Best Trackballs, Xah Pick

Here's the best trackballs for year 2020, judged from all user reviews online. When it comes to trackballs, people have different opinion on which is best.

Logitech MX Ergo

Logitech MX Ergo

• Bluetooth and USB wireless.
• Rechargeable. Just plug it in.
• Fast recharge. 1 min = whole day use.
• scroll wheel can tilt left/right
• Base can tilt 20 degrees for comfort.

Bad point: many claim the battery wear out fast, and button may develope double click, and for some people the thumb operated ball creats thumb problems.

Kensington Expert Mouse

Kensington Expert Mouse

The is the oldest, classic, since 1990s loved by the photoshop Mac community. Many say this is the best design.

Bad point: Scroll wheel makes this scratchy noise.

Elecom HUGE Trackball

Elecom HUGE

• Bluetooth and USB wireless.
• 5 standard buttons. Plus 3 extra programable function (need the driver software, available for Windows and Mac)
• Scroll wheel can tilt left/right, as 2 extra buttons.
• Best optical sensor, adjustable DPI, with a slider switch.
• The ball spins better than all other big ball trackballs.

L-Trac

L-Trac

• Highest quality built.
• Expensive.
• Wired.

Bad point: the scroll wheel need some reach.

Elecom DEFT Pro Trackball

Elecom DEFT (34mm) 👍

most smooth ball roll.

Kensington Orbit Trackball with Scroll Ring

New, just came out in 2020.

Kensington Orbit Fusion

Kensington Orbit Trackball with Scroll Ring

Kensington Orbit + Ring

For a basic, 2 buttons, trackball, this one is best.

This one is well-loved. Medium sized ball, only 2 buttons, low price, and its scroll ring is best among ALL trackballs.

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