Quick Overview
Kensington positions the Kensington SlimBlade Pro Wireless Trackball as a premium trackball mice, asking $101.99. After 933 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.3 stars. We've ranked it #25 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. Reviews are mostly positive on comfort, with the usual minority who find any specific shape doesn't suit them.
The Numbers
- Brand: Kensington
- Price: $101.99 (well above the $54.12 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 933
- Category rank: #25 of 47 in trackball mice
- Cheaper in category: 42 products
- Higher-rated in category: 21 products
- More-reviewed in category: 25 products
From the Reviews
A 4.3-star average from 933 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 $101.99, the Kensington SlimBlade Pro Wireless Trackball sits well above the $54.12 category average. 42 options are cheaper and 4 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Logitech Ergo M575 Trackball for Business ($44.99, 4.6★, 13,843 reviews). It's $57.00 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) · Better on both axes
- 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
6.5/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.