Logitech MX Anywhere 2 vs 2s | What’s the Difference?

When you’re looking for a portable mouse that you can take with you wherever you go, then you’ll need to find something durable and long-lasting. The Logitech MX Anywhere range has been filling that gap quite comfortably for a while now, with the MX Anywhere 2 being a pretty popular choice.

But you’ve probably also noticed the Anywhere 2s is also available, and it seems very similar to the original. Between them, they’re some of the bestselling Logitech mice out there.

So what are the differences between these two mice, and how can you determine which one would be a better purchase for yourself? Well, let’s look at them both a little closer.

Logitech MX Anywhere 2 vs 2s

The main difference between the Anywhere 2 and the MX Anywhere 2s is that the 2s has a longer battery life and the ability to adjust it to a higher sensitivity too. This means that if you’re planning to use the mouse for gaming, then the 2S is going to be the better option.

The Anywhere 2 can only be adjusted to 1600 DPI maximum, whereas the 2s can go up to 4000 DPI. Plus, the 2S has an estimated 70 days of battery life, whereas the 2 can only managed 60 days, so it’s around 15% better in this regard.

I should also mention the other main difference between them is that the 2S can be used with Logitech Flow, which enables you to use it between alternate computers simultaneously. This can come in handy if you have a laptop and a computer you want to connect it with, and it’s great if you work in an office setting.

These are the main differences between the two, but that’s definitely not everything. Let’s look at the two in a closer detail. You can also check out other popular mice from the MX Master range if you’re looking for good quality.

Logitech MX Anywhere 2

When it comes down to finding a travel mouse, the Anywhere 2 comes very highly recommended. It’s a durable mouse that isn’t as sensitive as other Logitech mice, and it can take a few bumps without you having to worry about it falling apart.

The mouse itself is pretty good. It has multiple computer connection capabilities, and of course, it’s a strong and reliable wireless mouse with a 10m maximum distance for it to work well.

It has a very long battery life, and you can customize the 7 additional buttons that it has around its sides and top. This number of buttons is pretty good for a mouse, though if you’re not gaming, you may find some of them obsolete.

You have both the option of connecting to your laptop or computer with Bluetooth, or you can use the provided dongle if you prefer. Having the option is great, but 99% of us are keen to use Bluetooth nowadays.

Whilst it doesn’t represent the very best that the Logitech brand has to offer, it’s definitely a well priced travel mouse which certainly isn’t a bad choice.

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Logitech MX Anywhere 2s

At one point in time, the MX Anywhere 2S was actually the more expensive out of these two mice – by a significant margin, too.

However over the last year or so, Logitech have dropped the price to the same as the Anywhere 2, so they can usually be found within a similar price range to each other.

Whether this is due to a lack of sales I’m not entirely sure. However, it’s probably down to the release of the MX Anywhere 3, which was release in Q4 of 2020. It joins Logitech’s growing wireless range of mice to choose from.

It’s difficult to really compare the mice too much because they’re actually exactly the same weight and exactly the same dimensions too. The 2s is the newer of the two, and there are a few areas where it’s a noticeable improvement on the 2.

However, this isn’t the only difference to note between the Logitech MX Anywhere 2 and the Logitech MX Anywhere 2s. Lets look at some other ways you can identify their differences.

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Conclusion

Overall, if you can find both of these mice at the same price point (which they are at the time of writing), then I’d advise that you opt for the 2s. It’s the newer model with more battery life and you can make it far more sensitive than the MX Anywhere 2 (even if you don’t use this, it’s nice to have the option!).

However if the 2s is much more expensive when you’re looking at these two mice, then it’s probably not worth the upgrade. If you can find the Anywhere 2 on sale for a good price, which you often can when browsing online, it would probably be best to stick with the older model instead.