Logitech MX series has been well known for its performance-oriented computer mouse. Out of their product range, the MX Master which was launched in 2015, has been one of our favorite owing to its design as well as feature set. Now, a successor to the MX Master has been launched with the MX Master 2S. The Master 2S feature with all the stuff we loved on the original plus comes with the new Flow feature for multi-device use.
In terms of design, the Master 2S is identical to the Master in terms of shape, size and even the placement of various buttons. We loved the comfort and grip it offers, plus the buttons are easily accessible for use. However, it is still meant only for right handed users. There is a scroll wheel on top which adapts to your use – you can scroll click-to-click and when you want to scroll fast it automatically switches to hyper fast scroll. The side mounted scroll doesn’t have the same functionality. All the buttons have a nice click feel to them and are not hard to press – this helps in productivity as you are able to have a number of functions available on your finger tips for quick access.
It uses Logitech’s Darkfield technology – it worked without any issue on a table, a cloth and even on a reflective glass surface. Plus, the mouse now has 4000 dpi: so you can use it for gaming on your full HD or 4k monitor without worrying about any delays or slow drag movement even in FPS games. What helps in getting the most from the MX Master 2S is its unique software. Once you install the control software (Logitech Options), you can customize the buttons and scroll wheel to functions of your choice quickly. Moreover, you can even create custom settings for the mouse buttons for specific applications – you can have the side button do one function in general and a different function in Adobe Photoshop. The big addition to the Master 2S is the Flow feature. Flow is logitech’s software feature that lets you control multiple devices (three at a time) using a single mouse. You can switch between devices by just moving your pointer to the edge of the screen plus as long as the devices are on the same WiFi, you can transfer files between them via a simple copy/paste function. We used the Flow system with a MacBook Air and a Windows desktop computer – it worked seamlessly without a hitch.
We also liked that the Master 2S gives you the option to configure the mouse to one computer using Bluetooth and the other with the Unifying receiver included in the box. There is a tiny button at the bottom using which you can switch between three connected computers when required. Another feature that impressed us was the battery life of the mouse. Logitech claims up to 70 days on a single charge – even if you get 45 days of usage on a single charge, that is fantastic in our opinion. Plus, for emergency, a 3-minute charge will give you one full day of usage. The good thing is that you don’t have to carry an extra charger for the mouse as it uses micro USB port to charge and has battery level indicator LED on the side for notification.
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Overall, in our opinion, the MX Master 2S is a fantastic option for anyone looking at a performance oriented wireless mouse. At the time of writing, the mouse is available for Rs 6,799 which makes it a great deal.
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