning/working from dwelling. Lastly, as a part of Logitech’s efforts to extend the sustainability of its merchandise, the MX Anyplace 3S is constituted of as much as 78 % post-consumer recycled plastic (although that determine is round 61 % for the grey and pink fashions).

Between its new options and the already unbelievable basis, the MX Anyplace 3S is just a delight to make use of. Weighing simply 95 grams, it is lighter than just about all the things except for a handful of gaming mice whereas boasting a chargeable battery that lasts as much as a whopping 70 days. You continue to get the flexibility to pair the mouse with as much as three totally different units (PCs, laptops, tablets and extra), and because of a really travel-friendly ambidextrous design, it really works nice in tight conditions. And whereas Logitech’s free-spinning MagSpeed mouse wheel isn’t new, scrolling truly feels a tiny bit smoother than earlier than too.

The one large departure from earlier MX Anyplace mice is that the 3S doesn’t include a dongle. As a substitute, for this mannequin (and sure going ahead), Logitech is relying totally on Bluetooth. One purpose for this alteration is that Logitech believes fashionable Bluetooth connectivity has gotten adequate {that a} devoted wi-fi receiver merely isn’t mandatory, and after utilizing this factor for greater than 10 days, I get it. I haven’t had a single laggy mouse stroke or delayed response the complete time I’ve used it and even on Bluetooth you continue to get assist for Logitech’s multi-device . Apart from, for frequent vacationers, a dongle is only one thing more to maintain observe of (or lose totally).

That stated, the primary purpose why the MX Anyplace 3S doesn’t include a dongle is as a result of Logitech’s Bolt receiver continues to be solely out there as a USB Kind-A receiver, and with most new laptops today solely having USB-C, it doesn’t make a ton of sense to incorporate one thing requires an adapter to make use of. Logitech says that as a result of USB-C ports are so small, there isn’t sufficient room to suit the electronics with out making the entire thing unusually cumbersome. In the meantime with USB-A, Logitech is ready to construct tiny circuit boards that match contained in the connector itself. So whereas the corporate continues to be attempting to determine an answer, we’ll have to attend a bit of longer for a USB-C model of Logitech’s Bolt receiver. That stated, whereas there are conditions the place having one could be helpful, I haven’t missed having a bodily dongle in any respect when utilizing the MX Anyplace 3S.

Apart from its new mouse, immediately Logitech additionally has a few different refreshed units. On the $110 MX Keys S, new options embrace extra management over backlighting brightness and computerized activation settings, an up to date operate row with extra videoconferencing controls (and that all the time useful emoji key), and a contemporary pale grey mannequin to match the remainder of the MX household. Alternatively, for individuals who want a brand new suite of workplace peripherals, Logitech has created a productiveness bundle known as the MX Keys S Combo which incorporates the MX Keys S, an MX Grasp 3S mouse and the MX Palm Relaxation – multi function field for $200. And whereas the MX Grasp 3S and the wrist wrest aren’t new, contemplating that these three units would usually value $230 if bought individually, this bundle is a pleasant approach to get a reduction.

Lastly, whereas it’s been in beta for a while, immediately alongside the MX Keys S, Logitech’s function is lastly getting an official launch. Accessible contained in the Logi Choices+ app, Sensible Actions is a neat instrument for automating numerous repetitive duties throughout a number of applications with a single keystroke. Which means you’ll be able to create a silence command that may do stuff like mute zoom, flip off your microphone and pause your favourite music app all with a single faucet. By default, there are a variety of primary templates you’ll be able to browse, although they may also be custom-made as wanted. And whereas I’m nonetheless testing out the bounds of Sensible Actions, to date my favourite method to make use of it has been creating what I name my “recreation time” command, which opens apps like Steam, Discord, Battle.internet and extra all with a single shortcut. And the great factor is that should you don’t wish to create your individual Sensible Actions, Logitech made them straightforward to share and import. So should you see another person with a shortcut you want, you’ll be able to simply ask them to ship it to you.

The MX Anyplace 3S, the MX Keys S and the MX Keys S Combo are all out there immediately priced at $80, $110 and $200, respectively.

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