Evoluent – Inventor of the Vertical Mouse – VM4RW Ergonomic Vertical Mouse Right Hand Regular Size Wireless USB, Sculpted for Comfort, Reduces Wrist Strain, 4 Speeds, 6 Customizable Buttons in Windows
Original price was: €124.€106Current price is: €106.
Price: $123.60 - $106.33
(as of Oct 04, 2025 04:14:07 UTC – Details)
The VerticalMouse 4 (Right handed mouse wireless) by Evoluent helps avoids forearm twisting for comfort and good health. The shape is thoughtfully sculpted for uncompromised comfort and easy-to-reach programmable buttons. No finger contortions are needed to operate the buttons. The thumb rest has been reshaped to provide even more comfort over earlier versions. Now featuring two thumb buttons, a new bottom thumb button provides greatly extended functionality when used with the included driver. An extra wide lip along the bottom edge prevents the last finger from rubbing the desk. Pointer speed controls on the side allow convenient adjustment without even releasing your grip from the mouse. Top mounted LEDs show through the chrome thumb rest to indicate selected pointer speed including extra low (XL), low (LO), MD (medium), to high (HI). Basic functionality in OS X or newer without a driver Linux – Basic functionality without a driver
The Vertical Mouse was invented by Jack Lo in 1994. Jack founded Evoluent and introduced the world’s first Vertical Mouse product in 2002, marking a significant advance in computer ergonomics.
The Evoluent Vertical Mouse supports your hand in a neutral handshake position that reduces forearm twisting and wrist strain. This design has been validated by decades of highly positive user feedback to Evoluent, and the wide adoption of the technology across the mouse industry by the 2020s.
Evoluent’s Vertical Mouse remains a standout choice as a thoughtfully designed, precision product that offers unparalleled comfort, user-friendliness and functionality, backed by over 30 years of Vertical Mouse expertise of its designer.
4 levels of pointer speeds adjustable with top-mounted buttons and indicator lights. Plug-n-play with any USB-compatible system that supports mouse input.
Optional Evoluent Mouse Manager software for Windows offers nearly unlimited customization of button and wheel functions to reduce many hand movements to simple clicks, control your screen brightness, and more.
Precision sensor tracks mouse movement accurately and reliably on a wide variety of surfaces. High quality materials and workmanship.
Pinky support prevents your finger from rubbing the desk.
Wireless receiver for standard USB-A ports. Comes with 1 AA alkaline battery.
Customers say
Customers find the vertical mouse effective at reducing wrist pain and carpal tunnel pain, while placing the hand in a neutral ergonomic position. The mouse features lots of programmable buttons and is comfortable to use, with one customer noting it takes 1-2 days to get used to. Functionality and value for money receive mixed reviews – while some say it works well and is worth the money, others report issues with the scrollwheel and find it feels cheap for the price. Ease of use is also mixed, with some finding it super easy to use while others say it’s harder to use than a normal mouse.
8 reviews for Evoluent – Inventor of the Vertical Mouse – VM4RW Ergonomic Vertical Mouse Right Hand Regular Size Wireless USB, Sculpted for Comfort, Reduces Wrist Strain, 4 Speeds, 6 Customizable Buttons in Windows
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Original price was: €124.€106Current price is: €106.
Janet Duran –
Great and comfortable mouse!
This mouse is so comfortable and ergonomic because your hand sits relaxed, not turned. I have been using it for many years and it is still as comfortable and I have not had any issues with its performance! This one connects via Bluetooth, very easily. You can adjust the scrolling speed and the click quality is nice because you donât have to press hard for it to click and the sound is not too loud. Itâs overall a pleasantly comfortable and fantastic mouse!
Man-at-Arms® –
Not at all what I expected, actually better!
