What You Need to Know
Elecom positions the ELECOM Relacon Handheld Trackball Mouse as a mid-range trackball mice, asking $64.99. After 3,845 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a solid 3.7 stars. We've ranked it #21 out of 47 in this category. 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.
Shape, Weight, and Build
Comfort over a long session matters more than peak DPI specs. Comfort feedback is mixed - read a few negative reviews before buying to see if the complaints are about hand size or hand shape, since those are individual.
The Numbers
- Brand: Elecom
- Price: $64.99 (well above the $54.12 category average)
- Amazon rating: 3.7 of 5.0
- Reviews: 3,845
- Category rank: #21 of 47 in trackball mice
- Cheaper in category: 37 products
- Higher-rated in category: 44 products
- More-reviewed in category: 10 products
From the Reviews
3.7 stars across 3,845 reviews is below the bar we'd want for a confident recommendation. The complaints in the lower-star reviews reveal where this product's weaknesses lie.
For context, the average rating in the trackball mice category is 4.3 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Field Around It
At $64.99, the ELECOM Relacon Handheld Trackball Mouse sits well above the $54.12 category average. 37 options are cheaper and 9 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Logitech Ergo M575 Trackball for Business ($44.99, 4.6★, 13,843 reviews). It's $20.00 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?
Skip. Rated below the category average, with cheaper or higher-rated alternatives available. There's no profile of buyer for whom this is the obvious choice.
Bottom Line
6.2/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.