Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical review: An inexpensive wrist-saver

Do you sit at a desk for eight or more hours a day and experience discomfort in your hands? Me too. That’s why you need a vertical mouse as it’s more comfortable than a traditional mouse. How about the Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical?

This mouse is mighty comfortable, thanks to the vertical design which reduces pressure in your wrist and arm — and it can help prevent repetitive strain injuries (RSI). Its USB-A dongle can be stored inside the device itself, and three of the six buttons are fully programmable via the user-friendly companion software. The Go Wireless Vertical is far from perfect though. It’s sure to draw eyeballs to your desk because of its unique/divisive design as most of its body is made of UV-coated cork. There’s no Bluetooth connectivity either, and the mouse uses disposable batteries.

Could this be the best mouse for those with wrist pain? For all the details and what it was like to use as my daily driver, read my full Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical review.

Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical review: Specs

Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical review: Cheat sheet

• What is it? A wireless vertical ergonomic mouse
• Who is it for? For right-handed people who want a comfortable mouse for work
• How much does it cost? The Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical is available for $49 / £50
• What do we like? It’s very comfortable, comes with onboard dongle storage, and the companion software is easy to use
• What don’t we like? There’s no Bluetooth, it has a divisive design, and it uses disposable batteries

Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical review: The ups

From being very comfortable and easy to get used to, to its dongle slot and intuitive companion software, the Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical checks a lot of boxes.

Very comfortable

Given its design, the Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical is more comfortable than traditional mice, as it’s sculpted in a way that keeps your wrist in a more natural position than typical mice. This reduces pressure in your wrist and arm, which can help circumvent RSI. If you have small- or medium-sized hands, the side of your wrist probably won’t make contact with the desk, which can provide relief to those with a sensitive nerve or suffering from carpal tunnel.

The inside of the mouse has a groove which provides support for your thumb. This also means that your thumb can easily access the next page and previous page buttons. Having these at my disposal definitely made me feel more productive as I don’t necessarily have to move the cursor to navigate web pages.

If this is the first time you’re using a vertical mouse, you’ll be pleased to know that it doesn’t take too long to get used to it. You’ll find that it feels more natural and once you get the hang of it, you won’t want to go back to traditional mice for work (vertical mice aren’t ideal for gaming, though, especially games that require aiming, as the vertical position tends to result in less accurate fine cursor movement).

After using this mouse for several consecutive hours, I felt no discomfort at all. As someone who has a sedentary job — working at a desk for long hours — I really value mice like the Go Wireless Vertical.

Onboard dongle storage

The Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical uses a USB-A dongle to connect to your device. If you lose it, you won’t be able to use the mouse anymore. You’d be surprised by how many premium mice I test that don’t have a dongle compartment — I’m talking about expensive mice, like the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 ($159) and the Turtle Beach Pure Air ($99). This is why I really appreciate the Go Wireless Vertical having space to store the dongle inside its body. Simply pop open the plastic shell to reveal the battery and the dongle slot. It’s simple yet effective.

Easy-to-use software

If you own Lenovo gear already, you’ll be familiar with Lenovo Go Central. If you don’t, this software is your one-stop-shop for customizing all Lenovo peripherals. Sorry macOS users (myself included), this software is available to download on Windows only. I tested the software on a Windows 11 laptop and PC users will be pleased to hear that it works like a charm.

Three of the six buttons on the mouse are programmable, and you can even assign “productivity” functions to them, such as copy and paste or even calculator. Another handy feature of the software is that you can link every other Lenovo peripheral, like a keyboard or another mouse, to the Go Wireless Vertical’s USB-A receiver. That way, you’ll need to plug just one in to control your devices.

Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical review: The downs

Alas, the Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical isn’t perfect. There’s no Bluetooth, the design might not be to everyone’s liking, and I wish it had a rechargeable battery.

No Bluetooth

The Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical supports one connectivity method only, so you’ll need to plug in the included dongle every time you want to use the mouse. It’s a USB-A dongle too, which means if you’re using a MacBook Air M2 (like me) or an iPad Air, you’ll need to get a USB-A to USB-C adapter.

No Bluetooth connectivity also means that you can’t switch between devices if you work across a few. You won’t have this issue with the best wireless mice, like the Razer Pro Click Mini ($79) and Logitech MX Master 3S ($99), which can connect to multiple devices simultaneously.

Divisive design

Want to look at your mouse and be reminded of a bottle of wine every time? The Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical does not look like a regular mouse. As soon as I took it out of the box, I was struck by its design and the mouse even got a few raised eyebrows from my coworkers. The feature that will draw the most eyeballs to the Go Wireless Vertical though is the UV-coated cork that covers most of its body. This material is meant to be resistant to liquids and easy to clean, according to Lenovo. But its the combination of the UV-coated cork and cheap plastic black shell that throws me off. The design can be best described as divisive as even after hours of using it, I wasn’t sold, but it might tickle your fancy.

If you want a traditional looking mouse instead, I highly recommend the Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic ($25) which is currently my daily driver. The Logitech Ergo M575 ($49) is worth considering too, especially if you like trackball mice.

Uses disposable batteries

The Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical, like the aforementioned Anker and Logitech mice, uses AA batteries. Unlike rechargeable batteries, disposable batteries are hard to recycle and create more waste, which may be a turn off for some. This is more of a pre-purchase consideration than a con.

According to Lenovo, a single AA battery should last you up to 18 months — depending on usage conditions. If you want an ergonomic mouse with rechargeable batteries, you’ll have to loosen the purse strings for a mouse like the Logitech MX Master 3S or the Logitech Lift ($69) instead.

Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical review: Verdict

The Lenovo Go Wireless is a decent mouse if all you care about is comfort. I’ve enjoyed using this mouse and I didn’t feel any pain in my wrists or arms even after several consecutive hours. That’s thanks to its vertical design which also ensures the bottom of your wrist isn’t rubbing against your desk. There’s no Bluetooth connectivity, but you get a USB-A dongle which you can pair other Lenovo peripherals with, and it can be stored inside the mouse itself. The user-friendly Lenovo Go Central software (Windows only) lets you quickly customize three of the six buttons.

However, the lack of Bluetooth connectivity and use of disposable batteries may be a turn off for some. The mouse isn’t the most attractive either as the cork-covered body may not be everyone’s cup of tea. There are more simple-looking vertical and ergonomic mice available for the same price — or cheaper.

Overall, I’d recommend the Go Wireless Vertical to those who want a comfortable mouse with a bit of pizzazz. But if not, I’d look elsewhere.