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That’s why the MX Master 4 tops our list. The contoured, ergonomic design almost feels like a hand rest that places four customizable buttons and a second scroll wheel within easy reach of your thumb. Each button can be configured through Logitech’s Options+ software, which is a wealth of productivity capabilities.
In addition to the standard customization options like click-speed and scroll direction, you can assign all kinds of shortcuts and create profiles for specific apps – so the buttons do different things depending on the app you’re using at the time. “Smart Actions” takes things up a notch, letting you bring an app to the foreground, execute a series of keystrokes, automate text entry and even restart or shut down your PC. We’re fully into the AI age, so there’s definitely a way to call ChatGPT and other chatbots here as well. Closing a Zoom meeting, muting your volume, and summarizing your notes in a team email in one click? With MX Master 4 you can do this.
In addition to all this, this latest model includes a bit of haptic feedback via a panel in the thumb rest. When you first connect a mouse to your PC or, say, precisely line up a graphic in Photoshop, you’ll feel a slight vibration. You’ll also feel it when you use the new Action Ring, which pops up when clicked in the panel and presents different customizable shortcuts depending on the app you’re using. Yes, it’s all kind of gimmicky, but the haptics provide a subtle sense of reassurance for certain actions, while the Action Ring can save you a few seconds here and there if you choose to lean into it.
The device now comes with a lightly textured plastic finish, which is sleek without feeling slippery and should prove more durable than the rubber material used by previous models. Both scroll wheels are made of high-quality aluminum, and the main wheel can still be easily swapped between a notched and free-spin scroll. The battery is rated for 70 days of use between charges, which proved to be true in our testing. Even if you’re stuck short, a minute or two of charge time will get you through the rest of your work day. The key click buttons, meanwhile, are quieter than a literal mouse. Multi-device connectivity isn’t rare, but with the MX Master 4 you can even work seamlessly between two PCs at the same time. It detects when you reach the edge of one screen before switching to another – it’ll also let you copy and paste files between them.
The whole thing is remarkably sturdy and comfortable, but at 150g, hardly heavy – so be careful if your hands are on the smaller side. Sadly, there is no option for the left hand. The 8K DPI (dots per inch) sensor is responsive enough for everyday use, although the polling rate remains at the original 125Hz, so it’s not as buttery smooth as some gaming mice. It would also be nice if the mouse came with onboard storage instead of forcing you to keep the Options+ app open to use haptic feedback and other features. Still, for power users or anyone who spends all day at their desk, the MX Master 4 is a pleasure to hold and impressively versatile for getting the job done. , Jeff Dunn contributed to this blurb