Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Wireless Mouse – Use on Any Surface, Hyper-Fast Scrolling, Rechargeable, Control up to 3 Apple Mac and Windows Computers and Laptops (Bluetooth or USB), Midnight Teal

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A few months after ordering this mouse, I absolutely love it. I have a Macbook Pro (2016) and use an HP laptop at work, and I hate keeping track of USB dongles and dealing with incompatibilities between MacOS and Windows. The MX Anywhere has eliminated both problems. Pairing was quick and easy out of the box—I had this mouse up and running on both machines in minutes, and being able to swap between them at the press of a button is incredible. The mouse is responsive, charges quickly, and has excellent battery life. he buttons have good tension and are responsive, but not so "clicky" as to be disturbing in an office setting. Its build quality is also excellent; solid and ergonomic without being too bulky to travel with easily. It also does not suffer from the random disconnects and signal losses that I have experienced with cheaper products. I frequently have 2-3 bluetooth devices connected to my Mac at any given time, so this is important—I dont want my mouse to stop working when I turn on my headphones. I will say that I have experienced a few temporary disconnects when using the mouse with my HP laptop, but this seems to only happen when the driver gets out of date and its a truly miner issue. T Finally, I wasnt expecting to be impressed by Logitech Options, the free software that allows you to customize every aspect of the mouse, but I was. You can change all of the normal things you would expect (scroll speed and direction, button actions, left/right hand setups), but there are many more options for button mapping that vary depending on the operating system, and when you switch from one machine to another the mouse remembers your configurations for each. On my mac, the middle button captures a screenshot and saves it to my clipboard; on my HP, it pastes unformatted text. All that said, the most impressive feature to me is that you can make app-specific button maps as well. The mouse detects whether you are working in a "global" state or within a given app and adjusts all of the button assignments seamlessly. If the options you want arent there, you can simply program a button to execute any keystroke combination you wish. Anyone could find a dozen ways to use the flexibility in this product to improve their workflow. Logitech has created an excellent synergy of hardware and software that is easy to setup and uses and provides value straight out of the box at a great price. Im never going back to cheap mice.

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I love this mouse. I had the last generation of this mouse, but it was dying too frequently, maybe lasted two weeks with moderate use. So I bought this one since it has double the battery size and supposedly a 70 day battery life. It came 50% charged so well see how well it does. Pros: -Connectivity options to spare. With laptops losing ports its nice to have bluetooth as a fall back, and when Windows 10 decides to act up and not accept the bluetooth input then its nice to have the unifying receiver to work with. One thing to note, I dont know if this says it anywhere, but this is a Bluetooth 4.0LE device I know Logitech likes hiding behind some weird name like "Bluetooth Smart". I have BT 4.0 on my PC, and havent tested to see if it works with older radios. -It plays well with Android. Ever since my NotePro got lollipop (5.0), it stopped accepting mice inputs. Called Samsung and they tried to sell me on their microscopic $50 mouse. At least with this $50 you know youre getting great quality. -Love that I can toggle between 3 devices. Cons: -Minor one is that the "Middle Click" is gone, that toggles the scroll wheel state from free to ratchet. As a result they added a button below the scroll wheel which by default is a gesture activation button, havent tried it out. I just went into the software and changed it to middle click. The other annoying thing is that its awkward to hit and not easily doable. I imagine if you have small hands, not an issue, but with my medium male hands, its not great. -The 2S did away with a "connect" button on the underside. The MX 2 has that button. I like that button since it makes setting up pairing easy and means there isnt an annoying button combo one has to remember when pairing since the power is tied to a toggle switch. Normally with like Bluetooth speakers and headphones, the power is a button and depending how long you press it it determines if it enters pairing mode. This being a switch removes that dual feature of the power button. It feels the same and operates the same as the MX 2 before it. Havent messed with the "Flow" feature, and will have to see if the battery can withstand my testing. I used to be a huge fan of M510 by them, but only having 3 mouse ports made it annoying having to sacrifice one for a mandatory unifying receiver. For me this mouse is the perfect size, for larger hands, cant say. The back of it juts so high that I think thats what helps make it fit better in multiple hand sizes. Good mouse, with all the buttons you could want for and okay enough software for extended customisation options. The only issue with Logitech Options is that it has a battery level indicator, but its super vague and when youre charging the mouse it wont tell you how long until its full. Wont even display charge level percentage. BT 3.0 was built with that option on offer to companies and it has been an option since 3.0, so 4.0 clearly has that feature and the mouse vaguely takes care of it by giving you vague responses and a near useless battery indicator. Percentage at least. Note: Any future updates, revelations and what not will be listed in the comments since Amazon gets rather fickle when it comes to people updating reviews. Sometimes they dont accept the changes. UPDATE: Battery Life Test Claims: 70 days worth, but if you read the manual thats 70 days worth at 8hrs per day or 560hrs max total. My Discover: Around 450hrs My Setup and Use Case: - April 6th got it and used it since then - So about 30 days in, 20% battery life; -30 days at 12hrs average use per day = 360. - 20% = 1/5 left so 5-1= 4. - 360/4 = 90; 90+360= 450 max projected life span -Im using a 3M mouse pad that is said to increase the battery life of optical mice by a max of 80% -Connected via BlueTooth, not bad. Lasted more than a month, but far from the 70days or 560hrs max total. Maybe you can squeeze more out of it if you use the Unifying receiver, I doubt it. Also this has the same battery size as the last generation mouse (500mA)

