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Learn our full Logitech MX Master 4 review

There’s a cause the MX Master 4 sits on the prime of our record. The contoured, ergonomic design nearly appears like a hand relaxation that locations 4 customizable buttons and a second scroll wheel inside simple attain of your thumb. Each button is configurable by way of Logitech’s Choices+ software program, which is a treasure trove of productiveness potential.

Past customary customization choices reminiscent of click-speed and scroll course, you possibly can assign all method of shortcuts and create profiles for particular apps — so the buttons do various things relying on the app you’re utilizing on the time. “Sensible Actions” take issues up a notch, permitting you to convey an app to the foreground, carry out a collection of keystrokes, automate textual content entry and even restart or shutdown your PC. We’re absolutely within the AI period, so in fact there’s a solution to summon ChatGPT and different chatbots right here, too. Closing a Zoom assembly, muting your quantity and summarizing your notes in a group e mail in a single click on? With the MX Grasp 4 you possibly can.

Past all that, this newest mannequin features a modicum of haptic suggestions via a panel in its thumb relaxation. Once you first pair the mouse to your PC or, say, exactly line up a graphic in Photoshop, you’ll really feel a delicate buzz. You’ll additionally really feel it whenever you use the brand new Actions Ring, which pops up whenever you click on within the panel and presents completely different customizable shortcuts based mostly on the app you’re utilizing. Sure, all of that is sort of gimmicky, however the haptics present a refined sense of reassurance to sure duties, whereas the Actions Ring can prevent a number of seconds right here and there for those who select to lean into it.

The gadget itself now comes with a calmly textured plastic end, which is easy with out feeling slippery and will show extra sturdy than the rubbery materials utilized by previous fashions. Each scroll wheels are made out of a high-quality aluminum, and the principle one can nonetheless conveniently swap between a notched and free-spin scroll on the fly. The battery is rated for 70 days of use between costs, which has held true in our testing. Even for those who’re caught quick, a minute or two of cost time will get you thru the remainder of your work day. The principle click on buttons, in the meantime, are quieter than a literal mouse. Multi-device connectivity isn’t uncommon, however with the MX Grasp 4 you can even seamlessly work between two PCs on the identical time. It detects whenever you attain the sting of the display on one earlier than switching to the opposite — it’ll even allow you to copy and paste recordsdata between them as nicely.

The entire thing is remarkably sturdy and cozy however, at 150 grams, hardly svelte— so be warned in case your palms are on the smaller facet. There’s additionally sadly no left-handed choice. The 8K DPI (dots per inch) sensor is sufficiently responsive for on a regular basis use, although the polling fee stays at a fundamental 125Hz, so it’s not fairly as buttery easy as some gaming mice. It’d even be good if the mouse got here with onboard storage as an alternative of forcing you to maintain the Choices+ app open to make the most of the haptic suggestions and different options. Nonetheless, for energy customers or simply anybody who spends all day at their desk, the MX Grasp 4 is each a pleasure to carry and impressively versatile for getting issues completed. — Jeff Dunn contributed to this blurb