Logitech MX Anywhere 2 vs. 2s: Big Little Mouse Differences!

[@bn23dave]

Got the 2S, and after using it for a year, i got to say: The wheel of mine still doesn't have the rattle. Over all it's one of the best mice I ever owned, and I'm still totally happy with it. Initially I just used it with my Laptop, but by now I'm using it with nearly all my computers. The ability to connect one mouse to up to 3 computers, either by Bluetooth or via a Unify receiver is a kick ass feature for me! The sensor is super precise and works on nearly any surface. Even with daily use I only have to charge the battery every 3-4 month... Aaaaand it neatly fits my hands!

[@veekeebillz]

Does it make click sounds?

[@GUnitSoldier4]

I'm using the MX Anywhere2, after 3 years it still only needs charging every full month of use :)

[@robivde1]

what is the best 2 or the 2s mouse? i want to buy but the best

[@GUnitSoldier4]

@@robivde1 Well I didn't own the 2S, I only have the 2.. which is a pretty good mouse, after 5 years it still holds up pretty good :D But I think the 2S is only still available, so I think you're "stuck with" the 2S.

[@KoyoteHunter1984]

Seriously you should add captions. I don't know which one is which one.

[@RichardsWorld]

I've been happy with the Logitech MX Anywhere 2 for the last few years. I've had to buy a few of the first versions. I only thought about this version because my scroll wheel started to act up today. But I just needed to clean up the wheel with some alcohol.

[@turk8]

It’s been challenging to find a reliable, long lasting wireless mouse. Thanks for the review!

[@Onix64]

Good comparison but I have the two mouses and I like more the weight distribution of the 2 version than the 2s

[@blackbeltsecrets]

Thanks for this - Just halted my order based on what you've shown. Subscribed!

[@foXnoMad]

Sweet, thanks!

[@cassandrad.]

The Logitech MX Anywhere 2 = Needed in my life for fast scrolling.

[@ondrasimek7139]

I was kinda thinking about getting the 2S while it's on sale, but seeing both 2 and 2S have a built-in Li-Ion battery, I'll keep my old MX Anywhere. It's beaten up a bit, but I like that it runs of 1x AA battery (or 2x if you want) and it lasts months. When the internal Li-Ion in either of these two wears off, all you can do is buy a new mouse I guess.

[@foXnoMad]

True, though I like the rechargeable aspect since it's easier to manage when traveling.

[@ondrasimek7139]

​@@foXnoMad Really depends... You can get an AA battery everywhere (even a NiZn AA works for few days) and you don't need a cable. The little indicator light lights up red few days before the battery runs out. As a bonus, I can change the weight distribution just by placing the AA in left or right compartment, or both :) ... I really hope (but doubt) the next version will be with AAs again, because the mouse is terrific, even for desktop. I tried one of the weird-looking blobby ergonomic mice (Microsoft Sculpt) and I simply couldn't use it - I kept sweeping it from the desk because I'm so used to my tiny MX :) .. Speaking of ergonomics, one of the healthiest things for your arm (and spine!), I believe, is to occasionally switch hands. Being basically ambidextrous, MX is pretty healthy.

[@sttie402]

I had both and the original as well. I was surprised to see that quality became worse with the 2s. In fact my vague memory of the original, quality may have been better. Disappointing but still a good product from Logitech

[@foXnoMad]

I too was surprised. It's not a bad mouse but doesn't feel like the 2. When the do make the next iteration I hope it's a just up in build quality.

[@nickslate2171]

Great comparison and just the video I needed to see! I started to get a 2s for iPad(s) and laptop, but I started seeing complaints about the cheap feel and noise of the 2s. I'll be going with the 2 now.

[@foXnoMad]

Happy to hear my video was useful!

[@Locutus]

When I heard the ratling from the mouse wheel, I was like "Nooooo, no way, you're shitting me?!?!?!""

[@foXnoMad]

Not worthy of assimilation against Borg perfection standards.

[@robertkharmandaryan201]

I have the 2s, I don't have that issue with the side to side noise, I guess I got lucky

[@rickstockton6382]

Great comparison, choosing between the 2 and the 3, I thought, "2s"? What's the "s"?

[@foXnoMad]

I'm not sure if Logitech has ever given it a definition - they might just be following Apple's versioning convention.

