Logitech - MX Vertical Wireless Optical Mouse - Graphite

This was my first attempt at using an ergonomic mouse, and may be my last. This mouse is very well made, soft to the touch and responsive. I just found it odd to use. I tried it out at work for about 3 days before switching back to my regular mouse. At first it took me forever to do everything because I had to get used to the different shape and learn how to use it properly... that took maybe an hour of constant use. Once I was acclimated to it using it was a breeze, but I still wanted my old mouse back. It is supposed to help with arm and even shoulder pain, which I suffer from, so I pressed on and decided to give it more time. I must say that more time really did nothing to change my mind. Maybe it was the way my desk situation is set up at work but I found no relief in my shoulder/neck pain and at one point even thought it may have made it worse. It was also weird because in Fishbowl, the system we use at my job, I had a hard time clicking on the links. I would be lined up over it and click the mouse but it wouldn't work, even with multiple clicks. And I'd end up moving the curser slightly if I clicked too much. That never happened with a traditional mouse, and only seemed to happen in Fishbowl, weird! I still gave this item 4 stars because it is well made, well thought out, and others will probably thoroughly enjoy it. A co-worker who has been wanting an ergonomic mouse tried it out at his desk, which is in the lab, and he found it to be very comfortable and had no gripes at all. So there you go. I am going to give it another try here at home and see how it goes. I would definitely recommend to someone looking for this kind of mouse.

I've tried several vertical mouses without much luck. They were all wireless and at some point they just stopped working very well. I LOVE that this one works wirelessly OR wired. If I need to use it wireless, so far so good. If it doesn't matter or I need it wired, works perfectly. I use this about 9 hours a day for work. I basically plugged it in and it worked. I did not do any customization (not needed for my use). No problems with it fitting my hand (female, 5'5'').

PROs: - If you're coming from another vertical mouse, you'll find this one pretty comfortable to hold--the soft-touch plastic and nautilus shell finish around the curved trailing surfaces is really quite pleasing in the hand - Very responsive to minimal input with DPI settings at/near max--easy to limit wrist movements via software settings in Logitech Options app - Deep customization options for thumb/click-wheel buttons--you have a variety of pre-programmed shortcuts and actions you can execute - Quick and easy connection to Logitech's wireless unifying receiver--I already had one installed for my current mouse (MX Ergo Trackball) and it was online within seconds of powering up--adding the device via the software "Add Device" button allowed for customization of button shortcuts and DPI settings. - Takes some getting used to but definitely can aid in reducing wrist strain if you have your work area set up properly - Incredibly fluid and responsive left/right click buttons--minimal effort and button travel required for a click but the mechanical switch still provided some solid haptic feedback that the "click" was registered - Extremely light weight...between the adjustable DPI and minimal physical effort required to move the mouse around, the MX Vertical provides some of the most responsive mousing I've experienced in similar products to date - Center wheel scrolling was effortless with reassuring detents in the scroll action itself (i.e. the wheel is not totally loose and free spinning) CONs: - I don't have huge hands, but I typically wear a large or extra large in men's gloves...that said, I found the thumb rocker button to be too far away to use easily or rapidly, especially the button farthest to the front. In the "resting" or "standard grip" position on this mouse, I could not activate that front-most button with the tip of my thumb. Instead, I had to reorient my hand on the mouse by moving my palm closer to the rounded/sculpted back side so that my thumb had greater reach...but this routinely resulted in an errant left-mouse click because my pointer finger was then hanging over the front edge of the mouse button - I found that I needed a large portion of my forearm supported by my desk or the pain in my wrist was even greater than using a regular mouse because instead of resting my entire wrist on the desktop, I was resting just the side - The middle scroll wheel button required a lot of pressure to activate the switch underneath...due to the light weight and vertical orientation of the mouse, a middle click action would also routinely move the cursor to the left without conscious effort to hold the mouse in place - The left and right mouse buttons are predominantly flat...they don't quite match the curvature of the fingers when the arm is extended in the "natural handshake" position as touted by the MX's advertising/product brief...whether this is something that bothers you or not is a matter of personal taste. It bothered me because I don't extend my fingers out straight when I rest my hand on a mouse...as a result, I ended up sort of "clawing" into the mouse buttons at their ends with my fingertips rather than pressing down with the underside of my digits because my fingers didn't rest reassuringly or comfortably across the surface of the buttons I came to this mouse having used two other vertical mice and Logitech's own MX Ergo vertical trackball so my adjustment to the sensation of vertical mousing wasn't as jarring as it probably would be for someone coming straight off a traditional horizontal mouse. But make no mistake, if you have discomfort mousing with a traditional, horizontal mouse, going vertical MAY provide you some relief. However, it's important to consider the ergonomics of your desk/workspace as much as it is the mouse itself. If you tend to keep your mouse near the edge of your desk, you might find this experience a painful one because you're going to end up putting more pressure on an even smaller part of your wrist as you bend it sideways over the edge of your desk. I found the most comfort came by supporting a good deal of my lower wrist/forearm on the desktop and using the maximum DPI settings to help limit the amount of movement required to move the cursor around the screen. From a usability standpoint, this mouse was a mixed bag--or at least it was for me. Functionality and ease of use (especially the software) is top notch as I've come to expect from Logitech--it connected via wireless dongle quickly, was configurable via a simple and very easy-to-navigate program interface, and instantly got me mousing with little effort or overhead. Although I already had Logitech Options on my PC thanks to my existing trackball mouse (the MX Vertical was added seamlessly to the program, I might add), I uninstalled and re-installed the software just to get a sense of what it would take to add and configure the device from scratch. Setup was again speedy and trouble-free; it honestly look longer to download the installer than it did to get the mouse online and properly configured. But once I started mousing, I knew this wouldn't be for me...or at least, I couldn't use some of the customizations in the software that otherwise make this an attractive productivity tool and not just a mouse in a different form. Physically, the mouse really is comfortable to grip/hold in the hand; but as mentioned above, the thumb buttons were placed just slightly too far out of reach to engage quickly and routinely without having to lift and move my hand, and the center wheel button was too hard to activate without pushing the mouse around in the meantime. Because the fit and feel is likely going to be SO personal, I strongly encourage you not only audition the mouse in your own hand to judge the comfort level, but also in your own workspace...at least in my case, I needed to clear out enough room to ensure I wasn't creating more problems than I hoped to solve.