I’m pretty amazed by this mouse. It’s not at all what I had pictured it would be. I assumed it would be big and bulky, but it’s not. At first, I thought they had sent me the small version by mistake.I started getting pains in my hand and wrist both working and gaming. This mouse was so comfortable right out of the box and I have yet to notice any pain (except switching back to my keyboard). It didn’t take long to get use to the feel of it. The one drawback is that now my hand seems to rest completely on my pisiform bone. I’m just used to having the mouse closer to me. Guess I need to learn to rest my arm on the desk too.I’ve been using a Logitech Performance MX mouse for years, so I can only compare this Evoluent to it. It’s lighter than my Logitech and easier to move around. The Logitech seems a lot heavier. The Evoluent is actually smaller in length than the Performance MX by almost an inch. If you stacked 2 MX mice on top of one another, that’s about how high the Evoluent sits. But, your hand sits almost vertical. For me, it’s the perfect size of my hand and fingers.I think this is a very good looking mouse. The grip has a slight rubberized texture to it and the dark blue on the click buttons is very nice. The mouse clicks are actually more sensitive than my Performance MX. I also love the third button. I have mine programmed to right click on the 2nd button and show desktop on the 3rd (it’s pre-programmed to right click on that 3rd button). At first I did squeeze that 3rd button a lot by accident, but I’m getting used to not hitting it. You could just disable it, if it bugs you.I only had one hitch with the software. I use Emsisoft Malware & Online Armor. When I tried to open the Evoluent control panel, Online Armor would block it and freeze my system (which it never does). I had to reboot and setup Online Armor to ignore the Evoluent folder, before I could use the software. So just FYI, if you use Emsisoft.Was it worth $109? To me yes. I remember when I bought my Logitech Performance MX new, it was $99. This isn’t a cheaply made mouse and it helps so much with my hand and wrist pain. I’m happy with it.
Matt Z –
Never thought I’d mouse with my right hand again
It’s been over 10 years since I had to start mousing with my left hand. Any time I tried using my right for longer than a few hours, then pain in my wrist and forearm would set right back in like it never left and stay for hours and sometimes days. Now with the same trouble starting in on my left wrist, I was genuinely concerned. Initially, I was looking for a trackball and in the process saw a recommendation for Evoluent. I’d never seen or heard of a vertical mouse before but the concept seemed brilliant. What better way to get the pressure off of the flat of the wrist than to rotate the wrist?Because my left has been giving me so much trouble, I decided to go with the right-handed model and take a chance that it wouldn’t fire up the pain again on that side. I can honestly say that I’ve been using it now for weeks with NO PROBLEMS!Pros:1) I can mouse without pain!2) Fits my hand perfectly – make sure to pay close attention to the sizing chart.3) Stylish, if VERY different.4) The macros are SWEET and can be a real time saver.Cons:1) Itâs a bit too hard to grip for my taste. When mousing, if you get to the edge of your pad, you want to pick up the mouse and move it over. The instructions tell you to tilt it and drag it, but I found that to be annoying. You can’t exactly grab it and lift it up as it will slip from your grip if you don’t apply finger pressure (which triggers clicks you don’t want). I solved the problem with a bit of bat grip tape. I put a small strip along the thumb rest and another strip along the palm side. I can now grip it easily between my thumb and palm and move it or lift it as I choose.2) If you can’t handle people poking fun at how it looks, get something more traditional and suffer the consequences. The most common comment is “it looks like a pencil sharpener”. Don’t care though – it’s WORTH it.Can’t express how happy I am to have found this product. I highly recommend it to anyone suffering from wrist or forearm pain from traditional mousing.
OMAR OLGUIN –
No se vayan con la finta.Definitivamente no elimina el dolor del tunel carpiano.Ahora el dolor se transfirió de los tendones de los dedos hacia la muñeca del tendón superior.
