First Impressions
Priced at $98.99, the Kensington SlimBlade Wired Trackball Mouse is Kensington's entry in the trackball mice category. With 2,067 buyers rating it at 4.3 stars, it currently sits at #16 of 47 in our rankings. 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.
In the Hand
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: $98.99 (well above the $54.12 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 2,067
- Category rank: #16 of 47 in trackball mice
- Cheaper in category: 41 products
- Higher-rated in category: 21 products
- More-reviewed in category: 16 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.3-star average from 2,067 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.
What Else to Consider
At $98.99, the Kensington SlimBlade Wired Trackball Mouse sits well above the $54.12 category average. 41 options are cheaper and 5 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Logitech Ergo M575 Trackball for Business ($44.99, 4.6★, 13,843 reviews). It's $54.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- Logitech Ergo M575 Trackball for Business - $44.99, 4.6★ (13,843 reviews) · Better on both axes
- 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
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
7/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.