Logitech MX Anywhere 3 vs MX Anywhere 3 for Mac

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Product Features:
- MAGSPEED SCROLLING - Speed, precision, and silence. Effortlessly scroll 1,000 lines at once, and stop on a pixel. Auto-shifts between ratchet and hyper-fast modes.
- GO-ANYWHERE COMFORT - Low-profile design contoured for your hand, with ultra-soft silicone side grips. Built to withstand the bumps and drops of mobile work.
- TRACK ANYWHERE - EVEN GLASS - Track on virtually any surface, including glass - meaning you can work seamlessly at the desk, at a cafe, even on the couch.
- USB-C QUICK CHARGING - Stays powered up to 70 days on a full charge - and gets 3 hours of use from a 1-minute quick charge. USB-C to C charging cable included.
- MASTERED FOR MAC - MX Anywhere 3 for Mac is optimized for macOS and iPad compatible. Connect up to three devices and switch between them at the tap of a button.
- WORK FASTER WITH BUTTON CUSTOMIZATIONS AND PREDEFINED PROFILES for Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
- MODERN DESIGN, PREMIUM MATERIALS - Modern design features a steel scroll wheel, grippy silicon side grips, and comes in Pale Gray finish.
- FLOW ENABLED - Control multiple computers across Windows and macOS operating systems. Effortlessly transfer text, images, and files between computers.
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[@meteorilorenzo]

That's the content i'm looking for. Very straight forward, no bullshhh, clear instruction. Good job!

[@woranat169]

Agree

[@vcartera]

actually every comment under any video on KZbin

[@bluu9787]

Love these comparative videos! Highly informative, simple and straight to the point

[@Jan-oi3du]

ditto Love these comparative videos! Highly informative, simple and straight to the point

[@DouglasSun]

Great comparison! You answered all my questions, good job!

[@ErnestoValdezJr]

Exactly the info I was looking for. Thank you for taking the time to create this content. I will be using your affiliate links to purchase the one with the dongle :).

[@tonyharrison4378]

Thanks bud, exactly what I was looking for.

[@ttweed87]

Thank you for pointing out the differences between the two products - great review!. As a side note, for people that work from home and require switching between a work computer (usually a PC with security restrictions) and a personal computer (like a Mac), I would recommend the Logitech MX Anywhere 3 with the dongle option. Among the usual restrictions is that Bluetooth connections are limited or non-existent on the work computer so having a dongle is critical to have that connectivity. I hope Logitech comes out with a Logi dongle for their mice, so both the keyboard (MX Anywhere variants) and the mouse can work off of the same dongle.

[@arthurcgusmao]

One of the best review videos I've ever seen -- nice job.

[@pab1it05]

Great vid and amazing detail my dude! Cheers!

[@abidzahid2974]

nice content, straight forward, all confusions cleared now

[@Greg-vq9tu]

Bro! Straight up awesome video. Very well done 👍

[@rabiaaoude6839]

The review i was looking for, thank you

[@zazakage62]

thanks, this was the video i was looking for

[@johnpark3138]

Thank you SO much for the review. I was planning to purchase KVM switch with a single keyboard and a mouse to share two computers (M1 mac pro and windows PC ) and this review was extremely helpful.

[@kaankaral]

Im in the exact same situation Is it working flawlessly with both mac and windows

[@vn6190]

Perfect video, exactly what I needed. Thx!

[@jameschen2872]

Always wanted to know what was the difference! Looks like just the coloring options, USB A vs USB C for the charger, and the wireless receiver.

[@nsptyty9617]

Thank you for clearing up the connection methods, will stay away from "bluetooth only" mac version.

[@Hardcored123]

Great explanation about the mouses! I like it it! Very clear explanation and this video helped me a choose!

[@jennifertaylor3629]

You can actually connect the Mac version using a unifying receiver, it just doesn’t include one in the box.

[@diazharizky7885]

thanks man, the video is very helpful even though I think there's no critical/major comparison between both

[@jasonzheng5839]

Soooooo... they threw in a different cable and took out the usb receiver and that’s it? Lol

[@dasmalas9960]

I hate marketing... Come on logitech. Don't be like that

[@marcmiyamoto]

@@dasmalas9960 they also put in a better Bluetooth system!

