Kensington SlimBlade Trackball vs Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring

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Kensington SlimBlade Trackball
Kensington Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring

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Our Verdict

Kensington SlimBlade Trackball

Kensington Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring

The Kensington SlimBlade Trackball and the Kensington Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring are both stationary trackball mice designed for office use, and they perform similarly well, but with some key differences. The SlimBlade is wired-only and has significantly better click latency, but it's not as portable even though it doesn't come with a detachable wrist rest like the Orbit Wireless. On the other hand, the Orbit Wireless has five CPI presets you can cycle through to suit your preference, and it connects wirelessly with Bluetooth or its USB receiver, so it's much easier to travel with. It also feels more comfortable to use.

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Variants

  • SlimBlade Trackball (Graphite/Ruby Red)
  • Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring (Black)
  • Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring (Space Gray)

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Space Gray
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White
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SlimBlade Trackball
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Design

Style  

Type 
 

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Style Picture  

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Lighting Color  

Locked
Locked
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Shape  

3D Model  

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Length  

Lock" (Lock mm)
Lock" (Lock mm)

Height  

Lock" (Lock mm)
Lock" (Lock mm)

Width  

Lock" (Lock mm)
Lock" (Lock mm)

Grip Width 
 

N/A
Lock mm
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Portability 
 

N/A
N/A

Portability picture  

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Volume 
 

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)
Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Cable/Receiver Storing 
 

Locked
Locked

Weight  

Maximum Weight With Wire 
 

Lock g
N/A

Maximum Weight Without Wire 
 

Lock g
Lock g

Minimum Weight Without Wire 
 

Lock g
Lock g

Weight Distribution 
 

Locked
Locked

Extra Weights 
 

Locked
Locked
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Build Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Build quality picture  

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Comfort Of Use 
 

N/A
N/A

Right-handed 
 

Locked
Locked

Left-handed 
 

Locked
Locked

Ambidextrous 
 

Locked
Locked

Coating 
 

Locked
Locked

Finger Rest 
 

Locked
Locked
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Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation 
 

Palm Grip Picture  

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Small Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

Medium Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

Large Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

X.Large Hand 
 

Locked
Locked
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Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation 
 

Claw Grip Picture  

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Small Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

Medium Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

Large Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

X.Large Hand 
 

Locked
Locked
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Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation  
 

Fingertip Grip Picture  

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Small Hand  
 

Locked
Locked

Medium Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

Large Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

X.Large Hand  
 

Locked
Locked
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Wireless Versatility 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

Locked
Locked

Receiver 
 

Locked
Locked

Battery Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Use When Charging 
 

Locked
Locked

On/Off Activation 
 

Locked
Locked

Receiver Extender 
 

Locked
Locked

Battery Indicator  

Locked
Locked
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Cable 
 

N/A
N/A

Connectivity  

Locked
Locked

Cable Video  

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Cable Length  

Lock ft (Lock m)
N/A

Cable Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Permanent Kink 
 

Locked
Locked

Port Type: Mouse End 
 

Locked
Locked

Port Type: PC End 
 

Locked
Locked

Mouse Feet 
 

N/A
N/A

Mouse Feet picture  

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Gliding Experience 
 

Locked
Locked

Material 
 

Locked
Locked

Extra Included 
 

Locked
Locked
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In The Box 
 

In the box picture  

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Control

Sensor Specifications 
 

Sensor Technology 
 

Locked
Locked

Sensor Model 
 

Locked
Locked

Works On Glass 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum CPI (DPI) 
 

Lock CPI
Lock CPI

Maximum CPI (DPI) 
 

Lock CPI
Lock CPI

CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps 
 

N/A
N/A

CPI (DPI) Variation 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Minimum Lift Off Distance 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Polling Rate 
 

Locked
Locked
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Buttons 
 

N/A
N/A

Buttons Picture  

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Buttons Activation 
 

Locked
Locked

Total Number Of Buttons 
 

Lock
Lock

Number Of Side Buttons 
 

Lock
Lock

Number Of Programmable Inputs  
 

Lock
Lock

Profile Switching Button 
 

Locked
Locked

CPI (DPI) Switching Button 
 

Locked
Locked

Gesture Support 
 

Locked
Locked
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Mouse Wheel 
 

Mouse wheel picture  

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Scroll Wheel 
 

Locked
Locked

Scroll Wheel Steps 
 

Locked
Locked

Scroll Wheel Tilt 
 

Locked
Locked

Thumb Wheel 
 

Locked
Locked

Thumb Wheel Steps 
 

Locked
Locked
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Noise  

Noise Video  

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Click Noise 
 

Locked
Locked

Click Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

Click Latency: Receiver 
 

N/A
Lock ms

Click Latency: Bluetooth 
 

N/A
Lock ms

Click Latency: Wired 
 

Lock ms
N/A
Operating System And Software

Compatible Software Option 
 

N/A
N/A

Software settings screenshot  

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Software Name  

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Locked

Software Windows Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked

Software macOS Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked

Account Needed 
 

Locked
Locked

On-Board Memory 
 

Locked
Locked

CPI (DPI) Adjustment  
 

Locked
Locked

Polling Rate Adjustment 
 

Locked
Locked

Profile Configuration 
 

Locked
Locked

RGB On/Off 
 

Locked
Locked
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Mouse Compatibility 
 

N/A
N/A

Windows Compatibility  

Locked
Locked

macOS Compatibility  

Locked
Locked
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Graphite/Ruby Red
SlimBlade Trackball
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Black
Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring
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Graphite/Ruby Red
SlimBlade Trackball
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Space Gray
Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring
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Graphite/Ruby Red
SlimBlade Trackball
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White
Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring
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Graphite/Ruby Red
SlimBlade Trackball
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Graphite/Ruby Red
SlimBlade Trackball
Kensington
 

Kensington SlimBlade Trackball

Kensington Orbit Wireless Trackball with Scroll Ring

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