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Om | The Vertical Handshake Mouse

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Om | The Vertical Handshake Mouse
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Nobody wants fatigue or pain from work. And that's exactly what the standard flat mouse position causes.

But the good news is an easy change can solve the problem instantly! Using a vertical handshake mouse is better for your wrist and your shoulder, and even reduces the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • You hold your mouse for hours every day, so it's critical to use a good one!
  • Feel better at work and after. A vertical mouse puts your wrist and shoulder into a healthy position, reducing tension and fatigue.
  • Connect seamlessly. Om is wireless with both 2.4GHz (dongle) and bluetooth connectivity.
  • Maximize productivity with 5 easily programmable buttons and an onboard screen.
  • Satisfaction guaranteed! There's no risk to experience ideal mousing.

Do you work at a computer?

Then your mousing position is critically important.

Mousing in a vertical "handshake" position aligns your wrist and shoulder in a healthy position.

You can experience this improved position right now!

Pin your elbows at your sides, then roll your wrists out to face your palms up toward the sky. We call this the "Om" position for the sound meditators make. Do you feel your shoulders rotating away from your chest?

That new shoulder position is external rotation. And external rotation is the healthiest position for your shoulders to occupy under load or for long durations.

It makes everything stable and well-organized, because it’s how your shoulders are designed to be used. And it protects against tense shoulders, back pain, and neck pain.

Om helps put your shoulder in a healthy position - and it also aligns your wrist and forearm.

When you mouse in a conventional flat position, your forearm is twisting with the two bones crossed over, requiring the muscles of your elbow and wrist to be either fully elongated or fully shortened, depending on the muscle. Then your wrist has to bend back to place your hand above the mouse, creating tension and increasing the likelihood of muscle knots and pain.

And since flat mousing puts your shoulder into a weaker position, you're more likely compensate and find stability by putting weight on your wrist, increasing the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome.

But when you mouse in the vertical handshake position, your forearm and wrist are aligned, easing tension and pressure through the whole chain. And because you're in a strong, stable position, you're much less likely to put too much weight on your wrist.

Om makes sure you feel good while you work, and after.

woman meditating external rotation shoulder position vertical mouse ergonomic wireless handshake
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it hard to switch to a vertical mouse?
If you're coming from a traditional flat mouse, Om will feel a little bit different (in a good way!). You might even feel a touch clumsy for a few minutes. But we've found that within half an hour with Om, most people are mousing confidently - and in a much healthier position!
How do I set up my Om?
Om ships with at least 50% battery charge level, enough to last for weeks. So you don't need to plug it in, or find batteries and a screwdriver!

Just select your connection mode with the switch on the bottom (2.4GHz or Bluetooth). Then either plug the dongle into your computer (for 2.4GHz) or pair from your computer (Bluetooth) and you're done!

If you're excited to get even more from your mouse, we've added some stuff you'll love. Om comes equipped with an OLED screen so you can monitor your DPI setting and battery level. Om also has 5 customizable buttons. But you don't need to download any software to use them. You can quickly and easily assign 20+ custom functions right on the mouse, using the OLED screen.

It's so easy to customize the buttons that, here at the office, we assign different functions to the buttons throughout the day just for specific tasks. For example, if a task requires a lot of copy/paste, in about 10 seconds you can program one button to copy and another to paste, making the task fly by!
What is DPI and what do I do with it?
After the shape of the mouse, the next most important feature is the DPI setting. DPI (dots per inch) technically means how many pixels on the screen your mouse moves for every inch that you move it across the mouse pad. But you can just think of it as your mouse's sensitivity.

Many factors influence your ideal DPI setting, including your hand/eye coordination and your monitor size. That's why it's important to be able to customize it!

But on many mice, DPI is too intimidating for most users to really get a handle on. It's typically changed with an unlabeled button, and there's no way to tell what the mouse is currently set to. This is one of the reasons we added a screen to Om. On the screen, you can clearly read your current setting, so you can feel free to experiment with other settings, knowing you can easily return to your preferred one. This results in more users mousing at their ideal DPI.

In general, a higher DPI (more sensitive mouse) is better ergonomics, because you don't have to move your mouse as far to go from one corner of the screen to the next. The thing you really want to avoid is having to pick your mouse up as you move across your screen(s)!