[@aliceroared]

@@marcmiyamoto can you explain the different bluetooth systems between the mice? this wasn't mentioned in the review

[@marcmiyamoto]

@@aliceroared Although not publicly said by Logitech many users report that the Mac version has a more reliable and stronger Bluetooth version compared to the normal version.

[@gabrielchan3298]

@@aliceroared seem like placebo effect to me

[@YuzuYuiAngelaAki]

great review. this is what i was looking for. thx

[@JoseMolins]

Thanks for analysing the differences

[@yeesenchai]

We can conclude the USB dongle included in the non-Mac version is only worth the ink for printing "for Mac" on the packaging.

[@qbncrzn]

Awesome review, thank you!

[@homesavvytech]

Thanks for the useful information. I ordered the regular variant and they sent me the Mac version. I'll probably keep it as it was super cheap

[@ahmedagbabiaka]

thanks for this video. I don't know why Logitech makes things so confusing. I'll probably go with the mac version as I have a few unifying receivers already from previous mice. I figure I can always use a usb c to usba adapter if need to.

[@escargotiskuhol]

Thanks for this honest review

[@xNReaperx]

Great helpful overview

[@ForeverYoung007]

They put so much effort into trying to blend in their product with apple's design such as using the white box, marketing to state that its only compatible with macos and ipad, using a usb-c to usb-c connector cable, except they forgot one thing: Apple devices don't use black cables... it looks really odd to have a black cable with that mouse.

[@gulganis3474]

Great review. I was thinking about getting the mac version. Then I decided to get original version. As I’ve heard from you the differences are minimal. You saved me 20$, thx a lot :)

[@sca7531]

always wathching ur videos first in my subscribe list. thanks.

[@MrKamylow]

Sometimes i Want Gamers Nexus level details, sometimes not, so a simple straight to the point and detailed review is all i could have asked for. Kudos to you.

[@adrenalinerush369]

Appreciate the review.

[@Erbilforever]

What is the point or advantage of using a USB receiver ? is it a better connection or leave the laptop's Bluetooth empty for other devices ?

[@snekjuce]

yo phillip what mouse do you use personally. and also this mouse or mx master 3. all other variables being constant which one would you use. and reccommend.

[@abraarkhan8742]

What's the Best Budget Headset you recommend? Under 30 bucks. I've seen the Nubwo N7 and Mpow EG3 Pro, what do you think is the best?

[@cauebahia]

Do you think the silicon will be sticky after a few months like what happens with the rubber on MX Master 3? I mean, the rubber degrades exactly where the tip of your ring rests on the mouse and it gets sticky 100% of the time, doesn't matter how much you clean it.

[@KCsabi]

Great video. Will the mac version work with the mx keys keyboard dongle?

[@user-su7hm3lk1f]

Greatly helpful!

[@johndoe-rq4gf]

Thanks! Useful info

[@sharifahsyed4393]

Thank you for this comparison video! Really helpful 👍🏼👍🏼

[@sviatoslavpeleshenko3143]

MX Anywhere 2 and MX Anywhere 3 as well as other logitech mouses used to have bluetooth issues when using with Apple laptops, on both Mac and Windows in Bootcamp. I have two macbooks, and the same MX Anywhere 3 perfectly works on one and works terrible via bluetooth with another one. These compatibility issues are so common, I suppose that is the most important Diffrence everyone hope to know from the review.

[@BigDawgCAM]

This is what I was looking for. He didn't speak at all about software optimization, because my "regular" MX Anywhere 3 has major issues on bluetooth skipping around on screen with my M2 Air. I'm going to purchase a refurbished MX Anywhere 2 for Mac and see if it solves this issue

[@azahinnordin2771]

Hi, can this mouse being customized and able to switch between full screen app pages or switch between pages ? On Macbook.

[@PabloTheThinker]

Can you use the horizontal scroll to change the volume?

[@Undecember13th]

Thank you. This video just answered the questions I had about the two models. Perfect and clear

[@MaxBouncer]

Thanks. Straight to the point no bullshit.

[@cubestrike]

thanks for simple video. wanna ask that both mouse type support gesture on the mouse? like on the trackpad on the macs

[@99xara99]

Can I use then so switch forth and back between windows and Mac? Because that's the only reason I'm looking for a new mouse, because I currently need to work with 2 computers at once!

