The second my hand touched the mouse I felt it: The thumb has to straddle/sit on the forward button whenever you want to use the mouse and there is no real way around it unless you have a small thumb OR you're one of the few that does not engage their thumb when using a mouse. The feeling of it annoys me and especially if you scroll to the right. I *might* get used to it over time but it's a shame.
I have the MX Master where the fwd/back buttons sit horizontal, attached to the thumb wheel. Looking at the fwd/back buttons on the mx3 I'm not sure where else they could've put them but anywhere would have been better than under the thumb. As far as I know Logitech are the only ones that do the thumb wheel so no one else to compare it to. It's also worth noting that the thumb wheel is now in its own little recess above fwd/back and to access it you need to lift your thumb so as to miss the fwd/back buttons. Personally, these feel like design flaws.
Ergonomics:
They're very subtle. The main change being a slight enlargement of the body under your index finger which has a butterfly effect on the rest of your hand position. If your coming from the original mx you'd probably say there isn't really any noticeable improvement.
Quality/feel:
It feels a bit cheap and leaves plenty to be desired. The Mx3 material reminded me of the alcantara material Microsoft use on their surface book/laptop keyboards. It is not smooth, sleek or sexy like the original MX and it retains heat from your palm.
Value for money:
No. I think a better price point would be about £60.00
Closing thoughts:
If you're going to release a new/upgraded version of the MX Master a few years after the original it should be noticeably improved upon its predecessor(s). The Logitech software is nice but its the actual physical device which matters most and where Logitech seem to have lost their way.
| Brand | Logitech |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 8.43 x 12.49 x 5.1 cm; 140 Grams |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Item model number | 910-005694 |
| Manufacturer | Logitech |
| Series | Logitech MX Master 3 Advanced Wireless Mouse |
| Color | Black |
| Computer Memory Type | DIMM |
| Hardware Platform | PC, Linux, Mac |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 1.85 Watt Hours |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries contained in equipment |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
| Number Of Lithium Ion Cells | 1 |
| Number of Lithium Metal Cells | 1 |
| Item Weight | 140 g |
