Evoluent – Inventor of The Vertical Mouse – VMDLW Ergonomic Vertical Mouse Right Hand Large USB Wireless, Sculpted for Comfort, Reduces Wrist Strain, 4 Speeds, 6 Customizable Buttons in Windows

I have arthritis in my wrists that has been getting worse, and a coworker highly recommend this brand. I tried his VM4 for a day at work and found it more comfortable but wanted a wireless version. I initially bought the Medium size but found it a bit small, and since these are so expensive I figured I shouldn't settle and ordered the Large. For me it made a huge difference in overall comfort, and I'm glad I did. For such an expensive mouse, you would expect a better sensor (a mousepad is pretty much required) and more of a rubberized grip. The shiny plastic on this mouse isn't great if you get sweaty, and is really my biggest complaint. If you need one of these, the price is probably not a factor. It does it's job at reducing (but not completely removing) wrist strain. It has taken a few weeks to get used to the mouse and get almost the same accuracy as I had with a traditional design. You will be frustrated at first, but it does become better with time.

For years, I used a wired mouse with weights I could add or remove to adjust feel. It was fine but too heavy and inaccurate. I then moved to a Logitech MX Master 2 wireless, which was outstanding in every way...except ergonomically it was horrible. The muscles on the outside of my elbow began hurting. I knew I needed a new mouse. I initially settled on the Logitech MX vertical. However, after more research, I found the angle of the Logitech when holding it to be 57 degrees, not 90. The key to reducing pain was to keep your hand, while using the mouse, in a natural handshake position with your thumb on top and pinky finger on bottom. The only mouse that does this was the Evoluent brand. They have several models, but their most popular appears to be the the VM4. Their newest model, the one I'm reviewing, is the VMD. They also have a "C" version. All models come in small, medium and large. Medium hands are considered to have less than 7.8 inches from tip of middle finger to the crease in your wrist. On their website. they have a template you can print to size up your hand. My hand measured 7.75 inches. I started with the VM4R medium size wired model and used this for several days. The pain was immediately reduced and almost eliminated entirely. This mouse does work for those in pain. I also ordered their newest variant in large size - the VMDLW model. This model was wireless. I ordered large because at 7.75, I was borderline between the M and L and wanted to compare it to the medium VM4. Vertical mice take some time in which to acclimate yourself. You will be frustrated at first, but quickly get used to how it feels. Precision is the hardest thing to master, but it does come. The Evoluent software can customize each button on the mouse, but I kept mine simple. The difference between the 4 and the D was: the D had a higher quality build; wireless was less clutter and allowed for better precision movement of the mouse; the tips of the buttons have carve-outs that help keep your fingers in place; and the scroll wheel was smoother. I am glad I went with the D version and the large size. This helps me hold the mouse better. Overall, Evoluent has a really good, quality ergonomic mouse that worked for me. Update: Comments about the "glossy" finish in some reviews I have read. True, this mouse is not rubberized. However, I have no issue maintaining control and my hand does not get sweaty at all. Maybe if you sweat heavily, the gloss feel may not appeal. UPDATE - Oct 17, 2020 Still give this mouse a 5-star. Love it. NO WRIST PAIN. Glossy surface not an issue at all. Still on original battery and I use it 50 hours per week.

Tried many ‘mouse’ catering to big hands and from a size and fit perspective this is the one that best caters to that requirement. My favorite are the Lekvey Vertical and this Evoluent mouse. There are Pros/cons to each. Pros: - Evoluent is an amazing fit for big hands. Won’t find better. The Lekvey Vertical caters to medium/large hands, which means it still has my fingers going over the buttons quite a bit, though not in a bothersome way. Both are great fits, but Evoluent is perfect. - There are a ton of buttons and they are all extremely easy to access. Again, they nailed the shape. Cons: - Grip: Evoluent’s surface is smooth and a little slippery. Not super bothersome, but it would be better if the surface where the hands rest wasn’t smooth. - mousepads: The laser has a really hard time recognizing movement on my mousepad: had to scrap the mousepad altogether. Tried different surfaces and found the laser to be unusually selective on which surfaces it is suited for. That is likely a dealbreaker for many. - Price. Considering the Lekvey evolution costs a fraction, and in some aspects is better, why not go for the much cheaper product? At a premium price-point I’d expect the two cons above to be addressed.