[@MrSpiderkells]

Good video, Thanks for not babbling and getting straight to the point

[@khanscombe619]

Answered most my ??s. I am primarily everything Mac so Mac version makes perfect sense, but, I wanna use w/ a mini PC w/ thunderbolt / C, but, it has Logitech unifying receiver already, so can it connect that way (or does it not have the radio inside to do it). Or for BIOS set up, can I used it wired off the back of my monitor?

[@rs1ng3r]

I've read some comments on the web about it having some trouble or being incompatible with macOS Big Sur. Does it fully work with macOS Big Sur?

[@madalinliviuvlog]

Thank you for this video!

[@ipaf3363]

amazing video mate

[@kaanberk]

if i already have c-c cable i go to choose regular one, right? bec of options of usb&bluetooth and colour? i think it makes more sense to choose

[@Kivaskib]

Thank you for this video!!! was very helpful.

[@mikep7087]

Would the Mac version work with a Unifying dongle on a Mac, if you had one?

[@ItsHunkyDory]

The Mac version only charges through USB? as in the windows one actually transmit data? Does the dongle work on the mac version in windows?

[@shkooling]

Can you use a USB-C to USB-C connector to charge the "regular" MX anywhere?

[@Archie-pf2gb]

Can I use the the Logitech anywhere for WINDOWS(regular version) in macbook? O only work in windows? Because I have a macbook air but i like the black color but this color I doesn’t come in the mac version😢

[@ashleighswayn9762]

Would have been nice to see if there was a weight difference between the two bodies excluding cables.

[@stephchn]

Can for Mac one still use USB Unifying if having one?

[@SonPhan-of9yr]

What about the ipados compatibility? Will the window version works well on ipad? I guess the different will be scrolling on ipad os cause i see the scrolling shown different. Actually, scrolling via mouse on ipados is a pain in the ass

[@s0cc3rb00]

Thank you so much, I really needed this lol

[@asdcgvhfcvhhngtt]

Wow, thanks man for the clarification, now I am happy I didn't order Mac version. I am an apple user and sadly enough I see now how corporations take apple users for fools. I would not recommend the Mac version to anyone, almost every household has a Type A power adapter, even build into a wall outlet. It should not be a problem to charge the mice, and you get a dongle as a bonus.

[@joserosales4813]

I would go with the regular one because it comes in black and cant you just buy a usb-c to usb-c cable for the mac?

[@1010pons]

Great video!! Just 1 question, how do you like when you use the regular MX3 on the Mac? Do you find any difference between the regular and the Mac version? Thanks for the very informative video.

[@kimchinguyen5173]

I'm going to buy a white mx anywhere 3 but I wonder if it will be yellowed fast. Can you guys tell me will it become yellow?

[@RaghuNayak]

Awesome video. thanks

[@katietoth3826]

I have the non mac version and the fwd and back button on the mouse only works in an internet browser window. it does not work in file explorer. can you or someone tell me if the mac version works in the finder windows....?

[@ayushvijay4405]

Does the mac verision works with windows?

[@mahuubao]

Excellent ... Well done ...

[@foreverize]

Do regular mouse have compatibility with iPadOS?

[@eduardoaraujo2835]

can you connect the mX aniwhere 3 (not mac version) to a mac too? If yes, do you loose functionalities? Thanks for the great video ;)

[@ronalddizon8278]

Yes, you can. Having issues with the Logitech Options software though as I cannot get it to install. Without the software, I do not have horizontal scrolling via the mouse on the Mac. Horizontal scrolling works on Chrome without the software though.

[@edvinasm7902]

Hi. Do they work as regular USB mouses when you connect them via USB cable?

[@JogieGlenMait16]

nope. they are just for charging.

[@Zelig2Cents]

Excellent detailing of the differences and right to the point. Thanks so much! The only 2 details I would like to have known, but that were not covered are: 1) Will both versions work with a Mac using the wired connection if for some reason I want Bluetooth turned off (security in public) or if the mouse is low on charge and 2) Even though the "generic" version comes with a USB-C to USB-A cable; if I want to use it with a MacBook that only has USB-C, can I not just use a USB-C to USB-C cable and it will still work with the "generic" version of this mouse? If so, for the price of a USB-C cable, is there any question as to which mouse would offer more flexibility? Thanks in advance if you're able to answer those questions!!

