--- product_id: 226968951 title: "ELECOM DEFT Trackball Mouse, 2.4GHz Wireless, Finger Control, 8-Button Function, Ergonomic Design, Optical Gaming Sensor, Smooth Red Ball, Windows11, macOS (M-DT2DRBK-G)" brand: "elecom" price: "R59" currency: ZAR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/226968951-elecom-deft-trackball-mouse-2-4ghz-wireless-finger-control-8 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Switchable DPI 750/1500 Precision Red Ball 8-Button Functionality ELECOM DEFT Trackball Mouse, 2.4GHz Wireless, Finger Control, 8-Button Function, Ergonomic Design, Optical Gaming Sensor, Smooth Red Ball, Windows11, macOS (M-DT2DRBK-G) **Brand:** elecom **Price:** R59 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Elevate Your Game with Comfort and Precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ELECOM DEFT Trackball Mouse, 2.4GHz Wireless, Finger Control, 8-Button Function, Ergonomic Design, Optical Gaming Sensor, Smooth Red Ball, Windows11, macOS (M-DT2DRBK-G) by elecom - **How much does it cost?** R59 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/226968951-elecom-deft-trackball-mouse-2-4ghz-wireless-finger-control-8) ## Best For - elecom enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted elecom brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **DPI Flexibility:** Easily switch between 750 and 1500 DPI for precise cursor control. - • **Precision Tracking:** Experience unparalleled accuracy with the advanced optical sensor and vibrant red ball. - • **Customizable Control:** Eight programmable buttons for tailored functionality to enhance your workflow. - • **Ergonomic Excellence:** Designed for ultimate hand comfort, based on human anatomy. - • **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Seamlessly works with Windows and macOS for versatile use. ## Overview The ELECOM DEFT Trackball Mouse combines ergonomic design with advanced optical technology, featuring a precision red ball for superior tracking, eight customizable buttons, and adjustable DPI settings, making it the perfect tool for both gaming and professional use across multiple operating systems. ## Description desertcart.com: ELECOM DEFT Trackball Mouse, 2.4GHz Wireless, Finger Control, 8-Button Function, Ergonomic Design, Optical Gaming Sensor, Smooth Red Ball, Windows11, macOS (M-DT2DRBK-G) : Electronics Review: UPDATED. 2023. - All in all a great product. Size, feel, quality all on par or better when you consider price. I bought this one just to try it out and see if the company was legit. I can honestly say that i am more than sold on the company and the quality and i have no reservations about spending considerably more for one of their high end models. Im actually excited to see this company's high end features bells and whistles.. The only real issue with it is customizing the extra buttons. The software they provide is garbage. And to make matters worse, isnt even in English. You will have to find another software to customize the 6 7 8 buttons. This is the issue that keeps me from giving it 5 stars. But other than that, its terrific. Fast, accurate, comfortable. And at fair prices... i highly recommend. UPDATE: Its now 2023. Ill save u the details but I was asked to give my opinion on ergonomics as it relates to office workstations. I was given the opportunity to do some research on several companies including Logitech, Kensington, and Elecom. The funny part is no one on the team had even heard of Elecom before my recommendation. Comes to find out, they chose Elecom mice for every new workstation in the facility including the main dispatch center hub where they no doubt are going through a trial by fire. And not a single complaint has come up about the performance, and they were actually praised for their customization as dispatchers like to program their mice with their own shortcuts for maximum speed and efficiency during their shifts. So I must retract my initial review about their programming software and tell you that it's much improved. And that's not just from me. That's from a whole 911 dispatch center crew of over 30 dispatchers who have no skin in this race. I'll be honest I forgot about this initial review and never would have paid any attention to it if I had not given it a poor review initially. I stand corrected and concede that improvements are the new order of the day. So Elecom gets the 5th star. Oh, there is still 1 tiny issue... The product info is still written in Japanese so you have to go to the Elecom website to get it translated to English. Lol. Pound for pound.... And I can't believe I'm saying this... Better than Logitech and Kensington. Elecom quality and price is equal, if not better than the big guys , and they offer more innovative options to their products so u get more for your money. At the end of the day, Elecom is doing what any new guy should be doing., better product at better prices, and letting their performance do the talking. And again, Elecom doesn't even know I exist and they don't pay me a single dime to say any of this.... I just believe good quality products should get a little recognition every now and then . Review: LOVE IT, BUYING ANOTHER. Well-designed portable trackball. Awesome Mac OSX software for programming