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General

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Series

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EM Series6Maker product pageprotoarc.com/collections/em-seriesRead 15 October 2026The EM Series collection page lists the EM11 NL.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

M5013Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page: Model M501.

CP014943, CP015642, CP015639, CP017425, CP015641, CP015640, CP015951, CP016808, CP016806, CP016807, CP0174262Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouse.jsonRead 15 October 2026The maker's store feed lists these SKUs by colour. ProtoArc calls them SKUs. Black CP014943, White CP015642, Blue CP015639, Black Pink CP017425, Gray CP015641, Green CP015640, Red CP015951, Pink CP016808, Gold CP016806, White Gold CP016807, Purple CP017426.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026Store page lists the mouse in stock at 33.99 USD for Red. Other colours are 34.99 to 36.99 USD.

Available1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Page shows the mouse in stock at 26.99 USD.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$39.995Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20211127234425/https://nulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026Archived maker page of 2021-11-27, 11 days after the store page was published, shows 39.99 USD with no sale price. US price excludes tax.

$26.993Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240524135212/https://www.protoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Archived copy of the maker's page from 2024-05-24 shows 26.99 USD with no compare-at price. US price excludes tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Red, Blue, Black, Silver, Pink, Purple, Green, Orange, Gold1Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026The colour selector lists Red, Blue, Black, Silver, Pink, Purple, Green, Orange and Gold. A separate store page, Nulea M501 Wireless Trackball Mouse Dark Blue, exists since 2025-03-25 and is not stored here.

Black, White, Blue, Black Pink, Gray, Green, Red, Pink, Gold, White Gold, Purple1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Colour selector lists Black, White, Blue, Black Pink, Gray, Green, Red, Pink, Gold, White Gold and Purple.

Segment

Ergonomic1Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026The page files the mouse under ERGO MICE and describes an ergonomic design for all-day comfort.

Ergonomic1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Page title and copy position it as an ergonomic vertical mouse for natural wrist posture.

Mouse type

Trackball1Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026The page describes a trackball moved by thumb control.

Vertical1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026

Shape

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Body shapeiDescribes shell symmetry, not the intended hand. Symmetrical with side buttons on one side differs from an asymmetric right-handed body. Ambidextrous means a symmetrical body with side buttons on both sides.

Asymmetric, right-handed7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09HHHDZZGRead 15 October 2026Product information lists Hand Orientation Right. The brand's comparison chart marks every Nulea trackball in it as Right.

Asymmetric, right-handed7Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/protoarc-em11-nl-a3825649.htmlRead 15 October 2026Heise spec list: Eignung rechte Hand (vertikal).

Maker size classiThe maker’s marketed size label. Do not infer a size class from dimensions or reviewer hand-fit recommendations.

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Recommended gripsiGrip styles explicitly recommended by the maker. A reviewer finding a grip usable does not add a maker recommendation.

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Recommended hand sizeiMaker recommendation, measured from wrist to middle fingertip for hand length. Source notes specify whether limits are inclusive or exclusive.

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Hand length (max)195mm1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Image on the page says recommended for small to medium hand, hand < 7.5 in / 195 mm. The size chart marks under 6.9 in small, 6.9 to 7.5 in medium and over 7.5 in large. Stored as an exclusive upper limit. No lower limit is published.

Hump positioniPosition of the shell’s highest point along its length, from a maker drawing or exact-model review.

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Thumb rest

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Yes7Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/protoarc-em11-nl-a3825649.htmlRead 15 October 2026Heise spec list: Besonderheiten Daumenauflage.

Ring or pinky finger rest

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Upper shelliThe primary hand-contact shell. An open or perforated bottom alone does not make the upper shell perforated.

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Swappable parts

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Adjustable weight

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Maximum added weightiTotal removable weight supplied with the mouse, excluding the mouse’s normal weight.

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Vertical angle

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58°1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Page image says 58 degrees Ergonomic Comfort Angle.

Trackball diameter

34mm7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09HHHDZZGRead 15 October 2026Brand comparison chart on the Amazon page lists Trackball size 34mm for the M501 column.