Om has 4 different DPI settings available (1200, 1600, 2000, 2400). We recommend starting at 1200 until you get the feel of a vertical mouse (~30 minutes). Then increase the DPI until you can go from the bottom left corner of your desktop all the way up to the upper right corner without lifting the mouse. At first, a higher DPI may make the mouse feel too fast. If it still feels that way after 30 minutes or so, try decreasing the DPI to the next level down. Feel free to experiment and find what you like best!
I've had a bad experience with a vertical mouse in the past. What makes Om different?
Many vertical mice, including the market leader from Anker which was launched in 2014, suffer from overly stiff buttons. When you do a left click, the mouse moves unless you have a counteracting squeezing force from your thumb, which is fatiguing and bad ergonomics. With Om, we optimized the button stiffness to use the lowest force available with modern microswitches. The line of force direction and tactile response are perfect! You can lightly hold the mouse in your fingertips and click away without impacting pointer precision.
What's Om's return policy and warranty?
Great question! Returns are totally free (we pay the shipping both ways) for 30 days after delivery, so you have plenty of time to give Om a real try. After that, Om is covered by a 2 year warranty.
What are Om's technical specifications?
  • Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery (USB-C)
  • Silent Primary Buttons
  • Onboard OLED Screen
  • Teflon Glide Pads
  • Included USB-C Charge Cable
  • Wireless via Bluetooth 5.0
  • 2.4GHz Wireless with USB-A Dongle
  • 5 Customizable Buttons
  • 4 DPI Settings
  • 4.25 x 3 x 3.125", 4.4oz
  • Compatible with all operating systems
  • Custom Functions and How to Assign Them
Is your question not answered here?
Send us an email and we'll get right back to you!

Nobody wants fatigue or pain from work. And that's exactly what the standard flat mouse position causes.

But the good news is an easy change can solve the problem instantly! Using a vertical handshake mouse is better for your wrist and your shoulder, and even reduces the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • You hold your mouse for hours every day, so it's critical to use a good one!
  • Feel better at work and after. A vertical mouse puts your wrist and shoulder into a healthy position, reducing tension and fatigue.
  • Connect seamlessly. Om is wireless with both 2.4GHz (dongle) and bluetooth connectivity.
  • Maximize productivity with 5 easily programmable buttons and an onboard screen.
  • Satisfaction guaranteed! There's no risk to experience ideal mousing.

Do you work at a computer?

Then your mousing position is critically important.

Mousing in a vertical "handshake" position aligns your wrist and shoulder in a healthy position.

You can experience this improved position right now!

Pin your elbows at your sides, then roll your wrists out to face your palms up toward the sky. We call this the "Om" position for the sound meditators make. Do you feel your shoulders rotating away from your chest?

That new shoulder position is external rotation. And external rotation is the healthiest position for your shoulders to occupy under load or for long durations.

It makes everything stable and well-organized, because it’s how your shoulders are designed to be used. And it protects against tense shoulders, back pain, and neck pain.

Om helps put your shoulder in a healthy position - and it also aligns your wrist and forearm.

When you mouse in a conventional flat position, your forearm is twisting with the two bones crossed over, requiring the muscles of your elbow and wrist to be either fully elongated or fully shortened, depending on the muscle. Then your wrist has to bend back to place your hand above the mouse, creating tension and increasing the likelihood of muscle knots and pain.

And since flat mousing puts your shoulder into a weaker position, you're more likely compensate and find stability by putting weight on your wrist, increasing the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome.

But when you mouse in the vertical handshake position, your forearm and wrist are aligned, easing tension and pressure through the whole chain. And because you're in a strong, stable position, you're much less likely to put too much weight on your wrist.

Om makes sure you feel good while you work, and after.

woman meditating external rotation shoulder position vertical mouse ergonomic wireless handshake
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it hard to switch to a vertical mouse?
If you're coming from a traditional flat mouse, Om will feel a little bit different (in a good way!). You might even feel a touch clumsy for a few minutes. But we've found that within half an hour with Om, most people are mousing confidently - and in a much healthier position!
How do I set up my Om?
Om ships with at least 50% battery charge level, enough to last for weeks. So you don't need to plug it in, or find batteries and a screwdriver!

Just select your connection mode with the switch on the bottom (2.4GHz or Bluetooth). Then either plug the dongle into your computer (for 2.4GHz) or pair from your computer (Bluetooth) and you're done!

If you're excited to get even more from your mouse, we've added some stuff you'll love. Om comes equipped with an OLED screen so you can monitor your DPI setting and battery level. Om also has 5 customizable buttons. But you don't need to download any software to use them. You can quickly and easily assign 20+ custom functions right on the mouse, using the OLED screen.

It's so easy to customize the buttons that, here at the office, we assign different functions to the buttons throughout the day just for specific tasks. For example, if a task requires a lot of copy/paste, in about 10 seconds you can program one button to copy and another to paste, making the task fly by!
What is DPI and what do I do with it?
After the shape of the mouse, the next most important feature is the DPI setting. DPI (dots per inch) technically means how many pixels on the screen your mouse moves for every inch that you move it across the mouse pad. But you can just think of it as your mouse's sensitivity.

Many factors influence your ideal DPI setting, including your hand/eye coordination and your monitor size. That's why it's important to be able to customize it!

But on many mice, DPI is too intimidating for most users to really get a handle on. It's typically changed with an unlabeled button, and there's no way to tell what the mouse is currently set to. This is one of the reasons we added a screen to Om. On the screen, you can clearly read your current setting, so you can feel free to experiment with other settings, knowing you can easily return to your preferred one. This results in more users mousing at their ideal DPI.

