Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse vs Logitech Wireless Mouse M185

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The Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse scores 6.7/10 overall, ahead of the Logitech Wireless Mouse M185 at 5.6/10.

The Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse leads on comfort and shape, connectivity and battery, sensor and tracking and build and buttons.

The Logitech Wireless Mouse M185 leads on software and value.

Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse

6.7/10verdict: buy

The Logitech Lift is a vertical mouse for people with small to medium-sized hands who want wrist relief over long working sessions. It suits those who switch between up to three devices and like a battery that lasts months. A left-handed version exists, which widens who it can fit.

Typically about £32.99 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Logitech Wireless Mouse M185

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech M185 is a basic wireless mouse for people who want to plug in a receiver and start working. It suits one computer on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS or Linux, for office, study or travel use. It is less suited to anyone who wants Bluetooth, extra buttons or proven long-term click durability.

Typically about £12.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse	Logitech Wireless Mouse M185
Comfort and shape	25%	8/10	6/10
Connectivity and battery	25%	8/10	6/10
Sensor and tracking	20%	6/10	5/10
Build and buttons	15%	5/10	4/10
Software and value	15%	5/10	7/10
Overall		6.7/10	5.6/10

Specifications

Spec	Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse	Logitech Wireless Mouse M185
Connection	Bluetooth Low Energy and Logi Bolt USB receiver; Easy-Switch up to 3 devices	2.4 GHz wireless via USB nano receiver, 10 m range; no Bluetooth
Sensor and DPI	Pluto One optical sensor, 400-4,000 DPI	Optical, 1000 DPI
Battery life	One AA battery included, up to 24 months	One AA battery included; rated 12 months by Logitech
Weight	125 g (mouse alone)	75.2 g with batteries; 99 × 60 × 39 mm
Buttons	4 buttons + Connectivity button	3 (left, right, middle/wheel press); 2D scroll wheel
Shape and hand	57-degree vertical angle, for small to medium-sized hands	Contoured, designed for left- and right-handed users
Software	Logi Options+	No software needed on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux; optional Logi Options+ on Windows and macOS

Strengths and weaknesses

Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse

+ Owners praise comfort and wrist relief over long periods
+ Up to 24 months from one AA battery
+ Bluetooth, Logi Bolt receiver and three-device switching
− No USB-C charging; battery is not rechargeable
− No horizontal scroll wheel
− Owners report a learning curve and a high price

Skip it if:

Buyers who want a rechargeable mouse with USB-C charging
People with large hands, as the shape is listed for small to medium
Anyone who scrolls sideways often and wants a dedicated horizontal wheel

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Logitech Wireless Mouse M185

+ No software or driver needed on four operating systems
+ Compact and light, easy to carry
+ Ambidextrous shape with a rated 12-month battery life
− No Bluetooth, only a USB nano receiver
− Owners report left-click failures after about a year
− Only three buttons and loud clicks

Skip it if:

Buyers who want Bluetooth or switching between several devices
Heavy daily users who need proven click durability
People who want side buttons, adjustable DPI or a larger shape

Read the full Logitech Wireless Mouse M185 review ›

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