The Logitech MX Master 4 is a comfortable, ergonomic mouse for daily, intensive use. With the new haptic feedback and the Actions Ring, I work much more intelligently on my Mac. The sturdy plastic casing makes the mouse feel luxurious, but I have a less secure grip.
First Impression
The first thing I noticed is that the mouse is considerably heavier than the MX Master 3S. It also no longer has a rubber coating on the exterior. This makes for a beautiful, luxurious mouse that fits comfortably in the hand. I expect the mouse to retain its appearance for a long time because of this. Without the rubber, the mouse slips out of my hand a bit more easily, and I have less grip. Fortunately, this doesn't cause any problems during use.
Haptic Feedback
I've never used a mouse with haptic feedback before, but this really brings the mouse to life. The mouse uses vibrations and taps to let me know when I receive a notification or perform a specific action. It takes some getting used to, but it works very well. I find this especially useful with notifications. I'm not distracted by on-screen notifications while working; instead, I can choose to open a message after a vibration. The feedback intensity is adjustable and not at all distracting.
Everything at your fingertips with the Actions Ring
Another new feature of this mouse is the Actions Ring. I press it with my thumb, and an overlay immediately appears on my screen. From this ring, I have access to eight shortcuts, which I assign myself in Logi Options+. This is what really sets this mouse apart from other MX mice. With all the programmable buttons and scroll wheels combined, I have over 13 shortcuts, which allows me to work very quickly and save a lot of time. I set up not only general shortcuts but also shortcuts per app. For example, I like to use the horizontal scroll wheel to adjust the volume of my music in Spotify and quickly open new tabs in Chrome. There are also shortcuts for AI functions.
Easy to use
In my opinion, this mouse offers the best combination of comfort and smart features. The haptic feedback adds a tactile touch to everything I do. The shortcut overlay speeds up my workflow, and the extra thumb button adds even more flexibility. The mouse's sturdy design gives it a sense of durability. Do you use your mouse intensively or do you want to work smarter? Then I think the Logitech MX Master 4 is indispensable in your Mac setup.
