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 Master 3S and the Logitech MX Vertical are wireless productivity-focused mice that belong to the same lineup. The 3S has several features the Vertical lacks, including gesture controls, a dedicated thumb wheel for horizontal scrolling, and quieter click buttons. The 3S also uses Logitech's new BOLT USB receiver, while the Vertical uses an older Unifying Receiver. Apart from that, the major difference is that the Vertical has a vertical, ergonomic design, which means you hold it in a 'handshake' position. A design like this can be helpful if you experience discomfort using a more conventionally shaped mouse.
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 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.
Test Results
The MX Vertical is designed to fit inside your palm as you rest your hand on the desk. It's mostly made of plastic; the part that comes in contact with your palm feels more like rubber and is textured to enhance the grip. The two main buttons that surround the wheel are fairly large and have a matte finish, while the top has a silver tint and contains the logo and a function button. If you're looking for a vertical mouse with a more customizable design, check out the J-Tech Digital V628X.
The MX Vertical Wireless Mouse's build quality is great. It's entirely made of plastic, but there are no squeaking parts or loose ends and the mouse feels sturdy. That said, it might not give off a premium feel. If you want a better-built mouse with a trackball design, look into the Logitech ERGO M575 or the Logitech MX ERGO.
The MX Vertical is a rather heavy mouse by design.
The MX Vertical has good ergonomics, and it's a comfortable mouse for most people. Due to the mouse's vertical design, when you click the button you'll unwillingly move the cursor a bit unless you have a tight grip on the mouse. The mouse is difficult to lift, which may be an issue when using a low sensitivity setting, as frequent repositioning of the mouse may be difficult. If you're interested in a very similar vertical model better suited for small to medium-sized hands, check out the Logitech Lift. Or, for a similarly comfortable, high-end office mouse with a more conventional mouse design, check out the Logitech MX Master.
The MX Vertical has excellent wireless connectivity options. Like the MX Master 2S, it can switch between three connected devices. Although it comes with a wireless dongle, it also supports Bluetooth connectivity, so you don't have to worry about bringing the dongle with you if you travel with your mouse.
The cable can be used for both charging and for wired use.
- MX Vertical mouse
- Wireless USB dongle (Logitech Unifying Receiver)
- USB-C cable
- Setup guide
The buttons and their functions are decent. Although you can't switch profiles using the mouse buttons, the accompanying software allows you to have a different button configuration for each software installed on your PC.
The Logitech MX Vertical has decent click latency. Even if you use the mouse in a wired mode with its included cable, its latency is still too high for competitive or reaction-based gaming. However, its click latency is low enough for casual gaming, browsing, and general productivity tasks no matter the connection type.
If you're looking for a vertical mouse with a gaming sensor and a higher, 1000Hz polling rate, check out the Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical.
The mouse's wheel is mediocre. It offers wheel incrementation feedback and good precision. However, since you can't unlock the wheel, it can't scroll infinitely, which can be annoying if you want to scroll through large documents quickly.
If you're looking for a vertical mouse with a secondary scroll wheel for horizontal scrolling, check out the Keychron M5.
The software that downloads as soon as you plug the USB dongle in your PC is quite straightforward. You have to create an account with Logitech to save your settings, since there's no onboard memory. This is great if you want to reload your settings on another PC. The software allows you to create profiles that load automatically when opening a program on your PC, but you can't have multiple profiles for the same program.