ZLOT Vertical Gaming Mouse,Wired RGB Ergonomic USB Joystick Programmable Laser Gaming Mice,6+1 Design,11 Buttons,1000 Hz Max Polling Rate,10000 Max DPI,Upgraded Version for Computer Gamers,Black

I LOVE this mouse. It has replaced my Evoluent Ergonomic mouse as a daily driver (for work - software developer). It's almost replaced my Logitech G604/G602 for gaming (World of Warcraft). I expect it to fully replace my gaming mouse once I re-learn all the muscle memory. If you're a parent looking for a cheap mouse for your kid, you can't go wrong with this one. I wasn't expecting much at this price point, but this mouse is a great option for anybody. It feels good in my large hand, doesn't stress my wrist at all. Cursor tracks great with default settings on lowest sensitivity. Had to download the software from a Chinese website (thank you Google Translate!), but once I got it installed, it's all in English. I was able to re-map the D-stick to numpad keys, which I then keybind in World of Warcraft. It took all of an hour and replaced my old Logitech G602 when it died at a bad time. I'm currently using this to tank mythic+ WoW dungeons, using the D-stick for many core abilities. Much more than I expected for $30, and still the only ergonomic mouse I can find with enough buttons to be useful for WoW. The Cons: * The directional stick ... isn't actually one. It doesn't show up in Windows as an actual directional stick (like an Xbox/PS controller would - with an X and Y axis). Rather, it's just 4 buttons (WASD). For my purposes, this is fine (I want it to just trigger buttons) but still feel I'd be better off with just 5 buttons than the "D stick that isn't actually a D stick". Maybe this can be changed in the software and I just didn't dig deep enough? As other reviewers point out, the "dead zone" of this D stick makes it feel a bit cumbersome. * The RGB color settings are quite limited. Personally, I don't use any of that. But if you want a super fancy customizable RGB mouse, this isn't the one for you (also, expect to pay at least double). * The software is definitely not nearly as pretty as the Logitech equivalent. Functionally it's comparable (macros, key rebinds, change DPI settings), just not quite as polished. Honestly this didn't bother me at all (I figured it out easy enough), and the mouse will function just fine without the software. You only need the software if you want to customize what each button does. Once that's done, the settings are actually saved to the mouse's internal memory, so you never need the software again! * The button right underneath the scroll wheel is a bit tricky to reach. That's probably by design (the default is for this to change cursor speed/DPI). I have re-bound it to my "Taunt" ability in WoW, and sometimes it's hard to reach in the heat of the moment. I am slowly re-leaning how to press it with the underside of my middle finger knuckle which is actually very comfortable/ergonomic.

First of all, if you need an ergonomic, this helps. Honestly, every mouse should ALWAYS have been designed this way. It took an adjustment to a vertical mouse, but this makes the numbness in my hand go away when using a mouse. Pros: It works to provide ergonomic relief. Cons: -The Mouse buttons (right and left click) are slightly mushy and really terrible for gaming. -The mouse wheel will be jammed so it cannot spin if you left click too close to the center. The button actually grinds and locks up the mouse wheel. You have to adjust where you click AWAY from the mouse wheel to allow the mouse wheel to spin freely. -The tracking accuracy and input feels totally fine for casual use/ business, but I can tell it would not be responsive/accurate enough for someone actually gaming with it in any quasi-competitive sense. It is decent, but just not really a gaming mouse. If you want a CHEAP ergonomic mouse with almost gaming level characteristics responsiveness, it's OK

