Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse for Work, Multi-Device Connectivity, 800/1200 /1600 DPI, 5 Buttons for Laptop, Desktop, PC, MacBook - BlackECOLOGO

I’ve been using the Anker vertical ergonomic mouse for a few years, and it’s made a huge difference during long work sessions. The vertical design felt unusual at first, but after a day or two, I noticed a lot less strain in my wrist and forearm. It’s now my go-to mouse for daily use.The wireless connection is stable and quick to respond — no lag or dropouts. I also like the adjustable DPI settings (800/1200/1600), which make it easy to fine-tune the speed depending on the task. The extra buttons are handy for web browsing and productivity shortcuts.It works flawlessly with both my Windows laptop and MacBook. Just plug in the USB receiver and you’re good to go — no software needed. Battery life has been great so far too.Highly recommended for anyone looking to upgrade their setup and prioritize comfort. But expect it to fail in about a year so so.

I work from home and use my computer/mouse all day. I was having a lot of shoulder pain and decided to try an ergonomic mouse. I got this one to see if it would help before I got a more expensive one. No need for another mouse - I have been using this mouse the last 4 years and no more shoulder pain. Very durable and reliable!

I needed an ergonomic mouse but didn't want to foot the bill for an expensive one (or wait weeks for my employer to purchase one for me). This model was the right price and shipped free overnight (free with Prime membership). Within 2 days of use I noticed my wrist pain disappear and was very happy.I have small hands (5"L x 3-1/2"W) and this mouse fits perfectly. Good speed and reaction time for the work I do (lots of spreadsheets, graphs and emails). Button click and roller button noise levels are the same as any standard mouse. I don't use the forward/back buttons and sometimes I hit them with my thumb. Wish this feature could be turned off. Additionally, the device switch button is located near the thumb and I hit that often as well. The mouse has a smooth surface which feels nice but provides no grip so I find my thumb and hand sliding down. Due to the slipping I often find myself gripping the mouse with my thumb which causes pain after a long day of use.Overall, I am happy with the mouse but will probably add some grip material to keep my hand from slipping.PROS: easy to setup, smooth glide over desk pad surface, good fit for small hands, good reaction and speed.CONS: smooth surface allows hand to slip

What a fantastic product! I started looking into the world of vertical mice after experiencing some wrist discomfort from the use of a traditional mouse. Of course, the first search hit was Evoluent Vertical Mouse. They were the first to market with a product like this, plus they have the whole University of California academic cachet behind them. For YEARS Evoluent was the ONLY player on the vertical mouse market without competition. As a result, the technology and finish of their product is still stuck in the past. Think those ugly white Microsoft optical mice we all used in the late 90s when optical mice were a novelty. The Evoluent mice have the exact same feel, and even worse tracking capability! In Evoluent's defense, their product does relieve wrist strain, but so does Anker vertical mouse...... for only $20!So let's compare the two products side by side, Evoluent vs Anker. Note that I am just over 7 inches from my wrist crease to the tip of my middle finger. This puts me right on the border for Evoluent between normal and small versions. If you are in the same boat, go the smaller size with Evoluent, provided you don't opt for the Anker.1. SizeEvoluent (standard size) felt a bit too big for my hands. The cheap plastic is also very slippery, making it difficult to pick up the mouse and move it if you are at the edge of the mouse pad (and you do need a mouse pad with Evoluent). Anker fits my hand perfectly. I simply LOVE holding the mouse. It has a really nice rubbery matte finish that prevents your hand from slipping.2. Hand PositionBoth Anker and Evoluent offer the handshake position. I would say that Evoluent hand position is about 80 degrees between table top and your wrist. For comparison, regular mouse would have your wrist at 0 degrees. Anker holds your wrist at about 65 degrees. It is debatable whether 80 or 65 degrees is better. With both mice I felt immediate relief of wrist tension. Going back to 0 degree traditional mouse position feels immediately awkward. It is a toss up between the Anker and Evoluent with a slight edge given to Evoluent, just because they have a bit of science in their product marketing.3. UsabilityThis is personal, but for me Anker wins hands down in this category. Anker feels intuitive right out the box. You click with left finger and right click with the right. The back/forward thumb buttons were also very intuitive for me. This is similar to most Logitech mice. Mouse buttons on Anker have nice rigidity to them. Evoluent, on the other hand, takes some getting used to. It is a big clunky thing that slips out of your hand. Left finger does the left click. But it is, by default, you pinkie and ring-finger that do the right clicking. You can also reassign right click to the middle mouse button, but somehow it feels awkward and you keep pressing the default right click button anyway. Also, it is EXTREMELY easy to accidentally click on Evoluent. Buttons are cheap and plastic, and the scroll wheel is a complete joke. Granted, Anker's mouse wheel is not stellar, but it works well. I must have the newer batch, as I cannot relate to any of the scroll wheel problems mentioned in review. Don't forget Evoluent's back/forward mouse buttons. They are awkward to use at first, but you get accustomed to the arrangement. Matter of preference here.4. TrackingEvoluent tracking is ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. I have a black Ikea Galant desk. It's not shiny, just wood with black matte veneer. Everything tracks on it....... except the Evoluent mouse. So you HAVE to get a mouse pad. And be careful, you won't get tracking on every mouse pad, even if it is matte black. This is on a $100+ mouse!!! On the other end of the spectrum, Anker tracks on everything except glass. This is a $20 mouse.In summary, there is not much to chose from in the vertical mouse arena. So get the Anker vertical mouse, get rid of wrist strain... and save Evoluent for the fanboys.

I did not like this mouse. Bought it in Nov 2024 and just purchased a different one because I couldn't stand it anymore. A few things I noticed that annoyed me... The mouse click required a lot of force to press when I first got it. I almost returned it right away due to that, but it evened out over use. Also, the USB dongle was extremely loose in the bottom slot and would not retain itself against gravity. I almost lost it at a coffee shop. The thing that led me to buying a different mouse was the scroll wheel. Initially, I noticed that it scrolled really slowly per revolution, making my finger do a lot of work to get through pages. The scroll wheel has an outer ring that can rotate separately from the inner gear when you press really lightly, but recently I have had to press a lot harder to get the scroll to work. It gets to the point where I have to press so hard that it often switches to the max scroll (with the circle and arrow icons showing up on the screen). It may sound nit-picky, but I use this mouse 8 hours a day and these frustrations build up through that time.I'll add a few pros as well. The mouse is built well, has a great battery life and Bluetooth connectivity. It's really comfortable to use, and I like the forward and back buttons on the side.