What you’re left with is an exceptionally designed product that’s a joy to use. It might not have re-invented the wheel, but when it works this well it’s hard to ask for much more. For general office work we were sold on the MX Ergo being as efficient as a regular mouse, but we think it’s more of an acquired taste when it comes to gaming. The mouse is large and quite heavy—5.22 by 2.02 by 3.93 (HWD) and just over a half a pound—but the heft is a good thing, too. Since the MX Ergo is going to stay put on your desk, it doesn't really matter how much it weighs, and the solid metal base is sturdy enough that there is absolutely no jiggling. You palm it as you would a baseball glove, and unless you have exceptionally large hands like I do, it should nest comfortably without any of your fingers hanging off the end. Of course, if you want to control multiple computers at a time with the mouse then Logitech’s ‘Flow’ software is also compatible with the MX Ergo. The software allows you to control up to three machines simultaneously, including giving you the ability to drag and drop files between the machines. Finally, the mouse charges using a Micro USB port. We haven’t had to charge the mouse yet after having used it consistently at work every day for two weeks, so Logitech’s claim of a battery life of four months feels accurate so far. The mouse is also good at putting itself in standby mode overnight when you’re not using it, the only downside being that it’ll take a second or two to wake up in the morning when you start using it. Performance

You have a choice of connectivity options between Logitech’s own Unifying Receiver (a small USB dongle is included to plug into your machine) or through Bluetooth. We couldn’t discern any differences in lag between the two, so it’s up to you to determine which is more convenient for you. A small button below the scroll-wheel switches between the two, and switching is easy enough that we could see this being a handy means of switching controls between two machines.Instantly change your cursor speed and accuracy for optimal control with the press of a button. An LED light illuminates when precision is activated. I've appeared on CBS News, in USA Today, and at many other outlets to offer analysis on breaking technology news. It’s nice that they’re there, but we can’t see people making the same use of them as on a traditional mouse.

With the unique adjustable hinge, you can increase the angle from 0 to a 20-degree tilt that improves the wrist posture and reduces pronation. The carefully sculpted shape gives your hand full palm and finger support, while the soft rubber on the top ensures a good, comfortable grip for long hours of work. To switch between the two angles, simply press on the side of the device to tilt it between 0° and 20° . Ultimately, these features never detract from the rest of the product. They’re there if you want to use them, but equally they’re easy to ignore if you don’t. This magnetic plate also serves a dual purpose as a means of tilting the mouse up at a 20 degree angle for, Logitech claims, ergonomic reasons. This initially seemed like an odd decision. Is holding your hand parallel to the floor really that bad for your posture? Why 20 degrees? Why can’t you adjust it to any other rotation between the two? We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.4. This update modifies our Hand Size Recommendation test, adding a more granular hand size recommendation chart. We've moved several minor tests into different test groups, removed the Travel usage, and added a new Raw Performance usage. For more details, you can see our full changelog here. So, when it came to gaming, we weren’t personally sold on the MX Ergo. But as an office mouse where you’re willing to sacrifice a certain amount of speed for comfort and ergonomics it really shone.

Press and hold one of the two Easy-Switch™ buttons at the top of the mouse below the scroll wheel for three seconds to ensure your device is in pairing mode. Before I joined the tech-journalism ranks, I wrote on topics as diverse as Borneo's rain forests, Middle Eastern airlines, and Big Data's role in presidential elections. A graduate of Middlebury College, I also have a master's degree in journalism and French Studies from New York University.