10 Best Trackball Mice in 2026

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First pick: Kensington Expert Mouse Wired Trackball — View at Kensington

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Kensington Expert Mouse Wired Trackball		Wired ambidextrous use	Wired USB connection	Ambidextrous finger-operated trackball	55 mm ball and four programmable buttons	View at Kensington	Read Our Analysis
TECKNET Angled Wireless Trackball for Larger Hands		Larger-hand ergonomics	16° vertical angle design	Sized for medium to large hands	Rechargeable 500mAh battery	View at TECKNET	Read Our Analysis
Logitech ERGO M575S Thumb Trackball		Quiet thumb control	Bluetooth or Logi Bolt receiver	Three customizable buttons	AA battery included	View at Logitech	Read Our Analysis
Nulea M501 Wireless Thumb Trackball		Cramped desk setups	Bluetooth or USB dongle, up to 3 devices	Built-in rechargeable battery	Four DPI levels	View at Nulea	Read Our Analysis
ProtoArc EM04 Quiet Wireless Trackball		Quiet multi-device use	Bluetooth and 2.4G, three devices	450mAh rechargeable battery	Quiet clicks	View at ProtoArc	Read Our Analysis
GameBall Thumb		Wired RGB trackball	Wired USB or 2.4 GHz wireless	RGB lighting	Thumb control and up to 1000 Hz polling	View at GameBall	Read Our Analysis
Kensington Orbit 40mm Trackball with Scroll Ring		Large 40mm ball	40mm blue ball	Scroll ring and detachable wrist rest	Two assignable buttons	View at Kensington	Read Our Analysis
Kensington Orbit Scroll Ring Trackball		Scroll ring comfort	Scroll ring for pages and documents	Detachable wrist rest	Ambidextrous design	View at Kensington	Read Our Analysis
ProtoArc EM01 NL		Switchable tilt angle	Switchable 0-degree or 20-degree tilt	2.4 GHz receiver and two Bluetooth connections	Quiet clicks and rechargeable battery	View at ProtoArc	Read Our Analysis
Nulea Silent Wireless Trackball with Tilt Stand		Silent steep-tilt use	21.7° tilt stand included	Bluetooth or USB receiver, up to 3 devices	Four DPI levels, 400 to 1600	View at Nulea	Read Our Analysis

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1. Kensington Expert Mouse Wired Trackball

   

   Wired ambidextrous use

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   Kensington Expert Mouse Wired Trackball gives either hand a large, centrally mounted ball with four programmable buttons around it. The wired USB connection suits a desk where you want an ambidextrous trackball without managing batteries or a wireless receiver.

   Its 55 mm ball and optical tracking favour deliberate finger movements, while the detachable wrist rest lets you choose how much support you want. The substantial base takes more desk space than a small thumb trackball, so check the footprint before choosing it for a cramped workstation.

   • Wired USB connection
   • Ambidextrous finger-operated trackball
   • 55 mm ball and four programmable buttons

2. TECKNET Angled Wireless Trackball for Larger Hands

   

   Larger-hand ergonomics

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   It switches between up to three devices with a button.

   The maker lists 15 minutes of charging as enough for a full day of use.

   The listing recommends one to two weeks of getting familiar with it.

   • Angle:A 16° vertical angle.
   • Hand size:Measures 5.5" × 4.1" × 2" for medium to large hands.
   • Connection:Pairs with up to three devices over Bluetooth and 2.4G.
   • Range:Signal listed up to 34 feet.
   • Battery:A 500mAh rechargeable battery.
   • Charging:15 minutes of charging listed for a full day of use.
   • DPI:Five levels from 100 to 1200.
   • Control:Thumb-operated trackball suited to confined spaces.

3. Logitech ERGO M575S Thumb Trackball

   

   Quiet thumb control

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   The thumb-operated ball lets the cursor move while the hand stays put.

   Button customization and cursor speed settings depend on the Logi Options plus app.

   • Connection:Bluetooth or the included Logi Bolt USB receiver.
   • Buttons:Three customizable buttons with Smart Actions.
   • Battery:Up to 18 months of battery life, AA included.
   • Clicks:The buttons use quiet clicks.
   • Thumb control:Moves the cursor without moving your hand.
   • Materials:Plastic parts use certified post-consumer recycled content.
   • Cleaning:The ball can be ejected from its cage for cleaning.

4. Nulea M501 Wireless Thumb Trackball

   

   Cramped desk setups

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   The listing points to narrow spaces such as a messy desktop, couch or small writing board.

   The 2.4G USB receiver stores on the bottom of the mouse.

   All six buttons are non-programmable.

   The charging notes advise against using a fast charger.

