Logitech 910-005872 ERGO M575 Wireless Trackball 910-005872

I first discovered trackball mice a few years ago and I've not looked back since. This being the latest version, I'm very happy with it. I did have the MX Ergo for a period but really didn't find the extra features warranted the extra cost, I just wasn't "WOW, this is so worth the extra £40" I had the M570 previous to this and that was good but this is better, here are my reasons why. If you're after a trackball mouse you can't go passed this. Having had it for 16 months (at time of writing) and used it daily I can't fault it. I found it easy to set up on my Mac devices. I have 2 I use it on, a laptop and a MAC mini (I'll come to these in a bit) without using the Logitech software. I guess they want you to use theirs but I just found it cumbersome and intrusive. I think I had to install initially but soon uninstalled it. The quality of the device is very good and robust having survived daily use. I travel a lot so it's forever in and out of a suitcase, on and off tables and all sorts of surfaces. I find (I'm right handed) I can rest my hand on top of the mouse and all the buttons, wheel and ball are situated perfectly for ease of use...and very easy to use it is. Now, back to the fact I use it on 2 devices. With it being USB AND Bluetooth this makes connectivity so much easier and quicker. I have the USB receiver constantly plugged into my MAC mini and use Bluetooth with my laptop. To switch between the 2 couldn't be easier either. Lift it up, turn it over and press the button, it lights up blue for Bluetooth and white for USB connection. The function alone makes me feel it's the most versatile on the market. Next to that of course is the on/off switch, use that and the battery seems to last forever. As you can see from the photos, it may be 16months old and travelled all over the world but it's holding up well with just a few nicks and where marks. I paid £29.90 and it's currently £49.99 and even at that price I feel it's absolutely value for money.

Coming from a very old Trackman Wheel, I was essentially looking for something exactly like that but with a couple of additional buttons. The Ergo m575 is as close as you are going to get. It feels very slightly smaller than the Trackman and is wireless but those are the only differences aside from the two additional buttons. I have been using it every day for a month now, both for graphic work and gaming. I have seen complaints about the sleep mode being too aggressive and while it certainly is watchful, waking up just means moving the ball 1 pixel, if that’s the price of battery saving, it’s a price worth paying. The only gripe I have (and it’s barely worth mentioning) is that the forward/back buttons to the left of the left mouse button are perhaps too low down (the back button especially), you really have to bend your index finger to hit them but it’s fine, they are certainly convenient buttons but you don’t have to use them for anything if you don’t want the additional finger movement to be an issue. Reaching the back button can sometimes mean repositioning your hand to comfortably press it, depending on how your hand usually rests on the trackball. As I say, this is a very small issue and my only problem with the device. The movement of the ball has been very smooth and cleaning is very easy, you pop the ball out from underneath giving you chance to clean out any dust from inside and give the ball a wipe. The Logitech Options software allows you to assign the key presses for the forward/back/middle mouse buttons and you can set pointer speed here too, you can also use it to set up application specific profiles if you want to assign those buttons to different presses per application. Overall I’m very happy with this device so far, I have tried a few off brand Trackballs over the years while looking for a Trackman replacement and nothing comes as close as Logitech themselves.

