{"id":5608,"date":"2026-04-09T14:12:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/?p=5608"},"modified":"2026-04-11T14:37:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T06:37:42","slug":"__amazon-logitechmx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/09\/__amazon-logitechmx\/","title":{"rendered":"Logitech MX Ergo S Review: My Wrist\u2019s New Best Friend (Finally with USB-C)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Affiliate Disclosure:<\/strong> I\u2019m an Amazon Associate. If you buy through the links in this post, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I switched to trackballs to save my wrist from carpal tunnel, and I bought this MX Ergo S to see if the upgrade was actually worth it.<\/em><\/p>\n

If you spend 8 to 10 hours a day in front of a computer like I do, you know the “desk ache”\u2014that dull throb in your wrist that sets in around 3 PM. I made the switch to trackballs years ago, and the original MX Ergo was nearly perfect. But it had one major flaw: that ancient Micro-USB port. The new Logitech MX Ergo S (2026)<\/strong> finally fixes that, while adding some much-needed security and speed upgrades.<\/p>\n

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The Tilt: 0 or 20 Degrees?<\/h3>\n

The standout feature of the MX Ergo line is the magnetic hinge. You can keep it flat, or “pop” it to a 20-degree angle. I\u2019ll be honest: it feels weird for the first hour. But once your hand adjusts to that more natural “handshake” position, going back to a regular mouse feels like a chore. It keeps your forearm from twisting, which is the main culprit for repetitive strain. I keep mine at 20 degrees 100% of the time.<\/p>\n

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The “S” Upgrades: USB-C and Logi Bolt<\/h3>\n

Let’s talk about the “S” in the name. The most important update for me is USB-C charging<\/strong>. I\u2019ve finally cleared the last Micro-USB cable off my desk. Beyond the port, the MX Ergo S now uses the Logi Bolt<\/strong> receiver. If you work in a corporate office or a “noisy” wireless environment, this encrypted dongle is way more stable than standard Bluetooth. That said, the Bluetooth still works great if you’re switching between a MacBook and an iPad.<\/p>\n

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6 Programmable Buttons & Precision Mode<\/h3>\n

The trackball itself is smooth\u2014really smooth. There is a small button right next to the ball that toggles “Precision Mode.” It slows the cursor down instantly, which is a lifesaver when I’m trying to select specific cells in a massive Excel sheet or doing fine crops in Photoshop. Using Logi Options+<\/strong>, I\u2019ve mapped the back\/forward buttons to switch between my browser tabs. It\u2019s a small tweak that saves me hundreds of clicks a day.<\/p>\n

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Battery Life for the Long Haul<\/h3>\n

Logitech claims about 4 months of juice on a full charge. I\u2019ve only had mine for a week, and it\u2019s still at 98%. The best part? If you do run out of power mid-project, one minute of charging gives you a full day of use. No more flipping your mouse upside down to charge it like *some* other brands I won’t mention.<\/p>\n

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The Verdict: Is it Worth the Upgrade?<\/h3>\n

If you already have the original MX Ergo and you don’t mind the old cable, you might not need<\/em> this. But if you\u2019re looking for better security (Logi Bolt), faster connectivity, and the convenience of USB-C, the Logitech MX Ergo S<\/strong> is the best trackball on the market right now. If you’ve never used a trackball before, your wrist will thank you\u2014just give yourself a few days to get used to the “thumb life.”<\/p>\n

Check out the Logitech MX Ergo S on Amazon here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Are you a trackball convert, or are you still using a traditional mouse? Let’s talk about ergonomics in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Affiliate Disclosure: I\u2019m an Amazon Associate. If you buy through the links in this post, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I switched to trackballs to save my wrist from carpal tunnel, and I bought this MX Ergo S to see if the upgrade was actually worth it. If […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12020,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5608","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-buying-guides"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5608","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5608"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5608\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5608"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5608"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5608"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}