[@torquebiker9959]

Do you actually breath sometimes?

[@Curbietann]

Hey Mr Foxnomad, the 2 has a amazon sale of $29.99 today vs the still $48 2s. Do you think its worth copping the 2 or waiting out for a sale on 2s(which seems to never come?). Interested to hear your advice which you would buy if you can only get 1.

[@foXnoMad]

It depends on your budget and whether the differences are worth the $20. Both are a great price for a very good travel mouse. Is there a specific feature drawing you toward the 2s?

[@Curbietann]

@@foXnoMad the 4000dpi seems really appealing since i do some editing and light gaming. The 29.99 deal is now gone- so feeling a little hindsight regret.

[@foXnoMad]

For gaming, the high dpi will make a big difference.

[@kiisseli1337]

@@foXnoMad Most gamers use low DPI? But I dunno, what's the point of high DPI then to even exist? Anyway, I got the 2 with low DPI. Windows mouse speed should always be set to middle option and the "enhanced" accuracy box off. That should make every mouse act more accurately. After that I set the Logitech program speed to fit my 1080p laptop and it's almost in middle too. That setting should directly change DPI right? At least it does with my G502. But it's app is different. So why would I need the higher DPI of 2s if there is no need for it, it would only be too much?

[@foXnoMad]

@@kiisseli1337 It depends on your use - if you need a higher precision with the mouse pointer, than the 2s can provide the higher DPI for it.

[@ronhoek69]

I don't use the 2s as a travel mouse. It is just a great mouse.

[@oliverh8725]

There the same price on amazon UK at the moment if you thinking of picking one up

[@foXnoMad]

Thanks for the update!

[@WideOpenChange]

Can you use the two thumb buttons to switch computers? I haven’t been able to make that work. Maybe Im missing something? I dont want to have to lift my mouse every time and select the button underneath.

[@Ghastify]

mx anywhere 2 what’s the dpi?

[@epico5805]

What should I get the anywhere 2 or 2s or the razer atheris

[@freestyle-yh8sh]

Are the sizes/shape identical ?

[@foXnoMad]

Nope.

[@demisemedia]

I just bought a used Anywhere 2 mouse (same color as shown in this video) at Goodwill for… wait for it… $3.29! Great mouse especially for the price lol It works great. I also have a Logitech M550 Silent Click mouse which is also pretty nice!

[@jlopes26]

where did you manage to found that price ? :)

[@Janice-d-witnessing]

Very helpful, thanks! Any idea what the battery life is like? I just got the 2 mouse, and it's the first one I've ever had that doesn't have replaceable batteries.

[@foXnoMad]

Thanks! There's more bout the battery life @2:20 - after continued tested the battery life definitely meets and often beats the specs.

[@Janice-d-witnessing]

@@foXnoMad thank you for responding. Sorry, I should have clarified. What I'm wondering about is the entire life of the battery. Like, is it good for five years, ten years? It doesn't sound like it can be replaced once it stops taking a charge.

[@foXnoMad]

@@Janice-d-witnessing Ah sorry, I got it now. Logitech hasn't officially rated the battery lifetime that I've found - my guess is it would probably last 3-5 years based on other electronics with similar batteries. The battery can be replaced however on the 2s (there are DIY tutorials out there with off-brand battery replacements).

[@Janice-d-witnessing]

@@foXnoMad Oh cool, thanks!

[@thetute59]

Bought the mx anywhere 2s few weeks back. I think it sucks that you seemingly (at least I didnt found out how) bind middle mouse button on the scroll wheel. Otherwise its light, small (perfect for portable stuff). Tho i heard you cant use it while charging, which is a big bummer to me. However I also heard it charges so fast that in mere minutes you can get enough charge in so it lasts a full day. Switching to bluetooth mice so I have an additional usable USB port on my laptop. Would be a charm if you could also fit in the unifying receiver into the mouse, but I can also live on "just" bluetooth.

[@foXnoMad]

I didn't quite understand what you meant by the binding of the middle button, you can change it's function using the Logitech software. As for use while charging, you can use it while charging but as you said, a minute will give you an hour or so.