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I ordered this with an MX Master 2S (for a good friend). They arrived in three days in the same box. The MX Anywhere was easy to set up with both my 2015 and 2017 MacBook Pros. It’s much more form fitting and easy on my wrist than Apple’s Magic Mouse 2. The MX Anywhere is great because it does everything the Magic Mouse 2 can do with its middle button and a few motion gestures. All YouTube reviews I’ve watched before this purchase said the same thing about the functionality being superb to other mice, and the single thing that sets it apart is the ability to switch between multiple devices. The software needed to use this function is called Logitech Options. I wish they had put a scannable barcode on the package so you could easily navigate straight to the download page. But it’s still easy to find and at only 16 MBs, you won’t be dealing with bloat ware. The Bluetooth connection is quick and simple, the responsiveness is very satisfactory, and switch from computer to computer is seamless. I recommend this to anyone using multiple computers at a time for professional or recreational work.

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Ive been a fan of Logitech mice and keyboards for a long time, and went through a couple of the older MX Anywhere model over the years before buying this MX 2S. I have always liked the MX line because I prefer a small, agile mouse, and find the forward / back side buttons to be so useful that any mouse without them just seems silly. This MX 2S feels like it glides smoother and tracks more precisely than than original MX. The rechargeable batter is also a nice change from the older model using regular batteries, though using it with the cord attached to charge is a little too reminiscent of the old days before wireless mice. Im not interested in any of the document transfer software, so I cant speak to that. Overall, I think this is a great mouse EXCEPT for one annoying flaw. The left and right button clicks are EXTREMELY LOUD. Side by side, the older MX makes a nice and fairly subtle click, while the MX 2S produces a comparatively loud, hollow, almost snapping sound. I had never considered my noise threshold for tolerable computer peripheral sounds, mouse clicks, keyboard strokes, etc., but the MX 2S definitely crosses a line for me where its too loud to ignore as it announces to the room your every mouse decision. Editing something that requires a lot of clicking and double clicking? Apologize in advance to anyone nearby because it gets annoying fast. If everything else about the mouse wasnt so perfect, Id have rated it lower and probably returned it. It really is a great mouse, and Im hoping it will either get a bit quieter as I break in the buttons more, or I just get used to the sound. Or I guess theres always loud music to drown it out.

