The mouse of Logitech M720 Triathlon and Logitech MX Master mouse is compared here. Both the mouse is good as a productivity mouse but there are some differences which may change your decision.

Logitech M720 Triathlon	Logitech MX Master
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PROS	PROS
Easy to grip. Firm design. Decent shape. Easy-access dongle storage. Controls up to three devices.	Comfortable design. Smart gesture controls. Functional software. Long battery life.
CONS	CONS
The scroll wheel is a little bit unstable. “Multi-device” support limited to computer operating systems and up-to-date Android, not iOS.	Tiny thumb buttons. Lackluster scroll wheel.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Detail Review

INTRODUCTION:

Logitech M720 Triathlon

It works well as the MX Master. It’s such a great alternative to the MX Master but it’s not perfect. It also has almost every function that MX Master have except some premium features.

Logitech MX Master

As someone who spends most of the day working from MacBooks and laptops, for some instances I prefer to use a mouse or better yet use both the trackpad and the mouse together to maximize productivity and comfort. So, for that, you can look out the best all-around mouse. It has to also be wireless, rechargeable, customizable to some degree with programmable buttons, and provide good features to price value. These are the key requirements and the additional features are nice to have. With that in mind, my recommendation for the best all-around mouse is the MX Master from Logitech.

DESIGN & COMFORT:

Logitech M720 Triathlon

The M720 is a full-size mouse that uses a similar shape to that of the MX Master exclude the thumb wrist. It is tall and curved enough to get in contact with the surface of the palm and the curves feel great both at the thumb and the pinky finger areas. Also, the three side buttons are ergonomically aligned with the thumb but of course, as with many things, the overall comfort and this would depend on your hand size and your grip type.

Most of the surface area including the thumb gesture button is covered in a matte black rubbery material, while the side buttons and the main clickers are made of hard plastic. The wheel has a central rubber ring and the silver is maybe a metal.

Logitech MX Master

The MX master may not be the newest model in the line but it does have the key features that make the MX master series so great.

The MX Master feels great to hold. The rounded design naturally curves to the palm of your hand and it remains comfortable to use putting no unnecessary strain on your arm or wrist.

FEATURES & PERFORMANCE:

Logitech M720 Triathlon

The M720 features 10 buttons, four of which have fixed functions such as the main clickers, the mechanical button for switching the wheel mode, and then the device switcher button. While the remaining 6 are customizable using the Logitech Options software. All six buttons can have universal customized action or specific customized action for each application. So, the left and right clickers have a healthy amount of travel before engaging and it has a solid and consistent feel all throughout the click. One good decision they made here is to separate the button cover from the rest of the body, which results in a more uniform click feel while allowing them to use hard plastic on the clickers while using a rubbery material for the rest of the body.

The wheel is one of the highlights of the mouse, it features both ratchet and free skull mechanism, and horizontal scrolling. The wheel itself is weighted, so you get a good amount of inertia when scrolling both in a free scroll and in ratchet scroll. The ratchet mechanism feels solid although the noise can be quite annoying, especially when you’re working in a quiet room, that is where the free-scrolling mode enters, with it you can fly through any long documents and websites whatsoever. The wheel does not automatically switch to free scroll modes like in the MX Master, I think that’s one of the premium features that they reserved for the top of the line offering.

Another highlight of the M720 is the thumb gesture button which resides on the thumb area resembled by this small protruding dash, the magic of this button comes with the Logitech Options software. With it, you can assign up to five different functions to this button. The last two buttons are the two side buttons. You can use this for tab switching in chrome or zooming in and out.

The mouse has Bluetooth 4.2 and the Logitech unifying receiver and you can pair it to a maximum of three different devices at a time. Once paired, you can quickly switch to each device by clicking on this connection switch button on the thumb area. However, it takes roughly three seconds to move smoothly after each switch but other than that, it’s a great experience.

A common setup for this is to use the unifying receiver connected to the main machine and then use Bluetooth for connection 2 to laptop and connection 3 for a tablet or another laptop. The reason being is that with the unifying receiver, you get almost no latency whereas with Bluetooth you might notice the input lag especially when playing games and stuff.

Logitech MX Master

The customizability brings us to the mouse’s main selling point. The MX Master features 2 scroll wheels, the first is for vertical scrolling. This feature what Logitech calls smart speed adaptive scrolling, what this really means is depending on how fast you scroll the wheel will either scroll normally or it will move freely allowing you to zoom through pages very quickly. This wheel can also be locked in either mode. The second scroll wheel is found on the left side this is used for vertical scrolling. This allows you to scroll through your timeline straight from the mouse. The second wheel works well, I do wish it was a little bit larger and less stiff which would make it easier to scroll faster.

