We are generally used to mice like this one, our hand flat on top and we move the cursor on screen like this.
The Logitech lift mouse is to be used like this, vertically.
This is the Logitech lift mouse, a wireless vertical ergonomic mouse to be exact.
Supports Bluetooth and a Logitech dongle, 24 month battery life, this I’ve got to see. Whisper quiet clicks, and customizable buttons.
On the box it still looks like a regular mouse, but once we get it out the difference is quite evident.
There are instructions on how to set it up using either Bluetooth or the logi bolt dongle.
Here’s the mouse. The first thing you’ll notice about the Logitech Lift is that it’s not shaped like a traditional mouse.
We have two buttons on the right for the left and right clicks, the middle is a scroll wheel which is also a button.
Two more buttons are on the left which allows for Forward and back navigation.
The shiny Gray part is plastic, and the darker Gray section has a rubber coating for better grip.
The scroll wheel is smooth, with a slight feedback which gives you more control. We don’t have the unlimited scrolling as in the mx master.
Behind that is a button to change the pointer speed, which effectively changes the DPI.
These buttons are whisper quiet.
On the bottom we have a button to switch between computers, the mouse can pair with upto 3 devices at a time. Use the button below to switch between them.
Below that is the on,off switch. Red is off, and green is on.
The sensor is in between.
We have this cover here, where the battery is located. The cover is held down using magnets, so it’s quite easy to remove and put back.
Open up the cover, and we find the dongle and battery within.
Remove the plastic tab and the battery is now active. There is no rechargeable battery within, and one AA battery is provided. When the battery is drained, we need to replace it. I wish it had a rechargeable battery.
Here is the logi bolt dongle, when the system selection is on 1, the dongle is used. These dongles are also called unifying receivers, so you need only one dongle for multiple logitech devices.
Let’s close the bottom cover and start using the mouse. Turn the mouse on and we see the LED under 1 blink.
I’m not using the provided dongle as my mx master 2s’s dongle already detected the device and is ready to use.
There we go, we have a notification indicating the lift mouse is found, tap on connect and done. This notification popped up as I already have the logitech options app installed on my system.
Else just plug in the dongle provided and the mouse is detected. The logitech options app is used to customize the buttons on the mouse, it’s not required if you don’t want to.
Now back to the mouse, the design is quite different from what we are generally used to. The mouse looks to be offset at an angle, 57 degrees to be exact, with the buttons to the side,
and height wise it’s roughly double compared to a standard mouse.
The mouse is designed this way as it’s supposed to be more ergonomic. The mouse is designed to support your hand in what is supposed to be it’s natural rest position. It looks like you’re shaking hands with the mouse. This provides a more comfortable position preventing any aches or pains and especially prevents carpal tunnel.
The mouse weighs 280 grams, so it’s easy to move around.
The mouse is available in Pale Grey (white and off-white), Graphite (black and gray) which is the one I have and Rose (lite pink and pink), so getting one that matches your setup is easy.
No lighting anywhere on this mouse, it’s meant for work and it’s reflected in its design.
Build wise it’s quite robust, no flexing or creaking anywhere. The rear rubberized portion makes it easy to grip.
It weighs 133 grams so it’s heavy, and you notice the weight when you try to pick it off the table.
There are multiple gripping styles,
One is the palm grip more like a handshake. The most comfortable of grips.
Claw grip, when you want the mouse to not move out of your hands. A bit painful when used for long periods but does provide more precision.
Fingertip grip, this is fine for casual movement, cannot recommend this grip for precision work.
I’ve been using it for a few weeks now, and I found it to be a bit painful in the beginning. Some moves where we can reposition the mouse to get more space on screen, the lift mouse just slips out of your hand due to its shape.
It does provide a good grip when moving around, but vertical movements just don’t work. I inevitably drop the mouse when repositioning.
Also, the height, we are used to mice half the height so i tend to tap the top, moving it across the screen and god knows what all i’ve clicked.
It isn’t designed to be stowed away in a laptop bag, so that kind of makes it a bad travel mouse.
There isn’t hard evidence proving that a vertical mouse can alleviate issues like carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive strain injury (RSI). I still do have pains in my wrist when using it for long hours, so no guarantees there.
The battery is not rechargeable, this is one of my biggest qualms about this mouse. At the price point it should have been. The mx vertical does have rechargeable batteries, but costs 3 times as much.
The design once you get used to it, is comfortable, and works well. It’s accurate for gaming and also precise creative work. No problems there. It’s not as low latency as gaming mice, but it’s not bad either. Just don’t compete in esports with this one, get a g502 instead. Battery life is not bad, and is rated to last around two years.
Honestly this mouse may not be for everyone. The design is quite different from what we’re used to, and it doesn’t take much to get used to.
The mouse does feel a bit small for my hands, the MX vertical is more suited if you have big hands.
But if you like the conventional mouse design but want an exceptional mouse, get the mx master 3S instead.
So, what do you guys think of the Logi lift ergo mouse, would you pick up a vertical mouse? Make sure to comment below.