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Trackball position

Thumb7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09HHHDZZGRead 15 October 2026The same chart lists Trackball Control Method Thumb Control for the M501. The ball sits under the thumb on the left wall.

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Dimensions and weight

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Mouse body dimensionsiLength from front to rear, width at the widest body point, and maximum height. Cable and receiver are excluded. Approximate maker figures are qualified in source notes. Logitech pages often label the front-to-rear length Height and the body height Depth, so map the figures by size.

Length136Maximum width103Maximum height50mm(5.4 × 4.1 × 2 in)3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page lists Size 136x103x50 mm. The drawing marks 136 mm as body length, 103 mm as width across the trackball lobe and 50 mm as height. A ManualsLib copy of an older manual lists 137x104x51 mm and Frontum lists 104 mm and 51 mm. The current maker manual is stored.

Length138Maximum width69.2Maximum height68.1mm(5.4 × 2.7 × 2.7 in)1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists Height 68.1 mm, Width 69.2 mm and Depth 138 mm. The manual lists 138 x 69.2 x 68.1 mm. Stored as length 138, width 69.2 and height 68.1. Page image shows 5.43 in long, 2.72 in wide and 2.67 in high.

Grip widthiBody width where the thumb and opposite grip finger sit. This differs from maximum body width.

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Mouse weight (claimed)iWireless mice include the battery. When the maker does not say whether a removable battery is in the weight, the published weight is stored and the source note says so. Wired mice exclude the cable. Source notes identify installed skates, colour, approximation, tolerance or a published bound.

128g(4.5 oz)3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page lists Weight 128 g. Amazon lists 4.51 oz (127.9 g). The mouse has a built-in battery, so the weight includes it. Colour not stated. A ManualsLib copy of an older manual lists 130 g.

112g(4 oz)1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists 3.9 oz (112 g). The English manual lists the same value. Includes the built-in battery. Colour not stated. The German manual revised in 2026 lists 4.2 oz (119 g) for the same mouse and a German test article lists 116 g. The US page and English manual value is stored.

Box dimensions

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Packed weightiMouse, packaging and included accessories. Shipping-service weight is not evidence of packed weight.

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Sensor

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Marketed sensor nameiMaker’s sensor branding, or reviewer identification when the maker does not publish one. The physical part number is recorded separately.

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Published sensor brandiSensor brand or trademark named by the source, which may be the mouse maker’s proprietary branding. Physical silicon manufacturer and part number are separate facts.

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Physical sensor part numberiExact physical sensor family or part identified by the maker or an exact-model reviewer. Do not infer it from DPI, speed or a sibling mouse.

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Sensor type

Optical3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026FAQ 1 tells the user to wipe carefully near the optical sensor.

Optical1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists Engine: Optical.

Maximum configurable DPIiMaximum selectable DPI with the documented firmware. Later firmware increases are noted in sources. The sensor chip’s theoretical maximum is not the mouse’s maximum.

1,600DPI1Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026FAQ Q4: 4 DPI settings, 400 (Default)-800-1200-1600. The manual agrees. Images on the same page say 5 DPI Level, and Amazon and retailer listings of older units list 100-200-400-800-1200. The FAQ and manual value is stored.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page lists DPI 400 (Default)-800-1200-1600.

2,400DPI1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists DPI 1000/1600/2400. These three levels are the only documented settings, so 2400 is the highest and 1000 the lowest.

Minimum configurable DPIiLowest selectable sensitivity on this mouse. Factory presets do not establish its minimum.

400DPI1Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026FAQ Q4: 4 DPI settings from 400 to 1600. No lower setting is documented.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page lists DPI 400 (Default)-800-1200-1600.

1,000DPI1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists DPI 1000/1600/2400. These three levels are the only documented settings.

DPI adjustment stepiSmallest documented configuration increment, not the spacing between factory presets.

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Maximum DPI stagesiMaximum number of selectable sensitivity presets saved at once, not the number of distinct supported DPI values.

41Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026FAQ Q4 and the manual list four DPI levels. The manual says more speed can only be set in the computer's own pointer settings.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026DPI Mode: there are 4 DPI levels.

31Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026The DPI button steps through three levels (1000, 1600, 2400). The FAQ confirms the cycle. The maker lists no driver or configuration software for the EM11 NL, so no other levels exist.

Default DPI presetsiFactory preset sensitivity values for the exact model and firmware. Source notes distinguish different factory profiles.

400, 800, 1,200, 1,600DPI1Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026FAQ Q4: 400 (Default), 800, 1200 and 1600.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026DPI Mode: the red light flashes once, twice, three or four times for 400, 800, 1200 and 1600 DPI. The default is 400.

1,000, 1,600, 2,400DPI1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Page image shows 1000 DPI, 1600 DPI and 2400 DPI as the three levels of the DPI button.

Separate X and Y DPI

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Tracking speed (claimed)iMaker or published product specification, in inches per second. If the source says more than a value, that numeric threshold is stored and qualified in the source note. Do not read it as an exact ceiling.

30IPS3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page lists Tracking Speed 30 In/sec. Stored as published, with no qualifier.

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Tracking acceleration (claimed)iMaximum tracking acceleration in multiples of gravitational acceleration, not mouse weight. A source saying more than a value is retained as a qualified threshold in the source note.

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Lift-off distance settingsiOnly documented selectable lift-off values, or one documented fixed value. A minimum, approximate measured result or unquantified range does not establish a complete option list.

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Separate lift and landing distance

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Surface calibrationiSensor calibration for a tracking surface. Adjustable lift-off distance or copying sensitivity from another mouse alone does not establish this feature.

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Motion SynciWhether sensor motion synchronization is supported. Polling-rate restrictions and default state belong in source notes.

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Angle snapping

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Ripple control

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Tracks on glass

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Sensor position

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Performance

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Documented polling rates by connectioniOne row per documented usable rate and connection. Receiver and firmware requirements are noted. Maximum-only claims do not imply all intermediate settings or the same ceiling over USB.

ANulea M501 Wireless Trackball Mouse

Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver requirement
2.4 GHz	250	included USB receiver
Bluetooth	115	Not available

Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page lists Report Rate 250 Hz (2.4G) and 115 Hz (Bluetooth). Read as the report rate.

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Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver requirement
2.4 GHz	250	included USB receiver
Bluetooth	125	Not available

Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications panel lists Frequency 250 Hz under 2.4G Wireless Transmission Parameters and Frequency 125 Hz under Bluetooth Transmission Parameters. Read as the report rate. A German test measured about 250 Hz on the receiver and about 100 Hz on Bluetooth.

Max polling rate

250Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

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Polling rate (wired)

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Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

250Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

250Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Polling rate (Bluetooth)

115Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

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Claimed click latencyiAbsolute click-latency claim from the maker. A relative improvement is not absolute latency. Source notes give polling mode and whether the number is an average, bound or best case.

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Adjustable debounce

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Minimum debounceiLowest documented debounce setting or fixed main-switch debounce delay. Click response time or total click latency is not the same quantity.

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Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)iReviewer measurements for an identified connection, polling rate, firmware and settings. Click and sensor latency use different test methods and are not interchangeable.

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DPI deviation (measured)iReviewer measurement of deviation from a specified DPI value. Test DPI, travel speed, distance and method belong in source notes.

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Lift-off distance (measured)iReviewer-measured lift-off height at the lowest setting, on the specified surface. Do not store the maker’s selectable LOD here.

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Main click force (measured)iReviewer-measured main-button actuation force in gram-force. Not the mouse weight and not an electrical latency measure.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer scale measurement. Include battery for wireless mice and exclude cable for wired mice. Source notes identify colour and installed skates.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-measured runtime from a stated test, not a claim, forecast or extrapolation. Polling, lighting and other power settings must be identified.

