trackball vs trackpad

With a trackpad, you have basically one way of touching the device-- with a single fingertip. With a trackball, you can move it with multiple fingers, with any part of your fingers, or even your palm.

1. Why use a trackball instead of a mouse?
2. What is the difference between a trackball and a touchpad?
3. Is it better to use a mouse or trackpad?
4. Is a trackball more ergonomic?

Why use a trackball instead of a mouse?

A trackball is vastly different from a regular mouse in that your thumb or entire hand and arm is used to manipulate the trackball. These are larger and less tender muscles that are less likely to get injured compared to the muscles required to manipulate a regular mouse.

What is the difference between a trackball and a touchpad?

A touchpad consists of a few thin layers of capacitive material, while a trackball uses physical contacts to detect the movement of its ball. As such, touchpads can be made thinner than even small trackballs, and do not protrude from the laptop chassis itself.

Is it better to use a mouse or trackpad?

The Trackpad For Productivity. If you have the space for it, a mouse is better for productivity. It might not be the best choice at first, but with practice, you'll have fast mouse movement and incredible precision that can speed up everything you do on your computer.

Is a trackball more ergonomic?

We found that finger-operated trackballs encouraged better ergonomics—full arm movements and neutral wrist posture—compared with thumb-operated models. In the Kensington survey, participants who used trackballs over mice said they found them easier to control for precise movements.