Logitech is now launching Lift, a mouse that seems welcome in its offer: a model that is not only ergonomic – therefore more suited to our natural grip – but which is also available in a right-handed or left-handed version. Far from taking over from the MX Vertical, it completes the offer of its (very) big sister: while the MX Vertical is suitable for large paws (from size L, i.e. larger than 3 credit cards) , the Logitech Lift targets S and M-sized hands.
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While many communication clips and posters deliberately target women – “ We also seek to reach an audience that is not always interested in our products says Logitech – the mouse is in no way gendered. With its stockier format and its left-handed version, it aims to appeal to everyone.
Inclined like its big sister at 57° – the best compromise according to Logitech between natural 90° and classic mice – the Lift takes up part of its technical sheet. In particular the Bolt connection (successor dongle of the Unifying) as well as the electromagnetic wheel. Which is unfortunately not equipped with the infinite scrolling function like on the MX Master 3.
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Compared to its big sister, however, Lift is more comfortable to the touch, with its slightly ribbed rubber coating. And it is much more comfortable on the ear since its five buttons and its wheel are almost inaudible.
In terms of ergonomics, Lift benefits from the work of the Swiss laboratory of Logitech. A place where engineers and scientists carry out numerous measurements and posture tests. By covering test subjects with sensors, engineers determine the positions and shapes that reduce the intensity of muscular work. Far from being anecdotal, it is these positions, sometimes harmful, which are the cause of most musculoskeletal disorders, the famous MSDs.
And the confinement and the explosion of teleworking which led to the sedentarization of many employees has undoubtedly had a significant impact on a number of forearms. In particular because of the intensive use of conventional “flat” mice and laptop PC touchpads. Logitech published a study on this (Mouse versus touchpad, is there really a difference?), which will no doubt be considered biased by some. But this suspicion does not erase the fact that we are more comfortable with an external keyboard and mouse.
Intended for hands up to size M, Logitech still offers the MX Vertical. But having had both in hand at the same time, in addition to the size of the vertical (less suitable for my hand), its older design makes it “colder” (materials), and its buttons are also much noisier. Let’s hope that Logitech updates the MX Vertical quickly, as the new Lift is more pleasant to hold and hear.
Lift is available today at €79.99. The price seems high – you can find wireless mice at 20 €! – but if the benefit of comfort is there, this price differential could be a real “good plan” for those who spend hours in front of their PC. Because unless you’re chasing performance to play, it’s better to focus on the comfort of human-machine interfaces (screen, keyboard, mouse) rather than taking a 10% more efficient processor!