If a vertical mouse doesn’t suit you, look at our list of the best ergonomic mice, and you’re sure to find a good option. Read on to see the best vertical mice. This model ticks all the right boxes, with a comfortable and compact wireless design, a button to control the sensitivity, as well as forward/back buttons to go with the usual left and right-click options. That pair of buttons doesn’t work with Macs out of the box, but various third-party apps let you get around that problem. It runs off a pair of AAA batteries (not included) that will last anywhere from one month to several, depending on how much you use the mouse and the quality of the batteries. The mouse enters power-saving mode after a few minutes of inactivity. Unlike some models, this one only comes in a right-handed version, so lefties will, unfortunately, need to look elsewhere. That’s about the only flaw, though, in a mouse that provides excellent value for money and is backed by a hassle-free 18-month warranty. Wired mice are typically a little cheaper, since they don’t need the extra electronics inside, and you never need to worry about the battery going flat at a vital moment. They’re also more reliable, without the disconnections and slow response times that sometimes plague wireless models. Realizing this, Anker has replicated its successful wireless vertical mouse in a wired model, and it’s just as good. As expected, it’s a few dollars cheaper, and the nearly five-foot cable is long enough for almost every desk and computer setup. It has the same five-button setup (with the same back/forward limitations on MacOS), and adjustable sensitivity — only two levels, in this case, rather than three on the wireless version. Again, left-handers are sadly left out, as there’s only a right-handed model available. As well as the left/right/middle buttons at the front, there are a pair of forward/back buttons below the spot where your thumb sits, and a button for cycling through the four sensitivity settings. It’s one of the very few vertical mice shipping with Mac drivers that let you map the buttons to perform whatever function you like, getting around the incompatibility problems that plague most others. Unusually, too, the wireless model uses Bluetooth rather than relying on a USB dongle that you need to plug in. Especially in these days of USB-A sockets disappearing from laptops, that’s a welcome addition. There are a wide range of models available in the VerticalMouse range, so be sure to get the right one for your needs. Versions are available in wired and wireless, for left and right-handed people, in different sizes, and for Mac or PC. Not every possible combination is covered, but for most people, Evoluent has the best range of vertical mouse options if they’re happy to pay the extra money for them. While the biggest benefit of this mouse is not needing a spare USB-A port (if you’ve even got one available), the MOJO has another trick up its sleeve. All six buttons and the scroll wheel are designed for near-silent operation. If you use your computer around other people in a quiet environment, they’ll greatly appreciate your purchasing decision. Using a pair of AAA batteries (not included), it works on Windows, Linux and Mac. As with most of the other mice listed here, you’ll need to use a third-party app to get the forward/back buttons working on MacOS. The people behind this 7Lucky Rechargeable model must have got as sick of flat batteries as the rest of us, and decided to do something about it. The inbuilt lithium-ion battery charges using a standard micro-USB cable (there’s one in the box), and while it doesn’t last as long as replaceable batteries, charging is quick and you can keep using the mouse while it does so. That’s a definite win. Other than that, it’s a fairly standard vertical mouse, with Windows and Linux support, forward/back buttons, a USB receiver and adjustable sensitivity settings. Given it’s around the same price as other wireless mice that use disposable batteries, the 7Lucky makes a lot of sense for those trying to reduce their environmental impact or who are just sick of replacing flat batteries. You can also connect it manually with the included charging cable. The battery is rechargeable, staying powered on for 4 months on a full charge and it can juice up enough to get 3 hours of use out of 1 minute of charge time.