the buttons. - UPDATE - April 2017 - STILL extremely happy with this cool, tuffy trackball!! I'm still working 2 intense business jobs, one of them IT and software implementation for accounting. This mouse has held up amazingly to all the road-wear I've thrown at it with travel/working in 2 locations and switching between PC and Mac. Performs great with both cheap-o Toshiba PC laptop and newer Macbook Pro Retinas (have 2 of them). Company's software for Mac - El Capitan works great for programming buttons. NO COMPLAINTS! ------------ UPDATE - November 2016 and still very happy with unit - it's held up well. Wheel squeaks but only once in a while. Same battery that shipped with it is still in use! ------------- I'm ordering another one. This is the trackball I've been waiting for. And while it's not quite perfect, it's about 90-95% there, at least for me, and worth the $. After 20 years of trackballs and heavy computer work using an array of input devices - this is one of the best. Esp if you're mega-mobile. I work in internet research, accounting software and huge spreadsheets by day then heavy computer music composition at night. Lots of numbers, details and audio/video editing. Pop in and leave the low-profile radio receiver into a USB port and it works even before you install the software. Finger hole through bottom of mouse makes it easy to pop out the ball for roller cleaning. But Trackball STAYS securely in mouse when it's put back in. You'll need to clean the rollers once in a while week if you have greasy, sweaty paws, like I do moving around a lot. Switch on bottom of unit appears to have on, low and high resolution modes. Couldn't tell much difference between low and high but I haven't been working on hi-res imagery lately in Photoshlop. USB Radio receiver tucks elegantly inside for storage if you can't leave it in your computer port. Scroll wheel did squeak for a little while but then it went away. Might be heavy humidity here and temperature shifts. I'm not too worried. I'd rather have durability and consistent performance. I'm writing this review because other trackball afficionados who need ease-of-use and portability should consider this unit. For a newly designed device, Elecom got it most of it right. If this thing is still cranking away like my half-dozen Marble Mice have, they'll really have nailed it. Will repost as this thing gets more use. ## Features - ✅《COMFORTABLE DESIGN》The mouse design is based on 6 different muscle and skeletal structures of the hands giving special emphasis to the folding actions of the hands to provide a new level of hand comfort. - ✅《RED BALL FOR THE BEST OPTICAL TRACKING》 For the tracking accuracy and the best sensor, this item uses a RED BALL. RED COLOR sensing provides more accuracy for current optical tracking technology, a must for high-performance gaming optics system sensors. You will enjoy the results of trackball high performance optical sensors for all movement!! - ✅《FUNCTIONAL 8 BUTTONS》It comes with 8 physical buttons on the device and the two extra buttons are the scrollwheel tilting that allow horizontal scroll. The high durability left and right button switches passed the click testing of more than 10 Million clicks. ELECOM Mouse Assistant software can be easy to customize button functions. - ✅《DPI CURSOR》Designed with a high-performance gaming optics system sensor and lens. The DPI button can easily change between 750(LOW) and 1500(HIGH) DPI, making the movements of your cursor faster or slower. The ball is held in place by the ball bearings, but can easily be popped out of the device, by pushing it through the hole in the bottom and it can be easily cleaned. - ✅《PRODUCT DETAILS》System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows RT8.1, Windows 10 or later (Horizontal scrolling function is not working in Windows RT8.1), macOS 10.10 or later, Size: W3.7"(94.7mm) X L4.9"(124.4mm) X H1.9"(47.9mm), Weight: 4oz(without battery), DPI: 750/1500 count (switchable), Connectivity: wireless, 1 X AA battery(Included)- Battery Remaining Light Lamp equipped. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08GQZVH78 | | Additional Features | Ergonomic Design | | Antenna Location | Business, Home | | Are Batteries Included | Yes | | Are Batteries Required | Yes | | Best Sellers Rank | #28 in Computer Trackballs | | Brand | ELECOM | | Built-In Media | 1 X AA battery | | Button Quantity | 8 | | Color | Black / Red ball | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Connectivity Technology | 2.4GHz Wireless | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (3,044) | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Hardware Platform | PC, Mac | | Item Dimensions L x W | 4.9"L x 3.7"W | | Item Type Name | Trackball Mice | | Item Weight | 4 Ounces | | Manufacturer | ELECOM | | Model Name | ELECOM | | Model Number | M-DT2DRBK-G | | Mouse Maximum Sensitivity | 1500 Dots per Inch | | Movement Detection | Optical, Trackball | | Number of Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. (included) | | Operating System | Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS 10.10 | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Range | 10.0 meters | | Style Name | Wireless | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ELECOM - **Color:** Black / Red ball - **Connectivity Technology:** 2.4GHz Wireless - **Movement Detection Technology:** Optical, Trackball - **Special Feature:** Ergonomic Design ## Images ![ELECOM DEFT Trackball Mouse, 2.4GHz Wireless, Finger Control, 8-Button Function, Ergonomic Design, Optical Gaming Sensor, Smooth Red Ball, Windows11, macOS (M-DT2DRBK-G) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61AgAAWOtyL.jpg) ![ELECOM DEFT Trackball Mouse, 2.4GHz Wireless, Finger Control, 8-Button Function, Ergonomic Design, Optical Gaming Sensor, Smooth Red Ball, Windows11, macOS (M-DT2DRBK-G) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xp-l3iTUL.jpg) ![ELECOM DEFT Trackball Mouse, 2.4GHz Wireless, Finger Control, 8-Button Function, Ergonomic Design, Optical Gaming Sensor, Smooth Red Ball, Windows11, macOS (M-DT2DRBK-G) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71g0Yc9AuFL.jpg) ![ELECOM DEFT Trackball Mouse, 2.4GHz Wireless, Finger Control, 8-Button Function, Ergonomic Design, Optical Gaming Sensor, Smooth Red Ball, Windows11, macOS (M-DT2DRBK-G) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614sjLln9vL.jpg) ![ELECOM DEFT Trackball Mouse, 2.4GHz Wireless, Finger Control, 8-Button Function, Ergonomic Design, Optical Gaming Sensor, Smooth Red Ball, Windows11, macOS (M-DT2DRBK-G) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iwmMICv0L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How long does the single AAA battery last?** A: The ELECOM M-DT1DRBK & M-DT2DRBK run on AA batteries, not AAA, btw.I bought my first one model M-DT2DRBK on July 16th, 2016. Been using that one at work, 5 days a week 8-9 hours a day. I have replaced the batteries 3 times since then. So my desktop one seems to be lasting me 2.5ish months. I bought a second one model M-DT1DRBK on July 24th, 2016 and keep in my EDC bag along with my Acer 2-in-1 for use near exclusively with Photoshop & Lightroom. I keep that one powered off when not in active use and I've had replaced the batteries just once.I'm sure if I bothered to click the bottom of the work mouse to power it off on weekends and at the end of my shift it would help with the frequency of battery change outs, but I'm lazy. And the mouse is more than worth keeping a pack of AA batteries around at work. I'm actually buying a 3rd ELECOM for desktop use away from work. I don't see any difference in quality, functionality, size, or appearance between the $55 M-DT2DRBK and the $44.90 M-DT1DRBK, TBH. I'll probably just snag another M-DT1DRBK. **Q: There is a switch next to the "middle button" or scroll wheel on the side of the trackball. Anybody know what this switch is for?** A: It determines how fast the pointer moves as you rollt he ball. **Q: Is there a user manual pdf in English available?** A: here's a link to the pdf manual: http://www.elecom.co.jp/global/download/manual/pdf/20160223_MSC-M-DT1UR%20Ver.111.pdf **Q: Does anybody have problems when double clicking? I have to try multiple times for it to work. (I haven't set any button to double click)** A: Yes, I frequently have problems both single- and double-clicking. I often have to hold down the button for about a second for it to work. I also have to wait for a minute or so for it to work at all after turning on my computer or "waking it up" from sleep mode, during which time I'm able to use my wired mouse. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ UPDATED. 2023. *by A***Z on September 12, 2020* All in all a great product. Size, feel, quality all on par or better when you consider price. I bought this one just to try it out and see if the company was legit. I can honestly say that i am more than sold on the company and the quality and i have no reservations about spending considerably more for one of their high end models. Im actually excited to see this company's high end features bells and whistles.. The only real issue with it is customizing the extra buttons. The software they provide is garbage. And to make matters worse, isnt even in English. You will have to find another software to customize the 6 7 8 buttons. This is the issue that keeps me from giving it 5 stars. But other than that, its terrific. Fast, accurate, comfortable. And at fair prices... i highly recommend. UPDATE: Its now 2023. Ill save u the details but I was asked to give my opinion on ergonomics as it relates to office workstations. I was given the opportunity to do some research on several companies including Logitech, Kensington, and Elecom. The funny part is no one on the team had even heard of Elecom before my recommendation. Comes to find out, they chose Elecom mice for every new workstation in the facility including the main dispatch center hub where they no doubt are going through a trial by fire. And not a single complaint has come up about the performance, and they were actually praised for their customization as dispatchers like to program their mice with their own shortcuts for maximum speed and efficiency during their shifts. So I must retract my initial review about their programming software and tell you that it's much improved. And that's not just from me. That's from a whole 911 dispatch center crew of over 30 dispatchers who have no skin in this race. I'll be