Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse, 800/1200 /1600 DPI, 5 Buttons for Laptop, Desktop, PC, Macbook - Black

I had never heard of ergonomic mice before and for years I had quite happily used a 'normal' mouse for computer work. Until I had an injury to my dominant arm and using a normal mouse was just so painful. The ergonomic mouse was a game changer. So I continue using these mice even though my arm is better. How you hold the mouse ergonomic is so natural and comfortable to use. A few weeks ago I bought the same mouse but wired. The wired mouse is brilliant but the wire kept getting in my way. Now I have got the wireless one. Identical to the wired one. Easy to use and go back pages. I love it. It comes with a USB for the computer and requires 2 AAA batteries for the mouse. Once the batteries are in it is ready to go. There is no need to go to settings to set it up.It works straight away. However, I have returned it. There was nothing wrong with the mouse apart from the red light not coming on when I was using it. It is hard to explain.The wired mouse's stripe lights up red when you use it, which I liked. I could see the computer was on and ready to go. However the wireless mouse same model just wireless the light strip does not light up at all. So it looks like a dead mouse. I have got used to seeing the red light on the other model. So, I don't know if it is a fault or just how its designed. I SENT THE WIRELESS MOUSE BACK AND GOT ANOTHER THE SAME. tHE SAME THING THE STRIP DOES NOT SHINE WITH ALIGHT LIKE THE WIRED ANKER. i CONTACTED ANKER AND THEY SAID THE WIRELESS MOUSE DOES NOT LIGHT UP. I like anker but I also like a wireless mouse with lights so I sent this back again.

I purchased this mouse, after my parents bought one, due to having pain in their hands. Using this mouse has alleviated their discomfort. It is the most comfortable ergonomic mouse I've ever used and I have used a few at work, which I've not been able to work with, so have gone back to a traditional style mouse. The material is super-smooth and so tactile and very easy to grip. The contour works naturally well with my hand and is shaped so well, that there is minimal strain in the wrist and hand. My family were sceptical about it, but got used to it very quickly without any trouble. At this price point I wasn't expecting the product to be as good as it is, as there are far more expensive ones on the market. You really don't need to spend a fortune. This product is really that good!

After many, many clicks my old Logitech M560 mouse was getting tired, and I was finding that it sometimes took more than one click to achieve an action. That basically means that I’d worn out the micro switch and that it was time for a new mouse. Friends had told me about their new upright mice and given favourable feedback so I decided to try one for myself, although I was reluctant to spend a lot of money on one. This Anker model seemed to fit the bill, and I knew from experience that it was a good, reliable brand. Maybe I should have looked more closely before buying it but this mouse isn’t fully upright design that I was expecting. Instead of my hand being fully upright it’s at an angle of around 45 degrees which is halfway between upright and a traditional mouse. It does feel more of a comfortable position than my old mouse but I’m now wondering whether a fully upright model might have been better. I have big hands (size XL with gloves) and fit that the size of the mouse is okay, although the back/forward buttons aren’t ideally placed for me – they would suit medium to large hands better. In many ways it does feel quite natural to hold and use, and it took me no time at all to get used to the positions of the left/right click buttons. However, I’ve noticed an issue when I click the left button in particular – the action of pressing it means that the mouse naturally tries to move further away as I push, and sometimes that means that the switch doesn’t actually operate. The only way to counteract that is to push with my thumb at the same time as I press with my finger, and that doesn’t feel comfortable or natural. I’ve stuck with using this mouse and things have improved as I got even more familiar with it. The mouse itself is pretty good, especially for the low price compared with the Logitech models. I’ve been using it for many months and found it to be very good despite the flaws mentioned above. Anyone else contemplating a move to this sort of mouse could do a lot worse than to choose this one.

Great product, good quality, maybe should be little bit heavier but it is ok, looks good, feels good and it is great to use it, it does help not to bend your hand while using the mouse

Great mouse, very comfortable for your hand and wrist if you use your computer for long periods of time. Many different functions, great value and I would highly recommend.

Bought this mouse recently for £16.99. The quality is pretty good. It feels sturdy enough. The wireless reception also seems to be reasonable, without much dropping out. The sensor is responsive, and works on rougher materials (I have a felt desk protector), whereas some of my other mouses require a separate mouse mat to work. I also like the fact it has a separate battery compartment to take AAA batteries. Some mice rely on built-in batteries which I think is just less practical. I do question the ergonomics though. It definitely does take strain off the wrist, but in my situation it seems to just migrate any would-be strain to the thumb area. Because the thumb isn't supported from underneath (like it would be just resting on the desk), you end up in this odd claw like position with the hand taking some strain keeping the thumb (and mouse) in the right location. Imagine lightly pinching a book between your hands for an extended period and you'll have some idea. It also feels like the mouse was made for smaller hands - I would say I have average sized male hands and yet I feel like it could do with being at least 2cm longer in length. My fingers can comfortably overhang the end when holding it. Perhaps it helps people with Carpal Tunnel specifically, but for someone with no specific health issues that just wanted a more comfortable daily drive mouse, it ended up being the opposite.

I bought this ergonomic mouse because my shoulder and arm had been playing up with RSI and a bit of frozen shoulder, and it has made a noticeable difference. The vertical shape feels strange for the first day or two, but once you get used to it your hand and arm feel far more relaxed. The buttons are responsive, the movement is smooth and the DPI settings are easy to switch depending on what you are doing. It connects instantly and the wireless range is strong enough that I can sit comfortably without feeling hunched over the desk. The shape encourages you to keep your wrist straight and your shoulder more relaxed which has eased a lot of the tension I was getting with a normal mouse. It is also lightweight and fits nicely in the hand without feeling bulky. If you are dealing with discomfort from long hours at the computer, this is well worth trying. It has helped me a great deal and I am very pleased with it.

I needed an ergonomic mouse due to wrist problems but wasn't sure what to get as I'd never used one before. I took a chance on this one mostly due to the price - if i got on well with it then i might upgrade to a more expensive one, plus i've got several other anker devices and they're always good quality. For the price, this one seems to have decent build quality and works as soon as the batteries are inserted and the usb dongle is plugged in. I did find the wireless range lacking (my PC is under my desk), and I had to move the dongle from the back USB ports to one on the front to get a reliable connection. The shape takes a little getting used to. It's very tall compared to a normal mouse, and i frequently catch it with my hand, knocking it off the desk, when moving paperwork around. Hopefully over time I'll get more used to that! It's mostly comfortable, but I find the wheel a little too far forward. On a traditional mouse I've always used my index finger to control the wheel - but can't reach the wheel on this mouse like that. So I've had to teach myself to use my middle finger for the wheel - slowly getting used to it. Just thought an ergonomic mouse might be a bit more flexible in allowing you to find a comfortable position Battery life is a little disappointing. The batteries in my old (traditional) logitech mouse seem to last forever. But The AAA Energisers i used in this new mouse lasted just 3 months. Not terrible, but also not great. Also gave no warning of low battery level. Just turned my PC on one day and found I had no mouse pointer. Thought something had gone wrong with a windows update, but tried new batteries and suddenly everything was good again!