| Cover | Jun. 07, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 7, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-39815 |
| Entity Registrant Name | 908 Devices Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001555279 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 45-4524096 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 645 Summer Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Boston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02210 |
| City Area Code | 857 |
| Local Phone Number | 254-1500 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | MASS |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
