Trackball Reviews
Kensington SlimBlade Pro Trackball
Kensington Orbit Fusion Wireless Trackball
Kensington has released their second completely new trackball this year, the Kensington Orbit Fusion Wireless Trackball. This is a clear competitor for the popular Elecom models. The Kensington sets itself apart with its large scroll ring, larger ball and comfortable ergonomic body shape. Wireless via a 2.4GHz USB Dongle, it also comes with USB A to USB C adapter.
Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Vertical Wireless Trackball
Big news from Kensington is this completely new Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Wireless Trackball. Kensington’s first vertical trackball mouse is a response to the Logitech MX ERGO vertical trackball mouse.
Elecom DEFT PRO M-DPT1MRXBK Trackball
The Elecom DEFT PRO is the first trackball to offer three connection types in one device: a wireless connection via Bluetooth or a wireless connection via a 2.4 GHz USB dongle, and thirdly a wired connection via a USB cable. A good update from the regular DEFT model, this is a great new option for smaller finger-operated trackballs.
Logitech MX ERGO Wireless Trackball
Great to see that Logitech still believes in trackballs! Logitech is back with this brand new and unique Logitech MX Ergo trackball: an ergonomic combination of Trackball Mouse and a Vertical Mouse. At $99 (or €109) it is not cheap, but it features wireless (Bluetooth!) connection, 8 button functions, state-of-the-art vertical tilt design that aims to relieve wrist pain, and 8 buttons. This is the ultimate thumb-operated trackball!
Elecom M-HT1DRBK HUGE Wireless Trackball
The Elecom HUGE wireless trackball is an excellent trackball, with more buttons than any other trackball, large ball, fast DPI switch and comfortable grip. Strong competitor for the Kensington Expert Wireless.
Elecom M-XT3DRBK Wireless Trackball
A very slick and versatile thumb-operated trackball from Japanese brand Elecom. It has a lot of buttons, 4D scrollwheel and DPI switch. I’m currently using this latest Elecom trackball and will let you know how good it is. Some users recommend to switch the Elecom ball for the blue Logitech M570 ball for more accuracy, I will test this as well. Stay tuned for the full review!
Kensington Expert Mouse
Kensington Expert Wireless Trackball
Kensington SlimBlade Trackball
Kensington Orbit Trackball with Scroll Ring
Kensington Orbit Wireless Mobile
If you are travelling and still want that trackball comfort, maybe the Kensington Orbit Wireless Mobile is a good choice. Wireless, small and it doesn’t move (like all trackballs actually) this is a great companion for people that often set up their laptop on a small Starbucks table.
Kensington Orbit Optical
The Kensington Orbit Optical is another beginner’s trackball. Similar to the Logitech Marble (ambidextrous design, low price) but also different. Personally, I would go for the Logitech Marble, but if you’re looking for an affordable, simple, comfortable trackball to do basic computing (browsing internet, email, writing Word documents, etcetera) this could be your first trackball mouse.
Logitech TrackMan Marble
This is the trackball that started it all for me. This the easy way to enter the wonderful world of the trackball. Very cheap, but also very good! If you don’t want to read all the trackball reviews on this website, just buy this one and send us a postcard of your honeymoon days with this sweet Marble trackball, you won’t regret it.
Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball
The Logitech M570 Wireless trackball is sexy, smooth and smart. The M570 features a wireless connection, thumb-operated scrollwheel and 5 buttons including Back/Forward. The design might be a bit small for large hands, but overall, this is a very good trackball and currently the best selling trackball.
Logitech Cordless Optical TrackMan
The Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman is a strange beast, a one-eyed beetle from outer space that could scurry away from your desk any moment. Once you realise that it is just patiently waiting for your orders, you put your palm on the extra smooth surface (it’s really nice and soft) and discover that this serious trackball means business.
Logitech TrackMan Wheel Optical
Logitech recently replaced this Trackman Wheel with the new wireless M570, and is currently hard to find. The Trackman wheel is slightly bigger than the M570 and has a wire, but this is exactly why some people prefer it.
Logitech Cordless TrackMan Wheel
Logitech recently replaced this Cordless Trackman Wheel with the new wireless M570, and is currently only available in eBay. The Cordless Trackman Wheel is slightly bigger than the M570 and has only two buttons.
CST2545-5W (GL) L-Trac Glow Laser Trackball
Speedlink Aptico Wireless Trackball
The Speedlink Aptico SL-630001-BK is a very good thumb-operated wireless trackball: similar to the best selling trackball Logitech M570 (which can be seen as one of its direct competitors) but with a better build quality, easily accessible DPI selection button, and its secret weapon, the more versatile and solid scroll ‘4D’ scroll wheel.
Sanwa Supply Wireless Trackball Pro MA-WTB40
The Japanese Sanwa Supply Wireless Trackball Pro MA-WTB40R is not the most pretty device in the lineup of trackballs, but not a bad choice for someone who wants a large and wireless trackball. Available in Red or Black.
Adesso iMouse T1
The Adesso iMouse T1 is a very basic trackball mouse. One of the few trackballs that is not made by Kensington or Logitech, it’s not bad but we would opt for a Logitech Marble or Kensington Orbit with Scrollwheel if you’re looking for an affordable trackball.
Beware: this trackball is much bigger than you would expect. It has the shape of a normal mouse, but it’s almost twice as long!
Microsoft Trackball Explorer
The Microsoft Trackball Explorer is another Microsoft Trackball classic. Not in production anymore just like its brother, the Trackball Optical, this ergonomically shaped trackball offers a fantastic grip and layout, with many buttons, a scrollwheel at the thumb’s position and a proper ball placed in the center. This smooth operator is worth getting, if you can find one.
Microsoft Trackball Optical
We can start with the bad news: Microsoft ceased production of this beauty a few years ago. The good news: you can still get a Microsoft Trackball Optical on places like Amazon and eBay. But be fast, because these get more rare everyday! That the current price of an unused Trackball Optical can reach several hundreds of dollars is only another testament to how well this Microsoft trackball was loved.