Head-to-head · Best Vertical Ergonomic Mice

Evoluent VerticalMouse C vs Keychron M5

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Keychron M5 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.1 vs 3.6). Keychron M5 is best for: Gamers and power users who want wrist relief from a vertical mouse without sacrificing sensor performance or polling rate. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #5 in Best Vertical Ergonomic Mice

Evoluent VerticalMouse C

3.6

1 source

The Evoluent VerticalMouse C is a pioneering vertical mouse built around a fully sculpted handshake grip aimed at RSI and carpal tunnel relief. Reviewers praise its five low-force programmable buttons and genuine ergonomic comfort. It is pricier and more dated-looking than the Logitech options, but it is a trusted, specialist choice for users focused on wrist-pain relief.

Strengths

— Fully sculpted handshake grip designed specifically for RSI and carpal tunnel relief
— Available in wired and wireless versions and multiple sizes

Watch-outs

— Sized for larger hands; the regular size is big for small hands
— Mouse Manager software needed for full button customization

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Vertical Ergonomic Mice

Keychron M5

4.1

3 sources$69.99as of Oct 24

The Keychron M5 is the rare vertical mouse built for gaming as well as ergonomics, pairing a 47-degree angle with a PixArt 3950 sensor, 8000Hz polling and a light 95g body. Reviewers call it the best vertical gaming mouse they have used and praise its value. It is the pick for buyers who want wrist relief without giving up performance.

Strengths

— Gaming-grade PixArt 3950 sensor with up to 30,000 DPI and 8000Hz polling
— Lightweight 95g body, unusually light for a vertical mouse
— Tri-mode connectivity: 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.3 and wired USB-C

Watch-outs

— Stiff scroll wheel can cause unintended mouse lifting per some reviews

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How they stack up

Evoluent VerticalMouse C

The Evoluent VerticalMouse C uses a steeper, fully vertical sculpted grip that RSI sufferers often prefer over the Logitech MX Vertical and Logitech Lift, but it costs more than both and looks more dated, and it lacks the Keychron M5's gaming features and the low price of the Anker vertical mouse.

Keychron M5

The Keychron M5 is the only vertical mouse here with a gaming-grade sensor and 8000Hz polling, outclassing the Logitech MX Vertical, Logitech Lift and Evoluent VerticalMouse C for performance, though its 47-degree angle is less steeply vertical than the Evoluent and it costs more than the budget Anker vertical mouse.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Evoluent VerticalMouse C	Keychron M5
Grip	Fully sculpted handshake	—
Sensor	Adjustable pointer speed	PixArt 3950, up to 30000 DPI
Connectivity	Wired	2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C wired
Buttons	5 programmable	5 programmable
Hand Size	Medium to large	—
Software	Evoluent Mouse Manager	—
Versions	Wired and wireless	—
Vertical Angle	—	47 degrees
Polling Rate	—	Up to 8000Hz
Battery	—	Up to 140 hours
Weight	—	3.35 oz
Build	—	Lightweight

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