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For years, vertical mice were mostly seen as ergonomic tools for office use, rarely crossing over into the world of performance-oriented gaming gear. The Keychron M5 8K Wireless Ergonomic Mouse changes that. It’s a vertical mouse built with specifications that meet gaming standards, while still maintaining an ergonomic profile.
At the core of the M5 is the PixArt 3950 sensor. It supports DPI settings up to 30,000, tracking speeds up to 750 IPS, and a polling rate that goes up to 8000 Hz (in wired or 2.4 GHz mode). These are features commonly found in top-tier gaming mice — here, they’re paired with a 47° vertical design that aims to reduce wrist strain and encourage a more natural hand position.
In terms of connectivity, the mouse offers three options: Bluetooth 5.3, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired via USB-C. Bluetooth mode is limited to 125 Hz polling, which may not be suitable for competitive gaming, but the other modes deliver low latency, responsive performance. Battery life is solid too: up to 140 hours on Bluetooth and up to 120 hours on 2.4 GHz at 1K polling.
Customization is handled via Keychron’s browser-based Launcher. It doesn’t require any software installation and works across Windows, macOS, Linux, and more. Users can change button functions, set DPI levels, and save multiple profiles directly to the mouse’s onboard memory.
Physically, the mouse includes a thumb rest, a side-mounted horizontal scroll wheel, and tactile Huano switches rated for 80 million clicks. It weighs approximately 95 grams and includes Teflon (PTFE) feet for smoother glide. For users working across devices, a bottom switch allows quick swapping between three Bluetooth-connected devices.
Overall, the Keychron M5 fills a niche that hasn’t seen much attention until now: a vertical mouse that isn’t limited by performance constraints. It’s not necessarily built to replace ultra-light FPS mice, but it brings ergonomic design to users who still care about responsiveness, customization, and flexibility — whether they’re gaming or working.
Price: $69
Platform Support: Windows, macOS
Connection Modes: Wired, Bluetooth 5.3, 2.4 GHz
Polling Rate: Up to 8000 Hz (wired/2.4 GHz), 125 Hz (Bluetooth)
DPI Range: 100 – 30,000
Battery: 600 mAh
Weight: ~95 g
Sensor: PixArt PAW 3950
Not a revolution — but definitely a quiet step forward for ergonomics in gaming.