Logitech Lift is a vertical mouse that’s easier to hold

With incredibly tall heights and unconventional curves, upright mice require some tweaking to use. But the supposed benefit, according to mouse manufacturers, is greater hand, wrist, and hand comfort due to a more natural hand position.

But like any ergonomic peripheral, you won’t get any benefit unless you get used to the device. Logitech is one of the largest manufacturers of vertical mice with the MX Vertical, one of the most versatile vertical mice on the market. The Logitech Lift Wireless Mouse isn’t as feature-packed, but it’s more attractive due to its smaller size catering to small to medium hands, left-handed options, and more colors.

These options make it easier to find the right fit, which is crucial in terms of ergonomics. And while the hand size fits both the Lift and the MX Vertical, I found the Lift to be easier to grip when navigating its side buttons than any other vertical mice I’ve used.

Vertical Design

The lifter places your hand at a 57 degree angle to the table in a handshake-like position. In comparison, the MX Vertical is at the same angle, while the Logitech MX Ergo trackball mouse is at a 20-degree angle. The angled design results in less pronation of the forearm, keeping it and your hand more in line with the rest of the arm. Logitech made the Lift (4.25 x 2.76 x 2.8 inches, 0.28 lbs) for arms up to 7.5 inches long, while the MX Vertical (4.72 x 3.11 x 3.09 inches, 0.28 lbs.) 3 lbs) for arms at least 6.9 inches long.

Ergonomics is about comfort, which is why Logitech’s vertical mouse options include two sizes (and a left-handed option) to suit people’s needs. But is there any evidence that a vertical mouse can relieve pain?

A small study of upright mice

There is no strong evidence that an upright mouse can alleviate problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive strain injury (RSI). Logitech is also careful not to make any big promises other than the claim that the mouse “takes pressure off the wrist, promoting a more natural forearm position throughout the day.”However, there are studies confirming that upright mice successfully combat forearm pronation.

One study published in 2015 by scientists at Synaptics and the University of Washington School of Public Health found that upright mice greatly reduced pronation. It was also found that “increasing the height of the mouse and tilting the top of the mouse body can improve wrist position without negatively impacting performance,”and that vertical mice can also result in less neck and shoulder discomfort.

In regards to the carpal tunnel, the study found that although ulnar deviation was less in upright mice, there was no significant decrease in carpal tunnel pressure.

Ergonomics experts, including the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), emphasize that when working with a computer, the wrists and hands should be in line with the forearms. Although this does not mean pronation of the hands.

The German AGR, which has certified the MX Vertical and MX Ergo, says that a non-ergonomic mouse or keyboard can, based on Google’s translation, “put undue stress on the spine (especially the cervical spine), muscles and joints (primarily). shoulder and wrist). These heavy loads, possibly also in combination with stress, can lead to long-term illness for the user.”

So, while there is no evidence that an upright mouse will cure or prevent medical issues such as carpal tunnel, they will reduce pronation and should also help your hand maintain a more correct 90-degree angle. If you have pain associated with any of these areas, a vertical mouse may help.

That is, if you feel comfortable using it.