Logitech MX Anywhere 2S

Mind-blowing mouse in a small package – I work from home on a clear glass desk, and the only type of mouse that will work on glass is a Logitech Darkfield mouse. The MX Anywhere 2S is the latest iteration so I gave it a go. The mouse doesn't look much - it's a basic shape and with MX styling in black/grey/carbon. It has a basic scroll wheel and all the buttons. It comes with a small USB… Read more

wireless connector which is easily keyed to my other Logitech devices. The mouse has a symmetric shape so is easily configured for either hand to use. The mouse claims "70 days of battery life" and guess what, it does! This is mind-blowing battery performance from a mouse I use 60hrs/week. It is accurate and reliable to use. Set-up was very easy, basically it will work just from plugging the receiver into a USB port. You can also download Logitech apps for Windows that configure the mouse and monitor its battery. Its my 3rd Logitech darkfield mouse (I wore out the other two) and I can very highly recommend this one. If I had to nit-pick I would say I wished this came with a pouch so I can take it to the actual office. The price may appear steep but for that battery performance I will take it. Great job Logitech.

Deeply flawed design – Please note, that the Logitech MX anywhere mouse, while having impressive technology fails abysmally on ergonomics. The centre mouse button, normally the wheel click, is not on this mouse. The centre click button on this mouse is the stupidly placed button in the centre of the mouse behind the wheel, which , in order to push, you have to do… Read more

contortions of the finger. It cannot be redefined using the Logitech Options software. This is significant if you use design software that uses the centre click to manipulate the view point. Such as in Solidworks., or any other design software that uses the centre button for view manipulation.

Do not buy this mouse if you want to use it for design software. It is an ergonomic nightmare. Annoying, since this is not mentioned any where on their website, and is not true of other Logitech mice as far as I can tell.

The the technology, as mentioned is impressive. the ability to swipe from one computer to another works well. Even from an older MAC ( OS10.12 to a windows 10 PC). But note, that the bluetooth wont work on a MAC OS below 10.14. You have to use the USB dongle.

Good mouse but only lasted a year – This is a great mouse with great battery life but it barely lasted a year and then the rubbers started peeling off and the scroll wheel stopped working so I stopped using it. I've had other Logitech mouse before and they lasted 5+ years Show details

Very good mouse! – Amazing mouse, purchased from JB Hi-Fi and it has lasted me for a very long time. Battery is long-lasting and the Bluetooth connection is seamless. It really does work on multiple surfaces. Show details

Perfect student mouse – I purchased the Logitech MX Anywhere 2S as an upgrade to an old Logitech M185 which had started to become slow and was generally looking beat up. I use it for university work and have wrist issues so needed something smooth but also compact enough to travel to and from uni. I find many mice too large and difficult to move but this is perfect. Show details

Absolutely brilliant mouse – Lightweight, super fast and used with the Flow feature, brilliant. I use this mouse to do CAD drawings and the response and ease of movement suits perfectly. It costs more than a standard corded mouse but the wireless suits me and I suffer no lag or delays when modelling which is usually the problem with a cordless mouse so I’m very impressed. Very happy. Show details

Best mouse I have used – I have been using the "MX Anywhere 2S" on my home PC after previously using the original "MX Anywhere" for some time. In between time I have tried numerous Microsoft and Logitech mice, all of which do not compare to the 2S. My partner is getting a 2S for her birthday as I cant continue using her Logitech M590 on her laptop. It is not a gaming… Read more

mouse, but for office work you cant go wrong. I use the Unifying received on my home PC and use Bluetooth on my work laptop when I use the laptop at home, switching between the two computers is so simple. The mouse is low profile and just feels really good in the hand, I have average size hands. The side where your thumb sits is textured so is not slippery on your thumb like the Logitech M590. The scroll wheel has a good feel with just the right resistance, not too light and not to hard. I have only used the included software for basic configuration, such as configuring one of the buttons for "close application", there is probably a lot more that can be achieved. My previous mice all required battery's so I was reluctant going to a rechargeable, thinking I was going to have to charge it often, concerns which were unfounded as the charge lasts a long time. I have been through a lot of mice and keyboards in my time, but the "MX Anywhere 2S" is the mouse I will be using for along time.

After ten months using it, cannot live without – The mouse works perfectly, the fact it can up to 3 different computer for me is perfect! I use an iMac at work, a MacBook and a Windows TV stick at home, everything works perfectly on Bluetooth. Battery life is good, during the ten months of use (5~7 hours per weekday) I charged it 3 times. Is not the smallest but small enough to be portable and… Read more

big enough to be comfortable, even after 8 hours of use, and I love the smooth scroll! The software works well, low battery notifications are perfect and buttons function customisation really useful. Highly recommended!

good mouse for those on the go!! – Solidly built mouse, not the smallest of the portable mouse types but works on any surface, that i've tested, without issue.. good mouse from a trusted brand with a decent battery.. connects via unifying device or bluetooth which is a bonus.. good options to customise the mouse buttons with added software..gesture button gives that extra bit… Read more

of customisation.. software is clean and easy to use..

no protective case unlike old version.. works whilst being charged also and utilises micro usb.. would've preferred usb c.. but hey..

Overly ambitious bluetooth requirements – Real disappointment for me, but most likely perfect for you. Brought it home and found that it was not bluetooth-compatible with all (correction: any) of my computers. Call me ancient, but all my computers were from 2011 or earlier, and were not equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 chips. This mouse requires Bluetooth 4.0, or it won't pair up. … Read more

You'll be spending forever scanning for the device but you'll never find it. Logitech only describes "Bluetooth with low power technology" or whatever. Did not know what that meant. I just know my computer had bluetooth when I brought it home.

In terms of handling, I've always been a fan of the Logitech Anywhere MX series. The size, sculpt, and general feel just somehow really clicks with my hand. Between the Logitech Anywhere MX, Anywhere MX 2 and Anywhere MX2S, I really cannot find a difference in size and shape. I guess because it's already perfect.

In terms of portability, I guess Logitech assumes most people would be on Bluetooth 4.0 by now. Given that it is 2017, I guess that it's not bad an assumption. However.... come on.... it's a mouse. Its primary purpose is to track a phucking cursor on the screen and click on shih tzu with it!

I guess their "flow" feature would require some features offered in Bluetooth 4.0, but come on! Would somehow expect some form of backwards compatibility at least for the most basic of features for the click, move and scroll! If the host device doesn't have a matching protocol in its Bluetooth suite, then don't provide that certain feature. Don't completely shun it!

For me, it's an utter disappointment, because Bluetooth, and their multi connection feature was the main selling point to upgrade from my existing Anywhere MX. Sure I can use the unifying reciever (oh, by the way, because of that internal battery arrangement, you no longer have a slot inside the mouse to store the receiver), but why not stick to my existing one?

And again, while I blame Logitech for not offering some level of backwards compatibility, you might be blaming me for not upgrading my computers. And that's a perfectly acceptable opinion to have which I don't care about whatsoever, because I'm not going to replace my desktop and laptops just use this $70 mouse.

So in short,

Pros:

- One of the BEST mice for handling and comfort

- Great portability since it can switch between multiple devices using bluetooth (IF you have Bluetooth 4.0)

Cons:

- Strict requirements to have Bluetooth 4.0, otherwise it won't even pair up

- No built in storage for the reciever. NOT recommended for portability if you are forced to use the reciever (you WILL lose that reciever)

- No case! (The previous generation was supplied with a nice case to snuggly fit the mouse. Was a really nice touch).