An Unexpected Brand Just Jumped on This Rising Desktop Trend

Admittedly, a vertical mouse takes some getting used to, but once you do, there’s no going back. (As somebody who has used Logitech’s Lift for several years, I can attest to this.)

For those unfamiliar, a vertical mouse flips the traditional (“flat”) mouse on its side so that when you hold it, your hand and wrist are in a natural handshake position, reducing stress and pressure on the wrist. Basically, it can help you work more comfortably.

Now, vertical mice aren’t exactly new — the first one was invented in the mid-90s — but more and more office-focused brands are coming out with their own models. And now Razer, a brand better known for its gaming peripherals with RGB lighting, is getting in on the action.

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Razer’s first vertical mouse

Razer announced two new wireless mice this week, the Razer Pro Click V2 and the Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition, the latter of which is the company’s first foray into vertical mice.

The “Verical Edition” is built in a similar style as Logitech’s MX Vertical and Lift. It features 71.7-degree angle that Razer says “mimics a natural handshake grip, reducing strain during prolonged use.”

The mouse has a horizontal scroll wheel and rubberized side grips. There’s an extended thumb around and, on other side, a flat outside lip to help hold up your hand up so that it doesn’t slip.

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Typical Razer flair

Naturally, Razer brought its signature flair and high-quality specs to the Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition. It features an all-black design, programmable buttons and the brand’s Chroma RGB lighting, which lines the mouse’s base and lights up the surface around it.

The mouse has 30K optical sensor, which the brand says “delivers exceptional precision and performance with an impressive 99.8% resolution accuracy.” And mechanical switches have a 60-million-click lifecycle, which Razer claims is six times the industry average.

The wireless mouse promises to get 6 months of battery life on a single charge. If you’re in a pinch, a five-minute charge (via USB-C) promises to give it a two-to-three-day replenish.

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Price and availability

Razer’s first vertical mouse, the Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition, costs $120 and is available now.

For those wanting all the same features in a traditionally designed wireless mouse, the Razer Pro Click V2 costs $100. It’s available now, too.

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Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition

• $120 at Razer

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