# Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-mx-ergo-s-advanced
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/ergonomic-mice
- Placement: #3 of 12 in Ergonomic Mice, B tier
- Brand: Logitech
- LP on this board: 622
- Last researched: 2026-08-06T23:24:58.342Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

Frequently cited as a solid ergonomic option across multiple sources, demonstrating broad appeal within the market.

## For

- Solid ergonomic design
- Widely recommended in tier lists
- Thumb-operated trackball offers comfort
- Versatile design
- Firmware updates keep it current

## Evidence

Consolidated from 6 cited sources across 5 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RTINGS | - | - | https://www.rtings.com/mouse/reviews/best/trackball | fetched and confirmed |
| 10BestOnes | - | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCYLcJ1XIQ0 | fetched and confirmed |
| The Consumer's Friend | - | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6blojRgrqLw | fetched and confirmed |
| PCMag | - | - | https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-ergonomic-mice | outlet blocks automated checks |
| Wirecutter | - | - | https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-trackballs/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Wirecutter | - | - | https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-trackballs/?eafs_enabled=false | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Logitech MX Master 4 | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-mx-master-4 |
| 2 | Contour RollerMouse Red | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/contour-rollermouse-red |
| 4 | Logitech Lift | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-lift |
| 5 | Logitech MX Vertical | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-mx-vertical |
| 6 | Logitech M720 Triathlon | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-m720-triathlon |
| 7 | Logitech MX Ergo S | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-mx-ergo-s |
| 8 | Logitech MX Master 3 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-mx-master-3 |
| 10 | Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/razer-pro-click-v2-vertical |
| 11 | Seenda Ergonomic Mouse MOU-302 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/seenda-ergonomic-mouse-mou-302 |
| 12 | Logitech M500s | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-m500s |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/ergonomic-mice.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is the Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced for?

People who want a trackball, either because their desk is cramped or because moving the arm is what hurts. It is the highest-ranked trackball on our ergonomic mice board, in B tier, and reviewers praise the thumb-operated ball for comfort and cite it widely as a solid ergonomic option. If you have never used a trackball and do not need one, the Logitech MX Master 4 in S tier is the stronger all-round pick.

### Should I buy the Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced or the Logitech MX Ergo S?

The Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced. It sits in B tier while the Logitech MX Ergo S sits in D tier. Reviewers say the older model lacks the refined thumb-trackball design, has a lower-resolution sensor, gets fewer firmware updates and feels flimsy after extended use. The shape is close enough that there is no reason to pick the older one at a similar price.

### How long does the Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced last?

Reviewers note that firmware updates keep it current, which is the main thing that separates it from the older Logitech MX Ergo S on our board. A trackball has no moving feet to wear out, so the parts that age are the ball bearings, which can be cleaned, and the button switches. Treat it as a multi-year purchase.

### Is the Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced trackball hard to learn?

It takes a few days. The cursor is driven by the thumb instead of the whole arm, so fine movement feels clumsy at first and most people lower the pointer speed for the first week. After that the thumb movement becomes automatic. The advantage is that the hand and arm stay still, which is the point for anyone whose pain comes from reaching.

### How do you clean the Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced trackball?

Pop the ball out through the hole on the underside, wipe the ball, and clean the three small bearings in the socket with a dry cotton bud. Skin oil and dust collect on the bearings and make the cursor stutter, so do this every few weeks. Do not use liquid on the sensor inside the socket.

## What this tier means

- B: Good. A solid choice with real caveats worth knowing.

## How to read this

- Each category is researched in four independent runs, one per lens (expert consensus, value, reliability, community pulse). Every run ranks a board of candidates that deliberately includes products buyers cross-shop but should avoid. Placements score on a ranked ladder (LP), and tiers are derived from LP, so no tier is ever assigned by hand.
- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
- Link status reports what our pre-publication link check found when it fetched the cited URL. It says nothing about the quality of the review.
- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

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