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With talk of AI being integrated into just about everything and anything in consumer tech, it’s not surprising that Logitech announced a new mouse that seeks to harness the power of ChatGPT. And like Athena springing from Zeus’s skull, the Logitech Signature AI Edition M750 ($49.99) was born: a mouse with a button dedicated to the peripheral maker’s new AI prompt building software, powered by ChatGPT. Logitech is not the first to gamble on the AI trend (and certainly won’t be the last) but the AI features work surprisingly well, and even if AI is not your cup of tea, the M750 is still a very competent travel mouse.Design: Of Mice and BotsLogitech’s M750 has been on the market in some countries for a while, though it hasn’t been available in North America until now. This is perhaps because it shares many design principles with the Logitech MX Anywhere 3S. The US debut comes alongside an AI-based update (more on that later in the review).
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At 4.3 by 2.4 by 1.5 inches (HWD) and 3.6 ounces, the M750 is roughly the same size as the MX Anywhere 3S, too. A rubberized grip wraps the small mouse, while the left and right clickers blend seamlessly with the mouse’s body. In my hand, it felt good, though on the cusp of being too small. Larger hands may have trouble dealing with the mouse’s diminutive frame.
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Two buttons hug the left side of the mouse, easily accessible to right-handed users, while a middle button, highlighted in teal, automatically opens Logitech’s AI Prompt Builder software. The rubberized scroll wheel sits just above it, but Logitech didn’t carry over the superb MagSpeed electromagnetic scroll wheel found on the MX Anywhere 3S and MX Master 3S. That’s a devastating blow to desktop doom scrollers.
Flipping the M750 over reveals four PFTE feet, the sensor, a power switch, and Logitech’s Easy Switch button, which bounces the mouse’s Bluetooth connection among up to three devices. Logitech declined to specify the exact model of sensor it uses in this mouse, but we did confirm that the resolution caps at 4,000 dots per inch (dpi). The underside also has a battery door that hides both the AA battery (included) and the Logi Bolt USB receiver.
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Though the M750 isn’t available in a wired option, you won’t be swapping batteries anytime soon. Over a Bluetooth connection, Logitech promises about 20 months worth of battery life. Using the Logi Bolt USB receiver, you can expect 24 months.
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This is all standard fare from Logitech, and to the company’s credit, it does know how to make mice and keyboards look and feel good. Plenty of mice can easily be tossed in your backpack, but the wealth of connectivity options makes the M750 an ideal choice for folks on the go. Couple that with full Mac compatibility, and the mouse becomes a pretty versatile tool. Software: Plenty of Logi OptionsSo what’s so special about this mouse? Well, it’s in the name. To quote the sketch comedy show Portlandia, Logitech “put a bird on it”—it took what’s largely a standard mouse and slapped an AI button onto it, and lo and behold, it works really well right out of the box.We mentioned up top that the Logitech M750 has a button dedicated to Logitech’s new AI Prompt Builder, but the left and right buttons on the left flank of the mouse are also productivity-focused. The left button triggers dictation mode automatically—an accessibility feature that allows you to type by speaking into the computer’s microphone—while the right button automatically opens a window with ChatGPT.After pressing the button and signing in, I was surprised to find that this is the full-fat version of ChatGPT 3.5 and not a custom variant made specifically for the mouse. That does mean it has the same limitations as the web version. It can’t be used offline, it can’t pull any information more recent than January 2022, and it does have a tendency to make stuff up. You can sign into a ChatGPT Plus account (at a cost of $20 per month) and experiment with the more advanced GPT-4, which gives users access to additional tools like Dall-E.
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But 3.5 will suffice for most, and it excels at brief, written tasks. Asked for a seven-day workout plan, ChatGPT generated a full week of activities for me in seconds flat. I tried asking it to tell me who my colleague Tony Hoffman is, and it pulled a summary of his experience at PCMag. Disappointingly, it had no idea who I was. ChatGPT-4, trained on data as recent as December 2023, did know who I was. That’s well worth the extra $20, if you ask me.These prompts can be created in Logitech’s new AI Prompt Builder. After pressing the teal AI Prompt Builder button, a new window appears where you can craft a “recipe” with specific parameters. In one preset example, I prompted ChatGPT to write an email about a sale on pies, setting the tone to “playful” and the complexity to “simple.” After pressing submit, ChatGPT gets to work, crafting an email on the fly. If I had to complain, I’d say that the prompts are somewhat limited. You can edit the length, complexity, and even word count, but you might be better off tweaking the prompt in ChatGPT itself if you’re looking for something specific.
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For now, Logitech’s AI Prompt Builder understands only English. Also, it’s compatible just with ChatGPT, though Logitech does have plans to link it to other chatbots. The good news is that a long list of Logitech devices, including the Logitech Wave Keys, the Logitech Lift, and a surprising number of older Logitech devices will now support the AI Prompt Builder. In just a few clicks, I was able to map both ChatGPT and the AI Prompt Builder onto my MX Master 3S, and it works exactly the same as it does on the M750.The prompt builder isn’t Logitech’s first foray into integrating AI into its products. Logitech Smart Actions, while mostly a glorified macro builder, was designed to automate repetitive tasks, as well as open applications with the touch of a button, ChatGPT included. The feature makes its return here, making the mouse a productivity powerhouse if you’re willing to take the time to build and edit workflows.
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All can be tweaked to your preference in Logi Options+, Logitech’s downloadable software. If you’re not a fan of the AI additions, you’re free to disable them, as well as assign different functions to your mouse depending on the application you’re using. For example, I can set specific mouse functions that work only when I’m using Google Chrome, and another set of functions while using Zoom.Overall, Logi Options+ is one of the easiest peripheral customization apps I’ve used. Its clean and clear UI makes it easy to figure out what I can do. Admittedly, I didn’t think I’d like the AI functionality, and while there is a certain part of me that thinks it’s superfluous, I can’t help but be impressed by what’s on display here. After just a few days of use, it became an ideal companion for commuting back and forth to the office, which involves switching among my work laptop, my home computer, and any other device lying around. However, if you’re interested in Logitech’s AI shortcuts, you probably already have a Logitech device that’s compatible, so it might not be worth buying the new M750 just to gain access.Verdict: A Simple Mouse Made Better With AIEven without the AI features, the M750 is a pretty solid all-around daily driver, and makes for a good travel mouse. And at $50, it’s fairly priced. Our favorite general-use productivity mouse is still the Logitech MX Master 3S, but if you’re looking for a small, everyday mouse with some seriously cool add-ons, Logitech’s latest might be for you. And even if you don’t want to dabble in the latest AI trends, the eye-catching design, comfortable feel, and fair pricing of the Logitech Signature AI Edition M750 Wireless Mouse make it a great value.
Logitech Signature AI Edition M750 Wireless Mouse
Pros
New AI Prompt Builder software works well
Logi Options+ app is easy to navigate
Compact and comfortable
Fully compatible with Macs
Not too expensive
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Cons
AI additions might be unnecessary for some users
Mouse is too small for large hands
AI Prompt Builder currently only supports ChatGPT
The Bottom Line
The Logitech Signature AI Edition M750 is a solid wireless clicker on its own, but the introduction of a few AI-based shortcuts turns the mini mouse into an impressive productivity driver.
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