[@thetute59]

@@foXnoMad Im used to having the scroll-wheel click as the middle mouse button. This cannot be binded. At least I dont know how, as its the machanical "lock" of the scroll-wheel. More to the Anywhere 2s: I prefer to use it via bluetooth with my laptop as I need one less USB port. However, over bluetooth, I frequently have the issue that the mouse falls asleep very quickly and takes multiple seconds to wake up. Very annoying if you need to make a quick mouse-input about every 20 seconds. Is this an issue only Im having? Anyone esle having this issue?

[@foXnoMad]

@@thetute59 Hmmm, the button on the top (middle button) might be an alternative to the scroll wheel, it can be mapped. As for the falling asleep, I only occasionally have the issue if my laptop has been idle for a few hours, then I might have to turn BT on and off to refresh the mouse.

[@jonasha8712]

I am also very disappointed about this. The website says that the mouse has smartshift like the big MX 2s. I need the scrollwheel to be the middle mouse button for CAD applications. Otherwise it is quite useless for my. I think I have to send it back..

[@fraaaancesco]

aye i was looking for a comparison too, well done

[@dantedelossantos2258]

I actually love both mouse versions.

[@panny800]

I had two Anywhere MX and both had double clicking problem after one year. Lots of people having the same problem as me. Has it been fixed in the 2 or 2s version?

[@foXnoMad]

I've not had this issue. Here's my 1 year follow up review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6PNkIN3msaFgMk

[@DylRicho]

So I have apparently bought a 2 when I was intending on buying the 2S. And it came with a dodgy left-click problem out of the box (the right-click is more pronounced while the left-click is soft and too easy to do accidentally). Now I feel cheated.

[@foXnoMad]

Maybe you can exchange it?

[@DigitalSamTV]

U forgot to do the click sound test... I thought the s meant it was a silent click

[@ShinoBells]

I've heard about the Flow Text capability from another source some time ago, and it seems very useful for workstation users.

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

Reminded me of MouseWithoutBorders which allows you to use one set of keyboard and mouse connected to the host system on client systems as well, and you just switch over by leaving the screen to the direction you have set it up to, similar to how it works in multi monitor setups.

[@benedictifye]

already have the 2, I was wondering if there would be any difference in the technology, but based on that scroll wheel rattle, I think I won't get the 2s...

[@putzlappen2245]

I've just got the 2s today and I'm 8n love with it. The scroll wheel is awesome it has like this infinity scroll or how it is called and zo be honest I even like the clicking sound of the mouse. The rattling sound that you have probably because of the horizontal scroll of the scrolling wheel.

[@foXnoMad]

Thanks for the follow-up.

[@SingingCrowie]

If you at all deal with 3D software in any shape or form (if you are a designer or an architect), these are not for you. I have a 2s and am not sure if the regular 2 is the same, but it doesn't have a middle click button on the scroll wheel (extremely important for navigation in 3D software and CADs). There is no way to change it as it's designed to have only one function - to switch between infinite scroll, personally for me an absolute useless feature. I assigned the middle button to the button above the scroll wheel, only because I happened to unbox it over a month after I bought it - for many this is would be a deal breaker and I admit it's not as ergonomic and comfortable, makes the super-duper "gesture" features unusable, and your colleagues won't be able to use it if they want to take over your screen for a moment. I definitely regretted my purchase but stuck with it, I would not recommend it to any designer, and I wish there were more videos mentioning this feature. It is a beautiful mouse and lightweight, survived many drops, if you have small hands it is not a problem to use daily, but no proper middle click button takes away from all of that.

[@foXnoMad]

Thanks for your comment, it was very helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6PNkIN3msaFgMk

[@s00n44]

It might be a cost reduction for 2s

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

really informative. love learning about this.

[@foXnoMad]

Thanks!

[@jeffgeer2720]

Would like to use a wireless mouse again..sometimes a wired one gets kooky..and wants to play octopus when traveling

[@dimidimi6243]

I got the MX Anywhere 2.Pretty disappointed with the mouse.Always jerky and laggy.Used the build in bluetooth for connection.Needed a mouse I can use with my laptop and tv,but how laggy it is and always needed a hard pad made me throw it away and use my old optical mouse.

[@wilkes27]

The micro usb port killed the anywhere 2s for me. I need to see a USB-C in there

[@terryss95]

The dislikes are from Logitech employees fake accounts and i'm not even joking.