I haven't yet had the chance to use this mouse for gaming (putting together my first gaming PC soon), but while using it for normal web browsing and studying I really appreciate it. Along with a wrist rest on a mouse pad, I find it's very comfortable and easy to use, and the inclusion of the DPI adjustment button and LEDs are nice features that let you adjust the mouse to your preferences without any hassle at all. The back and forward buttons are pretty helpful when web browsing, and don't get in the way at all when just holding the mouse normally. The RGB is a nice add on, especially at this price point, if you care about that sort of thing. If I had to have a complaint, it's that the software to adjust the RGB features comes on a mini disc. Does anyone have a drive that can read a mini disc, or any disc for that matter, in 2020? The website to download the software looks a bit sketchy, and without someone else verifying that they downloaded the software from there without issue, I'd personally hesitate to click one of their links. I suppose there's a chance that it's also worth mentioning that the RGB software doesn't work when the mouse is used with a Mac. Since I don't yet have a gaming PC, I'm using the mouse just fine with the Mac I use casually, but the RGB just does its normal rainbow cycle with no way to adjust it. Not the worst problem to have. The cable is also that nice no-tangle sort of nylon fabric, rather than the typical black plastic/rubber coating that most cables use. It also includes a velcro strap on the cable for cable management, which is a great little add on. Overall, great mouse, especially at the price point. There are lots of very expensive mice out there, but this one has been very kind to my wrist, I haven't had any problems with it, and it's cheap.

This is more of a first impression than a review because I've been using the mouse for only about a day. I find the mouse comfortable, but it's my first vertical mouse so I don't have much to compare it to. It did not take me really any time to get used to. It's not much different than using any normal mouse. It is giving me relief from the pain caused by using a standard mouse. My hands are maybe on the small side of medium, and I have a bit of trouble reaching the "forward" button with my thumb. It doesn't really matter much to me because the only extra button I ever really want from a gaming mouse is a button for push-to-talk and the "back" button and the "dpi switch" are both pretty comfortable to reach for that. The problem I have with it though is the software won't let me assign F13 to any of the buttons. I have always liked to use F13 as my push-to-talk button because it never causes any other issues. I could leave it as "back" but then in my web browser if I'm talking to someone while maybe watching a video or whatever it will mess up the playback. Anyways I can get it to work in a bunch of different ways but I find using an F key above 12 has always been the way that causes the least side-effects. Another issue with the software is that the RGB on the mouse is actually really good and could do a lot more than what the software allows you to do with it. I don't really care about this issue, probably most people don't. It's just a shame that the RGB on the mouse is really good but the software won't let you utilize it very well. Another major issue has to do with the joystick on the top of the mouse. I'm not sure exactly how much of this is a hardware issue or if it's in the software mostly but the stick doesn't allow more than one input to go through at a time. For example I mapped my stick to the arrow keys so I can move the camera up, down, left or right but never diagonally which makes if feel completely unnatural. Overall the mouse is decent, although I feel I might as well have bought one of the cheaper ones from the same company because I don't think I'll get any use out of the joystick. I hope that the software can be updated to fix some of the issues that I've written about but I wouldn't hold my breath.

I got this for my boyfriend he loved it! The dpi on the mouse is insane and great for gaming!

It's true, this position is better. I actually bought the wrong one and still think the up and down thumb buttons would be better rather than two side by side on bottom but I'm not going to hold that against this mouse as it's what they said it is. Except better. The feel of the material on the sides is lovely. It's like a very thing neoprene sheet that gives it a sort of softness, a rich feel. The size works for me and I have standard large hands (glove size). Sometimes feels a tad small but this actually allows me to grip it one handed and use the top 5 function thumb button. I've got plent of macro keys so I use the programmable buttons mostly as media functions like volume up and down, pause/play, forward, back. I mostly do research, reading and writing stuff. But I switched to and old game for fun (C&C Generals) and forgot I had a different mouse. Then I read the manual so I could assign secondary configuation. Cool. Really it does, does, does, make a diference using a vertical mouse and I'm gonna keep doing it. Oh, the LEDs. I thought I'd turn those off right away but they are actually good looking. I've got the multicolor undulating thing going and not annoyed at all. I'm a bit annoyed that I'm not as this is the usual case for me. The Good: Vertical is better, texture is great, lights are not annoying. The Bad: nothin'.

