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Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Connectivity:wirelessMaximum polling rate:125 HzMaximum DPI:1600 DPIWeight:102.4 g

Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

80%

4.5

Technical Score

20%

8.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 72% of mice
4.5

Technical Score

Technical score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

36%

3.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.8

Controls

16%

5.7

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 81% of mice
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 119,754 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 83% of mice
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Verdict

The Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse is a budget-friendly productivity tool featuring a scientific 'handshake' design aimed at reducing wrist strain and forearm twisting. It utilizes 2.4GHz wireless connectivity via a storable USB nano receiver and offers three adjustable sensitivity levels (800, 1200, and 1600 DPI) for precise tracking on various surfaces. Key pros include its highly comfortable ergonomic shape with a dedicated thumb rest, five responsive buttons (including next/previous navigation for web browsing), and an automatic power-saving mode that activates after eight minutes of inactivity. However, main cons include a lack of Bluetooth support, reliance on two disposable AAA batteries rather than a rechargeable system, and limited button customisation, with thumb buttons often not being recognised on Mac OS.

Technical Specifications of mouse Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse

Technical Score
Technical score
4.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

36%

3.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.8

Controls

16%

5.7

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

4.5
Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse has a technical score of 4.5 points, which is lower than that of 80.7% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 119,754 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.9
Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse has a user score of 8.91 points, which is higher than that of 83.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.5% of products in this category.
10
Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

60%

5.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.8
Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse has a value-for-money score of 6.8 points, which is lower than that of 68.4% of products in this category.
Brand name
Anker
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 75.8% of mice and equal to 23.9% of mice.
Wired polling rate
N/A
2.4 GHz polling rate
125 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
125 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 71.1% of mice and equal to 28.8% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
2.4GHz only.
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This mouse supports wireless connectivity, which is more versatile than 35% of mice and equal to 21.7% of mice.
connection modes: 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
no
Bluetooth support
no
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
Receiver included
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
AAA
Rechargeable battery
no
Rechargeable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 78% of models
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
5
N. of buttons
5
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 5 buttons, which is less than 76.9% of mice and equal to 9.6% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
N. of side buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
0
N. of programmable buttons
0
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, which is less than 83.4% of mice and equal to 16.7% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
Profile switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
102.4 g
Weight
102.4 g
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 102.4 g, which is heavier than 74.5% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
N/A
Cable type
N/A
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Onboard memory profiles
0
Onboard memory profiles
0
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, which is less than 52.2% of mice and equal to 47.8% of mice.
Onboard memory size
0 KB
Onboard memory size
0 KB
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has an onboard memory size of 0 KB, which is smaller than 12.6% of mice and equal to 87.4% of mice.
no onboard memory.
Software name
N/A
Firmware upgradable
no
Firmware upgradable
no
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
This mouse does not support firmware upgrades. 77.7% of mice support firmware upgrades.
Suitable for gaming
no
Suitable for gaming
no
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
This mouse is not suitable for gaming. 76.2% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • Vertical design
    Vertical design
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This mouse uses a vertical design, while the average mouse does not. 2.7% of mice use a vertical design.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 56.6% more popular
    Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse is more popular than the average mouse (10 vs 6.4).
    10 vs 6.38
  • 11.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.91 vs 8.000).
    8.91 vs 8
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • 75% cheaper
    Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse is cheaper than the average mouse (£20 vs £35).
    £20 vs £35
  • 56.6% more popular
    Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse is more popular than the average mouse (10 vs 6.4).
    10 vs 6.38
  • 11.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.91 vs 8.000).
    8.91 vs 8
  • 75% cheaper
    Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse is cheaper than the average mouse (£20 vs £35).
    £20 vs £35
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • Vertical design
    Vertical design
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This mouse uses a vertical design, while the average mouse does not. 2.7% of mice use a vertical design.
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    125 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • No firmware upgrades
    Firmware upgradable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 24.9% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    102.4 g
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 102.4 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    102.4 g vs 82 g
  • 84% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    1,600 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1600 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    1,600 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    2.4 GHz polling rate
    125 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Not suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.
  • 7.9% worse value for money
    Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.78 vs 7.3).
    6.78 vs 7.31
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    125 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 84% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    1,600 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1600 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    1,600 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    2.4 GHz polling rate
    125 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 600 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 75% lower maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    10 G
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 10 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    10 G vs 40 G
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 305 DPI coarser step size
    DPI step size
    400 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >400 DPI
    This mouse has a DPI step size of 400 DPI, while the average mouse has a DPI step size of 95 DPI.
    400 DPI vs 95 DPI
  • 2 fewer stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <3 – >6
    This mouse stores 3 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    3 vs 5
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • 24.9% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    102.4 g
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 102.4 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    102.4 g vs 82 g
  • No RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 35.1 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    74.8 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 74.8 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    74.8 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 8 older release date
    Release date
    2013
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This mouse has a release date of 2013, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    2013 vs 2021
  • No firmware upgrades
    Firmware upgradable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • Not suitable for gaming
    Suitable for gaming
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.

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Based on 119,754 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse?

  • Effective at relieving or preventing wrist strain, carpal tunnel, and repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
  • Comfortable scientific 'handshake' grip that promotes a natural wrist posture
  • Highly affordable and budget-friendly entry point for a vertical mouse
  • Convenient plug-and-play setup via the 2.4G USB receiver without needing software
  • On-the-fly adjustable DPI settings (800 / 1200 / 1600) for customizable sensitivity
  • Useful side-mounted forward and back navigation buttons for web browsing
  • Energy-efficient automatic sleep mode after 8 minutes of inactivity to save battery life
  • Reliable tracking performance on a wide variety of desk surfaces

What customers dislike about Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse?

  • Not ideal for small hands as the bulkier size can make the thumb buttons hard to reach
  • Can feel cramped or too small for users with exceptionally large hands
  • Side-mounted thumb buttons (forward/back) are not natively compatible with macOS
  • Noticeable learning curve and adjustment period (typically a few days to a week) for new users
  • Clicks can feel heavy, stiff, or noisy compared to standard premium mice
  • Higher click latency and a less responsive optical sensor make it unsuitable for competitive gaming
  • Requires external AAA batteries rather than featuring a rechargeable internal battery
  • Lacks Bluetooth connectivity and cannot share a single USB dongle with an Anker keyboard
  • Potential wireless connection interference if placed near active USB 3.0 ports

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