The $99 wireless mouse that became the productivity enthusiast’s weapon of choice with multi-device switching and ergonomic excellence.
Productivity Reimagined
Launched June 2015 at $99, the MX Master targeted professionals willing to pay premium prices for mouse excellence. Key features: ergonomic sculpted shape, infinite scroll wheel, horizontal scroll wheel, gesture button, and multi-device connectivity (switch between three computers). Reviewers called it the best mouse for productivity work, period.
Iterative Perfection
The MX Master 2S (2017) added Logitech Flow—move cursor between computers and copy-paste across them seamlessly. MX Master 3 (2019) redesigned the scroll wheel with electromagnetically-controlled resistance and improved ergonomics. Each generation refined the formula without radical changes. Tech workers, designers, and programmers swore by it despite the luxury price.
Ecosystem and Longevity
Logitech created the MX ecosystem: MX Keys keyboard, MX Vertical ergonomic mouse, MX Anywhere portable mouse. The combo became the professional’s desk setup. USB-C charging (MX Master 3) and Windows/Mac/Linux compatibility ensured broad appeal. By 2023, millions of MX Masters were in use, proving professionals would pay for well-designed input devices.
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