Logitech MX ERGO vs MX Vertical: Which Mouse Is Better?

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Updated Aug 05, 2025 07:45 PM

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ConnectivityWireless

Type Vertical

Default Weight 127.5 g

Ambidextrous No

ConnectivityWireless

Type Trackball

Default Weight 261.9 g

Ambidextrous No

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Our Verdict

Logitech MX Vertical

Logitech MX ERGO

The Logitech MX ERGO is better than the Logitech MX Vertical, but they're two differently-designed mice. The ERGO is a trackball mouse that's better-built and a lot more comfortable. It also has lower click latency, a vertical wheel tilt, and more programmable buttons. However, the Vertical is much lighter, making it easier to carry around, and it has a wider CPI range. The vertical shape of this mouse may be comfortable for more people.

Variants

MX Vertical

MX ERGO (Black)

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Standard

MX Vertical

Black

MX ERGO

Standard

MX Vertical

Black

MX ERGO

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MX Vertical

Black

MX ERGO

Standard

MX Vertical

Black

MX ERGO

Main Differences for

Work

Threshold

0.10

Work

7.3

7.4

Build Quality

8.5

9.0

Full Comparison

Work

7.3

7.4

Video Games (FPS)

7.3

5.9

Video Games (MMO)

7.1

7.3

Raw Performance

6.6

5.7

Design

Style

Style Picture

Type

Vertical

Trackball

Coating

Matte

Lighting Color

No Lighting

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Shape

3D Model

Length

4.7" (120 mm)

5.2" (133 mm)

Width

3.1" (78 mm)

3.9" (100 mm)

Height

3.1" (79 mm)

2.4" (60 mm)

Grip Width

53 mm

62 mm

Ambidextrous

Left-Handed Friendly

Finger Rest

Thumb

Pinky

Build Quality

8.5

9.0

Build quality picture

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Weight

5.4

2.8

Minimum Weight Picture

Lowest Weight

127.5 g

261.9 g

Default Weight

127.5 g

261.9 g

Weight Distribution

Front-heavy

Centered

Extra Weights

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Hand Size Recommendation

Palm Grip Hand Recommendation

Claw Grip Hand Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation

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Wireless Versatility

9.7

9.6

Maximum Of Paired Devices

Bluetooth

Yes

Receiver

Yes

Battery Type

Rechargeable

Use When Charging

Yes

On/Off Activation

Auto Off And On/Off Switch

Receiver Extender

Receiver Storing

Battery Indicator

Yes

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Cable

Connectivity

Wireless

Cable Length

4.3 ft (1.3 m)

4.2 ft (1.3 m)

Cable Type

Rubber

Permanent Kink

Yes

Port Type: Mouse End

USB-C

Micro USB

Port Type: PC End

USB-A

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Mouse Feet

7.0

0.0

Mouse Feet picture

Gliding Experience

Stationary

Material

PTFE

Plastic

Extra Included

In The Box

In the box picture

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Control

Main Button

Actuation Graph

Force/Distances Graph

Switch Type

Mechanical

Switch Model

Not Specified

Additional Buttons

6.4

6.3

Buttons Picture

Total Number Of Buttons

Number Of Side Buttons

Number Of Programmable Inputs

Profile Switching Button

Gesture Support

Yes

N/A

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Click Latency

7.1

7.0

Latency Data

Expected Connection

12.3 ms

12.8 ms

Wired

10.1 ms

N/A

Receiver

12.3 ms

12.8 ms

Bluetooth

20.8 ms

18.0 ms

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CPI

8.3

7.0

CPI Graph

SRAV Close-Up

SRAV @ 1600 CPI

0.99%

N/A

SRAV @ 800 CPI

0.29%

1.19%

SRAV @ 400 CPI

1.24%

6.10%

SRAV @ Fixed CPI

N/A

Precision Error Between Speeds

0.74%

1.84%

Precision Error Between CPI

0.69%

1.28%

Worst Tracking Error

-7.00%

11.30%

Minimum CPI

400 CPI

50 CPI

Maximum CPI

4,000 CPI

1,150 CPI

CPI Adjustment Steps

50 CPI

100 CPI

Sensor Latency

7.5

0.0

Sensor Latency Transition Graph

Delay To Start Of Movement

19.5 ms

N/A

Delay At Half Movement

9.6 ms

N/A

Delay To End Of Movement

10.7 ms

N/A

Sensor Specifications

Sensor Technology

Optical (LED)

Sensor Model

Not Specified

Works On Glass

Yes

Minimum Lift Off Distance

2.4 mm

N/A

Maximum Polling Rate

125 Hz

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Mouse Wheel

Mouse wheel picture

Scroll Wheel Type

Notched Wheel

Scroll Wheel Tilt

Yes

Thumb Wheel Type

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Noise

Noise Video

Click Noise

Loud

Quiet

Operating System And Software

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

Logitech Options

Software Windows Compatibility

Yes

Software macOS Compatibility

Yes

On-Board Memory

CPI (DPI) Adjustment

Yes

Polling Rate Adjustment

Profile Configuration

Yes

Profile Auto-Switching

Yes

RGB On/Off

No RGB

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Mouse Compatibility

Windows Compatibility

Fully

macOS Compatibility

Fully

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Standard

MX Vertical

Black

MX ERGO

Standard

MX Vertical

Black

MX ERGO

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MX Vertical

Black

MX ERGO

Standard

MX Vertical

Black

MX ERGO