The Logitech MX Vertical is a decent mouse overall. It has a unique vertical design that aims for a more natural grip than regular mice, but it's bulkier and isn't very travel-friendly. It takes some time to get used to and isn't suitable for all types of grips or for people with small hands. It has very good performance, and it's compatible with most devices. The accompanying software is excellent and the mouse is compatible with most computers.
Our Verdict
The MX Vertical is a great mouse for Office/Multimedia use. It has good ergonomics and once you get used to it, it can be a good companion for your work. It has a great build quality, excellent wireless connectivity options, and a decent number of buttons to facilitate your work.
- Versatile wireless connectivity.
- Great performance.
- Poor portability.
- Bulky size isn't very good for small hands
This is a decent mouse for use with FPS video games. The ergonomics are good, but the special design might not be ideal if you have very small or very large hands. The accompanying software is quite versatile and lets you adjust and save the button configuration to match different games. Unfortunately, its click latency is too high for competitive gaming.
- Versatile wireless connectivity.
- Great performance.
- Poor portability.
- Bulky size isn't very good for small hands
The MX Vertical wireless mouse is decent for playing MMO video games. It has a decent number of programmable buttons and a great built quality. The ergonomics will serve you well provided you like the vertical mouse design, and the accompanying software allows for customization for playing many different games.
- Versatile wireless connectivity.
- Great performance.
- Poor portability.
- Bulky size isn't very good for small hands
- Versatile wireless connectivity.
- Great performance.
- Poor portability.
- Bulky size isn't very good for small hands
Changelog
- Updated Aug 19, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5.1. This update removes less relevant or redundant elements, including several videos. We've also adjusted our Sensor Latency testing, resulting in minor score changes. See our full 1.5.1 changelog for details.
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Updated Jun 02, 2025:
We've added a link to the newly reviewed Keychron M5 in the Mouse Wheel section.
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Updated May 20, 2025:
We've added a link to the newly reviewed Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical in the Sensor Specifications section of this review.
- Updated Jan 05, 2024: We've updated the CPI graph displayed in the Sensor Latency section of this review. Our results remain the same, but these graphs have two new columns with results from the Delay At Half Movement and Delay To End Of Movement tests.
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This mouse is unique thanks to its vertical, ergonomic design. This is useful to put your wrist in a neutral position, where the wrist strain is minimal. However, it might take time to get used to it if you generally use traditionally-shaped mice, especially since some buttons are in awkward spots. See our recommendations for the best mouse, the best wireless mouse, and the best ergonomic mouse.
The Logitech MX Vertical and the Logitech Lift are similar wireless vertical mice designed for office and productivity. The MX Vertical is better suited for larger-sized hands and recharges with an included USB-C cable. On the other hand, the Logitech Lift is better suited for smaller hand sizes and uses a single AA battery for power. The two mice have the same number of buttons, but the Lift has a button directly behind the scroll wheel, while the MX Vertical has a button on the top of the mouse.
The Logitech MX Vertical and the Keychron M5 are wireless vertical mice. The Keychron is designed for both gaming and productivity, while the Logitech is designed for productivity more distinctly. As a result, the Keychron has significantly better raw performance that's on par with top-of-the-line gaming mice, while Logitech is just suitable for casual gaming. Shape-wise, the Logitech is significantly bigger and bulkier feeling, making it only suitable for larger hand sizes, while the Keychron is much more accommodating.
The Logitech MX Vertical and the Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical are wireless vertical mice. While the two are similar in size, the Logitech is unwieldy for smaller hands, while the Razer's thumb and palm/pinky rests make it suitable for a wider range of hand sizes. While both mice are designed primarily for productivity, the Razer has a much higher 1000Hz polling rate and delivers remarkable gaming performance.
The Logitech MX Master 3 and the Logitech MX Vertical are both great office mice. The MX Master 3 feels better built, has customizable gesture-based controls, and features a side horizontal wheel, which is great for scrolling sideways through Excel spreadsheets. However, the MX Vertical's shape is more ergonomic and should help reduce strain on the wrist. The MX Vertical is also more suitable for people with small hands, as they should be able to reach all the buttons more easily when using a palm grip.
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