Because the pandemic has precipitated me to spend extra time at my PC than ever earlier than, issues like carpal tunnel syndrome and different repetitive stress accidents have turn into a rising concern. And whereas the MX Vertical is likely one of the finest devices to assist keep away from straining your tendons, its cumbersome dimensions meant it by no means actually labored for me. But with the brand new Lift, Logitech lastly has an amazing different for folks with smaller arms.

Priced at $70 and accessible in three colours (graphite, rose and off-wite), Logitech says the Lift was developed by its Ergo Lab following suggestions from staff and prospects who, like me, had been delay by the dimensions of the MX Vertical. So after a number of rounds of person testing and approval from third-party ergonomic establishments, the corporate settled on a sleeker mannequin that’s 22 p.c smaller than earlier than.

Now which may not sound like a lot, however as a man with medium-sized arms, the distinction is instantly obvious. When I examined each of Logitech’s choices aspect by aspect, the Lift felt nimbler and extra pure, whereas the MX Vertical felt like holding a softball.

To additional improve all-day usability, the Lift encompasses a 57-degree vertical design the corporate says extra intently mimics an individual’s pure arm and wrist posture, whereas a helpful thumb relaxation and tender rubber coating assist present a agency, non-slip grip. And not like the MX Vertical, the Lift even is available in each proper and left-handed variations, so there’s one thing for everybody.

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Notably, whereas the Lift doesn’t carry the MX designation of Logitech most premium peripherals, the mouse nonetheless encompasses a easy magnetic SmartWheel and could be paired with as much as three units concurrently by way of Bluetooth or the Logi Bolt receiver (which comes included). But one in every of my favourite issues concerning the Lift is that other than the clicky thumb buttons, the scroll wheel and the left and proper mouse buttons are tremendous quiet, which is very nice in the event you don’t wish to disturb your loved ones or coworkers (particularly in the event you’re working at evening).

My solely two minor gripes are that I’d have most well-liked a chargeable design and that Logitech nonetheless doesn’t make a USB-C model of its receiver. That stated, longevity most likely received’t be a serious situation with a claimed battery lifetime of 24 months from a single AA battery. And if in case you have a PC that solely has USB-C ports, there’s an excellent probability you have already got the mandatory adapter mendacity round.

Overall, whereas I do know that Lift isn’t actually a groundbreaking product, I respect Logitech’s drive to make its ergonomic units extra accessible. With the continuing shift to working remotely, I’ve been attempting to take inventory of my house workplace and remove any objects which are inflicting undue stress. And whereas I’m unsure I might swap to the Lift full-time because it isn’t nice for gaming, I seen even utilizing it for an hour or two made a big effect on how my wrist felt on the finish of the day. So whereas it’s not fairly as subtle because the $100 MX Vertical, from what I’ve seen up to now, the Lift is a comfortable and much more reasonably priced choice to improve your on a regular basis work setup.