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Hand size fitiExact-model reviewer fit assessment. Source notes define the hand-length bands and tested grip. Do not translate general praise into every size fitting.

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Switches

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Main switch typeiActuation technology for the left and right main buttons. Hybrid means optical-mechanical. Inductive analog switches detect travel by induction.

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Published main-switch brandiBrand named for the main switches. Proprietary Razer, Pulsar, Glorious or Logitech branding does not identify the physical contract manufacturer.

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Main switch model

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Main switch rated lifeiManufacturer or component rating for the main left/right switches, in millions of actuations. This is not a whole-mouse durability measurement.

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3million1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists Click Life: 3 million+. Stored as the 3 million threshold.

Hot-swap main switchesiMain switches can be changed without soldering. Opening the case or using a switch pack can still be required.

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Adjustable click actuationiThe point where a main click registers can be configured. Debounce adjustment changes timing, not actuation travel.

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Separate main buttons

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Side switch model

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Middle click switch

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Scroll encoder type

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Scroll encoder

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Buttons and scroll wheel

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Physical button inputsiIncludes left/right, wheel click, each wheel-tilt direction, DPI/report-rate/profile buttons and a wheel-mode pushbutton. Excludes scroll rotation, power sliders and connection sliders. A connection pushbutton, such as Logitech Easy-Switch, counts even when the maker's own count leaves it out. A button that only switches power does not. Counts each physical input once.

73Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product Features diagram labels Left Key, Right Key, Scroll Wheel, Move Forward Key, Move Backward Key, DPI Switch Key and a Mode Key on the underside. A buyer guide counts the scroll click among the maker's six buttons. The Mode Key switches the connection, so it counts under the schema rule. The ON/OFF button only switches power and is not counted. The maker's own count is 6.6Reviewgamingpcguru.com/nulea-m501-trackball-reviewRead 15 October 2026Article dated 2026-05-20 and updated 2026-10-09 lists six buttons: two main clicks, scroll click, DPI and two thumb buttons for forward and back. It reports no hands-on testing. The Mode Key on the underside is added under the schema rule, so the stored count is 7.

74Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product Features diagram labels Left, Right, Scroll Wheel, DPI Button, Forward Button, Backward Button and Channel Switch Button. The power switch is not counted. Indicators are not buttons.

Programmable buttonsiNumber of physical button inputs that can be remapped. Excludes scroll-up/down actions, alternate software layers and non-programmable mode controls.

01Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026FAQ Q3: all buttons are not programmable.

05Maker product pageprotoarc.com/pages/faq-em11-nl-em11Read 15 October 2026FAQ: the mouse buttons are not programmable.

Side buttonsiButtons on the thumb-facing side walls, including a side DPI-shift button. Top buttons beside the main click plate and bottom setting buttons are excluded.

23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Move Forward Key and Move Backward Key sit on the thumb-side wall.

24Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Forward and Backward buttons (M and N) sit on the thumb side wall.

Side buttons on

Left3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026The diagram shows both buttons on the left wall of this right-handed mouse, above the trackball.

Left4Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Forward and Backward buttons sit on the thumb side wall of this right-handed mouse, which is the left wall.

DPI buttoniA physical pushbutton that changes sensitivity. A button shared with power or report rate still counts. Software-only switching does not.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Diagram label: DPI Switch Key.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Diagram label E: DPI Button.

DPI button position

Top3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Diagram and photos show the DPI key on the top shell below the scroll wheel.

Top4Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Diagram shows the DPI button on the top shell beside the scroll wheel.

Profile buttoniA dedicated physical profile-switch button. A remappable input that could be assigned this action does not prove a dedicated control.

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026The complete control list in Product Features has no profile button.

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Dedicated DPI-shift buttoniDedicated physical control for temporarily switching sensitivity while held. A software-remappable input is not automatically a dedicated sniper control.

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026The complete control list has no dedicated DPI-shift button.

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Dedicated gesture buttoniA dedicated physical gesture control. Assigning a gesture action to a remappable button does not establish a separate gesture button.

