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Portronics Toad Ergo Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Connectivity:wirelessMaximum polling rate:125 HzMaximum DPI:1200 DPIWeight:95 g

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

Portronics Toad Ergo
5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 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 79% of models
Score components

80%

4.6

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 79% of mice
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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 81% of models
Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 81%
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 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 80% of models
Score components

36%

4.0

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.1

Controls

16%

6.7

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.8

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 80%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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
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â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 77%
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Technical Specifications of mouse Portronics Toad Ergo

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

36%

4.0

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.1

Controls

16%

6.7

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.8

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

4.6
User score
User score
7.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
6.7/ 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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â–² Better than 54% of models
Popularity:
Portronics Toad Ergo has a popularity score of 6.7 points, which is higher than that of 54.3% of products in this category.
6.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.6
Brand name
Portronics
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
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
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
125 Hz
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 125 Hz, which is higher than 67.8% of mice and equal to 30.7% of mice.
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Connectivity
wireless
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
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
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
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
yes
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
6
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
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
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
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
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
95 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 95 g, which is heavier than 63.4% of mice and equal to 1.8% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
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
1.5 m
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse has a cable length of 1.5 m, which is less than 87.2% of mice and equal to 8.3% of mice.
Cable type
N/A
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Onboard memory profiles
0
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
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
This mouse does not support firmware upgrades. 77.7% of mice support firmware upgrades.
Suitable for gaming
no
This mouse is not suitable for gaming. 76.2% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Portronics Toad Ergo vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 50 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    50 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Vertical design
    This mouse uses a vertical design, while the average mouse does not. 2.7% of mice use a vertical design.
  • 2 more paired devices
    This mouse pairs with 3 devices, while the average mouse pairs with 1 devices.
    3 vs 1
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • Multi-device pairing
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • 2 more paired devices
    This mouse pairs with 3 devices, while the average mouse pairs with 1 devices.
    3 vs 1
  • Multi-device pairing
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    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
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 50 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    50 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Vertical design
    This mouse uses a vertical design, while the average mouse does not. 2.7% of mice use a vertical design.
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • No firmware upgrades
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 88% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1,200 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    1,200 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    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
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 15.9% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 95 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    95 g vs 82 g
  • Not suitable for gaming
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.
  • 10.6% worse value for money
    Portronics Toad Ergo has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.61 vs 7.3).
    6.61 vs 7.31
  • 6.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
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    Portronics Toad Ergo
    the average mouse
    Portronics Toad Ergo has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.52 vs 8).
    7.52 vs 8
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 88% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1,200 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    1,200 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 600 DPI higher minimum setting
    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
  • No angle snapping support
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 305 DPI coarser step size
    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
    This mouse stores 3 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    3 vs 5
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • 15.9% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 95 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    95 g vs 82 g
  • 10 mm longer mouse length
    This mouse has a length of 50 mm, while the average mouse has a length of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 10.3 mm taller mouse height
    This mouse has a height of 50 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    50 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 14 mm wider mouse width
    This mouse has a width of 80 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    80 mm vs 66 mm
  • 0.3 m shorter cable
    This mouse has a cable length of 1.5 m, while the average mouse has a cable length of 1.8 m.
    1.5 m vs 1.8 m
  • No firmware upgrades
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • Not suitable for gaming
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.

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Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Portronics Toad Ergo

  • Ergonomic vertical design helps reduce wrist pain and strain by encouraging a natural handshake posture
  • Highly affordable and budget-friendly for a vertical mouse
  • Features silent clicks, making it suitable for quiet office environments
  • Includes a rechargeable battery (in newer versions like Ergo 3/4) with USB-C charging
  • Supports multi-device connectivity via 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth
  • Equipped with adjustable DPI settings for customizable cursor sensitivity
  • Lightweight build and comfortable rubber grip for daily use

What customers don't like about Portronics Toad Ergo

  • Users have reported occasional pointer jumps and tracking inconsistencies
  • Response time can be slow, sometimes requiring multiple clicks to register an action
  • May feel too large or bulky for users with smaller hands
  • Not recommended for precision gaming or fast-paced FPS games due to its shape and sensor performance
  • Lacks advanced customization software or programmable gesture support
  • The 2.4GHz USB dongle is required for some models and can be easy to lose if not stored properly

Verdict

The Portronics Toad Ergo is a budget-friendly vertical wireless mouse designed with a 60-degree 'handshake' grip to reduce wrist strain and forearm twisting during long work sessions. Key technical specifications include a 2.4 GHz wireless nano receiver connection, 6 responsive buttons (including forward/backward side buttons), and an adjustable optical sensor reaching up to 1200 DPI for precise tracking. Its primary pros are the ergonomic design that effectively mitigates carpal tunnel risk, a power-saving hibernation mode for extended battery life, and broad compatibility with both Windows and macOS systems. However, notable cons include its reliance on two AAA batteries rather than being rechargeable, a relatively low maximum DPI which may not suit high-resolution gaming, and reports of the cursor stuttering or feeling slow when first waking up from idle mode.

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