Logitech MX Revolution vs Logitech MX Vertical

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MX Revolution compared with MX Vertical

	LogitechMX Revolution	LogitechMX Vertical
Overview
Released
Released	August 2006	September 2018
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Ergonomic	Vertical
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 800 DPI	Up to 4,000 DPI (better)
Sensor
Sensor	Laser	–
Buttons
Buttons	7 (better)	6
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	Yes	No
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	Yes	No
Quiet clicks
Quiet clicks	–	No
Sensor
Sensor	Laser sensor; 800 DPI reported by Bare Feats	High-precision sensor, 400–4,000 DPI in 50 DPI steps; the cursor speed button on top switches between 1,000 and 1,600 DPI by default
Scroll wheel
Scroll wheel	MicroGear Precision Scroll Wheel with SmartShift motorised automatic switching between stepped and free-spinning modes; can also be switched manually	Precision wheel with line-by-line scrolling and middle click
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	Second wheel can zoom in documents and images or switch between applications	–
Connections and battery
Connects by
Connects by	USB receiver	Bluetooth, USB receiver and Cable
Devices it switches between
Devices it switches between	–	3
Power
Power	Rechargeable	Rechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	–	Up to 4 months
Charging port
Charging port	–	USB-C
Receiver
Receiver	USB micro receiver using 2.4 GHz radio, reported by Bare Feats	Logitech Unifying USB-A receiver included (not Logi Bolt)
Charging
Charging	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery; mouse charges in an AC-powered desktop station, with battery-level LEDs	USB-C; up to 4 months on a full charge; a 1-minute charge gives 3 hours of use; 240 mAh lithium-polymer battery; works as a wired mouse while plugged in
Works with
Works with	Windows and Mac computers with a USB port; platform-specific Logitech software needed for custom functions	Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 with Windows 10, 11 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, iPadOS 13.4 or later, Linux and ChromeOS; Unifying receiver with Windows 10, 11 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, Linux and ChromeOS
Software
Software	Logitech SetPoint on Windows or Logitech Control Center on Mac for button actions and scroll settings	Logi Options+ on Windows and macOS (Logitech Flow)
Design
Weight
Weight	148 g	125 g (better)
Size
Size	–	120 × 79 × 78.5 mm (length × width × height); receiver 23.1 × 18.4 × 6.6 mm, 2 g
Materials
Materials	–	Textured rubber surface and thumb rest; left and right buttons rated for 10 million clicks
Colours
Colours	–	Graphite
In the box
In the box	Mouse, recharging station, AC power cord, USB micro receiver, SetPoint CD and guide	Mouse, Unifying USB receiver, USB-C charging cable (USB-A to USB-C), documentation
Warranty
Warranty	–	2-year limited hardware warranty