Mice / Comparison

Logitech MX Master vs MSI Forge GM300

Mouse · Logitech

Logitech MX Master

145 g · Darkfield · Wireless · 2015
GEAR SCORE 31.0 / 100Entry level
Lightness18
Sensor20
Connection100
Recency25
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Mouse · MSI

MSI Forge GM300

118 g · Optical · Wired
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Lightness26
Sensor49
Connection65
Verdict

On specs, MSI Forge GM300 comes out ahead: a gear score of 41 versus 31 for Logitech MX Master.

  • MSI Forge GM300 is 27 g lighter (118 g vs 145 g).
  • Max DPI: MSI Forge GM300 leads (7,200 vs 1,600).
  • Logitech MX Master is wireless; MSI Forge GM300 is wired.
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Logitech MX Master

If you care most about connection.

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MSI Forge GM300

If you care most about weight, max DPI.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Logitech MX MasterMSI Forge GM300
31Gear score41
145 gWeight118 g
DarkfieldSensorOptical
1,600Max DPI7,200
WirelessConnectionWired
—Dimensions (L × W × H)127 × 70 × 41 mm
2015Release year—
≈ $198Estimated price—

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FAQ

Is Logitech MX Master or MSI Forge GM300 better?

On specs, MSI Forge GM300 comes out ahead: a gear score of 41 versus 31 for Logitech MX Master. MSI Forge GM300 is 27 g lighter (118 g vs 145 g). Max DPI: MSI Forge GM300 leads (7,200 vs 1,600). Logitech MX Master is wireless; MSI Forge GM300 is wired.

Which one is lighter?

MSI Forge GM300 is 27 g lighter (118 g vs 145 g).