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Grabbed this mouse after seeing the Anywhere 2 on sale, and the old VX Nano was probably my favorite laptop mouse - decided to spend the extra couple bucks on the latest and greatest. Pros - Tracking - Havent tried on glass, but on multiple surfaces (wood, plastic, etc.) tracking is smooth. Size & weight - I know this is a matter of preference, but the size of the 2S is a good size for a laptop mouse, small but not painfully so, and a good weight in a small mouse. Smooth/clicky scroll wheel - user selectable scroll wheel for different applications. Multiple connection methods - havent used Bluetooth yet, I use the mouse across multiple laptops and Im not about to deal with pairing, but good to know I have the option. Cons - USB Receiver - Small enough that its tough to pull out of some USB ports. Also the VX Nano had a slot to store the receiver on the mouse itself. The Anywhere 2S has no such slot. Quality - While not exactly cheap, the 2S doesnt feel as top of the line as the VX Nano. Rubber pads on the sides seem to be a cheaper material, seam in the plastic on the back which isnt perfectly flush, etc. No carrying case

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This mouse works well. Bluetooth pairing the Logitech MX Anywhere 2S mouse with computers running OSX 10.12.x or Windows 10 was quick and easy. The Logitech Flow functions work well, allowing me to seamlessly pass the mouse control between computers running OSX and Windows. This is a medium sized mouse that will not fill an adult palm. Its great for travel. Im happy with this purchase. Logitech Flow- 1. Requires both computers have the Logitech options (Flow) application installed 2. Requires both computers are connected to the same network *I do have security concerns regarding Logitech Flow. While the ability to copy/paste files from one computer to the other worked well during testing, I imagine the Flow application could be compromised by attackers operating on the same network.

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Edit: Ive used this mouse for about 2 months now. Everything below is still accurate. The one negative I found is the darned on/off switch. Logitech could have done a better job designing it. ALL of my other Logitech devices (5 currently, and others that were upgraded as they wore out), including past Anywhere mice, have easy to use on/off switches. This one takes some effort and a fingernail to operate. Logitech, please redesign this. I knocked one star for this. Ive noticed that some of the reviewers have commented about this mouse feeling like it is cheaply made. Im holding my old Anywhere MX mouse and my new MX Anywhere 2S in each hand. The only difference I notice is the new mouse is lighter - since it doesnt have 2 AA batteries in it. The new 2S version has its own built-in battery. The clicks and button all feel about the same to me. As far as performance goes between the two mice, the 2S feels slightly more exact. I also prefer the new lower profile wireless dongle. It stays in my computer 24/7. The lower profile helps to keep me from bumping it on something or breaking it off. This is now my 3rd Anywhere mouse. I keep them for a number of years until the buttons wear out. When that happens, I upgrade. While I have no thoughts on the new "Flow" control and will likely never use it, this mouse seems every bit as good or better than my other two older versions - and no more carrying around a spare set of AA batteries!. Hope this helps...

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Really love the first generation of this product. After 4 years and having been dropped many times walking to meetings, the buttons started malfunctioning, so I purchased this model. Overall I like the product, but a few things to note... 1) They used to include a soft case with the 1st gen version. Im not sure why they couldnt include that again for the premium you pay for this mouse 2) I haven;t had long enough to test durability, but the build quality just seems significantly cheaper in this version compared to 1st gen 3) For someone who uses this device with a laptop and is on the go, the on-off switch on this version is "inconvenient" compared to 1st gen 4) I really like that this version is rechargeable, but interestingly enough, without AA batteries, I really do not care for the "weight" of this mouse as I push it around my desk. Im sure I just need to get used to it, but personally, it just seems to not feel balanced.