In addition to the scroll wheels, the mouse has four customizable buttons. On the top, you can use the button to switch between the scrolling modes on the main scroll wheel. On the side next to the second scroll wheel, there is a set of buttons that is customizable. Finally, there is a big thumb button that may use for Mission Control allowing you to see all your open windows with one click. All of these buttons can be customized using an excellent free application from Logitech that works on both Mac and Windows.

The MX Master is wireless and can be connected to up to three devices using Bluetooth or one device using the included wireless USB A adapter.

BATTERY:

Logitech M720 Triathlon

The M720 has one AA battery is on the heavy side. I wish it was a little lighter but it’s not that heavy that it becomes a deal breaker or something. The single AA battery that came with the M720 may last for more than a year. This takes away the hassle of charging and whatnot.

Logitech MX Master

The mouse also has a built-in rechargeable battery, unfortunately, it does charge via the included micro USB cable. At this point only where the age of the mouse really shows. If you want USB C, you’re gonna have to get the MX master 3, that’s at the battery life is great. You may only need to charge the mouse around once every two to three months with daily use.

WHICH TO BUY?

Both the mouse works well as a productivity mouse. If you’re looking for a basic mouse, you can find one for ten dollars. However, if you’re looking for a tool that can be incorporated into your daily workflow and one that brings valuable features to the table for this price, the MX Master is by far your best option.

The M720 is priced competitively. It is at the same price as the MX Anywhere but it is significantly lower than the MX Master and for its price, it offers a lot of features that can only be found on the MX Master. For instance, it has the same form factor as the MX Master, so that gives you comfort while also offering most of the customizable buttons except the horizontal scrolling wheel of the MX Master.

Expert Reviews of Logitech M720 Triathlon:  

By Thestraitstimes
The Logitech M720 Triathlon Multi-Device Mouse is a great mouse to use for those using multiple machines, as it toggles seamlessly among the various devices

By Macworld
No mouse could ever pry the Magic Trackpad from my fingers, but Logitech’s M720 Triathlon comes close. M220 Silent and M330 Silent Plus, on the other hand, are strictly for those who demand a quieter, click-free experience.

By Mymac
The best mouse, in my opinion, is one with a weighted flywheel for scrolling. I have used Logitech’s mice with this feature for a decade. Work your way down a lengthy article or webpage and with a flick of your finger, you can zip back to the top thanks…

By Zitseng
At work, I regularly use more than one computer at my desk. I’ve been wanting to have a single keyboard and mouse to switch between all of them. This review is of the Logitech K375s keyboard and M720 mouse which I’m currently trying to see if they will…

By Thegadgeteer
Ever since I reviewed the Logitech K780 multi-device keyboard back in October of last year, I’ve been looking for a mouse with the same connectivity features. The K780 keyboard has allowed me to use a full-sized keyboard to answer text messages on my…

Expert Reviews of Logitech MX Master:

By Techspot
The original MX Performance was announced back in August of 2009 as Logitech’s answer to Microsoft’s ‘BlueTrack’ mouse sensor technology. Now six years later, Logitech wants to recapture the magic of its MX Performance with the ‘MX Master’, which is aimed at those who want a high-end mouse that isn’t designed for gaming.

By Techteamgb
I think this could be the perfect mouse… Wireless, a good amount of buttons, infinite scroll wheel with an adaptive mode… What do you think of the Logitech MX Master? Want one? Amazon: prourls.co/TD9p OverclockersUK: bit.ly/2oCUGqB – OverclockersUK…

By Goodgearguide
There’s a lot to like about The Logitech Master MX mouse. It has a good number of customizable buttons, it’s solid, and we found it comfortable. If you like your mouse to be light, low-profile, and have a minimal number of buttons, look…

By Macworld
There’s a lot to like about The Logitech Master MX mouse. It has a good number of customizable buttons, it’s solid, and I found it comfortable. If you like your mouse to be light, low-profile, and have a minimal number of buttons, look elsewhere….

By Pcworld
There’s a lot to like about The Logitech Master MX mouse. It has a good number of customizable buttons, it’s solid, and we found it comfortable. If you like your mouse to be light, low-profile, and have a minimal number of buttons, look…