honest I forgot about this initial review and never would have paid any attention to it if I had not given it a poor review initially. I stand corrected and concede that improvements are the new order of the day. So Elecom gets the 5th star. Oh, there is still 1 tiny issue... The product info is still written in Japanese so you have to go to the Elecom website to get it translated to English. Lol. Pound for pound.... And I can't believe I'm saying this... Better than Logitech and Kensington. Elecom quality and price is equal, if not better than the big guys , and they offer more innovative options to their products so u get more for your money. At the end of the day, Elecom is doing what any new guy should be doing., better product at better prices, and letting their performance do the talking. And again, Elecom doesn't even know I exist and they don't pay me a single dime to say any of this.... I just believe good quality products should get a little recognition every now and then . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LOVE IT, BUYING ANOTHER. Well-designed portable trackball. Awesome Mac OSX software for programming the buttons. *by S***S on August 15, 2016* UPDATE - April 2017 - STILL extremely happy with this cool, tuffy trackball!! I'm still working 2 intense business jobs, one of them IT and software implementation for accounting. This mouse has held up amazingly to all the road-wear I've thrown at it with travel/working in 2 locations and switching between PC and Mac. Performs great with both cheap-o Toshiba PC laptop and newer Macbook Pro Retinas (have 2 of them). Company's software for Mac - El Capitan works great for programming buttons. NO COMPLAINTS! ------------ UPDATE - November 2016 and still very happy with unit - it's held up well. Wheel squeaks but only once in a while. Same battery that shipped with it is still in use! ------------- I'm ordering another one. This is the trackball I've been waiting for. And while it's not quite perfect, it's about 90-95% there, at least for me, and worth the $. After 20 years of trackballs and heavy computer work using an array of input devices - this is one of the best. Esp if you're mega-mobile. I work in internet research, accounting software and huge spreadsheets by day then heavy computer music composition at night. Lots of numbers, details and audio/video editing. Pop in and leave the low-profile radio receiver into a USB port and it works even before you install the software. Finger hole through bottom of mouse makes it easy to pop out the ball for roller cleaning. But Trackball STAYS securely in mouse when it's put back in. You'll need to clean the rollers once in a while week if you have greasy, sweaty paws, like I do moving around a lot. Switch on bottom of unit appears to have on, low and high resolution modes. Couldn't tell much difference between low and high but I haven't been working on hi-res imagery lately in Photoshlop. USB Radio receiver tucks elegantly inside for storage if you can't leave it in your computer port. Scroll wheel did squeak for a little while but then it went away. Might be heavy humidity here and temperature shifts. I'm not too worried. I'd rather have durability and consistent performance. I'm writing this review because other trackball afficionados who need ease-of-use and portability should consider this unit. For a newly designed device, Elecom got it most of it right. If this thing is still cranking away like my half-dozen Marble Mice have, they'll really have nailed it. Will repost as this thing gets more use. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great design. Comfortable to use. *by V***A on October 20, 2025* Overall a great product. I find switching between a thumb trackball and finger trackball is ideal. I've purchased both the gray ball and red ball models and have been happy with them. As they have aged (3 to 6 years old), I seem to be developing a problem. They disconnect or simply do not work. At first I thought it was batteries. I would change them and they would work and this worked for a while with shorter and shorter intervals that the trackball stayed working. Next, I tried unplugging and re plugging the dongle. It worked sometimes. I had/have the dongle plugged into a 4 port (now powered) usb hub. I found that I needed moving the dongle to a different slot worked - for a while. When that quit working, I removed the dongle from the hub and plugged it directly into the PC and that worked - for a while. I think I've found a solution which points to a problem. If I "jiggle" the dongle or push right or left while in the socket, I can get the trackball to connect. They are all at least three years old and most have been plugged into the same slots for at least two of the three years with no problem. My worry is that the contacts are losing connection (oxidizing, maybe?) which concerns me as it seems these are one dongle to one trackball and if either dies, the other us useless. I really like them but I'm concerned about how long they will continue to work. For background, I have a couple of this same brand left handed trackballs - one red ball and one gray ball. No problems with either of them. For reference. 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