I have been using trackballs for 5 years. At first, I thought that the mouse was more convenient and easier to use, but since the trackball moves the ball with the thumb to operate the cursor, the wrists and arms do not get tired easily, and it is effective for those who work on a computer for a long time. You should realize.
So, the one I mainly use is “MX ERGO”. It is a trackball released by Logitech in 2017, and the current Amazon price is 12,800 yen, which is a price that can not be easily bought.
If you are going to buy a trackball from now on, you may be wondering which one to buy, “ERGO M575”, which you can buy for less than half the price, so I will compare the two models including their advantages and disadvantages.
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Compare Logitech trackballs “MX ERGO” and “ERGO M5 75”
In this article, we will actually compare “MX ERGO” and “ERGO M575” to check the differences in usability and functions. First of all, in the image above, both are not genuine balls but are equipped with replacement balls made by other companies called “Perix PERIPRO-303”. It is recommended because it is slippery than a genuine ball and you can customize it to your favorite coloring.
Both are Logitech trackballs, so they have similar designs. Hold the main body in the palm of your hand, move the ball with your thumb, and operate various buttons with your index finger or middle finger.
It feels different from a normal mouse, so I think you may try using the “cheap M575” to see if you get used to it. Personally, I recommend “MX ERGO”, but since the release is a little old in 2017, I feel that a successor will be released soon. So, I’m at a loss about the timing, but I wonder if I would buy the “MX ERGO”.
Number of customizable buttons
The point that “MX ERGO” is convenient is the large number of buttons that can be customized. The “M575” has a simple structure with only left and right buttons and “forward” and “back” buttons, but the “MX ERGO” has six customizable buttons.
You can customize the settings to your liking using the dedicated app, so once you get used to it, you will not be able to use other mice. (* Button custom can be changed for each application)
On the other hand, the number of buttons that can be customized with “M575” is three.
Furthermore, since you can only set the point & scroll setting to “pointer speed”, it is a little difficult to use compared to “MX ERGO” where you can also set the scroll speed, scroll direction, etc.
MX ERGO is convenient for angle adjustment
The “M575” also has a slanted design that makes it easy to hold, but the “MX ERGO” can be adjusted in two steps of “0 °” and “20 °” using a plate.
This depends on the person, but I like the 20 ° tilt of the MX ERGO. MX ERGO is recommended for long hours of work because it is easier to hold and your wrists do not get tired.
About battery life
Next is the battery life. The “M575” runs on dry batteries for up to 24 months. (* 24 months for wireless connection with USB receiver, 20 months for Bluetooth connection) This is wonderful. It can be used for about 2 years without worrying about the battery. However, “MX ERGO” is rechargeable and takes about 4 months. And …
The charging terminal of “MX ERGO” is “Micro-USB”. Since it is a device released in 2017, it is a unavoidable part, but I would like the successor to be a Type-C terminal.
ERGO M575 is recommended for people like this
So far, I’ve been pushing “MX ERGO” hard, but “M575” is not bad. The function is simple, but you can enjoy the ease of use of the trackball, and if you have only one computer to connect and you want to carry it, we recommend the “M575”, which weighs about 145g.
Logitech
¥5,051
(2022/07/07 02:14:19 As of Amazon research-detailed)
Above all, the price is as low as about 5,000 yen (M575 black, Amazon price), so if you are a beginner in trackball, you will be satisfied here as well. However, there is a possibility that you will eventually want “MX ERGO” (laughs).
MX ERGO is recommended for people like this
I continue to use MX ERGO and this is my second one. It will be a high-class trackball, but it is recommended for those who do not get tired easily and want to customize it finely and do their work efficiently.
The disadvantages are that the exterior looks shiny and dirty after long-term use, and the charging terminal is Micro-USB. Is it about this?
Anyway, I personally think that it is the strongest pointing device.
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summary
Trackballs are special and difficult to use. I think many people have such an image. However, when you actually use it, you will not get tired more than a mouse, it will save space on your desk, and you can operate it on your lap, so you can use it conveniently on the train or in a cafe.
When you are finally asked “Which one do you recommend?”, I recommend the expensive but highly functional “MX ERGO”. If you are interested, you may want to check the actual machine at a home appliance mass retailer, including the feeling of size. If you get used to it, you should buy it (laughs). Also!
Logitech
¥12,800
(2022/07/07 02:32:27 As of Amazon research-detailed)
Logitech
¥5,051
(2022/07/07 02:14:19 As of Amazon research-detailed)
Perixx
¥1,199
(2022/07/06 11:27:54 As of Amazon research-detailed)