David A. Burgess –
The mouse appears as advertised and worked fine out of the box.There was some glitching at first as I plugged it in to a USB hub next to my corded gaming mouse (the instructions specify not to use a hub but my laptop is USB deficient), but when I unplugged both, plugged the Evoluent in first and made sure it was configured properly, then plugged the gaming mouse in second, they both work fine.I had hoped to use it for both work and gaming, but I did not find it as responsive as I like for FPS games. I keep my corded mouse handy for gaming but use the Evoluent for everything else.I am a large man (6’2″) with large hands, and I find this mouse comfortable. Using a regular mouse for more than a couple of hours causes me pain in my wrist, forearm and elbow that can last for several days. Using this mouse for 4+ hours per day for the last week, I felt a slight soreness from using unaccustomed muscles, but adjusting my chair to be more ergonomically correct has pretty much solved that. Also I am learning that not dropping my wrist or allowing the fleshy part of the outside of the hand to rest on the desk is important; eventually I will get one of those gel wrist pads but for now I have adjusted the armrest on my chair so that when I reach for the mouse my arm and hand stay properly aligned. Basically this mouse is re-configuring the way I sit and work, starting from my mousing hand. After 20+ years of incorrect posture, it’s taking some getting used to, but the reduction in pain is worth it.There are some other minor things that require getting used to. For example: There are two thumb buttons, one above and one below where the thumb sits. Contrary to expectation the top one is used as a back button, which is good since I keep accidentally bumping the bottom thumb button when I reach for or grab the mouse. I would recommend on their next iteration of this mouse that they put both buttons above the thumb rest.Another minor thing to get used to is the three-button layout, with scroll wheel between the first and second button. At first I thought the RMB was not working, but soon realized I was pressing the center button, not the actual right mouse button. Now that I’m used to using my ring finger for RMB, having the center button as a scroll control has come in very handy when reading lengthy documents and web pages.Over all, I am glad I bought this mouse.
Menanteau –
Avant achat :- Utilisation intense du clic : travail de bureau, utilisation prolongée d’Autocad.- Douleurs chroniques dans l’index et crispation du poignet. Cela est apparu après utilisation d’une souris classique dans le train sur les genoux, avec poignet plié. Même en utilisant le majeur pour cliquer, ces douleurs ont persisté pendant plusieurs mois jusqu’à l’achat de cette souris (symptomes faisant penser au syndrome du canal carpien).- Mauvaise ergonomie du bureau (siège non adapté, mauvaise position des bras et des poignets).Après achat :- Prise en main rapide. Il faut juste un peu de temps pour acquérir un geste rapide et précis. Le bouton de réglage de la vitesse du pointeur et ses 4 positions permet de choisir simplement sa vitesse de croisière, lente au début, et progressivement plus rapide.- Prise en main agréable, même avec de grandes mains (21 cm entre pli du poignet et extrémité du majeur).- Premières sensations d’amélioration dès la première semaine d’utilisation : plus de douleurs persistantes en dehors du travail. Quelques crispations du poignet pendant l’utilisation au début.- Boutons légers sans être trop sensibles. Le clic molette se fait avec le bouton du milieu (pratique sous Autocad et Internet).- Deux boutons additionnels côté pouce, programmables avec le pilote de la souris (raccourci pour Précédent sur Internet…).- Bonne impression de solidité.En bref :- Très bon produit, à recommander vivement !- C’est maintenant difficile de réutiliser une souris classique. Elle me suit au travail et à la maison.- Le prix d’achat est un peu excessif, mais le prix s’oublie, la qualité reste.- Penser également à vérifier l’ergonomie de son bureau : position des bras, hauteur du siège… Je n’utilise pas de tapis de souris surélevé.
Walk –
used by partner due to carpal tunnel.
Angela Jagger –
I am still getting used to this, but I have to say first impressions are very positive. It feels comfortable in the hand and I think will help alleviate wrist pain. I got the small size and followed the instructions on manufacturer’s website for choosing the size. I think this is quite important.I have yet to customise it as I am still considering the best options but it looks as if it will be really useful. So far I would definitely recommend this. Service from supplier was prompt and it came secure packaged.