In general, a higher DPI (more sensitive mouse) is better ergonomics, because you don't have to move your mouse as far to go from one corner of the screen to the next. The thing you really want to avoid is having to pick your mouse up as you move across your screen(s)!

Om has 4 different DPI settings available (1200, 1600, 2000, 2400). We recommend starting at 1200 until you get the feel of a vertical mouse (~30 minutes). Then increase the DPI until you can go from the bottom left corner of your desktop all the way up to the upper right corner without lifting the mouse. At first, a higher DPI may make the mouse feel too fast. If it still feels that way after 30 minutes or so, try decreasing the DPI to the next level down. Feel free to experiment and find what you like best!
I've had a bad experience with a vertical mouse in the past. What makes Om different?
Many vertical mice, including the market leader from Anker which was launched in 2014, suffer from overly stiff buttons. When you do a left click, the mouse moves unless you have a counteracting squeezing force from your thumb, which is fatiguing and bad ergonomics. With Om, we optimized the button stiffness to use the lowest force available with modern microswitches. The line of force direction and tactile response are perfect! You can lightly hold the mouse in your fingertips and click away without impacting pointer precision.
What's Om's return policy and warranty?
Great question! Returns are totally free (we pay the shipping both ways) for 30 days after delivery, so you have plenty of time to give Om a real try. After that, Om is covered by a 2 year warranty.
What are Om's technical specifications?
  • Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery (USB-C)
  • Silent Primary Buttons
  • Onboard OLED Screen
  • Teflon Glide Pads
  • Included USB-C Charge Cable
  • Wireless via Bluetooth 5.0
  • 2.4GHz Wireless with USB-A Dongle
  • 5 Customizable Buttons
  • 4 DPI Settings
  • 4.25 x 3 x 3.125", 4.4oz
  • Compatible with all operating systems
  • Custom Functions and How to Assign Them
Is your question not answered here?
Send us an email and we'll get right back to you!

Customer Reviews

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Dante Renoux
Amazing ergonomics, useful functions

The mouse is very nice in the hand. I briefly used a similar vertical mouse before and this one hasn't left my hand since receipt. There are plenty of well-placed buttons and a good spread of assignable functions. My only gripe is the lack of custom functions (see edit below!), though I appreciate that custom Windows and Mac (and dare I dream, Linux) software is a chore to support. Overall well done. Highly responsive customer communication.

EDIT: From the great support: "You might find success setting the mouse button(s) to F2 or F5, and then use AutoHotKey (for Windows) or HammerSpoon (for Mac) to map from F2 or F5 to the desired function on the computer side." This is great solution!

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Joe C
Click Supremacy

My three favorite aspects of the Om mouse are:
1. The click feel — it is SUPREME. Like, seriously.
2. The ability to customize buttons without installing software.
3. The general ergonomics of a vertical mouse (I was already a believer as someone who has struggled with RSI).

I'm surprised at how inexpensive this mouse is relative to its competitors and given its quality. I've given up my Logitech MX Vertical for the Om!

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Colin M
Best ergo mice I have used, happy to see it improve with time

The tl;dr is that this is the best ergo mice I have used. It brings a lot of features you usually have to sacrifice when you try to buy an ergo mouse because the market is small.

I like the number of extra buttons on this mouse. The two right behind the standard left & right click are really easy to use as well and just give you more options. I really like how smooth and quiet the four buttons on the "top" of the mouse are to use. The thumb buttons though could use a little bit of work, particularly the bottom thumb one that is a bit wobbly and doesn't feel as nice.

I really like being able to program the mouse buttons from the mouse itself but I do wish there were a few more custom options or macros. This usually is accomplished with companion software so I can see why that might not have been done but maybe eventually that can be an option as well. I also wish that the configurations when in bluetooth and 2.4ghz modes were specific to the mode you were in. I use the two modes to switch between a mac and a pc so it would be nice to have different actions depending on which mode I was in.

The screen is awesome and is super helpful for seeing things like battery life and the current DPI settings. Great little functional addition to the mouse itself.

Overall though this mouse is awesome and I am excited to see where they can go with it as they iterate and take feedback to heart, great job!

Hey Colin, thanks for the review! That's a very good idea to have different custom function profiles for the different connection modes - we'll see what we can do!

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Bob
Game Changer

It never occurred to me that the position of my hand/wrist could be creating tension and discomfort, but I was intrigued by the OM Mouse and took a chance. This thing is a game changer. I'm still getting used to it (after almost 35 years of using a "regular" mouse) but I definitely noticed that I have less arm/hand fatigue at the end of the day.

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MJD
Very comfortable and easy-to-use mouse

I've only had my Om for a week, but so far I'm very happy with it. It connected easily to my MacBook. I configured it easily and quickly. It's really comfortable for my hand, wrist and arm. And it's been working perfectly.
Why only 4 stars? I want to be able to configure one of the buttons as a double-click, and right now I can't. From an ergonomic standpoint, having a double-click button is very helpful.