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MX Master 3S vs G502 X Plus

MX Master 3S

2022 · $89.99 today

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G502 X Plus

2022 · $129.99 today

8778
SensorErgonomicsButtonsConnectivitySoftwareValue
MX Master 3SG502 X Plus

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Why MX Master 3S is better

  • Battery Life: 70 days vs 60 hours (RGB on)(17% more)

Why G502 X Plus is better

  • Polling Rate: 1000 Hz vs 125 Hz(8.0× more)
  • Max DPI: 25600 vs 8000(3.2× more)
  • Buttons: 13 vs 7(1.9× more)
  • Weight: 106 g vs 141 g(33% less)

Verdict

MX Master 3S leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecMX Master 3SG502 X Plus
Sensor
Max DPI800025600
Max Tracking Speed8 m/s8 m/s
Build
Weight141 g106 g
Buttons713
Scroll WheelMagSpeed electromagnetic
Connectivity
ConnectionBluetooth / 2.4GHz USB-C dongleLIGHTSPEED 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
Battery Life70 days60 hours (RGB on)
Polling Rate125 Hz1000 Hz