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Logitech M170 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Connectivity:wirelessMaximum polling rate:125 HzMaximum DPI:1000 DPIWeight:70.5 g

Logitech M170 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

Logitech M170
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Score components

80%

4.2

Technical score

20%

9.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 76% of mice
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
4.2

Technical score

Technical score
4.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

36%

3.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

1.1

Controls

16%

8.1

Design

14%

3.3

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

6.8

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 88%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 94,188 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of mouse Logitech M170

Technical score
Technical score
4.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

36%

3.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

1.1

Controls

16%

8.1

Design

14%

3.3

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

6.8

Battery & Charging

4.2
User score
User score
9.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 94,188 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Logitech M170 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.5% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
Brand name
Logitech
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 75.8% of mice and equal to 23.9% of mice.
Wired polling rate
N/A
2.4 GHz polling rate
125 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 71.1% of mice and equal to 28.8% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This mouse supports wireless connectivity, which is more versatile than 35% of mice and equal to 21.7% of mice.
connection modes: 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
yes
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh, which is larger than 100% of mice.
Battery form factor
AA
Rechargeable battery
no
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
yes
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
3
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 3 buttons, which is less than 91% of mice and equal to 8.5% of mice.
N. of side buttons
0
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 0 side buttons, which is less than 85.3% of mice and equal to 14.7% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
0
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, which is less than 83.4% of mice and equal to 16.7% of mice.
DPI switching button
no
This mouse does not include a DPI switching button. 85.4% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
70.5 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 70.5 g, which makes it lighter than 63.7% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
N/A
Cable type
N/A
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Onboard memory profiles
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, which is less than 52.2% of mice and equal to 47.8% of mice.
Onboard memory size
0 KB
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has an onboard memory size of 0 KB, which is smaller than 12.6% of mice and equal to 87.4% of mice.
no onboard memory.
Software name
Logi Options+
Firmware upgradable
yes
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
no
This mouse is not suitable for gaming. 76.2% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Logitech M170 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 14% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 70.5 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    70.5 g vs 82 g
  • Gesture support
    This mouse supports gesture controls, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice support gesture controls.
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 3.89x cheaper
    Logitech M170 is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 16.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
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    Logitech M170
    the average mouse
    Logitech M170 has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.34 vs 8.000).
    9.34 vs 8
  • 56.6% more popular
    Logitech M170 is more popular than the average mouse (10 vs 6.4).
    10 vs 6.38
  • 4x larger battery capacity
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    2,000 mAh vs 500 mAh
  • Bluetooth support
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • 3.89x cheaper
    Logitech M170 is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 16.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Logitech M170
    the average mouse
    Logitech M170 has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.34 vs 8.000).
    9.34 vs 8
  • 56.6% more popular
    Logitech M170 is more popular than the average mouse (10 vs 6.4).
    10 vs 6.38
  • Bluetooth support
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 4x larger battery capacity
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    2,000 mAh vs 500 mAh
  • Gesture support
    This mouse supports gesture controls, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice support gesture controls.
  • 14% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 70.5 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    70.5 g vs 82 g
  • 4.8 mm shorter mouse length
    This mouse is 35.2 mm long, while the average mouse is 40 mm long.
    35.2 mm vs 40 mm
  • 4.5 mm lower mouse height
    This mouse is 35.2 mm tall, while the average mouse is 39.7 mm tall.
    35.2 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 25 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 5 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    5 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 90% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • No adjustable DPI
    This mouse does not support adjustable DPI, while the average mouse does. 93.9% of mice support adjustable DPI.
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Not suitable for gaming
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.
  • 9.5% worse value for money
    Logitech M170 has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.68 vs 7.3).
    6.68 vs 7.31
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 90% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • No adjustable DPI
    This mouse does not support adjustable DPI, while the average mouse does. 93.9% of mice support adjustable DPI.
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 800 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 1000 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • No angle snapping support
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • 25 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 5 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    5 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • No DPI switching button
    This mouse does not include a DPI switching button, while the average mouse does. 85.3% of mice include a DPI switching button.
  • 2 fewer side buttons
    This mouse has 0 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    0 vs 2
  • 3 fewer buttons
    This mouse has 3 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    3 vs 6
  • No RGB lighting
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 5 older release date
    This mouse has a release date of 2016, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    2016 vs 2021
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • Not suitable for gaming
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 94,188 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Logitech M170

  • Affordable price point, often under $15
  • Long battery life of up to 12 months on a single AA battery
  • Simple plug-and-play setup with no software required
  • Compact and lightweight, making it ideal for travel and laptop bags
  • Ambidextrous design suitable for both left and right-handed users
  • Reliable 2.4 GHz wireless connection with minimal lag for basic tasks
  • Sturdy build quality that withstands accidental drops

What we don't like about Logitech M170

  • Small size can be uncomfortable for users with large hands
  • Loud and non-silent clicking sounds
  • Noisy scroll wheel that can produce annoying clicking or pinging sounds
  • Lacks Bluetooth connectivity (requires a USB-A port)
  • No extra programmable side buttons for navigation
  • Sensor does not work well on glass or mirrored surfaces
  • Non-ergonomic shape may lead to hand fatigue during extended use

Verdict

The Logitech M170 is a compact, ambidextrous wireless mouse featuring a 1000 DPI optical sensor and a reliable 2.4 GHz connection with a 10-metre range via a USB nano-receiver. Its lightweight 70.5g design is powered by a single AA battery that offers an impressive 12-month life, supported by an on/off switch and auto-sleep mode. Main pros include its highly portable form factor, simple plug-and-play setup requiring no software, and exceptional battery efficiency for its price point. However, notable cons include its relatively loud clicking sounds, a small size that may feel cramped for users with larger hands, and a basic plastic build that lacks extra programmable buttons or Bluetooth connectivity.

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