Best Trackballs, Xah Pick
Here is the best trackballs for year 2023, judged from all user reviews online. When it comes to trackballs, people have different opinion on which is best.
L-Trac
- Highest quality built.
- Expensive.
- Wired.
Bad point: the scroll wheel need some reach.
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
- 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.
Elecom DEFT Pro Trackball
Elecom DEFT (34mm) ๐
most smooth ball roll.
Kensington Orbit Trackball with Scroll 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.
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.