Top 10 Trackball Mouse
From good to outstanding, this is my top 10 trackball mouse ranking
After using all popular trackball mice, I hereby proudly present the Top 10 Trackball Mouse ranking. Some trackballs are not mentioned in this list because they are not produced anymore, although they might be available via eBay and Amazon and I do have a review for each trackball, so visit the trackball review overview page for all trackball reviews.
I have a strong preference for finger-operated trackball (where you use your middle fingers to operate the ball, as opposed to thumb-operated trackballs, where you use your thumb to control the ball), which explains the high ranking of these kind of trackballs in this list. Some people do swear by thumb-operated trackballs. It is a personal preference, but if you don’t have trackball experience I would recommend the finger-operated trackballs since they give in my opinion a better control and accuracy.
Top 10 Trackball Mouse
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Kensington Expert Mouse  |
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A winner on all accounts: large ball provides accuracy and comfort, ergonomic design, great scroll ring. Quite large and not as luxuriously made as the Kensington SlimBlade. Recommended for professionals or anyone who wants the best trackball available.
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Kensington Orbit with Scroll Ring  |
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The Kensington Orbit with Scroll Ring is a fantastic trackball, definitely winner of the Best Value for money. It offers the best scrolling experience thanks to its super-smooth scroll ring. Great beginners’ trackball, but also suited for professional use.
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CST2545-5W (GL) L-Trac |
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The CST2545-5W (GL) L-Trac Glow Laser Trackball with blue glow ball (how cool is that!) is a high quality trackball. The scroll wheel is superb and the control and accuracy are excellent. This is one of my new favorite trackballs!
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Kensington Slimblade |
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The Ferrari of the Trackballs: stunningly beautiful, technologically superior, but expensive. Scrolling via ball not as ideal as a scroll ring but works well. Large ball for good accuracy and comfort, 4 large buttons. The only real competition is the Kensington Expert and CST2545.
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Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball  |
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One of the Best Selling trackballs of all is simple, good and affordable: comfortable for the hand, wireless with tiny USB receiver, many buttons and a scrollwheel. Nice and small, takes up little desk space.
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Logitech MMX ERGO Wireless Trackball |
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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, state-of-the-art vertical tilt design that aims to relieve wrist pain. This is the ultimate thumb-operated trackball, if you’re willing to spend the cash!
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Elecom M-HT1DRBK HUGE Wireless Trackball |
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The Elecom M-HT1DRBK HUGE wireless trackball is an excellent trackball, with 8 buttons, large ball, fast DPI switch and comfortable grip. Strong competitor for the Kensington Expert Wireless.
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Kensington Orbit Fusion Wireless Trackball |
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Fantastic scroll ring, which makes it a winner over the similar Elecom DEFT PRO. Great overall, medium-sized finger operated trackball.
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Elecom M-DPT1MRBK DEFT PRO Trackball |
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The Elecom M-DPT1MRBK DEFT PRO trackball is the first trackball with three connection options: Bluetooth, USB Wireless and USB Wired, all in the same device! Also features 8 programmable buttons and multi-functional scroll wheel. A very smooth trackball, which doesn’t have any competition if you’re looking for a small/medium size finger-operated trackball.
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Speedlink Aptico Wireless Trackball |
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The Speedlink Aptico Wireless Trackball is a very good thumb-operated wireless trackball, similar to the best selling trackball Logitech M570 but with a better build quality, DPI switch, and its secret weapon, the more versatile and solid scroll ‘4D’ scroll wheel. Also a bit more expensive. Only available in European countries, sold as the Sanwa Supply MA-WTB43BK in USA and Japan.
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Seems that Elecom is very active and oriented on Trackball products:
http://www.elecom.co.jp/news/201806/m-xpt1mrbk/index.html
Hi, CAN you tell me which trackerballs are for FINGER operated use… none of the trackerballs seem to tell which ones are thumb or finger OPERATED.. Please !!!!
cfirefly@pacbell.net
thank you
@Carol It is usually mentioned which trackballs are Finger or Thumb operated. You can also check these lists:
Finger operated:
https://www.trackballmouse.org/tag/finger-operated-trackball/
Thumb operated:
https://www.trackballmouse.org/tag/thumb-operated-trackball/
If you have any more questions let me know.
Ever tried the X-SCROL-XROHS from Itac Systems?
Working with it for years now. Best trackball ever!
Hallo Willem, bedankt voor je bericht!
Good point, I didn’t try it yet but will put it on the list!
Any reviews on the Wireless Kensington Orbit. Just wished that they improve the lock on the battery compartment cover so that it does not break easily