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Cherry MW 4500 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:250 HzMaximum DPI:1200 DPIWeight:120 g

Cherry MW 4500 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

80%

4.9

Technical Score

20%

8.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of mice
4.9

Technical Score

Technical score
4.9/ 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 73% of models
Score components

36%

4.1

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.6

Controls

16%

5.2

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

9.7

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 73% of mice
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 12,136 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 74% of mice
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Verdict

The Cherry MW 4500 is a wireless vertical mouse featuring a distinctive 45° ergonomic tilt designed to promote a natural hand position and alleviate wrist strain for long-term comfort. Technically, it utilizes a 2.4 GHz RF connection via a nano USB receiver and an optical sensor with three adjustable DPI levels (600, 900, and 1200) controlled by a dedicated top-facing button. Main characteristics include a 6-button layout, including two thumb buttons individually assignable via Cherry Keys software, and an abrasion-resistant surface finish. Its primary pros are the effective ergonomic relief for productivity tasks and an impressive battery life of up to 6 months powered by two AAA batteries. However, notable cons include its right-handed-only orientation, a maximum resolution of 1200 DPI that may be insufficient for high-precision gaming or design, and some user reports of the smooth plastic body being difficult to grip for those with larger hands.

Technical Specifications of mouse Cherry MW 4500

Technical Score
Technical score
4.9/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

36%

4.1

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.6

Controls

16%

5.2

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

9.7

Battery & Charging

4.9
Cherry MW 4500 has a technical score of 4.9 points, which is lower than that of 72.5% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.6/ 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
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 12,136 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.
8.6
Cherry MW 4500 has a user score of 8.6 points, which is higher than that of 73.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Popularity:
Cherry MW 4500 has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than that of 84% of products in this category.
9.1
Cherry MW 4500 has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than that of 84% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.9
Cherry MW 4500 has a value-for-money score of 6.9 points, which is lower than that of 63.9% of products in this category.
Brand name
Cherry
Maximum polling rate
250 Hz
Maximum polling rate
250 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 250 Hz, which is lower than 73.8% of mice and equal to 1.8% of mice.
Wired polling rate
N/A
2.4 GHz polling rate
250 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
250 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 250 Hz, which is lower than 68% of mice and equal to 2.9% 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+wired
Connectivity
wireless+wired
â–² Better than 57% of models
This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, which is more versatile than 56.8% of mice and equal to 43.3% of mice.
connection modes: wired / 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
6
N. of buttons
6
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% 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
2
N. of programmable buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 2 programmable buttons, which is less than 81.5% of mice and equal to 0.8% 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
120 g
Weight
120 g
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 120 g, which is heavier than 86.2% of mice and equal to 2.2% 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
CHERRY KEYS
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.

Cherry MW 4500 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 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.
  • Versatile connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless+wired
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • 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.
  • 42.1% more popular
    Cherry MW 4500 is more popular than the average mouse (9.07 vs 6.4).
    9.07 vs 6.38
  • 42.1% more popular
    Cherry MW 4500 is more popular than the average mouse (9.07 vs 6.4).
    9.07 vs 6.38
  • Versatile connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless+wired
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • 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.
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 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.
  • 46.3% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    120 g
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 120 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    120 g vs 82 g
  • 4 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 2 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    2 vs 6
  • 75% lower maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    250 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 250 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    250 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.
  • 88% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    1,200 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1200 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    1,200 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
  • 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.
  • 75% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    2.4 GHz polling rate
    250 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 250 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    250 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 5.7% worse value for money
    Cherry MW 4500 has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.92 vs 7.3).
    6.92 vs 7.31
  • 75% lower maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    250 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 250 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    250 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 88% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    1,200 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1200 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    1,200 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 75% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    2.4 GHz polling rate
    250 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 250 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    250 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 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
  • 400 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    600 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 600 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    600 DPI vs 200 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
  • 205 DPI coarser step size
    DPI step size
    300 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >400 DPI
    This mouse has a DPI step size of 300 DPI, while the average mouse has a DPI step size of 95 DPI.
    300 DPI vs 95 DPI
  • 4 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 2 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    2 vs 6
  • 46.3% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    120 g
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 120 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    120 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.
  • 26.3 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    66 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 66 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    66 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2017
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This mouse has a release date of 2017, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    December 2017
    2017 vs 2021
  • 6 mm wider mouse width
    Width
    72 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >78 mm
    This mouse has a width of 72 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    72 mm vs 66 mm
  • 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 12,136 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Cherry MW 4500?

  • The 45-degree vertical design effectively reduces wrist strain and prevents fatigue during long office hours.
  • Excellent value for money, often cited as one of the most affordable entry-level ergonomic mice from a reputable brand.
  • Features a dedicated DPI button to switch between three resolution levels (600, 900, 1200) for varied tasks.
  • Plug-and-play functionality with a small nano-USB receiver that can be stored inside the battery compartment.
  • The abrasion-resistant surface finish provides a pleasant and durable feel for daily use.

What customers dislike about Cherry MW 4500?

  • The slick plastic body lacks textured grips, making the mouse feel slippery or difficult to lift.
  • Not suitable for high-precision tasks like gaming or professional graphic design due to the limited DPI range and sensor type.
  • Users with larger hands report that fingers may hang off the front or that the thumb buttons are awkward to reach.
  • Requires two AAA batteries instead of being rechargeable, with some users reporting inconsistent battery life under heavy use.
  • Lacks Bluetooth connectivity and advanced customization software for remapping buttons or fine-tuning settings.

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