[@PointMicrosoft]

I like wired mice, but this is a nice choice for wireless

[@noudsan8432]

I use the Logitech 2s anywhere and I don’t have the scrollwheel being lose

[@RichardDower]

Perfect....I was looking for a comparison.

[@doomsbnae]

Thank you for this review!

[@mickreu]

Thanks for that review. I have the 2 on Linux. And I noticed that using Unify receptor is giving a much better precision / comfort than going with bluetooth. So I am wondering if anyone feel same? Or that could be cause of my conf (hardware + drivers)?

[@foXnoMad]

I haven't noticed that (using MacOS primarily).

[@jeri2028]

Thanks for the comparison.

[@Str1000ac]

looks OK but 403 is better

[@johnchagrmavebulich1892]

Nice review

[@tanzhonghui]

Did someone say giveaway?!

[@foXnoMad]

Yes :) KZbin had me remove the contest links so you'll have to find it directly in my Twitter feed or Facebook, good luck!

[@neon_one]

These days new models are usually just cheaper parts

[@666pumpkinhead]

Thanks for the info and comparison...

[@mieczysawszustakowski7794]

I like both.

[@benedictifye]

Suggestion: you should turn down your music sooner once you start talking

[@lucacasale1309]

I know the MX series. Very reliable

[@MrGreen-zn6uh]

Good review thanks.

[@jennyham3080]

I could use that

[@ARamirez150]

I think the worst part about this mouse is the fact that it uses Micro USB

[@K1TZ]

Perfect for my new notebook :)

[@cherylcarothers3668]

always wanted a mouse like this one

[@m97120]

I have the 2 and bought the 2S after the battery life of the 2 became annoyingly short (few weeks only). I had to google what the differences are because, apart from the color I didn't notice any difference at all. I like the new color better though.

[@positivework4056]

These mouse is very nice my brother is using these Already

[@samm-co1iz]

I have the 2. I need a travel one so bad !!!

[@supertofana]

I love this mouse.

[@michaelkingdefren2090]

i need a wireless mouse. thanks for the shot

[@tamagoplays8434]

I never had a wireless mouse. Thank you for the tips!

[@Alghouti]

I'm really tired of my wired mouse

[@Greg-vq9tu]

Thank you! Nice vid

[@mexius3512]

cool wireless mouse and great video

[@farhantg7862]

Thanks FOr the information

[@concurso_fus]

Fantastic mouse

[@sms4001]

good information!

[@redgum5201]

want it, its very cool

[@mperkins37]

Love a good mouse

[@sandrokobulia9100]

Thanks!

[@mkxviii]

Good job!

[@foXnoMad]

Thanks!

[@StefanoIceCubeR]

small but great

[@StefanoIceCubeR]

yeah

[@foXnoMad]

Short but sweet comment.

[@gammeray42]

this is a good mouse

[@Lexington365]

I mean this is literally the definition of first world problems.

[@dubhead7292]

the best mouse ever. well, one of the top 5.

[@foXnoMad]

For travel some of the best I've used for sure.

[@CyrilDelery]

Awesome mouse :)

[@austinmalik476]

great mouse

[@Felix-xt4yu]

Nice!

[@mizaro5348]

more videos!

[@foXnoMad]

In the works!

[@kpeterrafael]

Awesome!

[@simone-cs3yu]

good one!

[@foXnoMad]

Congratulations Simone! You're the winner, I'll be sending you an email shortly.

[@vSebaa]

wow

[@TadJSuhr]

very good

[@musicnote5886]

great

[@gameloreyt4939]

Nice

[@WahDude.]

👌

[@evgeniypokutniy4371]

cool

[@jesustr42]

nice

[@Luc_Skywalker]

OMG! it's not mice, it's mouse, you keep saying "mice"! At least your writing it correctly.

[@VitaminaJC]

Mice is plural.

[@VitaminaJC]

You wrote “you’re” wrong btw.

[@Luc_Skywalker]

@@VitaminaJC Wow, Really? This is how you reply, Ok! You said I wrote "you're" wrong btw. I keep looking at what I wrote, and I can don't see any ware in my comment that I wrote "you're", or are you trying to say that the "your" I wrote should of been "you're"?

[@VitaminaJC]

Lucas Walker Yes. That is what was implied in my comment.

[@Luc_Skywalker]

@@VitaminaJC Ok, thanks that! Remember, it's "mouse" not "mice"!