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Im simultaneously quite pleased and very disappointed with this mouse. It does many things very well, but those are overshadowed by some truly bizarre design choices that make me wish Id bought a cheaper, saner mouse. tl;dr: -If you dont care about middle-clicking and just really value a mouse with excellent tracking and a long battery life, get this mouse. -If, however, you want an intuitive mouse that works without having to think much about it, keep looking (and skip any Logitech mouse that offers "hyper-fast to click-to-click precision scrolling with a press of the scroll wheel") ----- First, good things: 1) Excellent battery life. Ive used this mouse daily for over two weeks of full 8-hour workdays, and the Logitech Options software still claims the battery is "full." 2) Excellent tracking. I havent tested it on glass, but on any normal table/desk, it tracks perfectly. I dont think Ive ever had a mouse this smooth. 3) Very comfortable. Im susceptible to mild wrist pain with many mice, but havent had problems with this one so far. Its big enough to be comfortable to use all day, yet still compact enough to take on trips. The back/forward buttons on the side are well-positioned. The material of the mouse feels good on my hand and doesnt get slick or gross after several hours of use. ----- So, all good stuff so far. But there are a few things that really ruin it for me: 1) The scroll wheel design is insane. When you press down on the wheel, instead of middle-clicking like pretty much every other mouse, it changes the scrolling mechanics. With one press, the wheel is ratcheted like most mice. With another, the wheel is allowed to freely spin in order to scroll very long documents with ease. Which, I guess is a nice feature? But why lock that function to the scroll wheel? How often do you need to change how you scroll vs middle clicking? And, while I knew this was the default behavior going in, I didnt realize that the scroll wheel button is the one button that CANNOT be customized. It does this one function and that is it. Period. Which is insane in a mouse that is otherwise fully customizable and well-designed. 2) As a consequence of the first point, you kind of need to install the Logitech Options software. Technically, its optional; the mouse is more or less plug and play. But realistically, youll probably want to change some buttons. The scroll wheel can tilt left or right, which defaults to horizontal scrolling, but both can be customized to be middle click, so I can sort of get normal middle click functionality with a little self-retraining. 3) This mouse is LOUD. The buttons make very loud clicks, and when the scroll wheel is ratcheting, thats pretty loud, too. Which, again, is a really weird choice. This is a mouse designed to be used anywhere, which includes, say, a quiet conference room where someone is giving a presentation. I end up using my laptops touch pad in those situations despite it being less comfortable just because I feel like Im drawing attention to myself otherwise. Im not saying the mouse should be utterly silent, but plenty of super cheap mice are much quieter than this one. Hopefully it softens with age and calms down a little. ----- In the end, I wont be returning the mouse, so I guess the good points outweigh the bad. But Im still pretty disappointed in Logitech for this one.

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I gave the 2S a try after my Microsoft Arc mouse buttons began dying. Ive used Logitech for years, and always appreciated the innovation in the amount and placement of configurable buttons. All of their mice ave also fit well in the palm of my hand. My main mouse is currently a Performance MX, and I figured the mobile mouse would work when Im not at my desk. Unfortunately, while the quality and button functionality is great, there are a couple of issues leading to my returning it after a few hours of use. The Good: - Its small. You can easily put this in a bag and know you have room. Its also great for small hands. - The software installed with the mouse is excellent, its clear what buttons do and how to configure them. - It tracks well on any surface I used in my home. Could be improved: - Itd be nice if there were a place to store the bluetooth dongle - The profile is significantly lower than other Logitechs, including the predecessor to this one. You palm wont rest well on this. - The scroll click turns the ratchet on/off, which is different from every other Logitech where the middle click is fired. I couldnt get used to clicking the button below the scroll wheel for middle click, its just too far away. - The right and left mouse button clicks are really loud. Maybe this would get better over time, but theyre much louder than any Logitech Ive used in the past. Unfortunately I only had it for a day, so I cant talk to long term use or battery life. Overall, if youve never used a Logitech before most of these things wont bother you. Its great for people with smaller hands, or when you really need a very small mouse. I use mine for hours, and know I wouldnt be able to use this one correctly.

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