Trackballs are one of those things people either love or completely avoid. Personally, I could never fully switch to one, but there is no denying they have a loyal following, especially among office workers, spreadsheet warriors, and people dealing with wrist discomfort from traditional mice.
Kensington is hoping to win over that crowd with its newly announced Pro Fit Ergo TB675 Vertical Trackballs. There are technically two products here, but honestly, they are basically the same device offered in wired and wireless versions.
The new thumb-operated trackballs feature a 60-degree vertical design that Kensington says is ergonomist-approved. The idea is simple: instead of forcing your wrist into a flat position like a traditional mouse, the TB675 keeps your hand angled more naturally. If you spend eight hours a day dragging a cursor around multiple monitors, that could make a meaningful difference over time.
Both models include a 34mm thumb-operated trackball alongside adjustable DPI settings ranging from 400 to 1600. That should give users enough flexibility whether they are making tiny edits in creative applications or quickly navigating giant spreadsheets across ultrawide displays.
One of the more interesting features is the metal 4D scroll wheel. In addition to standard vertical scrolling, it also supports horizontal scrolling, which is something anyone working in Excel or large timelines will probably appreciate immediately.
Kensington also packed in nine programmable buttons that can be customized using the company’s Konnect software. That is fairly standard for productivity-focused peripherals these days, but power users will likely welcome the added flexibility.
The wireless version is clearly the more premium option. It supports up to four devices using Bluetooth, a 2.4GHz dongle, or USB-C wired mode. Kensington claims the rechargeable battery can last up to four months on a charge, though real-world usage will obviously vary.
Meanwhile, the wired model is designed for people and organizations that simply want something reliable without worrying about charging batteries or wireless connectivity. Kensington specifically mentions corporate IT departments, healthcare environments, schools, and government offices as target markets.
What stands out most here is that Kensington resisted the temptation to overcomplicate things. Instead of creating wildly different models, the company essentially made one ergonomic trackball and let buyers choose whether they want wires or not.
That is probably the right move.
The reality is that most people shopping for a trackball already know exactly what they want. Some users will never trust wireless peripherals in a work environment, while others refuse to deal with cables anymore. Kensington appears to understand that.
The Pro Fit Ergo TB675 Vertical Wireless Trackball ($59.99) and Pro Fit Ergo TB675 Vertical Wired Trackball ($49.99) are available here now.
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