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« Last post by avareed on Thu, 20 November 2025, 01:38:44 »
I’ve tried all three at different times, and each one shines in a slightly different way. The Microsoft Trackball Explorer still feels amazing for a thumb trackball, very natural grip and easy flicks, but it’s harder to find now and of course it’s an older wired device. The Kensington Expert is great if you like using your fingers on a big ball, and the scroll ring is a huge plus for long documents or browsing. The Elecom HUGE sits somewhere in between for me: more buttons and features than the Explorer, more “gamer / power user” style than the Kensington, but it takes a bit of time to get used to its size.
If I had to sum it up:
Comfort / nostalgia: Trackball Explorer
Productivity and scrolling: Kensington Expert
Customization and buttons: Elecom HUGE
In the end, hand size and whether you prefer thumb or finger operation matter more than specs on paper. If possible, try the shape first, because that decides everything.