Late last month, Logitech unveiled the latest generation of its much-loved productivity mouse: the MX Master 4. I’ve been testing it for well over a month now, and it’s certainly a compelling offering for everyone, whether you’re a casual user or a professional.
**What’s New?**
If you’re coming from an MX Master 3 or 3S, there are three headlining upgrades: haptics, feel, and the new Action Wheel.
The MX Master 4 features an incredible haptic engine. While it’s not a necessary addition, it makes the mouse feel a lot more premium. For example, I have the thumb pad set to gestures, allowing me to quickly flick between different spaces on my Mac. Haptics trigger every time I perform this gesture, and it feels delightful.
As for the feel, the MX Master 4 is a much more premium-feeling mouse. Much of the silicone material found on the older model has been replaced with higher-quality matte plastics, making the mouse more pleasant to hold. Personally, the silicone on my MX Master 3S tended to wear down over time. With the MX Master 4, I haven’t noticed any wear after over a month of use.
There’s also a new third mappable button on the mouse. By default, this button is set to gestures, while the thumb pad is assigned to the new Actions Ring feature. I personally reversed the two to maintain my muscle memory. Either way, the new Actions Ring lets you easily access a variety of mappable shortcuts. Currently, it offers several integrations with Adobe software, but you can also map it to system functions like locking your computer.
Lastly, the MX Master 4 now comes with a USB-C dongle in the box, replacing the older USB-A dongle. If you buy the ‘for Mac’ version, it connects via Bluetooth only, while the general model includes the USB-C dongle. The price remains the same regardless of the version.
**Is It Worth It?**
I’ve always loved the MX Master line because of its versatility. Gestures are an important feature on macOS, especially since MacBooks come with excellent trackpads, and most Mac users own one. You could buy a Magic Trackpad for your desktop and be perfectly fine, but I feel the MX Master serves as a happy middle ground between a mouse and a trackpad.
With both the gesture pad and side-scrolling wheel accessible with your thumb, the experience genuinely rivals trackpads while providing the comfort and flexibility of a mouse. The new haptics in the MX Master 4 truly take this to the next level.
However, the price has increased to $119, which is $20 higher than the previous MX Master 3S. This is likely due to tariffs and other market factors. Still, if you’ve always been intrigued by the MX Master but never purchased one, now’s a great time to jump in.
If you’re using an MX Master 3, upgrading is probably worth considering if you have the budget. You’ll gain the improved higher DPI sensor (8000 DPI on the 3S/4 versus 4000 DPI on the 3), as well as quieter clicks.
**Wrap Up**
All in all, Logitech has taken its popular productivity mouse and upgraded it in several key ways that make it even more enjoyable to use. There’s very little negative to say after my experience over the past month.
The MX Master 4 is available for $119 on Amazon in three colors: Graphite, Pale Gray, and White. Note that White is only available in the ‘for Mac’ version, which, as mentioned earlier, does not include the USB-C Bolt receiver. You can purchase that receiver separately for $15 if needed.
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