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.
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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
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.
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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 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.
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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
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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
- 7.3 Work
- 7.3 Video Games (FPS)
- 7.1 Video Games (MMO)
- 6.6 Raw Performance
- 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.
- Updated Dec 07, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5. This update adds a new Main Button test group, which provides button actuation data and switch information. We've also made minor changes to how we calculate the Office usage score. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Mar 01, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.4. This update modifies our Hand Size Recommendation test, adding a more granular hand size recommendation chart. We've moved several minor tests into different test groups, removed the Travel usage, and added a new Raw Performance usage. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Sep 08, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.3. This update adds a new Sensor Latency test and makes minor changes to several of our existing tests, resulting in test result changes in several sections. For more information, you can check out our full changelog here.
- Updated Aug 01, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here.
- Updated Jun 13, 2022: We've updated this review to Test Bench 1.1, which revamped our click latency test methodology. We've updated the text to reflect our new results in various sections, including the Click Latency test box, Usages, Introduction, and other locations where we discuss click latency.
- Updated May 30, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update revamps our Click Latency test and results in changes to test results. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Oct 16, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Dec 20, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.1.
- Updated Dec 11, 2019: Review published.
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 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 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 a palm grip.
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.
The Logitech MX Vertical is a better vertical mouse than the Anker Wireless Vertical Mouse. You can use the Logitech via Bluetooth, and its receiver and its buttons are fully programmable inside the software. While the Anker doesn't have software, its slimmer design is a bit more comfortable to grab. The Logitech's overall performance 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 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 Logitech is much lighter, feels way better built, is suitable for all hand sizes depending on grip type. Also, it's wireless, has a much more consistent sensor, and has much better software. On the other hand, the J-Tech has more programmable buttons.
The Logitech MX Vertical has better overall performance as an office mouse than the Kensington Orbit Fusion Wireless Trackball. Both are wireless, right-handed mice, but the Logitech has a vertical design, while the Kensington is a stationary trackball mouse. The Logitech is significantly lighter and feels better built. It also has significantly lower click latency, a higher maximum CPI, and you can adjust the set CPI by increments of 50. At the same time, you can only cycle between three CPI presets using the Kensington. The Kensington also has a storage compartment for its USB receiver, a feature the Logitech lacks.
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.
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. 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.
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.