The MX Anywhere 3S is my must-have laptop companion
Indispensable tool when I'm away from my work desk.
The Logitech MX Anywhere 3S mouse is my must-have laptop companion when I travel or write when I'm away from my desk.
I've tried various computer mice and always find myself coming back to Logitech's Anywhere series for its overall usability and reliability.
What I like about it
The MX Anywhere 3S has what you expect from a travel mouse: compact size, an on-off switch, and a 90-day built-in battery recharged via USB-C.
The main appeal to me is the 'MagSpeed Smartshift' scroll wheel. Through clever engineering (or the dedicated button), it switches between a hyper-fast scroll mode and a ratchet mode that goes click-by-click.
Really handy to intuitively scroll rapidly through Word documents, websites or PDFs, without losing the ability to for fine control.
Other features I like
- Tracks on anything.
- Multiple DPI settings.
- Switch between 3 devices.
Another feature across the Anywhere family is a "Track Anywhere" sensor that works even on glass. Perfect for unfamiliar places with less-than-optimal mousing surfaces.
Though to be clear, I do bring along a small cloth mousepad for hotels with glass work desks - While it works on glass, I couldn't stand the slightly poorer experience.
Final note
Unlike what I recalled from my MX Anywhere 2, the Anywhere 3S doesn't come with a Bolt wireless USB receiver. If you want it, you'll need to purchase one for SG$20.
It doesn't bother me personally, as I use the Anywhere 3S with Bluetooth; I also have a drawer full of Logitech receivers collected over the years.
I do use Bolt/Unifying receivers with my other Logitech mice at my desk - I find it offers slightly better responsiveness and reliability.
Do you use a travel mouse?