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Elecom EX-G vs ELECOM HUGE

Elecom EX-G

87 reviews

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ELECOM HUGE

84 reviews

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#12 most mentioned

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#5 most mentioned

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Best Mid-Range Trackball Mouse

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Great size and button placement

Programmable buttons

Affordable alternative to Logitech MX Ergo

Great ergonomics

High build quality

Affordable alternative to other trackball mice on the market

Not all users appreciate the scroll wheel

Some users have experienced poor battery life

Trackball movement can be problematic for some users

Not comfortable for all users

Quality control issues reported by some users

Size of trackball and button placement may not be suitable for all users

Verdict

Overall, the Elecom EX-G has received mixed reviews. While some users appreciate its size, button placement, and programmability, others have had issues with the scroll wheel, battery life, and trackball movement. The software for customization has also been criticized for being difficult to use. However, the Elecom EX-G is still recommended by some users as a more affordable alternative to the Logitech MX Ergo.

Verdict

Overall, the ELECOM HUGE trackball mouse receives mixed reviews. Some users appreciate its ergonomic design and build quality, while others find it uncomfortable and lacking in quality control. The size of the trackball and button placement are also points of contention among users. However, some users recommend the ELECOM HUGE as a more affordable alternative to other trackball mice on the market. It is important to note that individual preferences and hand sizes may greatly impact the user experience with this product.

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Tracking

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The Elecom EX-G Wireless Trackball Mouse: A Quick Shabazz Review

Cable management aside, that's definitely a win, but it's fine. It's a working little track ball, and especially if you're willing to go that extra mi...

Negative

Not quite there yet

The biggest issue, and the reason I sent it back, was the stickiness of the trackball movement. There was nothing I could do to get it to roll smoothly from a stopped state, it would always jerk, making precise movements impossible. Not only was this not good for gaming, but even something as simple as copy and paste were difficult to use with this mouse.

Buttons

Works well, buttons a little too responsive, loses wireless connection

Today I had to move it to a different port for it to be recognized. When it is actually connected the mouse works well, it is very responsive and quick, although the buttons are prone to accidental pushes at even the lightest of touches. On the subject of the buttons two of them are in awkward positions which makes them hard to activate when timing is of the essence. Additionally not all the buttons are programmable, and even then they are subject to specific commands allowed by the software

Good, but software could use some finesse

As you move back on the button the force changes to where it won’t click at all. This does tend to slow me down when working, as I have to find the sweet spot to click. The thing is, that is just opposite of the so-called Button #5. The rear of the button is easier to click than the front, go figure

Size

Very good on the whole - hopefully a future iteration will remedy some design faults

Maybe I just got lucky, but I suggest others do the same: wait to test the mouse yourself before ordering any possibly unnecessary additions for it. My main gripe with the mouse, and the reason I'm deducting a star, is for a problem I had not at all anticipated and saw no one else complaining about: the width of the mouse overall and the narrowness of the main left button. Because of the width of the mouse, I have to angle it to the right a little more than I'm used to, to have my thumb comfortably centered on the trackball in a way that allows for the most accuracy; and because of that and the narrowness of the left-click button, I'm always accidentally pressing one of the two buttons that are crammed to the left side of it. This isn't too much of a problem for every day use, such as browsing the web, but can be a bigger issue when playing some games

Made for Asian hands

As odd as this sounds, my hand is too big for this trackball. The heel of my palm sits at the very edge of the palm rest, and I have to do an awkward claw type grip to position my fingers over the ball and buttons. I'm sure this would be very comfy with a smaller hand, but for me it was just not usable. For reference, my hand is about 7

Shape

Marked improvement over previous Elecom with better ergonomics, smoother motion, tighter tracking & more buttons

For those who care about the "spin factor" of a trackball -- how long the ball will freely spin if you give it a good flick -- I will note that my unit has some spin, but not as much as a broken-in m570. Ergonomics are substantially different than the previous Elecom thumb balls. This model adopts a wider, flatter, slightly longer shape that allows my hand to rest in a somewhat more neutral position compared to the curled-palm grip of the Elecom M-XT3. Compared to the M-XT3, my pinky now rests on the right edge of the mouse instead of on my desk, and my wrist and heel of my hand are elevated slightly off the desk by the extended palm rest

- updated star added! So very almost!!! Too large, other version too small. /cry

ahhhhh Dear designers, the reason the MS explorer & the logitech trackman worked for different hand sizes was because it allowed the hand to curl around the device more like your smaller version rather than forcing the hand flat & spread. The larger exposed ball is almost perfection but if it weren't recessed into the body of the device it would also help make it easier to use for a wider range of hand sizes. I cannot strongly enough express my gratitude that this company is trying. Please please please - keep trying

Weight

Easier than the Huge and Deft Pro, but not perfect like the movement of the Logitech M570 and Ergo. Weight: This is maybe an ounce more than the Logitech M570, but it slides on my desktop much more easily. This means that it doesn't work all that well for gaming because I tend to twist the mouse around a lot under pressure. I need something that will stay put better

High quality. Better for gaming and everyday use than other trackballs, worse for fine movements

Pretty heavy. If you drop it, the mouse is sturdy enough that it's not likely to break, your toes may not be so lucky. Be careful. 3

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