8 Best Vertical Mice in 2020

As usual, we’ll begin with a product brought to us by the father of computer peripherals, the Logitech MX Vertical wireless mouse respectively. As far as we know, Logitech’s take on the vertical mouse is one of the best on the market, and yes, we’re talking about the MX vertical here. On top of that, you get wireless connectivity, which means this baby is as good as it gets.

The point being, if you like the vertical format in a mouse and you can live with the price tag, this Logitech MX beast is hard to beat: it’s large enough to accommodate the biggest programmer hand out there, you get an “on the fly” sensitivity adjuster button on the top edge, while overall, the MX delivers a smooth and comfortable experience once you get the hang of it. The most important thing about this mouse is that it really feels natural to hold, even if it doesn’t look very comfy.

The build quality is solid, as usual from Logitech, even if the overall feeling is kind of plasticky. The scroll wheel is rubberized and the DPI button allows you to customize sensitivity between 400 and 4000 DPI. Be advised: the mouse requires BT 4.0 to work in Bluetooth mode, otherwise you’re “stuck” with USB/dongle connectivity.

Anker is another big name in the vertical/ergonomic mice industry, but, unlike Logitech, they’re playing on the “easy on the pocket” side of the force. The point being, this wireless/ergo/vertical mouse from Anker is very, but very affordable, all things considered. However, despite its low price tag, Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse has a lot to offer.

First, you’ll get a cool design that looks like a spaceship from the old-school Star Wars series (an imperial interceptor that is). Then, there’s the “adjustable on the fly” DPI setting, which allows you to modify the sensitivity hassle-free, 800/1200/1600 DPI respectively, and that’s more than enough for virtually any non-gaming type of job. Finally, you have 5 solid buttons to play with. However, comfort is the name of the game here, and this mouse is specifically designed to relieve the stress (pressure and/or strain) on your wrists. Needless to say, Anker did a good job in this department, even if you may find this mouse rather difficult to use in the beginning. Don’t worry, you’ll get used to it in no time.

Next in line, we have another rather expensive piece of gear, the Evoluent VM4R VerticalMouse respectively. This wired vertical mouse has already achieved some sort of legendary status among enthusiasts, due to its excellent ergonomic design and top-notch build quality. On top of that, Evoluent developed an interesting software bundle called Evoluent Mouse Manager which basically allows you to customize/program the mouse to meet your specific needs, a feature that is kind of cool if you’re into tinkering with your gear.

But what’s most important is that Evoluent’s vertical form factor will deliver a very comfortable “web browsing” experience all day long, and that’s what it really counts in vertical mice, and we’re talking about the excellently implemented handshake posture, that mimics one’s neutral hand posture, thus relieving stress on your sensitive muscles/nerves.

The J-Tech V628 makes for another budget option, as it retails for under thirty bucks and yet it checks all the important boxes we’ve told you about in the preamble of today’s article. First things first, you’ll get a well-designed (in terms of ergonomics obviously) vertical mouse with on-the-fly adjustable sensitivity (600/1000/1600 DPI respectively), and, on top of that, a removable palm rest and even thumb buttons.

The overall design of the J-Tech V628 promotes the glorified neutral “handshake” wrist and arm positions, while the Optical Tracking Technology delivers a smooth tracking experience, making sure the mouse works well on various surfaces.

If you’re looking for a dead-silent vertical mouse, and we mean that almost literally, you’ll get back your mojo with the Mojo silent Bluetooth gizmo. To make a long story short, this baby has it all: a cool vertical handshake design, wireless connectivity via Bluetooth (like, doh) and, on top of that, it’s as silent as a…well, mouse. Due to its Bluetooth feature, the mouse doesn’t require a nasty USB dongle, i.e. you won’t have to waste a USB port on your laptop to get the show on the road.

Also, the Mojo mouse comes with cross-platform compatibility out-of-the-box (as in no drivers required): Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chrome. There are 6 buttons to take care of each and every task, plus a scroll wheel. Design-wise, the mouse works well with regard to reducing all stress on one’s wrists/elbows/shoulders/forearms and can prevent painful conditions/injuries caused by overuse of the arm and hand from installing in the first place, or it can mitigate their effects.

VicTsing is an established “value-oriented” company and this baby makes for the perfect choice for people shopping for their first vertical mouse. To begin with, you won’t have to spend a fortune, and secondly, this VicTsing thing is well designed, simple and the literal definition of a no-nonsense vertical mouse, if it ever was one. The VicTsing 2.4G Wireless features a classic vertical design that keeps your palm/wrist/arm in a neutral position for all-day-long comfort and has no less than 6 buttons.

According to the company’s manifest, you can use the mouse for both work and play, but we’re skeptical about the latter; nonetheless, you’ll get 6 buttons plus a scroll wheel, adjustable on-the-fly DPI settings (800,1200,1600 DPI respectively), a high-quality optical engine for precision tracking and excellent autonomy for a wireless design. Oh, we almost forgot: the VicTsing mouse will cost you something like 2 cups of coffee, i.e. way under 20 bucks, which is kind of amazing. Basically, you can’t lose with this one.

The improbably named Jelly Comb Wireless Mouse 2.4G is next on our list, due to its very peculiar design which is said to reduce tension in your wrist/forearm by promoting the now-famous neutral “handshake” position. And yes, this mouse gets the job done in the ergonomics department, which is kind of important considering today’s topic.

One of the main advantages of this “closet-brand” is definitely the price-point, as Jelly Comb retails for under $20, yet it comes with advanced functionality on top of its cool looking vertical design. For example, you’ll get on-the-fly DPI adjustment, 800/1200/1600 DPI respectively, plus optical tracking technology which delivers quite good in the sensitivity department. Don’t get us wrong, this is not a gamer’s mouse, but when it comes to office tasks and the like, it won’t let you down.

Last but not least, we have a vertical mouse designed for lefties, and by that we mean left-handed people, which is kind of rare in this niche. Perixx may be an underdog when it comes to mice, but their PERIMICE-713L Left Handed vertical mouse is an excellent choice if you’re looking to buy your first vertical mouse without breaking the piggy bank.

For something way under $20, you’ll get an ergonomically shaped beast which looks futuristic; but don’t let the looks fool you, as the Perixx is scientifically proven to help with repetitive strain injuries issues. Despite its affordability, the mouse comes with all the necessary bells and whistles required for everyday tasks, including 6 buttons and on-the-fly DPI adjustment. Finally, this is a plug-and-play/forget about it job, as the mouse works just fine without requiring special drivers, which is as good as it gets for “noobs”.