First Impressions
Looking for a trackball mice? The Kensington TB450 Wireless Trackball Mouse comes in at $41.99 and has earned 4.2 stars across 504 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #36 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.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Kensington
- Price: $41.99 (well below the $54.12 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 504
- Category rank: #36 of 47 in trackball mice
- Cheaper in category: 24 products
- Higher-rated in category: 25 products
- More-reviewed in category: 32 products
What 504 Buyers Say
A 4.2-star average from 504 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.
Compared to Alternatives
At $41.99, the Kensington TB450 Wireless Trackball Mouse sits well below the $54.12 category average. 24 options are cheaper and 22 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.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- Logitech Ergo M575 Trackball for Business - $44.99, 4.6★ (13,843 reviews) · Higher rated
- Nulea M501 Wireless Trackball Mouse Pink - $37.99, 4.4★ (12,239 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Logitech M575 Wireless Trackball Mouse - $40.49, 4.6★ (6,783 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.
Is It For You?
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.
Wrap-Up
7.4/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.