Feb 09, 2026
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The Logitech MX Master 4 is the best all-around mouse you can buy.It's expensive, but strong performance, premium construction, and solid battery life make up for it.
Verdicto de Tots Guide
The Logitech MX Master 4 is an evolution, not a revolution.But nothing bad.The formula was successful and there was no need to change it.Like previous MX Master models, the 4 Pack excels in production and gaming.It is highly customizable and offers strong battery life.It uses premium construction materials and is very comfortable for work or play.It is expensive, yes, but it justifies it.The haptic feels a bit jarring, but none of that matters.A new king entered the dialogue.
Great for productivity and casual gaming
Matching and connecting bags
Very comfortable to use
Strong battery life
Expensive (though necessary)
Updates may be divisive
Haptic feels exceptional.
Why you can trust Tom's guide
The Rat King is reborn - we all welcome a new king.The Logitech MX Master 4 is the latest in Logi's increasingly popular line of premium productivity mice.It's the successor to the Logitech MX Master 3S, which I also reviewed, have and still use (3S at the office, 4 at home - I'm totally spoiled).
So, is the Master 4 a worthy successor?Well, let's get this way quickly.The 4 is an evolution, not a revolution, of the 3S.And that's kind of mean.The MX Master 3S was almost perfect, so it would be difficult to completely rethink the formula without ruining it.
But the new model still brings some notable upgrades.The exterior material has changed from a rubber finish to a hard plastic finish (which, in my eyes, is a positive), it now has haptic feedback (which is a bit gimmicky), and there's a control-ring-knob-level-something (I'll explain below) to replace the slightly finicky gesture controls of the 3S.
Should newbies buy it through 3S?I thinkShould 3S owners upgrade?Potentially - but it depends on whether they have specific complaints with the previous model.Is the MX Master 4 one of the best wireless mice?Absolutely.
Find out more in our full Logitech MX Master 4 review.
Recensione Logitech MX Master 4: cheat sheet
- Who is what?A premium all-round mouse for productivity and casual gaming
- How much is it worth?A pretty penny: $119 / £119
- What's good?Stellar performance, premium build, customizability and long battery life
- What's not?Some of the enhancements are detachable, the haptics feel useless and it's a bit pricey (but you get what you pay for).
Logitech MX Master 4 Review: Specs
Price ||
Maximum DPI |8,000 |
Buttons |8 |
Size |5.04 x 3.47 x 2 inches |
Pwa |5.29 ons |
Colorum |Graphite;Pale Gray (Multi-Platform) |Space Black;White Silver (Mac Version) |
Design |is ok |
Operating system |Windows, macOS, Linux, iPadOS, ChromeOS |
Mac-specific option |yes |
Connectivity Modes |2.4G (x1);Bluetooth (x2) |
Light |No |
Logitech MX Master 4 review: The ups
As I mentioned above, this is an evolution, not a revolution, of the 3S, and that's a good thing.So core performance is still excellent and a few upgrades could make it worth upgrading from the previous model.
A new plastic coating
I'll start with the MX Master 4's updates against its predecessor.First and foremost are new exterior building materials and improved finishes.The MX Master 3S used a rubber material with a smooth finish, and it was beautiful - soft to the touch, premium feel and look with attractive geometric patterns.
The 4, on the other hand, uses hard plastic, which is significantly less comfortable in the hand than the softer rubber, although I can live with that.I think the plastic also feels a little less premium, though there are some attractive design touches in the finish that help make up for that: the matte effect on the left and right buttons;super fine texture applied to the upper palm area.In short, it may not look pretty, but it still looks good.
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But first of all, the new material is a win for longevity.The rubber gets sticky after a while, and before long you'll find countless reports online of users with old MX Masters getting sticky or pitted.True, these problems appear almost after many years of service.But after about 18 months of use, my MX Master 3S got a bit sticky on the rubber, so for me the plastic is better.
As an added benefit, the new plastics use 54 percent (graphite) and 48 percent (light gray) recycled materials, which is a big improvement over the 27 percent recycled materials in the 3S.
Check the touchpad
Next is the new touchpad between the thumbs, which replaces the gesture control pad on the MX Master 3S.Personally, the new pad is a big change for everyday use.I was a little slow with the hand controls: I often couldn't remember my hands, so I had to open Logi Options+ and see what I had given;especially when used extensively in sports.
The new touchpad is easier to use.It's basically just a button that opens an on-screen control ring with various commands mapped around the ring - you use the cursor to select the command you want.
