Updated 28 Oct 2026
Is the Elecom HUGE Wireless Trackball (M-HT1DRBK) worth it?
Yes, if you want a finger trackball with lots of buttons.
Unlike Logitech's thumb trackballs, you roll this big 52 mm ball with your fingers while your palm rests on a padded rest. It has a tilting side scroll wheel and plenty of buttons, nearly all programmable in Elecom's software for Windows and Mac. It connects only through its USB receiver and runs on two AA batteries. It's large and right-handed only; one tester found it too big for small hands and another not ideal for large ones, so it suits medium hands best. The wheel and some buttons wobble a little.
Good to know
- USB receiver only, with no Bluetooth.
- Large, right-handed only, and best for medium hands.
- The scroll wheel and some buttons wobble slightly.
- The button layout takes time to learn.
- Big 52 mm finger-operated ball
- Built-in palm rest
- Lots of programmable buttons
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Get it if…
- You'd rather steer with your fingers than your thumb.
- You want lots of programmable buttons on a cheap trackball.
Skip it if…
- You need Bluetooth or a laptop-friendly size.
- You're left-handed.
For the curious
A deeper look at full specs.
Finger trackball
The 52 mm ball sits under your index and middle fingers, not your thumb.
Buttons
10 programmable controls, counting the wheel tilt.
Technical specifications
| Type | Finger-operated trackball, 52 mm ball |
|---|---|
| Buttons | 8 plus wheel tilt left and right: 10 programmable controls; OMRON main switches |
| Sensor | Optical; 3 speed settings |
| Ball supports | 2.5 mm artificial rubies |
| Palm rest | Full-length, low-rebound |
| Connection | USB receiver |
| Battery | 2 AA, well over a year in low-energy mode |
From the maker's spec sheet for model ELECOM HUGE Wireless M-HT1DRBK (US), checked October 2026. Versions sold in other countries can differ slightly.
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How we reached this verdict
RTINGS calls it a very good office mouse: well built and comfortable, with a palm rest, a tilting side wheel and nearly every button programmable, but no Bluetooth and a slight wobble in the wheel. Custom PC (76%) liked the big, accurate ball, the extra buttons and the price, but found the layout confusing and the buttons a little loose.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, Custom PC, Elecom, RTINGS, Engadget, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 28 Oct 2026How we decide