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I have been running a MX Master 40 hours a week since it launched and it still looks brand new. It gets worked pretty hard as I do CAD work for a living.

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My $7 Logitech G90 is finally giving out, and I'd like to invest in a wireless mouse that'll last me the next four years.

 

My initial inclination was that Logitech's highest-end mouse - the MX Master - would also be their most durable, and its durability and build quality was verified by @nerdslayer1, who owns one.

 

Am I incorrect about the durability of the MX Master? Are there any other recommendations you have for a wireless mouse that can really go the distance?

 

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Aereldor.

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Oh yeah, MX master is my "daily driver" and I love it. its comfy and responsive and very smooth, super durable as well, 2 years or more of consistant use and basically brand new still

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I have the MX Master and MX Anywhere. I highly recommend either of them. They're solid mice so long as you don't run them over with your truck or set them aflame.

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If I recall Linus' review of it, he had concerns over the placement of some of the buttons.  Also, I don't know how much low latency and signal reliability is important to you but generally wireless mice are worse than wired.  There are some exceptions however, such as the excellent G900

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If I recall Linus' review of it, he had concerns over the placement of some of the buttons.  Also, I don't know how much low latency and signal reliability is important to you but generally wireless mice are worse than wired.  There are some exceptions however, such as the excellent G900

Linus has tiny hands so he always has issues with button placement.

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3 minutes ago, Kloaked said:

I have the MX Master and MX Anywhere. I highly recommend either of them. They're solid mice so long as you don't run them over with your truck or set them aflame.

lol, yeap.  My brother slammed my mouse down so hard onto a set of keys the left click button popped up.  I was terrified but it went back in no problemo and no permanent damage at all.  Can't live without my free scroll either anymore

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1 minute ago, Damascus said:

lol, yeap.  My brother slammed my mouse down so hard onto a set of keys the left click button popped up.  I was terrified but it went back in no problemo and no permanent damage at all.  Can't live without my free scroll either anymore

The free scroll on the Master is a godsend for work omg

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5 minutes ago, Kloaked said:

I have the MX Master and MX Anywhere. I highly recommend either of them. They're solid mice so long as you don't run them over with your truck or set them aflame.

I have the Anywhere MX (that's how it's listed on the bottom of the mouse) and it's amazing. It can track on glass and pretty much anything. This thing has been thrown around so much in my bag and is used daily, and there's nothing wrong with it. I'd gladly buy another. 

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I know, I was using a low end gamer mouse with a standard scroll because I had no BT.  I was frothing at the mouth to get my precious back

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The free scroll on the Master is a godsend for work omg

 

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I have the Anywhere MX (that's how it's listed on the bottom of the mouse) and it's amazing. It can track on glass and pretty much anything. This thing has been thrown around so much in my bag and is used daily, and there's nothing wrong with it. I'd gladly buy another. 

I haven't used mine as much yet as I'm trying to figure out a quiet place to go study after work. My area sucks.

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Steel Series Sensei Wireless. I just bought one and I love it. Its not cheap though but it will last you.

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2 minutes ago, Kloaked said:

The free scroll on the Master is a godsend for work omg

A lot of Logitech mice have that, such as the Anywhere MX (using right now). 

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looks pretty good, though I've heard of issues.  I'd go with either MX master or MX anywhere over nearly any other mouse in the world.  Logitech earned my mouse budget until the end of time

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Or if you are looking for cheaper go with the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse. I have both the bluetooth and wireless models. I use thm with my laptops.

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3 minutes ago, Jamiec1130 said:

A lot of Logitech mice have that, such as the Anywhere MX (using right now). 

The MX Anywhere has it? How did you turn it on? The G502 has it but you have to actually press the button to turn it on. The Master dynamically enables it depending on how fast you scroll.

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Or if you are looking for cheaper go with the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse. I have both the bluetooth and wireless models. I use thm with my laptops.

 

i don't think someone looking for an MX masters that is going to last 4 years, is going to buy a cheap Microsoft wireless mouse. 

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The MX Anywhere has it? How did you turn it on? The G502 has it but you have to actually press the button to turn it on. The Master dynamically enables it depending on how fast you scroll.

You push down the scroll wheel. There's another button for free page scrolling. 

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2 minutes ago, Jamiec1130 said:

You push down the scroll wheel. There's another button for free page scrolling. 

holy heckin gosh darn I was wondering why it didn't have this, but it actually does. Changed my life #blessyou

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@Kloaked, @Damascus, @nerdslayer1- thank you for your responses.

The MX Master is $60 right now. Is it a good deal at that price? The G602 is $20 less, and the G700s is also usually $20 less (goes on sale frequently). 

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@Aereldor Go for the MX master.  Check all prices first.  I don't think you'll regret any MX master

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Just now, Aereldor said:

@Kloaked, @Damascus, @nerdslayer1- thank you for your responses.

The MX Master is $60 right now. Is it a good deal at that price? The G602 is $20 less, and the G700s is also usually $20 less (goes on sale frequently). 

 

up to you, convenience of wireless mouse is worth it for me, combined with good build that is meant last.

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6 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

i don't think someone looking for an MX masters that is going to last 4 years, is going to buy a cheap Microsoft wireless mouse. 

They are not cheap I paid $50 for each. I have had both for over 4 years and they still look and perform like the first day I bought them, battery life is great 6-8 months.

I would put this up to an MX anyday, build quality and performance.

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Just now, Aereldor said:

@Kloaked, @Damascus, @nerdslayer1- thank you for your responses.

The MX Master is $60 right now. Is it a good deal at that price? The G602 is $20 less, and the G700s is also usually $20 less (goes on sale frequently). 

The MX Master will be more comfortable to use imo.

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