Nel mouse é impossibile impostare i dpi, il sensore é vecchio e poco preciso nelle accelerazioni, il materiale così lucido non é dei migliori. Sulla comodità é ottimo, anche il terzo tasto una volta presa l'abitudine si rileva molto utile.

Es ist schon ein fürstlicher Preis, die 100€. Aber ich finde sie sind es wert. Auf jeden Fall. Ich han auf Arbeit ne normale Maus und hab langsam aber sicher Unterarmschmerzen bekommen, die sich dann auf meine Freizeit auswirkten. Hatte mir dann die Maus bestellt, weil ich die Faxen dicke hatte. Und siehe da, die Schmerzen, waren nach ca. 1,5 Wochen merklich weniger. Top. An die diese ungewohnte Haltung musste ich aber lange gewöhnen. Jetzt geht's. Bei täglichen Einsatz macht sich die Maus bezahlt. Und...ich finde ja die separat ausgeführte mittlere Maustaste voll gut. Beim PDF hin- und herscrollen ist die echt praktisch. Ich sage mal....Kaufempfehlung, wer seinen Unterarm schonen will und noch lange Freude haben will an seinem Mausarm. Update 24.09.2022: Nach nun 2,5 Monaten im Einsatz kann ich nichts schlechtes sagen. Die Maus reagiert immer noch gut und präzise auf meine Bewegungen. Meine Unterarmschmerzen sind weg. Die Batterien halten immer noch und ich habe jetzt 2 von 3 Balken in der Ladeanzeige. Also ist sie auch kein all zu großer Stromfresser. Ich bin immer noch zufrieden mit der Maus.

Efficace pour soulager mes douleurs. quelques heures pour une prise en main correcte. Curseur à régler car à l'arrivée il était trop rapide et fluide...ça partait dans tous les sens. Après quelques jours d'utilisation, souris vraiment au top ! j'ai quelques douleurs au niveau de l'épaule qui persistent mais je pense qu'il faut vraiment un moment avant qu'elles s'estompent toutes. on ne peut pas régler des années de souffrances en 1 semaine. Bref je recommande vraiment ce produit. Les finitions sont superbes. Nous avons 1 blanche comptable avec Mac et l'autre, la mienne avec connectique USB grise anthracite brillante Elles sont vraiment confortable d'utilisation. le petit report pour éviter le frottement de l'auriculaire sur le bureau est vraiment agréable. Juste dommage qu'il faille dépenser plus de 100€ pour bénéficier de l'ergonomie. Ca devrait être obligatoire ce genre de souris. et on devrait arrêter de vendre des souris plates ou avec des ergonomies douteuses. Je recommanderai lorsque le besoin de remplacer se fera sentir ..si cela est nécessaire de remplacer bien sur !

My pain went away after the other vertical mouse (different brand) made my pain from the mouse worse rather than better due to the position of the mouse wheel and my long fingers. The fact this comes in three sizes meant I could measure my hand and pick the right one. Excellent.

J'en ai essayé des souris et des trackball avant d'investir dans celle-ci. Et pourtant aujourd'hui je reconnaît que c'est sans doute la meilleure au niveau ergonomie. Même si j'aime beaucoup les trackball qui me permettent de conserver mon bras immobile, au niveau ergonomie, cette souris est encore un cran au-dessus. La position de la main est vraiment naturelle, pas de poignet cassé, de torsion du bras, etc. Ça se sent surtout lorsqu'on l'utilise toute la journée.