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Logitech MX Master 3S
Why it is here: Best for palm support and more configurable controls with medium to large hands.
Sensor resolution: 8,000 DPI
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Comparison
MX Master 3S vs Logitech Lift
Same software and connectivity family, different ergonomics. The MX Master 3S is larger and horizontal, the Lift is lighter and vertical.
Logitech MX Master 3S
An ergonomic wireless mouse with a high-resolution sensor, quiet switches, an electromagnetic scroll wheel and multi-device pairing.
Full product researchBoth mice come from the same manufacturer and use the same wireless ecosystem and configuration software, so the meaningful differences are physical.
What actually differs
The MX Master 3S is a horizontal, sculpted mouse weighing around 141 grams and aimed at medium to large hands. It provides a thumb rest and a secondary thumb wheel. The Lift is a vertical mouse weighing around 125 grams, with a grip angle designed to keep the forearm in a handshake position, and it is sized for smaller hands.
The MX Master 3S has more buttons and a scroll wheel that switches between free-spin and ratcheted modes. The Lift has a simpler button layout. Both support multi-device pairing and both rely on the same configuration software for advanced features.
Which to choose
Choose the MX Master 3S if you want a palm-filling shape, a secondary thumb wheel and more configurable controls, and you have medium to large hands. Choose the Lift if you want a vertical grip to keep the wrist straighter, you prefer a lighter mouse, or your hands are smaller.
At a glance
Quick comparison
Values come from the structured product database, not from prose.
| Attribute | Logitech MX Master 3S | Logitech Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 141 g | 125 g |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth Low Energy and Logi Bolt | Bluetooth Low Energy and Logi Bolt |
| Battery life | Up to 70 days on a full charge | Up to 24 months on one AA battery |
| Buttons | 7 | 6 |
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Differences
What actually differs
The differences that change the buying decision.
Shape and grip
The MX Master 3S is horizontal and sculpted with a thumb rest. The Lift is vertical with a designed grip angle.
Weight and hand size
The MX Master 3S is heavier and sized for larger hands. The Lift is lighter and sized for smaller hands.
Controls
The MX Master 3S adds a secondary thumb wheel and more configurable buttons.
Products
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Logitech Lift
Why it is here: Best for a vertical grip, lighter weight and smaller hands.
Grip angle: Vertical, 57 degrees
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Trade-offs
Strengths and limitations
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Logitech MX Master 3S
Advantages
- Seven configurable buttons:The recorded button count is 7, which is more direct control than the Lift offers.
- High-resolution sensor:The recorded sensor resolution is 8000 DPI, which gives room for very high pointer speeds.
- Long stated battery life:The manufacturer states up to 70 days on a full charge. We have not measured it ourselves.
Limitations
- Heaviest of the two:The recorded weight is 141 g, against 125 g for the Lift.
- Not a vertical grip:The shape is horizontal and sculpted for medium to large hands, so it does not reduce forearm rotation.
Logitech Lift
Advantages
- Lighter weight:The recorded weight is 125 g, which is 16 g lighter than the MX Master 3S.
- Vertical grip angle:The recorded grip angle is 57 degrees, which rotates the forearm into a more neutral handshake position.
- Sized for smaller hands:The recorded intended hand size is small to medium.
Limitations
- Vertical feel takes practice:A vertical shape changes the angle of the wrist, and some users need a few weeks to adapt to it.
- Fewer recorded controls:No button count is recorded for the Lift in our data, and the MX Master 3S records 7.
Fit
Who should choose what
Each product is matched to the reader who should pick it, and to the reader who should not.
Logitech MX Master 3S
Choose it if
- Choose the MX Master 3S:You want palm support, a thumb wheel and more controls, with medium to large hands.
Look elsewhere if
- Small hands:The MX Master 3S is recorded for medium to large hands. A smaller hand is better served by the Logitech Lift.
Logitech Lift
Choose it if
- Choose the Lift:You want a vertical grip, lighter weight, or your hands are smaller.
Look elsewhere if
- Larger hands:The Lift is recorded for small to medium hands. A larger hand is better served by the sculpted horizontal shape of the MX Master 3S.
Context
Trade-offs to weigh
Software dependency is the same
Both rely on the same vendor software for advanced configuration, so switching does not remove that dependency.
Keep researching
Related pages
- Logitech MX Master 3S research notes
What the MX Master 3S is good at, where it falls short, and who should look elsewhere.
- Alternatives to the Logitech MX Master 3S
Smaller, lighter and vertical options for people who want a different grip, hand size or weight.
- Does the MX Master 3S work with a Mac?
What works natively, what the vendor software adds, and what to expect on macOS.
- Logitech MX Master 3S vs MX Anywhere 3S: The Sculpted Desk Mouse Or The 99 g Travel One?
The MX Master 3S is a sculpted 141 g mouse with 7 buttons and an 8,000 DPI sensor for medium to large hands. The MX Anywhere 3S is a compact 99 g travel mouse that works on glass. How the recorded specifications differ.