Disclaimer: I'm a first time trackball user and by no means an expert. Also, for anyone else that hasn't used one before, I would like to add that using a trackball is not difficult or hard to get used to, in fact if you're comfortable with a trackpad using a trackball should feel like second nature after only a few minutes of use, certainly did for me. In my quest for the best and cheapest trackball mouse I purchased this logitech M575 and a Perimice 517. Both are of simillar build quality and weight, fairly hollow and cheap feeling plastic all around the main body, not what I was expecting from a brand like logitech. the logitech has a smooth matte texture while the perimice goes for a gripier matte textured coting that's a little closer to rubber. both are simmilar but the perimice gets grubier easier and the logitech is a little smoother, it's really just a matter of preference though. another thing that is a matter of preference would be the shape of the mouse. with my index finger over the left click the perimice was fairly comfortable for me and the extra widh of the design gives somewhere for my pinky finger to rest. with my index on the left click of the logitech comfort was simply awful with my index and middle fingers off angle from the buttons and my pinky with nowhere to rest. If however, I change my grip to have my middle finger on the left clik the comfort of the logitech was darn near perfect, all the buttons are within easy reachand all my fingers rest well on the body of the mouse. on the perimice comfort was eaqualy as okay as before, but not exceptional. I found myself prefering the logitech but adjusting to left click with my middle finger will be tough. The weird grip on the logitech does put the remapable function keys right under my index finger though wich is a huge positive. Unlike the logitech MX Ergo's single large rubber pad these mise use individual feet, on the logitech these feet have a matte finish and keep it firmly planted on a wide range of surfaces. the perimice feet are a glossy finish and I found it was more picky about surface, sliding around a little on my desk mat, the logitech had no such issues. Now, the trackball, the most important part of a trackball mouse. The perimice is rough, the ball feels smooth over lrge rolls but try to move it a small amout to highlit text or select a selection box and you feel the rough movement of the bearings and it becomes difficult to be precise as the mose jumps around, it feels almost like a scroll wheel, not good at all for controlling the cursor. The logitech mouse is fantastic though, almost too smooth., it can be difficult to be precise but in a completely different way, it's like a trackpad that's too sensitive with how smooth it is, much, much better than the perimice. The logitech has some cool features the the perimice doesn't though in the remapable buttons and custom sensitivity settings. the app in which you control these is really annoying and invasive on first setup, it begs for a whole host of data and seems to force you to create a logitech account with no option to not use one, if you close the browser window it opens when you click to create an account and back into the app it seems to work fine without the account. the app itself is really good too, super well designed, easy to use and good looking. something really annoying that might not happen with everyone is that my mouse didn't come paired to the usb reciever meaning I had to download the logitech unifying software and pair them up, this should be done in the factory as this could make the mice unusable for some or at least casue some annoying headaches, trackball mice are often used for applications where space is at a premium, these applications often make use of computers you can't install any old exe onto, enterprise solutions with admin passwords and backend systems not running a regular os like windows. these are the types of situations I would expect this mouse to be used with the usb reciever so for it to not be paired up out of the box is pretty attrocious in my opinion. anyway the actual product itself is pretty good and i would definitley reccomend it, just be weary of the software and know that it's not built great, some have complained of long term issues as well so, again, do be aware of these issues. Certainly better than the perimice though and probably also the other two designs of trackball mouse I found on amazon that were cheaper than this. p.s. There was no proper user manual in my box so the button on the bottom switches from bluetooth to usb reciever, the blue light means bluetooth and the white means usb reciever. if the light is flashing that means it is not connected and a steady light means it is connected. it also takes 1 AA battery and mine came with a GP branded one in the box.

I bought this as a cheaper alternative for my beloved Elecom huge trackball. So far I am pretty impressed with the overall experience, it is not as comfortable as the Elecom Huge but for the price, this is more than enough and also more portable. In comparison: <Elecom Huge> Pros: The most comfortable trackball experience ever. Cons: Size is can be too large to carry around, The button quality is so-so. A bit expensive. <Logitech ERGO M575> Pros: Priced well Solid build quality Affordable Cons: Not as comfortable as the Elecome Huge My only issue is that I used the Elecom Huge before and it ruined me for other trackballs on the market.

Gebruik het al jaren ben er heel tevreden mee als je het niet gewend bent,is het even wennen je hoeft niet te schuiven als een gewone muis. Ik heb hem ooit genomen omdat ik veel last van schouder had een slijmbeurs ontsteking die steeds terug kwam. Sinds ik deze gebruik veel minder last van schouder,heb er door de jaren al 3 versleten je doet er wel een aantal jaar mee. De bal kan je verwijderen en stofjes even wegblazen mocht de muis wat minder reageren, op de contactpunten

Love it. Logitech mouse is synonymous with quality the battery lasts forever, unlike some R**** brand

Could be better, my 2012 model has better accuracy

I use the MX Ergo with my main workstation, and because I got used to its trackball pretty fast I wanted an alternative to use on the go. Admittedly, this mouse isn't exactly portable size-wise, but you don't need to carry a mousepad with it and it's also great on small coffee shop tables since it doesn't need space to move. I got it a nice case and it's been traveling with me for a few weeks now. I will be honest and say I don't always take it with me, not unless I know I will really need a mouse, but that makes me a bit more mindful and intentional about my plans. I have it in my suitcase, but don't move it to my backpack unless necessary. It works well when paired via receiver, and I've never had trouble pairing it via Bluetooth either. I only wish the button which makes it change devices wasn't on the bottom, so I didn't have to keep lifting it up to switch... If you've never used a trackball mouse before, you may find it odd and require a period of time to adjust to it. Knowing this, I myself only switched reluctantly, but happily I adjusted quite fast to the trackball and now find the movements of a regular mouse awkward. I no longer tire as easily when using my mouse, nor have I experienced pain since I switched to the Ergo. The key difference between this version and the MX Ergo is that this mouse does not tilt. It still goes a long way into helping me work more comfortably though, and it's a more accessible product. If you want to use your mouse for gaming, consider a trackball only if precision is not a big requirement. I am a casual gamer and have long since stopped bothering to use my old mouse for gaming, because this one works fine for me. For a while I used my old mouse for precise tasks like editing fine details in photos, but after a few months I've learned to be so precise with the trackball I haven't switched to my old mouse in a long while. I'm very happy with my purchase!