Kensington's Mid-range Contender
Kensington positions the Kensington Orbit Wireless Trackball Touch as a mid-range trackball mice, asking $47.99. After 3,764 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a very good 4.2 stars. We've ranked it #11 out of 47 in this category. It's in the top quartile of the category, which is where most buyers should be looking.
Shape, Weight, and 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.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Kensington
- Price: $47.99 (slightly below the $54.12 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 3,764
- Category rank: #11 of 47 in trackball mice
- Cheaper in category: 31 products
- Higher-rated in category: 25 products
- More-reviewed in category: 11 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.2-star average from 3,764 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.
The Field Around It
At $47.99, the Kensington Orbit Wireless Trackball Touch sits slightly below the $54.12 category average. 31 options are cheaper and 15 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Logitech Ergo M575 Trackball for Business ($44.99, 4.6★, 13,843 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- Logitech M575 Wireless Trackball Mouse - $40.49, 4.6★ (6,783 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Nulea M511 Wireless Trackball Mouse - $35.99, 4.6★ (360 reviews) · Better on both axes
- SABLUTE Ergonomic Wireless Trackball Mouse - $39.99, 4.6★ (356 reviews) · Better on both axes
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.
Who Should Get This
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.
The Verdict
8.4/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.