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Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse vs Razer Atheris

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all judged against mice at a similar price

The Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse scores 6.7/10 overall, ahead of the Razer Atheris at 6.1/10.

The Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse leads on comfort and shape and connectivity and battery.

The Razer Atheris leads on build and buttons and software and value.

They score the same on sensor and tracking.

The biggest difference is comfort and shape, where the Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse scores 8/10 to the Razer Atheris's 5/10.

Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse

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 itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Razer Atheris

Razer Atheris

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The Razer Atheris is for people who want a small wireless mouse that connects to a laptop by dongle or Bluetooth. It suits travel bags, desk-hopping and anyone who wants AA batteries instead of a built-in cell. It is less suited to people with larger hands or those who want a light mouse.

Typically about £19.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightLogitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic MouseRazer Atheris
Comfort and shape25%8/105/10
Connectivity and battery25%8/107/10
Sensor and tracking20%6/106/10
Build and buttons15%5/106/10
Software and value15%5/107/10
Overall6.7/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic MouseRazer Atheris
ConnectionBluetooth Low Energy and Logi Bolt USB receiver; Easy-Switch up to 3 devices2.4 GHz AFT wireless via compact USB dongle, plus Bluetooth LE
Sensor and DPIPluto One optical sensor, 400-4,000 DPIOptical, max sensitivity 7200 DPI
Battery lifeOne AA battery included, up to 24 monthsUp to 350 hours continuous use on a pair of AA batteries (on Bluetooth); not rechargeable
Weight125 g (mouse alone)66 g excluding batteries; 99.7 mm x 62.8 mm x 34.1 mm
Buttons4 buttons + Connectivity button5 programmable buttons; mechanical switches rated 20 million clicks
Shape and hand57-degree vertical angle, for small to medium-sized handsAmbidextrous ergonomic form factor
SoftwareLogi Options+Supported by Razer Synapse 3

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
Read the full Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse review ›

Razer Atheris

  • + 2.4 GHz dongle plus Bluetooth LE
  • + Up to 350 hours on two AA batteries
  • + Ambidextrous shape with five programmable buttons
  • − Owners find it small and heavy for its size
  • − Batteries are not rechargeable
  • − No tilt scroll wheel

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a rechargeable mouse with USB-C charging
  • Users with larger hands who want a bigger, lighter mouse
  • People who need a tilt scroll wheel for horizontal scrolling
Read the full Razer Atheris review ›

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