ELECOM HUGE PLUS: Features and Differences from the Old HUGE
Introduction
ELECOM HUGE PLUS (M-HT1MR) was announced in November 2025 as the first refresh of the HUGE series in eight years. It is a large trackball rolled with the index or middle finger, with a 52mm ball. This article goes through the specs from KeyLab DB and official information, the differences from the old HUGE, and who it suits.
For a comparison against other index-finger and multi-finger trackballs, see the seven-model comparison.
Quick answer
| If you... | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Like a big ball and a large body to rest your hand on | Good fit |
| Switch between several PCs and tablets over Bluetooth | Good fit (up to 3 devices) |
| Want quieter clicks | Good fit (silent buttons) |
| Want something small and light to carry | Not a fit (279g, 181.9mm deep) |
| Want to spend as little as possible | Consider the older M-HT1DR / M-HT1UR |
Specifications
All values come from KeyLab DB (as of October 2026).
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Model number | M-HT1MR (M-HT1MRBK on the official page) |
| Operation type | Index finger |
| Ball | 52mm, bearing supports |
| Size | 114.7 × 181.9 × 57.2mm |
| Weight | 279g (without receiver) |
| Sensor | Optical (IR LED), 500 / 1000 / 1500 DPI, 1000Hz polling |
| Buttons | 10 (including wheel button and tilt wheel), silent |
| Scrolling | Wheel + tilt wheel (horizontal scrolling) |
| Connectivity | Wired (USB Type-C, 1.5m cable) + 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multi-device | 3 devices |
| Power | Rechargeable; ELECOM quotes up to about 3 months (H mode) or 5 months (L mode) |
| Supported OS | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iPadOS, iOS, Android |
| Configuration app | ELECOM Mouse Assistant |
ELECOM HUGE PLUS M-HT1MR details
The announced list price was ¥19,800 (¥16,800 during the pre-order campaign, as reported by Lifehacker Japan and others). Check retailers for current prices.
Differences from the old HUGE
The older HUGE comes as the wireless M-HT1DR and the wired M-HT1UR. Side by side, using KeyLab DB values:
| Item | HUGE PLUS (M-HT1MR) | HUGE (M-HT1DR, wireless) | HUGE (M-HT1UR, wired) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball | 52mm | 52mm | 52mm |
| Ball support | Bearing | Ruby | Ruby |
| Weight | 279g (without receiver) | 260g (without batteries) | 268g (with cable) |
| Buttons | 10 (incl. wheel and tilt) | 8 (incl. wheel button) | 8 (same) |
| Silent buttons | Yes | — | — |
| Connectivity | Wired + 2.4GHz + Bluetooth | 2.4GHz | Wired |
| Power | Rechargeable | 2 × AA | USB powered |
| Supported OS | Win / Mac / ChromeOS / iPadOS / iOS / Android | Win / Mac | Win / Mac |
The ball size and body (114.7 × 181.9 × 57.2mm) are the same. What changed is the ball support, silent buttons, connectivity and power. "10" versus "8" buttons may be counted differently, so the numbers alone do not rank the models.
On the bearing, Lifehacker Japan says it uses a high-performance bearing from MinebeaMitsumi. How the ball rolls feels different to different people, so this article does not call either better.
Who it suits
A good fit
- People who want a big ball and to rest their hand on the body
- People who switch between several PCs and tablets over Bluetooth (up to 3)
- People who want quieter clicks (silent buttons)
- People who would rather not replace batteries (rechargeable)
Not a good fit
- People who want to carry it. At 181.9mm deep and 279g, it is built to stay on a desk.
- People who want battery power. It is rechargeable only (older models use batteries or USB power).
- People with small hands who find a large body awkward. Try it in person if you can.
Related
7 Index-Finger and Multi-Finger Trackballs Compared puts HUGE PLUS next to ELECOM's DEFT PRO and bitra and models from Kensington and SANWA SUPPLY.
Use the trackball list to filter and compare by ball size, connectivity and weight.
Sources: KeyLab DB registered values (October 2026) and ELECOM official information. Specifications, prices and availability can change.
FAQ
- What is the HUGE PLUS model number?
- ELECOM lists it as M-HT1MRBK on the official page. KeyLab DB registers it as M-HT1MR; retail listings such as Amazon use M-HT1MRBK-G.
- Is it worth upgrading from the old HUGE?
- The differences are bearing supports, silent buttons, Bluetooth and a rechargeable battery. If you are happy with the wired or AA-powered older model, there is no pressing reason to switch.
- How many devices can it connect to?
- It supports wired, 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, and KeyLab DB records a multi-device count of 3.