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Kensington Expert Mouse Wireless Trackball vs Kensington Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring
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Kensington Expert Mouse Wireless Trackball
Kensington Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring
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ConnectivityWireless
TypeTrackball
ConnectivityWireless
TypeTrackball
Variants
- Expert Mouse Wireless Trackball
- Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring (Black)
- Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring (Space Gray)
- Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring (White)
Our Verdict
Kensington Expert Mouse Wireless Trackball
Kensington Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring
The Kensington Expert Mouse Wireless Trackball and the Kensington Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring are both wireless trackball mice designed for office use, and they perform similarly. The Orbit has significantly lower click latency, so it'll feel more responsive during use, and it has an adjustable CPI. Also, the Orbit has a lower profile some users may prefer. On the other hand, the Expert has more buttons, which can all be programmed, and has more cushioning built into its style.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Office/Multimedia
7.7
7.7
Comfort Of Use
8.0
8.5
Number Of Programmable Inputs
5
3
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Type
Trackball
Trackball
Style Picture
Lighting Color
No Lighting
No Lighting
Shape
3D Model
Length
6.1" (156 mm)
5.5" (139 mm)
Height
2.8" (70 mm)
1.9" (49 mm)
Width
5.1" (130 mm)
4.5" (115 mm)
Grip Width
N/A
63 mm
Portability
2.7
6.8
Portability picture
Volume
86.65 in³ (1,420 cm³)
47.11 in³ (772 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
Yes
Yes
Weight
Maximum Weight With Wire
N/A
N/A
Maximum Weight Without Wire
463 g
228 g
Minimum Weight Without Wire
392 g
194 g
Weight Distribution
Front-heavy
Front-heavy
Extra Weights
No
No
Build Quality
7.5
7.5
Build quality picture
Comfort Of Use
8.0
8.5
Right-handed
No
No
Left-handed
No
No
Ambidextrous
Yes
Yes
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
No
Medium Hand
No
No
Large Hand
No
No
X.Large Hand
No
No
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Yes
Medium Hand
No
Yes
Large Hand
No
Yes
X.Large Hand
No
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
No
Medium Hand
No
No
Large Hand
No
No
X.Large Hand
No
No
Wireless Versatility
9.2
8.8
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Receiver
Yes
Yes
Battery Type
2x AA
2x AA
Use When Charging
No ( Single use batteries)
No ( Single use batteries)
On/Off Activation
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender
No
No
Battery Indicator
No
No
Cable
0.0
0.0
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Cable Video
Cable Length
N/A
N/A
Cable Type
No Cable
No Cable
Permanent Kink
No
No
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
No Port
Port Type: PC End
No Port
No Port
Mouse Feet
0.0
0.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Stationary
Stationary
Material
Plastic
Rubber
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
DiamondEye Optical Tracking
Not Specified
Works On Glass
Yes
Yes
Minimum CPI (DPI)
500 CPI
400 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
500 CPI
1,600 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
0 CPI
N/A
CPI (DPI) Variation
3%
4%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
N/A
N/A
Maximum Polling Rate
125 Hz
125 Hz
Buttons
4.4
4.4
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
4
3
Number Of Side Buttons
0
0
Number Of Programmable Inputs
5
3
Profile Switching Button
No
No
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
No
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel
Free Wheel
Free Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
No Step
No Step
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Quiet
Quiet
Click Latency
2.6
3.8
Click Latency: Receiver
126 ms
41.5 ms
Click Latency: Bluetooth
128 ms
33.5 ms
Click Latency: Wired
N/A
N/A
Operating System And Software
Compatible Software Option
7.0
7.0
Software settings screenshot
Software Name
TrackballWorks
KensingtonWorks
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Account Needed
No
No
On-Board Memory
No
No
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
No
No
Polling Rate Adjustment
No
No
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
RGB On/Off
No
No
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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