This mouse is a very nice upgrade from a basic mouse. It is very comfortable to use and provides a noticeable improvement in tracking and control. COMFORT: The shape of this mouse is so different from that of a traditional mouse that I had to look at it from a few different angles. But after I used it, I appreciated the ergonomic design. The shape really reduces stress on the wrist. SETUP: I tested this device in wired and wireless mode and found both settings to be very easy to setup. I used it in wired mode first to charge the mouse while I used it. As soon as I plugged it in using the provided USB C cord, my computer immediately recognized it and configured it via plug and play. I then plugged the unifying receiver into my computer and it was immediately recognized and configured via plug and play. After the easy initial setup both modes worked flawlessly. USE: I really like the layout of the buttons. They are easy to reach and logically placed. In addition to the traditional right and left click buttons, there are also back and forward buttons on the left side of the device. The optics of this mouse are so precise, that I would rate it as near perfect. The scroll wheel is so smooth and precise that I would also rate it as perfect as well. If you are using a basic mouse, you are going to immediately notice the improvement in tracking and control. All of the buttons are configurable via an App. But I found the default configuration to be optimal for me, and left the settings as is. On the top of the mouse is a tracking speed adjustment button that cycles through a few different speeds every time you press the button. I choose the medium tracking speed option. BATTERY AND CHRAGING: The battery is rated at lasting nearly four months on a full charge. I have been using this device for a few days now, and can report that after a few days of heavy usage is still going strong so I fully expect it to last as long it is rated. I also like that it uses USB C which charges much faster then the older USB interface. VERDICT: This mouse combines premium design and control in an ergonomic package. Not only is the improvement in tracking and control noticeable, but it also puts much less stress on the wrist. The intelligent button layout makes using your computer much more efficient. Helpful Tips: The power switch is located on the underside of the mouse.

Most wouldn't wax enthusiastic over a mouse, as most have a traditional mouse that goes about doing what most expect a mouse to do. You know what I mean. We have egg shaped plastic blobs next to our PC's or Laptops with a wheel and right/left click buttons. Enter the Logitech MX Vertical Mouse and the mouse world is re-imagined. Not many mice come with an app that let' you customize the mouse to your specific needs. Not many mice have configurable buttons. But this one does. And it all works really well. I truly love the ergonomic Natural Handshake position at the perfect (so says Logitech) 57 degree angle. I've never had a vertical mouse, so I can't compare it to other vertical mice, but I instantly felt comfortable with this one. You can control the speed of the optical pointer, you can program buttons to all sorts of things. I chose to program volume up and down with the two buttons on the left side of the mouse. There's a top button you can program to do something else and the mouse wheel can also be programmed to do something else when you click the wheel. Nice. I mean REALLY nice! You can actually program the optical pointer for two different speeds. If you turn it all the way up, it's too fast. And all the way down and it barely moves. But I have found a speed in between that works perfectly for my needs and not many mice let you do that. If I were to find any fault, I wish the track wheel was less free spinning. I tend to prefer a bit more friction when I spin the wheel. And I have found that when I click on a link, it sometimes takes a second click to open the link. This could just be me getting used to this terrific mouse. And the mouse while taking up about the same table space as other good mice, is really tall. I keep accidentally knocking it on its side. It fits my hand perfectly, but I don't have large hands or long fingers. Someone with large hands/long fingers may find it doesn't fit their hand as perfectly as it fits mine. The mouse has an internal 240mAh, rechargeable battery, charged via a USB C cable. Once fully charged, Logitech claims 4 months use without a recharge, but should you find you've run out of juice, a quick one minute charge will yield 10 minutes use if you're in a pinch. And you have multiple ways to connect your mouse. You can go Bluetooth (that's what I did), use the supplied Wifi dongle (they call it a Unified Receiver), or connect the mouse via the supplied USB C charging cable. All in all, I don't know how I've lived without a totally ergonomic, fully customized mouse. This my not be inexpensive, but when you count the hours you hold a mouse in your hand every day, it's totally worth the price of admission. Now, I'm going to have to get a second one for work!

