Best Trackballs, Xah's Pick

Here's the best trackballs for year 2020, judged from all user reviews online.

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.

Elecom HUGE Trackball

Elecom HUGE

Best overall in big ball class.

• Bluetooth and USB wireless.
• 5 standard buttons. Plus 3 extra programable function (which requires 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 Pro

This one is considered the best by some.

No software required for standard buttons and wheel. But the buttons fn1 fn2 fn3 need their driver, and only their driver.

Has DPI switch.

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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