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There’s a reason why MX Master 4 is at the top of our list. The streamlined, ergonomic design feels like a palm rest that puts four customizable buttons and a second scroll wheel within easy reach. Each button is configurable via Logitech’s Options+ software, a treasure trove of productivity capabilities.

In addition to standard customization options like tap speed and scroll direction, you can assign all sorts of shortcuts and create profiles for specific apps – so the buttons do different things depending on which app you’re using at the time. Smart Actions take things up a notch, allowing you to bring the application to the foreground, perform a series of keystrokes, automate text entry, and even restart or shut down your computer. We live in the age of artificial intelligence, so of course there is a way to invoke ChatGPT and other chatbots here as well. Want to close a Zoom meeting, mute it, and summarize your notes in a team email with one click? With MX Master 4 you can.

On top of all that, this newer model includes a modicum of haptic feedback via a pad in the thumb rest. When you pair your mouse with your computer for the first time, or, say, meticulously line up a drawing in Photoshop, you’ll feel a pleasant buzz. You’ll also feel it when you use the new Actions Ring, which pops up when you tap the panel and offers different customizable shortcuts based on the app you’re using. Yes, this is all kind of weird, but haptics provide a subtle sense of reassurance for certain tasks, while the action loop can save you a few seconds here and there if you choose to rely on it.

The device itself now comes with a light plastic finish, which is soft without feeling slippery and should be more durable than the rubbery material used in previous models. Both spiral wheels are made of high-quality aluminum, and the main wheel can still easily switch between cogwheel and free-spinning scroll on the fly. The battery is rated for 70 days of use between charges, which held true in our testing. Even if the charge stops, a minute or two of charging time will help you get through the rest of your work day. Meanwhile, the main click buttons are quieter than a physical mouse. Multi-device connectivity is a rarity, but with MX Master 4 you can also work seamlessly between two computers at the same time. It detects when you’re reaching the edge of the screen on one before switching to the other — and it’ll let you copy and paste files between them, too.

The whole thing is remarkably sturdy and comfortable, but at 150g, it’s hardly slim – so be careful if your hands are on the smaller side. There is also unfortunately no left-handed option. The 8K DPI (dots per inch) sensor is responsive enough for everyday use, though the polling rate remains at a base level of 125Hz, so it’s not quite as smooth as some gaming mice. It would also be nice if the mouse came with built-in storage instead of forcing you to keep the Options+ app open to take advantage of haptic feedback and other features. However, for power users or anyone who spends all day at their desk, the MX Master 4 is a joy to hold and impressively versatile to get things done. — Jeff Dunn contributed to this blurb