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Anker 2.4G Vertical Ergonomic Mouse vs Logitech MX Master 3S vs Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2

Anker 2.4G Vertical Ergonomic Mouse

8.5 $25

Logitech MX Master 3S

9.4 $89.99

Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2

9.2 $159

Verdict

Anker 2.4G Vertica

Wrist relief without the gamble. The vertical handshake shape rotates your hand into a neutral angle, and reviewers say it eases pain as well as mice costing triple. It runs on AAAs and caps at 1600 DPI, but as a cheap first try at a vertical mouse, it's the easy call.

Logitech MX Master

The standard productivity mouse. Its MagSpeed wheel snaps between precise clicks and a free-spin that flies through documents, the clicks are near-silent, and it tracks even on glass. It's heavy and right-handed, but for all-day desk work on any OS it's the one to beat.

Logitech G Pro X S

The competitive default. About 60 grams with no holes in the shell, Logitech's flagship HERO 2 sensor, and hybrid switches that resist the double-click rot mechanical ones get. It's pricey and bare, no RGB or Bluetooth, but for pure aim and weight nothing here beats it.

Best for

Anker 2.4G Vertica

Anyone with wrist discomfort who wants to try the vertical "handshake" grip cheaply before committing to a premium ergonomic mouse.

Logitech MX Master

Office and creative workers who live in documents, timelines, and browser tabs — the scroll wheel, multi-device switching, and comfortable shape pay off daily.

Logitech G Pro X S

Competitive FPS and esports players who want a 60-gram mouse with flawless low-latency wireless and a simple shape that suits most grips.

Avoid if

Anker 2.4G Vertica

You need precision work, gaming performance, or rechargeable batteries — this is a basic AAA-powered starter mouse.

Logitech MX Master

You want a light mouse for fast-paced gaming — it's heavier and tuned for work, not flick aim.

Logitech G Pro X S

You mainly do office work — you'd pay a gaming premium for speed you won't notice, and there are no extra productivity buttons.

Score breakdown

fit

Anker 2.4G

8.5

Logitech M

9.4

Logitech G

9.2

ease

Anker 2.4G

8.6

Logitech M

9.4

Logitech G

9.0

value

Anker 2.4G

9.2

Logitech M

9.0

Logitech G

8.5

quality

Anker 2.4G

8.0

Logitech M

9.3

Logitech G

9.3

Specs

dpi

Onboard selector: 800 / 1,200 / 1,600

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type

Budget vertical ergonomic mouse

Premium productivity wireless mouse

Ultra-lightweight wireless gaming mouse

power

2x AAA batteries (not included)

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price

~$25

~$99

~$159

shape

Vertical handshake position (eases wrist strain)

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extras

Tactile coating; dongle storage slot

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buttons

5 (incl. back/forward navigation)

7 programmable + thumb wheel + gestures

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connectivity

2.4GHz USB dongle (no Bluetooth)

Bluetooth (3 devices) + Logi Bolt receiver; Flow

Lightspeed 2.4GHz receiver / wired (no Bluetooth)

clicks

—

Quiet Click switches (~90% quieter)

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scroll

—

MagSpeed: ratchet + free-spin (~1,000 lines/sec)

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sensor

—

8,000 DPI Darkfield (tracks on glass)

HERO 2 - up to 32,000 DPI, 500 IPS

battery

—

~70 days; USB-C quick charge

~95 hrs at 1000Hz; USB-C; Powerplay-compatible

weight

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~60g (no shell holes)

polling

—

2,000Hz out of box; up to 8,000Hz (firmware)

switches

—

LIGHTFORCE hybrid optical-mechanical

Buy →Buy →Buy →

	Anker 2.4G Vertical Ergonomic Mouse	Logitech MX Master 3S	Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2
Score	8.5	9.4	9.2
Price	$25	$89.99	$159
Verdict	Wrist relief without the gamble. The vertical handshake shape rotates your hand into a neutral angle, and reviewers say it eases pain as well as mice costing triple. It runs on AAAs and caps at 1600 DPI, but as a cheap first try at a vertical mouse, it's the easy call.	The standard productivity mouse. Its MagSpeed wheel snaps between precise clicks and a free-spin that flies through documents, the clicks are near-silent, and it tracks even on glass. It's heavy and right-handed, but for all-day desk work on any OS it's the one to beat.	The competitive default. About 60 grams with no holes in the shell, Logitech's flagship HERO 2 sensor, and hybrid switches that resist the double-click rot mechanical ones get. It's pricey and bare, no RGB or Bluetooth, but for pure aim and weight nothing here beats it.
Best for	Anyone with wrist discomfort who wants to try the vertical "handshake" grip cheaply before committing to a premium ergonomic mouse.	Office and creative workers who live in documents, timelines, and browser tabs — the scroll wheel, multi-device switching, and comfortable shape pay off daily.	Competitive FPS and esports players who want a 60-gram mouse with flawless low-latency wireless and a simple shape that suits most grips.
Avoid if	You need precision work, gaming performance, or rechargeable batteries — this is a basic AAA-powered starter mouse.	You want a light mouse for fast-paced gaming — it's heavier and tuned for work, not flick aim.	You mainly do office work — you'd pay a gaming premium for speed you won't notice, and there are no extra productivity buttons.
Score breakdown
fit	8.5	9.4	9.2
ease	8.6	9.4	9.0
value	9.2	9.0	8.5
quality	8.0	9.3	9.3
Specs
dpi	Onboard selector: 800 / 1,200 / 1,600	—	—
type	Budget vertical ergonomic mouse	Premium productivity wireless mouse	Ultra-lightweight wireless gaming mouse
power	2x AAA batteries (not included)	—	—
price	~$25	~$99	~$159
shape	Vertical handshake position (eases wrist strain)	—	—
extras	Tactile coating; dongle storage slot	—	—
buttons	5 (incl. back/forward navigation)	7 programmable + thumb wheel + gestures	—
connectivity	2.4GHz USB dongle (no Bluetooth)	Bluetooth (3 devices) + Logi Bolt receiver; Flow	Lightspeed 2.4GHz receiver / wired (no Bluetooth)
clicks	—	Quiet Click switches (~90% quieter)	—
scroll	—	MagSpeed: ratchet + free-spin (~1,000 lines/sec)	—
sensor	—	8,000 DPI Darkfield (tracks on glass)	HERO 2 - up to 32,000 DPI, 500 IPS
battery	—	~70 days; USB-C quick charge	~95 hrs at 1000Hz; USB-C; Powerplay-compatible
weight	—	—	~60g (no shell holes)
polling	—	—	2,000Hz out of box; up to 8,000Hz (firmware)
switches	—	—	LIGHTFORCE hybrid optical-mechanical
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