BakkerElkhuizen HandShake 3-mode Right-handed Vertical Mouse

An ode to the BakkerElkhuizen HandShake

No limp handshakes

Job interview tip number one: give a firm handshake. The HandShake takes that advice rather literally, because you shake this mouse's hand all day long. No clammy palms, no limp grip. Just a calm, matte hold that relaxes your forearm instead of trying to impress it. Pleased to meet you.

Why the HandShake?

A handshake for your working day

The BakkerElkhuizen HandShake is a vertical mouse. Your hand rests on it as if you were shaking hands, at a 90 degree angle. Your wrist bends less to the side and your forearm rotates inwards less. That can help reduce tension in your wrist and forearm during long days at your screen.

An easy way in

The HandShake is the entry-level model among BakkerElkhuizen's vertical mice. You get the natural hand position and the key features without spending a lot. A fine first step if you want to find out what a vertical mouse can do for you.

What makes this vertical mouse so good?

Three connections, one mouse

The HandShake connects in three ways: via Bluetooth, wirelessly via the USB-C dongle, or wired with the included USB-C cable. You used to choose between wired and wireless, now you get both in one mouse. The dongle stores inside the mouse itself, so it never goes missing in your laptop bag.

Faster navigation

The DPI button behind the scroll wheel switches directly between six cursor speeds, up to 6400 DPI. Precision work in a spreadsheet or breezing through long documents: the HandShake moves at your pace. The back and forward buttons by your thumb make browsing web pages and folders that bit quicker.

Get the most out of your HandShake

Give yourself a few days

Switching from a flat mouse? Then the vertical position of the HandShake takes some getting used to. That is normal. Give yourself a few days to adjust. After that, most people never want to go back.

Pair it with a compact keyboard

A vertical mouse works best next to a compact or split keyboard. That keeps your arm closer to your body and your shoulder relaxed. The HandShake is a strong link, but ergonomics works best when your whole workstation is right.

Also worth knowing

Battery and charging

The HandShake has a built-in rechargeable battery that lasts around three months with average use. Charging takes about three hours via USB-C. Battery flat at a busy moment? Plug in the cable and keep working.

Registration pays off

Register your HandShake with BakkerElkhuizen after purchase and you get a 5 year warranty. Well worth a minute of your time. The packaging is plastic-free too, just paper and cardboard.

Pros and cons

• Vertical, natural hand position
• Bluetooth, dongle and wired in one
• Charge and work at the same time
• Six DPI settings up to 6400
• Dongle stores inside the mouse
• Friendly entry-level price
• Less ideal for hands longer than 210 mm
• No battery status indicator

In short: the BakkerElkhuizen HandShake is an entry-level vertical mouse for right-handed users with small to medium-sized hands. Key points: hand length 160 to 210 mm, three connection options.

Brief specifications

Key numbers: 6 DPI settings up to 6400, 3 connections, 110 grams, 120 x 68 x 70 mm, 5 year warranty after registration.

How happy will my body be?

Score overview: Wrist 5/5, Forearm 4/5, Hand 4/5, Shoulder 3/5.

Product features

• Vertical 90 degree hand position
• Three connections: Bluetooth, dongle and wired
• Six DPI settings up to 6400
• Back and forward buttons
• USB-C dongle stores inside the mouse
• Charge while working via USB-C
• Works with Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, ChromeOS and Linux
• Plastic-free packaging
• 5 year warranty after registration

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What is in the box?

• BakkerElkhuizen HandShake mouse
• USB-C dongle
• USB-C charging cable
• Manual

Frequently asked questions