[@lawrencespicher1769]

The generic mouse will work with any cable cable that supports data pass thru as long as the computer you're plugging it in to supports the mouse and the cable supports data it should work

[@GG-rh6he]

I bought the windows version and use it on my mac.

[@kaankaral]

@@GG-rh6he does it works flawlessly? Or suggest me buying the mac version. Ive 14" mbp

[@beyfendi3066]

@@kaankaral normal sürümü aldıysan mac'inde kullanırken memnun kalıyor musun? Bir sorun çıkıyor mu?

[@kaankaral]

@@beyfendi3066 normal aldım. Mac de Autocad Blender hepsini çalışıtırıyor. herhangi bir problemle karşılaşmadım.

[@istvanvarga1737]

Does the “normal mx 3” mouse support iPadOS as well, or is it a unique “mx 3 for Mac” feature? I might use the mouse also with my iPad, but I’m not really fond of the white look...

[@morten1]

You can use either version with bluetooth on most bluetooth systems, so you don't NEED the mac version at all

[@igorlu]

Thank you man!

[@leonardgladiotorulmaxim2641]

On what market did you buy thesee

[@Ofunes96]

Does the MX anywhere 3 for Mac have iPad OS compatibility that the regular one does not? Or are they both compatible with iPad OS?

[@simon4512]

They are both compatible

[@Primizzle]

The Anywhere for Mac should’ve had 3 colors: white, space gray and gold

[@The_Calm_Chaos]

or grey and greyer lol

[@stoichr3324]

I agree! My mac book air is pinkband I wanted mouse to match the color. I ended up purchasing the white one.

[@aivytruong8990]

Very useful!

[@aliceroared]

As a Mac user I bought the regular one because I felt like I was getting fewer features (only Mac compatible according to Logitech, which turns ourt not to be true??) for the same price, and I also knew that the white wasn't gonna stay white for long lol

[@DasNarri]

was that a good choice? I’m thinking of buying the regular one too but I’m still unsure. Any insight on your experience with your mouse?

[@giannisk82]

And the software is exactly the same?

[@chrisgardner9018]

Awesome, informative video. Thanks for the help! The Mac version is the one for me 😊

[@marketingstudio16]

what about polling rate?

[@Coldsteak]

both the mac and normal mx anywhere can use the receiver, the mac one just excludes that info because youre likely not going to use one

[@lalnuntluangachhakchhuak5767]

Super helpful

[@jonson856]

I have a Mac Mini and I think I will go with the non-Mac version. This way I can switch between Mac and PC and Tablet.

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

I thought the Mac version is also Bluetooth "low energy". Maybe both are?

[@FranciscoBillini]

One important question for me: Can I get the regular version (not the mac one) And get a OEM Usb C to Usb C cable and charge it from my macbook? I Guess yes, but since you have both you can test it. Even though I always use bluetooth when available is good to have the unifying receiver option, since is a travel mouse maybe I want to use it a PC where there is no Bluetooth. Or the bluetooth is old and slow. But I want to be able to charge it from the usb c port on my mac

[@zakariaislam1525]

That's also my question. Pls let me know if that's possible. I mean usb-c to usb-c cable for regular one.

[@manhintam110]

I see the mouse for mac has ipad os connectivity, does that mean the regular black box mouse cannot connect to the ipad?

[@RosePostedThis]

Nope - my Anywhere 2S connects fine.

[@gogi983]

Thanks for the review. The most stupid thing Logitech made here, is to split this in two packages (regular vs Mac). Truly, and I was convinced even before watching your video that the mices would work no matter what OS you're on, they would have done better to ship one and only package (regular), but with a USB-C to USB-A cable and USB-C to USB-C cable, or at least a USB-C to USB-A dongle. This would have made the mouse more universal, for all possible devices (PC, TV, ...), and then customer chooses between usb or bluetooth connection.

[@spacecoastbonsai1421]

Exactly. I just bought the regular one for my iPad and I just used blue tooth not the receiver and it works. It doesn’t make sense. I can charge in any usb outlet.