I ordered the gaming mouse to see if it would work out for my larger hands which are 4.5" wide including thumb (3.75" without) by 8.75" long from wrist to middle fingertip. This does not fit for me to the point that when I grip it properly my pinky is completely off the mouse at the bottom making it impossible to use. I can adjust my grip so that my index finger rests over the top and my middle and ring finger actuate the left and right mouse buttons but that defeats the entire purpose of an ergonomic mouse and makes it tricky and somewhat uncomfortable to use without actuating the wasd joystick. That said the grip is ergonomically designed for sure and its position will very likely relieve some pressure for those with carpal pain. My wife has smaller hands in the medium range and suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome so she is giving it a try currently. I'll update this review after a bit more time to get her actually impressions. For now, I give it a solid 4. It doesn't fit me but overall it seems to be a decent mouse. The joystick being only wasd+spacebar is disappointing as it would have been nice to have an actual joystick on the mouse in case you wanted to use it for games or for scrolling through documents via the joystick. As it is it's just a fancy D-pad with a jump button and not much more than a gimmick. As for aesthetics, they nailed the RGB on this thing. I'm not a huge fan of RGB but it looks nice. Also for it's size it feels light, which might make it feel cheap to some but is actually a good thing in a mouse. I just wish they made a version for larger hands.

Disclaimer: None of this review was written or proof read by generative AI, LLMs, etc. I've been using the Zelotes model T-20 vertical mouse for the last two years for gaming, navigation, and anything in between. I had no issues with it until the forward/back buttons got depressed and the back button stuck inside the mouse. Looking for replacements I decided to try out two: the T-30 and this one, model C-18. See my T-30 review if you're curious what I thought of that mouse (spoiler: I did not like it as much as the T-20 or the C-18). To be honest, I had originally ignored this mouse entirely when I first started looking into vertical mice. I had no use for a thumb-stick and figured it would just get in the way at best, and at worst cause some sort of frustration in some of the games I tend to play by otherwise modifying the focused window, etc. That's what originally led me to purchase the T-20. However, I was completely incorrect with my original suspicions of the C-18 mouse. I still don't need the joystick, mind you, but it does not get in the way. I'll explain below! But first, I don't know why they do this, but Zelotes has software/driver packages for each of their mouse models. You can find them through a simple search online. The site is under the name of their -- I'd assume -- parent company, Master Electronic Technology, and the downloads are pretty quick and work well, as far as I can report. Of all three models of mice that I have used, however, not one of them shares a similar UI as another. Further, and I want to preface this comment with a note that I understand how challenging the English language is and how much respect I have for anyone who can speak more than one language. However, some of the application translations for the C-18 software are a bit off and can be a little confusing when you first start to customize the mouse settings. In all three iterations of mouse software, there is an "Apply" button to confirm the changed settings and update the mouse. In the T-20 and T-30 software, this is properly titled "Apply." However, in the C-18 app, the translated English text is "Application," which kind of confused me at first until I went with my gut and figured it was supposed to be the "Apply" button. If you see this review and are confused, just know this button has nothing to do with applications on your machine or settings specific application preference, which you can totally do if I'm understanding the interface correctly. Not an issue, but something to be mindful of if you're a native English speaker. Obviously no stars were removed for such a thing as translations don't change the function of the product! The thumb joystick may be nice for some games and some applications, depending on personal preference. However, it's really sensitive. Without the software, you won't be able to reprogram or disable the thumb stick, either. There are quite a few things you can do with the joystick, though, so there might be functionality that you find useful within the the software programming for that specific set of buttons. My only complaint about the C-18, as well as the T-20 (since they both suffer the same issue), is that the MOUSE4 and MOUSE5 buttons (forward and back navigation) are not reinforced to prevent prolonged pressure deforming whatever the button attaches to (assume its a small PCB or soldered connection). This issue is entirely on me, and I doubt any casual gamer or someone who doesn't use these buttons for gameplay will not encounter. While I normally only use them for forward and back navigation like most do, I suspect, I have a specific game where I use that to stab people with a bayonet. During some intense gameplay, I find it very easy (holding one of these buttons down) to depress it hard enough to bend the inner connection and allow the button to get stuck inside the mouse. I could save the button a few times before it gets lodged in there and only dismantlement of the mouse would likely free it (it's flush with the mouse walls, not flopping around inside the mouse body). This is what finally did my T-20 mouse in. I'm going to consider a different keybind for my stabbin' key to prevent the C-18 from suffering the same fate.