The latest mouse in Logitech’s Ergo line, the $70 Lift is designed for small to medium hands.
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Logitech makes a lot of mice, and they’re all designed for comfort.But its Ergo line, which now includes the new Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse, should offer additional ergonomic advantages.In the case of the Lift, Logitech says its 57-degree vertical design “elevates your wrist into a more natural position” and “reduces stress on your wrist while promoting a more natural forearm posture throughout the day.”The Logitech Lift is available this month for $70 in a right-handed version in three color options—off-white, rose, and graphite—as well as a left-handed version in graphite.
One of the main differences between this model and the company’s first vertical mouse, the MX Vertical (released in 2018 for $100), is that the Lift is more compact and designed for people with small to medium hands.Also, instead of using a rechargeable battery, it’s powered by a single AA battery that can last up to two years.Not using a rechargeable battery allowed Logitech to make the Lift more affordable than its predecessor.
I’ve been using the Lift for the last week and like the feel compared to the MX Vertical, which also has a 57-degree vertical design, but it’s a bit too big for my hand.I’ve been using Logitech’s MX Anywhere 3 mouse, which has an integrated memory foam wrist rest.With the Lift, it feels like you’re getting wrist support without the extra bump on the mousepad.
Three color options for the elevator.The left-hand version is only available in graphite (pictured left).
The placement of the buttons has also been improved.On the MX Vertical, some people find the secondary buttons a little hard to reach (and not very ergonomically placed).With Lift, the buttons on the MX Vertical for changing pointer speed and DPI switching have been moved from the top of the mouse (top) to above the scroll wheel, which is a better location.
The elevator is also very quiet.Like Logitech’s latest MX Master and MX Anywhere mice, it features a magnetic SmartWheel for smooth and precise operation.As you might expect, you can program the Lift’s buttons using Logi Options software for Mac or Windows.You can wirelessly connect Lift to up to three devices, whether they are MacOS, Windows, Linux or ChromeOS PCs or iOS and Android devices.Connection is via Bluetooth or the included Logi Bolt USB receiver (alas, USB-C devices don’t include an adapter).
When traveling, you store the Bolt USB receiver in the battery compartment, and it’s worth noting that the battery compartment door is magnetically attached, making it easy to open and close.This is a nice design style.
Logitech says that, like the rest of its Ergo line, the Lift Vertical ergonomic mouse is “well-built through multiple rounds of user testing by Logitech’s Ergo Lab and approved by leading ergonomic bodies.”
It’s worth noting — though it’s not new — that Logitech still has an ergonomic trackball in its lineup.In 2020, Logitech released the Ergo M575, a version of its MX Ergo wireless trackball that is smaller, sleeker, half the price, and replaces the M570 wireless trackball.Unlike a mouse, the trackball stays still on your desktop, but it gives your thumbs a good workout.
The lift’s vertical orientation does take some getting used to, and it’s not for everyone, but its smaller size and other design tweaks should help it appeal to a wider audience.While I’ll need a few more weeks of testing to better gauge the Lift’s ergonomic benefits and how well it performs in a variety of applications, my initial impression is that it’s one of the best vertical mice I’ve ever used.
Post time: Jul-07-2022