You can customize the ring to give you what you want with Options +, and everything you set is always displayed on the screen when you press a button, so without forgetting what it is, you can choose what you want with confidence.
Admittedly, I find myself more inclined to press the control ring than the gesture pad during heavy gaming, but luckily you can adjust the sensitivity up or down – the latter helps avoid those accidental bumps.
Product monster
Now, to the known positives of the MX Master Formula.One of the most important advantages of the Master 3S is its customization, and that has only gotten better with the 4.The new model gets an additional thumb button, while the new Touch and Control Ring has eight assignable commands, as opposed to the 3S pad's four gestures.
Gestures haven't gone away, though, as you can map mouse movements to thumb buttons, giving you five more gesture controls.The end result is a whole lot more control with your thumbs and fingers.
Honestly, this mouse is a complete productivity expert.As I mentioned before, I have all my most frequently used commands assigned to the main map, allowing me to switch between apps easily.However, you can also use Logi Options+ to set custom maps for individual apps, effectively offering endless customization options.
The mouse also has three connection channels, one 2.4G and two Bluetooth, so you can switch between different profiles, each with its own map.
Up to 8K DPI
The MX Master 4 uses the same high-precision sensor as its predecessor.Maximum sensitivity hasn't received an upgrade from the 3S, reaching a maximum of 8,000 DPI.Well, it won't satisfy high-end gamers who are used to the best gaming mice hitting 20 DPI, but it's not a dedicated gaming mouse.
8000 dpi is more than enough for productivity and most casual games that allow you to move around the screen quickly.You can assign a hotkey to switch between two preset levels.I have my mouse set to around 3000dpi for work and play, with a lower ~1000dpi preset to give me fine control when I need it, especially for photo editing in Lightroom.When performing or playing a game, Markman uses weapons where the high-precision sensor makes it, well... very accurate!
About that: I've used the MX Master 4 for a lot of games, playing first-person shooters like Counter-Strike 2, Hell Let Loose, and Izonso;RPGs like Kingdom Come Deliverance 2;and strategy games like Total War Rome II.No complaints about the Master 4's performance here.Its PTFE sliders and precision sensor work easily on any surface, while 2.4G connectivity allows for lag-free gaming (although Logitech doesn't specify the voting rate).
Like its predecessors, the MX Master 4 feels great in the hand.I have a form of immuno-arthritis, which affects (among other parts) my hands and fingers.I've long used stationary mice like the Contour Unimouse, but the MX Master 4 (like the 3S) gave me no problems either.
The 4 layers, sculpted back, wide bottom and thumb rest all help keep the hand and wrist in a comfortable position, reducing stress during use.I have never experienced hand or wrist pain while using the mouse.
And then there are the left- and right-click buttons, which are nice and tall, allowing you to stretch your fingers out comfortably.The side buttons, meanwhile, are gently placed to minimize all movement, so pressing them doesn't require awkward stretching.
Beautiful scroll wheel
Back on 4 is a beautiful rolling aluminum wheel from the Master 3S and Logitech Anywhere 3S.The main wheel can be changed between scrolling and smooth/infinite, which is very useful during work.If you want to move slowly and precisely, the fixed page works well;then, if you suddenly need to explode 500 rows of a spreadsheet, just switch to infinite scrolling and you're gone.
There's also a second scroll wheel, just like the 3S, which sits above the thumb hole, allowing for horizontal scrolling on wide pages.I find this especially useful for managing thicker tables where all the columns don't fit on the screen at once.
Strong battery life
The MX Master 4 packs a bigger 650 mAh battery than its predecessor's 500 mAh.The reason I didn't list it with the "upgrades" above is because the Master 4 is more demanding than the 3S because of the new haptic feedback, so the bigger battery just picks up the slack.
That's why, according to Logitech, the 4 has the same battery life as the 3S at 70 hours.That's enough for me.Working solidly with the mouse, I could easily get two weeks free.But actually, since I never use a mouse for eight hours a day, I've been able to stretch it out to three or four weeks.I had about four weeks of solid work with the MX Master 3S and it matched.
Naturally, use the mouse in the evening for casual use or game, and it will fill up faster.I recently went to test the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite and Audeze Maxwell 2 gaming heads, and I only needed to charge them after about eight and a half days.Still good, if you ask me.
Very quiet clicks
Like its predecessor, the MX Master 4 has silent clicks, making it great to work with others.In fact, silent clicks are no longer necessary for me.I test keyboards that work very well, so I always type something louder than the mouse.My colleagues type on noisy machines in the office, while my wife types on equally noisy machines at home.Where I work is a mess of keycaps.