   • Connection:Bluetooth or a 2.4G USB dongle, up to three devices.
   • Receiver:The USB receiver stores at the bottom of the mouse.
   • Battery:Built-in rechargeable battery.
   • Charging:Use the included cable; avoid fast chargers.
   • Buttons:Six buttons including Back and Forward, none programmable.
   • Surfaces:Listed for almost any surface, including narrow spaces.
   • DPI:Four DPI levels.
   • Control:Thumb trackball instead of moving wrist and arm.

5. ProtoArc EM04 Quiet Wireless Trackball

   

   Quiet multi-device use

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   Triple connection modes let it switch between Android, tablet and Mac with one button.

   The maker lists one month of standby per full charge and an auto sleep mode.

   All buttons are non-programmable, and Back and Forward do not work on Mac OS.

   • Connection:Bluetooth and 2.4G with one-button switching.
   • Compatibility:Listed for Windows, Android and Mac OS.
   • Battery:Built-in 450mAh battery, about one month standby per charge.
   • DPI:Five levels from 200 to 1600.
   • Noise:Quiet clicks and a frosted surface.
   • Auto sleep:Enters sleep mode after a few minutes unused.
   • Buttons:Six buttons, none programmable.
   • Surfaces:Listed as usable on a leg, sofa and other surfaces.

6. GameBall Thumb

   

   Wired RGB trackball

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   GameBall Thumb combines thumb-controlled navigation with RGB lighting and a detachable braided USB cable. Use the cable for a wired setup, or switch to its 2.4 GHz wireless connection when you want more freedom around the desk.

   Its 1000 Hz polling option makes it worth considering for a responsive gaming setup, although changing from a conventional mouse to a thumb trackball takes practice. The wired mode keeps this slot useful for readers who prefer a cable, with wireless operation available as an extra rather than a requirement.

   • Wired USB or 2.4 GHz wireless
   • RGB lighting
   • Thumb control and up to 1000 Hz polling

7. Kensington Orbit 40mm Trackball with Scroll Ring

   

   Large 40mm ball

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   The blue 40mm ball has a hard spherical surface and is paired with optical tracking.

   A scroll ring and an ambidextrous layout round out the design.

   On ChromeOS, customization through KensingtonWorks is not available.

   • Ball size:The blue ball measures 40mm.
   • Tracking:Optical tracking technology.
   • Scrolling:A scroll ring moves through pages and documents.
   • Handedness:Ambidextrous design for left or right hands.
   • Wrist rest:A detachable wrist rest is included.
   • Software:Software assigns functions to two buttons and adjusts speeds.
   • ChromeOS:HID functions work; KensingtonWorks customization does not.
   • Dimensions:Listed as 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 2 inches.

8. Kensington Orbit Scroll Ring Trackball

   

   Scroll ring comfort

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   The scroll ring replaces a wheel for moving through pages and documents, and the layout works for both hands.

   Only two buttons are available for assigning functions.

   • Scrolling:A scroll ring handles web pages and documents.
   • Wrist rest:The wrist rest detaches.
   • Software:Free software assigns functions to two buttons and adjusts speeds.
   • Tracking:Optical tracking handles cursor movement.
   • Handedness:Works for right- and left-handed users.
   • Color:Listed as Black-Grey.

9. ProtoArc EM01 NL

   

   Switchable tilt angle

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   ProtoArc EM01 NL puts a thumb trackball on a hinged base that switches between a flat position and a 20-degree tilt. That adjustment lets you compare two hand positions without replacing the mouse.

   It supports a USB wireless receiver and two Bluetooth connections, making it useful when you move between three devices. Quiet main clicks and USB-C charging suit everyday desk work; the right-handed thumb layout still needs to match your grip and hand size.

   • Switchable 0-degree or 20-degree tilt
   • 2.4 GHz receiver and two Bluetooth connections
   • Quiet clicks and rechargeable battery

10. Nulea Silent Wireless Trackball with Tilt Stand

    

    Silent steep-tilt use

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    The maker describes the trackball, buttons and scroll wheel as noise-free.

    The tilt stand angles the mouse at 21.7°, the steepest angle in this roundup.

    None of its six buttons can be programmed.

    • Tilt:Comes with a 21.7° tilt stand.
    • Noise:Described as noise-free across trackball, buttons and wheel.
    • Connection:Bluetooth or the included USB receiver, up to three devices.
    • DPI:Four levels from 400 to 1600.
    • Buttons:Six buttons, none programmable.
    • Compatibility:Listed as compatible with PC, Mac, laptops, tablets and phones.
    • Control:Thumb-controlled trackball reduces hand and arm movement.

First pick: Kensington Expert Mouse Wired Trackball — View at Kensington