The ELECOM HUGE M-HT1DRBK is a stationary, wireless trackball mouse designed for office and productivity tasks. It has an integrated leatherette palm rest, a side-mounted scroll wheel with L/R tilt inputs, and ten buttons, and you can reprogram nearly all of these buttons using the customization software compatible with Windows and macOS. Altogether, this mouse feels well-built, but there's a slight wobble in the scroll wheel and some buttons. It connects wirelessly with a USB receiver and uses a pair of AA batteries for power. Unfortunately, it doesn't support Bluetooth, and it's rather large and wide, so it isn't suitable for small hands.
Our Verdict
The ELECOM HUGE is a very good mouse for office and multimedia work. It connects wirelessly with its USB receiver, feels well-built, and has a comfortable, right-handed shape suitable for all but small hands. You can also reprogram nearly all its buttons using the customization software, compatible with Windows and macOS. Unfortunately, it doesn't support Bluetooth, and while its scroll wheel has L/R tilt inputs, it doesn't have a free-scrolling mode.
- Feels well-built.
- Comfortable right-handed shape suitable for most hand sizes.
- Has a scroll wheel with L/R tilt inputs for horizontal scrolling.
- No Bluetooth support.
The ELECOM HUGE is a bad FPS gaming mouse and isn't designed for this use. On the bright side, it feels well built and has a comfortable right-handed shape suitable for most hand sizes. However, it has a very low maximum polling rate and high click latency compared to dedicated gaming mice. It's also heavy, though this isn't as problematic as it would be for a more conventional mouse as this mouse is designed to remain stationary.
- Feels well-built.
- High click latency.
- Polling rate is fixed at 125Hz.
The ELECOM HUGE is adequate for MMO gaming, despite not being designed for this use. It feels well-built and has a comfortable, ergonomic shape suitable for all but small-sized hands. It also has quite a few buttons, almost all of which you can reprogram using the customization software that's compatible with both Windows and macOS. Unfortunately, it has high click latency and a maximum polling rate of only 125Hz.
- Feels well-built.
- Comfortable right-handed shape suitable for most hand sizes.
- High click latency.
- Polling rate is fixed at 125Hz.
The ELECOM HUGE is a terrible ultra-light gaming mouse, but it isn't designed for this use. It's very heavy, although, as a stationary mouse, its weight doesn't present the same problem as it does for more conventional mice. That said, the trackball doesn't move as smoothly in its housing as some of the other trackball mice we've tested. It also has high click latency, and its maximum polling rate is only 125Hz, making it a poor choice for any gaming.
- Feels well-built.
- High click latency.
- Polling rate is fixed at 125Hz.
The ELECOM HUGE is a poor travel mouse as it's bulky and likely won't fit in laptop cases. It connects wirelessly with a USB receiver, but it doesn't support Bluetooth. That said, it feels well-built and has a comfortable right-handed shape suitable for all but small hands. Also, because it's a stationary mouse, it doesn't require much space to use.
- Feels well-built.
- Has a storage compartment for its USB receiver.
- No onboard memory.
- No Bluetooth support.
- Bulky design likely won't fit in laptop cases.
Changelog
- Updated Jun 28, 2024: We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Kensington SlimBlade Pro Trackball in the Comfort Of Use section of this review.
- Updated Dec 09, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here.
- Updated Nov 17, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update revamps our Click Latency test and results in changes to test results. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Dec 13, 2021: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The ELECOM HUGE trackball mouse we tested is black with a ruby red trackball. There are no other color variants. You can see the label for our unit here.
Popular Mouse Comparisons
The ELECOM HUGE is a very good, stationary trackball mouse with an ergonomic, right-handed shape. Like many other popular trackball designs, this mouse is quite bulky, though it also has an unusually wide grip width and isn't suitable for small hands. There's a dedicated CPI button on the thumb rest that lets you cycle through three CPI settings, which is an unusual feature for productivity-oriented mice as they usually only allow you adjustment options through the software. This mouse also incorporates a cushioned leatherette palm rest directly into the mouse, while many other trackballs have separate wrist rest attachments.
For more options, see our recommendations for the best mouse, the best ergonomic mouse, and the best wireless mouse.
The ELECOM HUGE M-HT1DRBK is a better stationary trackball mouse than the Kensington SlimBlade Trackball. The ELECOM connects wirelessly with a USB receiver and feels sturdier. It has a thumb and pinky rest and an integrated cushion on the palm area. It also has three CPI presets, six additional buttons, and a conventional scroll wheel with L/R tilt inputs. On the other hand, the Kensington connects with a braided USB cable has a free-scrolling scroll ring.
The Kensington Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring and the ELECOM HUGE M-HT1DRBK are wireless trackball mice that perform similarly. The Kensington has an additional CPI preset, Bluetooth support, and a removable wrist rest. It also has a free-spinning scroll ring, while the ELECOM has a more conventional notched scroll wheel. On the other hand, the ELECOM feels sturdier and has both a thumb and pinky rest as well as an integrated cushioned palm rest. It also has six additional buttons, lower click latency, and its scroll wheel has L/R tilt inputs for horizontal scrolling.
The ELECOM HUGE M-HT1DRBK and the Kensington Expert Mouse Wireless Trackball are both wireless trackball mice, but the ELECOM has better overall performance. The ELECOM has a conventional scroll wheel, much lower click latency, six additional buttons, and three CPI settings. It also has an integrated cushioned wrist rest. On the other hand, the Kensington has a free-scrolling scroll ring around its trackball and a removable cushioned wrist rest. It also supports Bluetooth.
The Logitech ERGO M575 and the ELECOM HUGE M-HT1DRBK are comparable wireless trackball mice aimed at productivity and office work. The Logitech has a side-mounted trackball and its scroll wheel on top. It's also significantly smaller and only has a pinky rest, while the ELECOM has a thumb and pinky rest. On the other hand, the ELECOM has a side-mounted scroll wheel with its trackball on top. It's much larger, and it has five additional buttons, including left/right tilt inputs for its scroll wheel. Both mice are suitable for either a palm or claw grip, but neither is suitable for small hands using any grip type.
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