Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse Review

• sensor type: Logitech Advanced Optical Tracking
• DPI: 400-4000, adjustable
• Buttons: Six (left, right, center, 2x thumb, 1x assist)
• weight: 4.4 oz
• Battery: 1x AA, up to 24 months life
• connect: Logi Bolt USB-A Receiver and Bluetooth LE

impression and performance

Logitech has done a great job of creating a sense of aesthetic unity within its ecosystem, and the lift fits right in. I use a Logitech K860 at work and the lift matches this keyboard perfectly. Out of the box, the Lift has the quality fit and finish typical of high-end Logitech products.

When the MX Vertical came out, I was excited to get my hands on one. I tried it at my local office supply store and was immediately put off by the size. To me, the mouse seems too large and uncomfortable to use. My hand size is just over Logitech’s definition of “medium,” but I seem to prefer a smaller mouse, as the Microsoft Sculpt is the most comfortable mouse I’ve found. I really like the size of the Lift, my initial impression is that it’s comfortable in the hand.

On the tin, Logitech advertises the Lift mouse as having a whisper-quiet click, and a very soft sound. Fortunately, this doesn’t translate to a mushy interface, as you can sometimes experience sound suppression. The scroll wheel is about average, with haptic feedback and smooth responsiveness. A dedicated button on the bottom to quickly switch between up to three devices is super handy and works great.I am using MX Master is the fast scroll wheel option, unfortunately not available on the elevator.

Size aside, there are some notable differences between the Logitech MX Vertical mouse and the Logitech Lift mouse:

• The Lift runs on AA batteries and has no wiring options. The MX Vertical has a built-in battery and a USB-C port.
  • The trade-off here is that the Lift can last up to two years of battery life, while the MX Vertical needs about approx. Every four months.
• The Lift runs on the new Bolt receiver, and the MX Vertical runs on the old Unifying receiver now.

This is the first new Logitech product I’ve recently gotten my hands on, and I had a chance to learn about the new generation of receivers — Logitech Bolt. Bolt is a replacement for the Logitech Unifying Receiver, which is essentially a traditional 2.4ghz dongle. Bolt takes security and performance very seriously, and standards always change over time, so it’s no surprise to see updates. It’s worth mentioning that devices made with Bolt receivers will not work on previous Unifying receivers. I’m also a little surprised why they chose USB-A, since I’ve only seen USB-C ports in new laptops over the past few years (specifically the Apple MacBook Pro and Dell XPS).

In my workflow, I tend to alternate between a trackball and a traditional mouse, and the Lift works seamlessly. It’s Logitech, so it’s implied that it’s capable of performing as well as a mouse (spoiler alert: it does), and the real touchstone here is the differentiating factor of function and comfort. In the same vein of finding a new generation of receivers in the Bolt, the Lift is also supported by a new generation of custom software – Logitech’s Options Plus. Not to be confused with the Logitech Options app…I made the mistake of installing first and wondered why it wasn’t detecting the Lift. Options Plus is in public beta, but I found it to work well and intuitively. The ability to set mouse buttons to different functions depending on the application is useful. I tend to take quite a few screenshots, so I set up a secondary “nugget” button to launch a shortcut to my screen capture app.

Not a new feature, but I had a chance to check it out Logitech Process Because it carries over into the Options Plus app. This makes me think it’s a software-grade KVM, and I’m impressed with the ease of setup and performance. When the cursor jumps from one device to another, you only need a little hesitation, and the copy/paste feature is very handy. On the one hand, I can see the benefits as a home user, but on the other hand, I can see this feature being quickly phased out in a work environment.

So, finally… the real question. Is the Logitech Lift mouse comfortable? Yes. I’ve spent almost a month dealing with this in my workflow and am delighted to find a replacement for the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic mouse I’ve been coveting for so long. I tend to experience pain in my thumb and inner wrist when things go wrong, none of which have come up during my time with the Lift. The handshake gesture came naturally and had no ill effect on interacting with my computer. Overall, I am very satisfied with this mouse.