Logitech MX Master 3S
Productivity · 8K DPI · Silent click
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
$139 · Wireless
Logitech MX Master 3S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Logitech MX Master 3S lands at 92 and SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless at 88. That puts Logitech MX Master 3S ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Logitech MX Master 3S if…
- ✓Gold standard productivity mouse
- ✓Silent clicks
- ✓MagSpeed scroll
Pick SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless if…
- ✓Modern flagship sensor
- ✓Lightweight for FPS
- ✓Good battery life
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testShape
Logitech MX Master 3SCompared on the shape sub-score
Logitech MX Master 3S leads on shape (98 vs 86).
Battery
Logitech MX Master 3SCompared on the battery sub-score
Logitech MX Master 3S leads on battery (94 vs 86).
Sensor
Logitech MX Master 3SCompared on the sensor sub-score
Logitech MX Master 3S leads on sensor (90 vs 88).
Value for money
Logitech MX Master 3SSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Logitech MX Master 3S more score per dollar ($99 vs $139).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Logitech MX Master 3S | SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 8K Darkfield | — |
| Weight | 141 g | — |
| Connectivity | BT / Logi Bolt / USB-C | — |
| Battery | ~70 days | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Logitech MX Master 3S
- +Gold standard productivity mouse
- +Silent clicks
- +MagSpeed scroll
- −Heavy for gaming
- −Right-handed only
- −No rechargeable over USB-C to dock
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- +Modern flagship sensor
- +Lightweight for FPS
- +Good battery life
- −Software quality varies
- −Shape fits specific hand sizes
- −Skates consumable
FAQ: Logitech MX Master 3S vs SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
Which is better, Logitech MX Master 3S or SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless? +
Logitech MX Master 3S scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Logitech MX Master 3S worth the price? +
At $99, Logitech MX Master 3S delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in shape.
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 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 shape, Logitech MX Master 3S or SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless? +
Logitech MX Master 3S — leads on shape (98 vs 86). Compared on the shape sub-score.
Which is better for battery, Logitech MX Master 3S or SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless? +
Logitech MX Master 3S — leads on battery (94 vs 86). Compared on the battery sub-score.