First Impressions
Priced at $43.19, the Kensington TB550 Wireless Trackball Mouse is Kensington's entry in the trackball mice category. With 504 buyers rating it at 4.2 stars, it currently sits at #35 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.
Specifications
- Brand: Kensington
- Price: $43.19 (well below the $54.12 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 504
- Category rank: #35 of 47 in trackball mice
- Cheaper in category: 27 products
- Higher-rated in category: 25 products
- More-reviewed in category: 32 products
Owner Reports
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.
What Else to Consider
At $43.19, the Kensington TB550 Wireless Trackball Mouse sits well below the $54.12 category average. 27 options are cheaper and 19 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.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- 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 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.
The Buy/Skip Call
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.
Final Take
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.