The Logitech MX ERGO is a better ergonomic trackball mouse for office use than the Logitech ERGO M575.

With two ways to connect – via Bluetooth ® Low Energy or the included USB receiver – ERGO M575 provides a powerful, reliable signal from up to 10 m away. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). I’m left-handed, but I settled on using it with my right hand since purchasing my first mouse decades ago.With no need to move the hand around to move the cursor, you can minimize movement and maximize performance. An LED above the Logitech logo begins to pulse; it will change to steady green once the lithium polymer battery is fully charged, which took about an hour in my case. Alternatively, if you're looking for an ambidextrous trackball mouse, check out the Kensington SlimBlade Trackball. That sounds great in theory, but I was a bit apprehensive as I unboxed the MX Ergo, because I perform repetitive mouse tasks all day long and I wasn't sure I'd be able to do them as quickly as I'm used to if I had to adjust from moving my wrist to rubbing a trackball with my thumb. Also, make sure to check out our recommendations for the best ergonomic mice, the best wireless mice, and the best Logitech mice.

In other words, there is no perfect solution if you're worried about the ergonomics of your cursor movements. You can also connect via Bluetooth, but that is a bit more cumbersome and often not as reliable as the 2. This mouse is very heavy, but it doesn't make much of a difference because, thanks to its trackball, you don't need to move it around.Although not designed for this use, the Logitech MX ERGO offers a good amount of programmable inputs, including three ways to program the scroll wheel, but there's only one side button. That’s why we created the Logitech Ergo Lab, a rigorous approach to creating ergonomic products and solutions that result in better posture, less muscle strain, more comfort – and an improved sense of wellbeing.

A graduate of Middlebury College, I also have a master's degree in journalism and French Studies from New York University. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of PCMag. Plus, with no need to move the hand around to move the cursor, the trackball creates 20% less muscle fatigue in the hand, wrist, and forearm than a regular mouse.

I’ve evaluated the performance, value, and features of hundreds of personal tech devices and services, from laptops to Wi-Fi hotspots and everything in between. Minimize movement and maximize comfort with ERGO M575, a wireless trackball with a sculpted shape and smooth, responsive thumb control.

A quick, 1-minute charge provides a full day of use Battery life may vary based on user and computing conditions. If you're interested in a trackball mouse with a 1000Hz polling rate, and gaming sensor, check out the GameBall Mouse.

Since you don’t need to move your hand around, MX ERGO is great for tight workspaces and busy desks. Adjust your hand and wrist posture with the unique 0 or 20° tilt angle to conquer those lengthy decks and spreadsheets with ease — all the way from start to finish. Finally, there's a button next to the trackball that's set up by default to trigger Precision Mode, which is Logitech's solution to my biggest fear—that the trackball would be harder to use than a conventional mouse, and therefore would make me less productive.