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Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone — $99 · Wireless · Black
Logitech

Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone

$99 · Wireless · Black

92
/ 100
From $99
VS
Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone wins by 4
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless — $139 · Wireless
SteelSeries

SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless

$139 · Wireless

88
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict

Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone lands at 92 and SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless at 88. That puts Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone if…

  • ✓Modern flagship sensor
  • ✓Lightweight for FPS
  • ✓Good battery life

Pick SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless if…

  • ✓Modern flagship sensor
  • ✓Lightweight for FPS
  • ✓Good battery life
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sensor

Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone

Compared on the sensor sub-score

Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone leads on sensor (92 vs 88).

Weight

Tie

Compared on the weight sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Shape

Tie

Compared on the shape sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone more score per dollar ($99 vs $139).

Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone 92
vs
88 SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless

Score breakdown

Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone
92
sensor 92
weight 88
shape 86
battery 86
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
88
sensor 88
weight 88
shape 86
battery 86

Specs side-by-side

Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone versus SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless — full spec comparison
Spec Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
Release year
2024
2024

Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone

Pros
  • +Modern flagship sensor
  • +Lightweight for FPS
  • +Good battery life
Cons
  • −Software quality varies
  • −Shape fits specific hand sizes
  • −Skates consumable

SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless

Pros
  • +Modern flagship sensor
  • +Lightweight for FPS
  • +Good battery life
Cons
  • −Software quality varies
  • −Shape fits specific hand sizes
  • −Skates consumable

FAQ: Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone vs SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless

Which is better, Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone or SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless? +

Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone worth the price? +

At $99, Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sensor.

Is SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless worth the price? +

At $139, SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sensor.

Does Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone or SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sensor, Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone or SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless? +

Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone — leads on sensor (92 vs 88). Compared on the sensor sub-score.

Which is the better value, Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone or SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless? +

Logitech MX Master 3S (Black) · Standalone — more score per dollar ($99 vs $139). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.