[@marvinfollero846]

they made one for the sheeps

[@tariq-ally]

Thank you! Mystery solved!

[@VatsalSingh007]

mouse movement and scrolling are not smooth when I used the regular version on Mac (on windows it was pretty great) but have not used Mac specific version whether it will also behave in same way. If Mac version behaved the same, then Logitech needs to work on their tech.

[@SigurdKempf]

Hi, My MX Master 3 has gotten sticky because the rubber coating has worn down even though I haven’t used it that much. Does the MX Anywhere 3 have the same rubber coating? I’m looking to get a more compact mouse, and it seems like a good option, but I’d like to avoid the same problem with the coating. Cleaning it doesn’t do the trick, rubbing alcohol supposedly wears down the rubber even more. Thanks for any input!

[@cauebahia]

This is exactly what I'm worrying about. My MX Master 3 is sticky forever now. Doesn't matter how much I clean it. The rubber material has degraded exactly where you rest the tip of your finger.

[@SigurdKempf]

@@cauebahia Hi there, I now use the Anywhere, and it has ever so slightly degraded on the primary mouse click button over the course of four-ish months. So it’s been miles better for me than the Master. I say go for it if you’re tempted, I’m so glad I did.

[@cauebahia]

@@SigurdKempf Do you feel that it's made from a different material than the MX Master 3? It's suppose to be silicon instead of rubber. I think I'm gonna give it a try. Hope it won't be sticky where the fingertip rests on the device.

[@SigurdKempf]

@@cauebahia Yes and no. There's definitely parts pf to that are the same or close to. But there's much less of the material that got sticky. I'm not entirely sure whether they're made from the same material in those spots, but they feel somewhat similar - this one just hasn't gotten sticky. I don't have them side by side, so I'm afraid I can't compare them directly. I just know that the Anywhere seems better in feel - and hasn't gotten sticky. Good luck!

[@aston458]

Even tho it doesn't come in the box with the logitech unifying receiver, the MX Anywhere 3 for Mac does work with it.

[@kingshukdutta5362]

The Reason for not compatible with windows isn't apparently a false. The thing is I have Logitech MX Keys mac version & MX Master 3 Regular version & both of them I use with windows & also installed the Logitech Options+ App. The thing I can suspect is because of the Logitech Options+ software where the mac version will not show the multi-OS Flow where as the regular version shows Multi-OS Flow. The Regular MX Keys also will support Multi-OS flow which Mac version doesn't support. @Phillip Kova

[@Chichi-id5rm]

You can also use USB unifying receiver with MX Anywhere 3 for Mac, as well as Bluetooth.

[@dasmalas9960]

Have you tried to use USB unifying receiver with MX Anywhere 3 for Mac ? Please let me how do you know it ? Thank you !

[@dasmalas9960]

This is a note from LOGITECH manual. So I found the answer, thanks Chika ! NOTE: Your MX Anywhere 3 for Mac is also compatible with the Logitech Unifying receiver. The Unifying wireless receiver is a USB dongle accessory that allows you to connect the mouse to the computer using USB. It can be useful if you prefer to avoid or cannot use the direct Bluetooth Low Energy connection. It can be purchased here on the Logitech website or in selected retailers.

[@1_ekul]

I’m going to save you 6 minutes. The differences: Regular version has a USBC to USB type A cable, while the Mac version has USB-C to USB-C. The Mac version also doesn’t come with that tiny little USB A receiver because us Mac users most of the time just connect it via Bluetooth like we do with all of our other products/accessories. The Regular version also has color options besides just white. Disclaimer: just because you are on a Mac doesn’t mean that you cannot get the regular version. I am a Mac user and I got the regular version for Christmas and it works just like you would expect it to. I think it’s nice that Logitech always makes a version of their nice and keyboards specially to accommodate apple users wants. Like I see for their keyboards the regular version has windows start button and max command on the same key, but on the max version there is only command.

[@Julia-tq9vw]

Hey! I read some comments that said, that you can't really customize the buttons because you cannot install the right program for that. Is that true? Cause I would prefer to customize them and don't want to buy the wrong one in the end.

[@1_ekul]

@@Julia-tq9vw nope you can customize the buttons. I would recommend the Logitech options + software instead of the regular one because I think it’s better.