It's a good thing, though, that many people prefer a mouse that clicks quietly because it's less likely to disturb your colleagues. The MX Master 4 is perfect for them. However, the Master 4 isn't significantly quieter than the 3S, so if you're looking to save money and this is a priority feature, the previous model may be enough.
Logitech MX Master 4 review: The lowdown
Don't get me wrong: None of the MXMaster 4's bottom line are deal breakers, but there are some slightly disappointing niggles and/or stand-alone features you might want to consider before buying.
It is quite expensive
At $119/£119, the MX Master 4 doesn't come cheap.That's the same price as the Master 3S in the UK when it launched, but it's been bumped up by $20 in the States.
I wouldn't call it a con, per se.The MX Masters are, in my opinion, the best productivity mice on the market, and they are premium products as such.There's a reason everyone falls for their MX Masters - they're incredible.The Master 4 offers the most features of any member of the lineup before itSo yes, it costs money.But you get what you pay for.
Plus, you can look at the price of the MX Master 4 in a different way: its MSRP has undercut the Master 3S, and the older model is cheaper than ever.And there is friction.Many of you dear readers will be fine with the 3S, especially if you're on a budget.In fact, as I will discuss below, many of you may prefer the old model.If this describes you, you'll be very glad you saved a few bucks with the MX Master 3S.
As I've touched on several times in this review, some of the Master 4 updates are divisive.As part of my research for this review, I looked at user experience reports online, and two major features came up - both of which I totally get.
The first is the larger size and weight of the MX Master 4 compared to its predecessor.It's a few millimeters taller and wider than the 3S (though it's about the same depth) and nine grams (0.3 ounces) heavier.
The added weight is negligible so it doesn't bother me.No one can tell you they can feel the difference between 0.3 ounces and a placebo.Besides, I don't like too much light anyway.I like the feeling of light hitting my mouse.
My hands are quite large, so the increased size hasn't bothered me, but I can understand how this might affect those with smaller hands.The MX Master 3S is not small.If it's like a big mouse you can handle, the 4 might just tip things over the edge.
The other distinguishing feature is of course the materials and the finish.I won't dwell too long on this, as I already covered it above, but if you're a fan of soft rubber, on the MX Master 3S or any other mouse, the hard materials of the 4 can feel hard and uncomfortable.Although, as I already said, the advantage of the 4 construction is the longevity.It simply depends on your priorities.
Somewhat tricky perceptual feedback
My final gripe is the haptic feedback, which I think is a bit tricky.Now I'm not too proud to admit that I like it.Haptic feels good!And it's great that you can adjust the feedback levels to your liking and/or extend battery life.
But in reality, it doesn't do much if you leave it where it is (just on the touchpad). While I love the touchpad, it's still one of my least used mouse functions, right behind the horizontal scroll wheel. So I didn't get much benefit from the tactile sensation there.
Like I said, haptic feedback in itself is a good thing and I like that it's there, but I definitely wouldn't recommend buying this mouse for it.
Revizuire Logitech MX Master 4: Verdikt
Well.As I see it, there are two questions to be answered here.The first is: should you buy this mouse as a newbie?To that I answer: yes, absolutely.
In my opinion, the MX Master 4 is the best mouse on the market.It's great for productivity and gaming, comfortable and highly customizable, and I believe the new plastic coating will make the Master 4 last longer and be better value for money than its predecessor.If you're on a budget or feel like the Master 4 isn't enough, the MX Master 3S is still a great mouse.If you stretch, I recommend you do this.
The second question is of course: should we upgrade from Master 3S to a higher level?Never.As I said, 4 is an evolution, not a change: the process has not been fulfilled and, as such, has not been reformed, which is a good thing.But that means the new features, while nice to have, simply aren't enough of a justification to upgrade an already stellar flagship.
However, we have a new king, ladies and gentlemen.Everyone hails the Logitech MX Master 4.
Peter is a Senior Editor at Tom's Guide and heads the site's Reviews Team and Cameras Department.As a writer, he covers topics such as technology, photography, games, hardware, automobiles and food and beverage.Outside of work, he is an avid photographer specializing in architectural and portrait photography.When he's not shooting with his beloved Fujifilm camera, you can usually find him telling everyone about his greyhounds, riding his motorcycle and getting as many FPS as possible.pressing video games and perfecting espresso shots.
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