Logitech - MX Vertical Wireless Optical Mouse is a huge upgrade from a basic mouse. Setup is quick and easy. There are three ways to connect this mouse to PC. It can be connected via included USB-C charging cable, Logitech Unifying receiver, or Bluetooth. I have plugged in Logitech unifying receiver and connected without any issues. I was impressed immediately with design and comfort of using this mouse. It is perfect for continuous use and shape of the mouse is really good for hand. Thanks to the excellent ergonomic design. The layout of the buttons are really good and perfectly placed. The optics of the mouse is so accurate and very easy to navigate. All of the buttons can be configured via app. The battery is rated close 4 months of use for full charge. There are lot of key features in this mouse. Natural handshake position and it reduces muscular strain by 10% compared to regular mouse and more ergonomic posture for your hand, wrist and forearm. The unique vertical angle reduces wrist pressure while the thumb rest keeps your thumb and hand in a very comfortable position. The advanced 4000 DPI sensor gives high precision tracking with far less hand movement. It is shaped very well for hands for smooth touch with solid natural grip. I am using two computer monitors at office and Logitech flow and easy switch technology is super helpful to move the cursor across the screens. I am using this mouse for few days in office and at home. It is night and day difference with standard mouse. I highly recommend this mouse to everyone due to advanced ergonomic design.

This takes some getting used to, but it does feel better throughout the day, especially if you're working at an office job. Using the Logitech Options software, you can customize virtually any aspect of the mouse. It feels good to move during the day, but it is somewhat of a different feel than a typical mouse. Mostly due to keeping your hand at a different angle than you're typically used to. My only real complaint is that the wheel scroll doesn't quite work like other Logitech Mice (like the MX Master 2S). With the MX Master 2S, you could flick the wheel and it would scroll the page as far as the wheel rolled, then automatically snap back to a more precise scrolling once the momentum of the wheel slowed down. I really wish this mouse had that as well. Other than than, the precision and ergonomics of this mouse make it very much worthwhile. It's also a nice-looking piece of tech, that doesn't look or feel cheap in any way. The top button that allows the quick changing of speeds (which can be customized as well) is very useful too. Pros: Highly customizable, nice feeling, great ergonomics Cons: Takes getting used to, no auto scroll wheel switching

Logitech bills this as an ergonomic mouse that reduces wrist strain, and I’ve been interested in testing this ever since they first announced it. Now that I’ve had several days with it, I’m really happy to report it’s a mostly great experience. PROS: -This mouse might actually reduce wrist strain. The angle your hand rests in the mouse almost forces you to move it with your shoulder and elbows. Its large size actually deters you from using your wrist – it makes flexing or extending it feel unnaturally cumbersome. -The learning curve for tilting your hand sideways is actually not that hard to get used to at all. It took me about ten minutes to feel entirely at home, and my coworkers have similarly tried it without issues. -Latency is more than adequate for non-gaming use. I work in a field where we often have to make fine maneuvers and the mouse is responsive and accurate. I appreciated the out of the box calibration of the mouse, which doesn’t require large sweeping movements of the shoulder/elbow combo to travel large distances. -Logitech Options, specifically its flow function, allowing the mouse to move seamlessly between up to three computers, is an excellent feature that I use all day to migrate my mouse between my personal and work computers. There’s a very slight amount of hesitation when switching but it’s far better than turning the mouse upside down and manually switching its connection. Logitech sells some mice that have this manual switcher toggle on the top of the mouse, but I think the elegance of this technology makes a topside location unnecessary. CONS: -Huge. This mouse is absolutely ridiculous. It is nice that it ships with Bluetooth functionality, but as you can see it nearly dwarfs my laptop – there is no way anyone would reasonably use this with anything other than a desktop computer. The wifi dongle is the way to go. It also has a wired connection for charging. -Because it’s so big, it might be difficult for some smaller hands to reach the forward/back and top button, which may rule it out for some buyers. You should really attempt to hold this mouse in store before buying it. -Build quality suffers slightly due to the very pronounced and visible seam on my unit (pictured) that distracts from the otherwise very clean and interesting design. -This is very much a mouse for a casual user in that there are relatively few buttons available to use and remap. Would I recommend it? It’s quite expensive. At $99, it’s definitely in the mid-range for a great mouse, and I’m unsure if the 10% reduction in wrist strain is worth the cost, especially since I never had a ton of wrist strain with normal mice. If your wrist feels fine and you just want a premium, comfortable mouse to use, then there are plenty of options that either feel more premium or are less expensive. However, when compared with other ergonomic mice from big name manufacturers, I think the Logitech MX vertical mouse fares nicely. If you are determined to improve the ergonomics of your entire workstation – keyboard, mouse, everything – and you already have one device from Logi that uses the Unifying Receiver, then this would be a great addition to that setup.