- Table of Contents
- Intro
- Our Verdict
- Test Results
- Compared to others
- Discussions
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 will take 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
This is a decent mouse for mixed usage. Although you'll benefit the most using it in the office or for multimedia, some people might find it comfortable for playing FPS or MMO video games. Unfortunately, this mouse isn't ideal for traveling or for people with small hands, due to its bulkier size and heavier weight, but it does have versatile connectivity options.
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Versatile wireless connectivity.
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Great performance.
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Poor portability.
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Bulky size isn't very good for small hands
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.
The MX Vertical is a decent mouse for travel. Unfortunately, it has poor portability as it's bulky and rather heavy. On the upside, it has excellent wireless connectivity options so you don't have to worry about wires getting on your way. Finally, the MX Vertical is compatible with all laptops that use Windows or macOS.
This is a decent mouse for use with FPS video games. While the wireless click latency is already decent, you'll get even lower latency when using the mouse wired. The ergonomics are good, but the special design might not be ideal if you have very small or very large hands. On the upside, the accompanying software is quite versatile and lets you adjust and save the button configuration to match different games.
The MX Vertical wireless mouse is decent for playing MMO video games. It has a decent number of adjustable 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.
This mouse is inadequate for ultra-light gaming. Like most vertical mice, the MX Vertical is larger and has a higher weight, making it unsuitable for this kind of use. The wireless click latency is good enough for most people and shouldn't be noticeable, but adding a cable to an already heavy mouse could further hinder its performance for such activity.
- 7.3 Mixed Usage
- 8.0 Office/Multimedia
- 6.9 Travel
- 6.5 Video Games (FPS)
- 6.9 Video Games (MMO)
- 5.0 Ultra-Light Gaming
- Update 12/20/2019: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.1.
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 is a rather heavy mouse by design.
Due to its design, the MX Vertical is fairly bulky and isn't a good travel companion.
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.
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.
Palm grip on the MX Vertical won't feel too comfortable if you have extra large hands, as your fingers will extend beyond the end of the mouse.
If you have small hands and like using claw grip, this mouse isn't a good choice; your fingers won't easily reach the buttons. On the upside, this grip is great for those with extra large hands.
The ergonomics of this mouse aren't suitable if you like the fingertip grip, no matter your hand size. This mouse is designed to rest inside of your palm.
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
This mouse has decent click latency when used wirelessly. Most people won't notice the difference between wired and wireless, but if you do play games competitively, it's best to plug it in.
The MX Vertical delivers an impressive performance. It feels very precise, and thanks to its wide DPI range you can adjust its sensitivity to better suit your needs. The polling rate of this mouse is low, which means that if you move the mouse too fast, it won't report all the steps and its motion will feel less fluid.
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 mouse's wheel is mediocre. It offers you 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 quickly scroll through large documents.
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.
You shouldn't have issues using this mouse and its software with the most common operating systems. However, some programmable functions are OS-specific, meaning that they're not compatible with other OS.
Compared to other mice
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 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 easier when using palm grip.
The Logitech MX Vertical is a better vertical mouse than the Anker Wireless Vertical Mouse. It can be used via Bluetooth, and its receiver and its buttons are fully programmable inside the software. On the other hand, while the Anker doesn't have software, its slimmer design is a bit more comfortable to grab than the Logitech. The overall performance of the MX Vertical is noticeably better than the Anker's.
The Logitech MX Master 2S and the Logitech MX Vertical are both great office mice. The MX Master 2S feels better built, has more programmable buttons, and features a side horizontal wheel, which is great for scrolling sideways through Excel spreadsheets. On the other hand, The MX Vertical's more unique shape is great if you find your wrist gets sore after long days of using your mouse. The MX Master 2S is also fairly large, and may not be comfortable for people with small hands.
The Logitech MX Vertical is a much better mouse than the J-Tech Digital V628X. The MX Vertical is much lighter, feels way better built, is suitable for all hand sizes depending on grip type, is wireless, has a much more accurate and consistent sensor performance, and has much better software. On the other hand, the V628X has more programmable buttons.
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