Why Wired named Hansker one of the best vertical mice of 2025

Hansker was independently reviewed by Wired and named one of the best vertical mice of 2025. The review highlighted its natural ergonomics, precision performance and understated design.

"This is the only vertical mouse I’ve liked enough to replace my current setup."

"My hand slips perfectly onto this mouse, and every button is within reach from a resting position."

For professionals looking for a vertical mouse that combines ergonomics with precision performance, Hansker stands out in the category.

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A vertical mouse is not for everyone. At least that's what Henri Robbins, editor at Wired Magazine, thought when he reached out to me in early 2025. I agreed on having my product tested and compared to all other vertical mice, not knowing whether he would hate it or love it, and also not knowing whether it would ever make it into an article.

Wired was comprehensive in their review. They quickly realized why the Hansker mouse was the better choice when looking for comfort & performance. In their own words:

"It takes the standard vertical mouse formula, but sculpts the angles and curves for an incredibly natural feel."

Wired perfectly understood the unique features of the Hansker mouse, finding it comfortable, precise and perfect for gaming or creative work.

"The Hansker Productivity feels great, looks fantastic, and has a powerful Pixart 3325 sensor that makes it shockingly competent for gaming."

You can read the full Wired review of the Hansker mouse here:

https://www.wired.com/review/hansker-productivity-vertical-gaming-mouse/

 

Why Hansker is considered one of the best vertical mice

Wired chose Hansker the best vertical mouse of 2025 for the following reasons:

• Science-based ergonomic shape, designed for long hours of usage
• High-end sensor, perfect for precision work and gaming
• Light and durable thanks to the lack of sticky coatings on the materials
• Beautiful minimalist design
• Built for designers, engineers and creative pros

 

Hansker mouse vs other vertical mice

When the Hansker vertical mouse was launched as a Kickstarter campaign, you couldn't find an ergonomic, good looking and precise vertical mouse in the market. You always had to sacrifice one thing or another.

	Hansker vertical mouse	Logitech MX Vertical
Ergonomics	Very good	Very good
Sensor	High-performance sensor suitable for precision work and gaming	Sensor optimized only for productivity use
Polling rate	Up to 1000Hz	Up to 250Hz
Design	Minimalist with clean curves	Simple productivity look
Materials	Sleek and durable	Rubberized coating
Connectivity	Cable, USB dongle and Bluetooth	Cable, USB dongle and Bluetooth
Weight	Medium & light weight versions	Medium weight
Battery life	Good	Very good
Customization	Good with onboard memory	Very good, without onboard memory

 

Both mice offer great ergonomics and a huge improvement from traditional flat mice. Hansker focuses on refined, minimal design without sacrificing precision and performance thanks to its high-end sensor.

 

What customers are saying

"The [Hansker] Productivity mouse looks just as good in person as it does in the product photos. [...] I can earnestly say that this is a well-designed mouse that is aesthetically pleasing and comfortable to use for extended periods."
Fred, customer from the United States