Elecom's Mid-range Contender
Looking for a trackball mice? The ELECOM DEFT PRO Trackball Mouse comes in at $59.99 and has earned 4.0 stars across 2,129 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #20 ranking (out of 47) seriously. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Ergonomics & Build
Comfort over a long session matters more than peak DPI specs. Reviews are mostly positive on comfort, with the usual minority who find any specific shape doesn't suit them.
The Numbers
- Brand: Elecom
- Price: $59.99 (slightly above the $54.12 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.0 of 5.0
- Reviews: 2,129
- Category rank: #20 of 47 in trackball mice
- Cheaper in category: 36 products
- Higher-rated in category: 38 products
- More-reviewed in category: 15 products
From the Reviews
A 4.0-star average from 2,129 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
For context, the average rating in the trackball mice category is 4.3 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
Compared to Alternatives
At $59.99, the ELECOM DEFT PRO Trackball Mouse sits slightly above the $54.12 category average. 36 options are cheaper and 10 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Logitech Ergo M575 Trackball for Business ($44.99, 4.6★, 13,843 reviews). It's $15.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- Logitech MX Ergo S Wireless Trackball (Renewed) - $89.99, 5.0★ (2 reviews) · Higher rated
- Logitech Ergo M575 Trackball for Business - $44.99, 4.6★ (13,843 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Logitech Trackman Marble Trackball Mouse - $199.99, 4.6★ (12,089 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Logitech MX Ergo S Wireless Trackball (Renewed) at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the J-Tech Digital Wireless Trackball Mouse at $19.99.
Should You Buy It?
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Bottom Line
7.1/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.