Skip to content

CSL-Computer wired vertical optical mouse review

A wired vertical optical mouse with a switchable 1000–1600 DPI sensor and five buttons including forward/back navigation.

The bottom line A straightforward, battery-free vertical mouse with switchable DPI at a low price — its marketing leans on health claims worth reading with some scepticism, but the hardware itself is a reasonable basic option.

This mouse keeps things simple: a wired USB 2.0 connection that avoids battery replacement entirely, a physical DPI switch toggling between 1000 and 1600 for different precision needs, and five buttons including dedicated forward and back navigation for browsing.

CSL-Computer’s own marketing frames the mouse as a way to help prevent mouse arm and RSI-related tennis elbow — language worth reading carefully. A vertical grip does change the angle of forearm rotation compared to a standard mouse, which some people find more comfortable over long sessions, but no mouse can guarantee prevention of a medical condition, and this site does not repeat that framing as verified fact.

Setting the marketing language aside, the hardware itself is a straightforward, dependable vertical mouse at a fair price, with a 1.5m cable long enough for most desk configurations and a comfortable-feeling grip according to the manufacturer’s own build description.

What we like, and what we don't

Strengths

  • Switchable DPI (1000/1600) via a physical selector rather than software
  • Five buttons including dedicated forward/back navigation
  • Wired connection avoids battery replacement entirely
  • 1.5m cable length

Compromises

  • Wired only — no wireless option
  • The manufacturer's marketing language around preventing RSI and tennis elbow is a claim to treat with caution, not a medical guarantee

Specifications

Amazon referenceB00HNAQA72 (identical on 5 markets)
EAN4250874807083

Questions people actually ask

Does a vertical mouse actually prevent RSI or tennis elbow?

CSL-Computer markets this mouse as a way to help prevent mouse arm and tennis elbow (RSI syndrome), but that is a manufacturer marketing claim, not a medical guarantee — a vertical grip changes forearm rotation, which some people find more comfortable, but this site makes no claim about preventing or treating any condition, and persistent pain is a question for a qualified professional.

Is the DPI setting adjustable on the fly?

Yes — CSL-Computer states a physical DPI selector switch between 1000 and 1600, rather than requiring separate software to change sensitivity.

Our score

7.1/ 10

A straightforward, battery-free vertical mouse with switchable DPI at a low price — its marketing leans on health claims worth reading with some scepticism, but the hardware itself is a reasonable basic option.

Who this one is for

A no-frills, battery-free vertical mouse for a fixed desk setup.

Guides that feature it

  • Best Ergonomic & Vertical Mice 2026 | DeskVerdict

Price and availability

A reference exists on these Amazon stores: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom. Listed is not the same as in stock — availability changes daily.

Details checked on August 29, 2026.

Sources

Specifications: manufacturer sheet and Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. No product on this site has been physically tested.

How we assess products