The 6 Best Vertical Mice for Mac Users of 2026, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: The most complete Mac vertical mouse: Bluetooth, a dongle option, a rechargeable cell and real software.

The MX Vertical connects over Bluetooth or a 2.4GHz receiver, charges its internal battery, and works with Logitech's companion macOS software for remapping buttons. It sits at the premium end of the vertical-mouse market, and the build reflects that.

It earns first place by solving the Mac-specific problems. Bluetooth means no dongle in a USB-C-only laptop, while the receiver is a fallback if the connection gets flaky. The companion app lets you assign buttons to gestures and shortcuts that match how macOS works, which matters because a vertical mouse changes how your hand reaches the buttons. Against the Lift below, it is larger and more expensive.

Buy it if you work on a Mac all day and want the most mature software. Skip it if your hands are small, since the body is large.

Connection

Bluetooth and 2.4GHz

Software

Companion macOS app

Power

Rechargeable battery

Tier

Premium

Our verdict: The same software and Bluetooth, in a smaller body that fits average and small hands.

The Lift is a compact vertical mouse with dual 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connectivity, a rechargeable battery and the Logitech companion macOS software. Pricing falls between $50 and $100.

Second place here is down to size and a slightly more modest feature set than the MX Vertical. For many Mac users the compact body is the better ergonomic choice, because a vertical mouse that is too big forces your fingers to stretch. A smaller footprint also travels well, and the price drop is meaningful. Compared with the budget picks below, it brings proven software and a more refined shell.

Choose it if your hand length is small to average and you want Logitech support behind the mouse. Skip it if you have large hands that need palm support.

Connection

Bluetooth and 2.4GHz

Software

Companion macOS app

Body

Compact

Bracket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: Six programmable buttons and wireless connectivity for Mac users who live in shortcuts.

The Pro Click V2 offers six programmable buttons, wireless connectivity and a rechargeable battery, in the $50 to $100 bracket. It is aimed at office workers who want more shortcuts under their thumb than a standard mouse provides.

It lands third because the listing does not make macOS software support as clear as Logitech's does, and the review base behind it is smaller. A button-heavy mouse is only as good as the tool that maps those buttons, so confirm macOS compatibility of the configuration software before you buy. When it works, six buttons are a genuine productivity gain for tasks like switching desktops.

It suits Mac users who want shortcut access within thumb reach. Skip it if you want proven macOS software out of the box.

Buttons

6 programmable

Connection

Wireless

Power

Rechargeable battery

Bracket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: Bluetooth and a dongle in a rechargeable mouse for under $25, with no macOS app.

The EM11 NL offers both Bluetooth and a wireless dongle, a built-in rechargeable battery and a budget price under $25. The listing notes no dedicated macOS companion app, so button remapping is limited to what the system provides.

It ranks fourth because Bluetooth is the right feature for a Mac and it is the cheapest model here to include it. It lacks the polish and software of the Logitech models, but for pointing, clicking and scrolling it does the core job. Compared with the Anker below, Bluetooth makes it much more flexible on modern laptops.

Choose it to trial the vertical shape without spending much, or as a travel mouse. Skip it if you want custom buttons.

Connection

Bluetooth and dongle

Power

Built-in rechargeable

Software

No macOS app

Bracket

Under $25

Our verdict: A right-hand-only, dongle-based mouse under $25 that needs a USB-C adapter on newer Macs.

The Anker is a right-hand vertical mouse that connects through a 2.4GHz USB-A dongle. The listing mentions no dedicated macOS companion app, and the price is under $25.

It ranks fifth because a USB-A dongle is awkward on Macs that offer only USB-C ports, so a hub or adapter is probably part of the deal. The design is also right-hand specific, which excludes left-handed users. Against the ProtoArc, it gives up Bluetooth and a rechargeable battery on the listing, though a trusted accessory brand counts for something.

Buy it if you own a Mac with a USB-A port or already carry an adapter. Skip it if you want a clean wireless setup.

Connection

2.4GHz USB-A dongle

Hand

Right-hand only

Software

No macOS app

Bracket

Under $25

Our verdict: A wired USB mouse with 6400 DPI that skips pairing entirely.

The TECKNET is a wired USB ergonomic mouse with an adjustable sensor up to 6400 DPI, priced under $25. There is no battery to charge and no pairing, and the listing states no dedicated macOS companion app.

It ranks last because a cord undoes part of the freedom a vertical mouse offers, and a wired USB connector is a nuisance on laptops with only USB-C ports. On the other hand, it never runs out of charge and has no lag from interference. Compared with the Anker, it avoids the dongle that can get lost.

It makes sense for a fixed desktop Mac with a free USB port. Skip it for a MacBook you carry around.

Connection

Wired USB

Sensor

Up to 6400 DPI

Software

No macOS app

Bracket

Under $25