It’s a fact: most of us are slouched over our screens for far too long. Hand and wrist pain is inevitable when you spend all day typing emails, crunching figures, or watching kitten videos. The clumsily called Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Mouse is here to save the day for those suffering from pain. This $25 mouse isn’t competing in beauty pageants or aiming to set any speed records. The purpose of this product is to protect your wrists without breaking the bank. Let’s take a closer look at this little device and see why it may become your new favorite office tool.

    Why Anker’s Ergonomic Mouse Is Unique in the Market
    The use of vertical mice is not new, but they have always been considered a luxury. After shelling out cash on posture-correcting chairs, standing desks, and ergonomic keyboards, the seventy to one hundred dollars that certain brands like Logitech want for its ergonomic models seems exorbitant. Nevertheless, the inexpensive Anker mouse stands out from the crowd. Skimping on ergonomics isn’t an option, as someone who has lived with wrist discomfort for years (thanks, inflammatory arthritis!). But not everyone has three figures lying around to throw at a mouse. Just when you thought you needed something incredibly practical, Anker comes swooping in like a superhero in sweats.


    Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Style: “Sleek and Feminine”? Be Truthful

    This mouse is characterized as “sleek and sexy” on Anker’s website. Here comes the scratching sound. I suppose so, if “sexy” means “shaped like a tiny, upright spaceship.” Rather of being “skinny jeans,” the style is more akin to “functional mom jeans.” However, I don’t mind! By cradling your hand in a handshake posture, the 57-degree vertical tilt of the mouse alleviates the strain that conventional flat mice put on your tendons. A blessing in disguise, the thumb groove provides stability and alleviation by preventing your thumb from flailing around like a fish out of water.

    To be honest, I felt like I had to learn how to use a mouse all over again the first time I tried it. Over and over again, my mind would cry, “Why is my hand perpendicular to the desk?!” The knot on my wrist, nevertheless, started to loosen up within the hour. The Anker was like putting on a pair of orthopedic slippers after a long day of high heels, in stark contrast to the sleek slab of pain that was the Logitech MX Anywhere 3S.


    Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Battery Blues: The Cost-Effectiveness Trade-Off


    First things first: this mouse requires three standard AAA batteries. Disposable batteries seem so quaint in 2023, when everything is rechargeable, including my toothbrush. You may think twice about this if you care about the environment. The silver lining, however, is that AAA batteries are readily accessible, inexpensive, and simple to replace out. I’m on my sixth week of use with the same pair, and the six months of battery life that Anker promises is reasonable since they don’t have any power-hungry features like RGB illumination.

    Even at a little premium, I would have preferred it if Anker had offered a rechargeable alternative. The fact that I won’t have to pay $100 only to have a USB-C connector and the fact that Eneloops are rechargeable are helping me to cope for the time being.

    Battery Blues: The Cost-Effectiveness Trade-Off

    Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Performance: Not Game-Calibrated, But Ideal for Work


    This mouse will be laughed at by serious players due to its maximum DPI of 1,600. Well, what about the rest of us? It’s very quick. Not even the more expensive Logitech MX Master 3S have an integrated DPI selector, but this mouse has. You may choose between 800, 1,200, and 1,600 settings. It was like switching from a sports automobile to a minivan after years of using a gaming mouse with 12,000 DPI, which is too high for Excel spreadsheets. And you know what? Sedans are rather cozy.

    The two thumb buttons for navigating backward and forth are very helpful for binge-research sessions, and navigating multiple displays was a breeze. As an added bonus, the rough rubber covering will keep your sweating palms from sliding around during those long Zoom sessions.


    Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic: Why Storage Is Crucial (and the Dongle Drama)

    The horror of finding out your $50 mouse is suddenly useless after losing the wifi dongle is something anybody who has ever done it can relate to. The bottom of the mouse from Anker has a handy dongle storage slot, so you can avoid this issue. It may seem little, but it’s a godsend for those who travel a lot.

    Still, it’s a shame Bluetooth isn’t available. Use an adaptor if your device is USB-C only, such as an iPad or MacBook Air. And for those of us who use more than one device at a time (raises hand), I have to keep switching out the dongle between my work laptop and my home PC since there is only one 2.4G connection. I get the impulse to flip the desk every once in a while, but it’s not a dealbreaker.


    Who Is This Mouse Intended For? If $25 is your maximum budget and you’re experiencing wrist ache, then you should stop reading this and go get it now.

    Warriors in the office: Just what the 9-to-5ers who value dependability over RGB bling need.

    • So, rookies: You may test the waters of vertical mice without worrying about breaking the bank.

    If you use Bluetooth often, detest changing batteries, or are a gamer, then skip it.


    A broader view: ergonomics isn’t limited to mice

    Although moving to a vertical mouse is an excellent first step, improving wrist health calls for a more comprehensive strategy. Consider a standing desk, use this mouse in conjunction with an ergonomic keyboard, and stretch every hour (there’s a “wrist yoga” trend on YouTube). You will be grateful in the long run.

    As an amusing aside, my colleague Dave was averse to using a vertical mouse for a long time because he thought they were “weird claw things.” Carpal tunnel syndrome eventually set in. Can you guess who has become the office’s foremost advocate for ergonomics?


    Verdict: Straightforward, Powerful, and Totally Useful

    Technically and aesthetically, the Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Mouse isn’t going to blow your mind. But it succeeds where it matters most: in terms of price, practicality, and ease of use. You can buy a gadget that may make your everyday life easier—and perhaps even avoid chronic pain—for about $25.

    How flawless is it? No way. I am frustrated by the battery condition and it hurts that there is no Bluetooth. However, Anker’s mouse seems like a little miracle in a world where ergonomic gear may be rather expensive. So, try this little mouse if your wrists are pleading for help. Your hands will be grateful, and your bank account will be silent.


    Last Reflections
    Ultimately, the Anker Vertical Mouse exemplifies the idea that beneficial things may be found in unconventional forms. It may not be flashy, but it serves its purpose—and that might be just what you need at times. Allow me a moment, and then I’ll politely persuade my colleague Dave to give wrist yoga a try.

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