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026The complete control list has no gesture button.

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Scroll wheel

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Notched5Maker product pageprotoarc.com/pages/faq-em11-nl-em11Read 15 October 2026FAQ: the scroll wheel operates in a gear-like manner and does not spin freely.8Reviewtechtest.org/vertikal-maus-ideal-fuer-die-bueroarbeit-protoarc-em11-nl-im-testRead 15 October 2026Review dated 2024-12-19 says the individual scroll steps could be better defined, which agrees with a notched wheel.

Scroll mode switchiHow the wheel changes between notched and free-spin modes. None means there is no such mode-switch mechanism.

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Separate thumb wheeliA separate side wheel operated by the thumb. Tilting the central scroll wheel does not count.

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026The complete control list has no separate thumb wheel.

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Scroll wheel material

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Build

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Shell material

ABS3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications page lists Material ABS.

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Surface finishiPublished surface finish, such as matte or textured. Soft-feel wording does not establish rubber material or a chemical coating.

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Installed feet materialiMaterial of the factory-installed skates, excluding separately supplied replacements or dot skates. Virgin PTFE means additive-free or explicitly virgin-grade PTFE.

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Installed skate piecesiNumber of separate factory-installed skate pieces, including a sensor ring. Excludes spare skates supplied in the box.

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Feet shapeiGeometry of the installed skates. Pads plus a sensor ring are mixed. Separate dots are dots.

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Feet thickness

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Cable

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Cable

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Cable length

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Detachable cableiThe cable unplugs from an external socket on the mouse without opening it. A service-replaceable internal cable does not count.

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Port on mouseiExternally accessible data/charging socket on the mouse. A fixed cable is none. USB-C describes the connector, not a transfer-speed version.

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging section: Type-C charging cable. Photos show the USB-C socket on the front edge. The cable is for charging and cannot be used as a wired mouse.

USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Diagram label F: Type-C Charging Port.

Cable host plugiConnector on the computer end of the supplied or fixed cable, independent of the mouse-end connector.

USB-A3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Troubleshooting says not to use a Type C-C cable, so the supplied cable has another host plug. The included cable is a USB-A to USB-C charging cable by that rule.

USB-A5Maker product pageprotoarc.com/pages/faq-em11-nl-em11Read 15 October 2026FAQ: the mouse can only be charged with USB A to USB C charging cables.

Connectivity

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ConnectionsiConnections that carry mouse input data. A USB cable used only for charging does not establish wired USB operation.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026Page says the mouse connects by Bluetooth or a 2.4G USB receiver. The USB cable is for charging only, so no wired mode is stored.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists USB Receiver and Bluetooth low energy technology. No data cable mode is listed. The Type-C port only charges.

Wireless technology

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BluetoothiThe version number only, such as 5.1. LE and Low Energy are left out. A source that names only Bluetooth Low Energy gives no version.

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5.01Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Feature list and a page image say Bluetooth 5.0. The older description paragraph on the same page says Bluetooth 4.0. The manual only says Bluetooth Low Energy. Stored 5.0 from the feature list.

Saved Bluetooth pairing slotsiNumber of Bluetooth hosts whose pairing the mouse remembers. A limit of one concurrently connected host does not establish the number of saved slots.

23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026The mode switch diagram shows two Bluetooth channels, BT1 and BT2, and one 2.4G channel. Troubleshooting says one channel pairs with one device.

21Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Page and manual list two Bluetooth channels (Bluetooth 1 and Bluetooth 2) plus the 2.4G receiver for 3 devices.

Switchable host devicesiNumber of host devices selectable through the documented mouse controls without manually moving a data cable. Not the number of physical receivers or simultaneous active links alone.

31Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026Page says it connects to up to 3 devices via Bluetooth or the USB dongle.

31Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Page says triple connectivity for 3-device switching: dual Bluetooth plus the 2.4G USB-A receiver.

Device switching

Button1Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026Page says to switch between devices with the button on the bottom.

Button4Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026A channel switch button on the underside cycles 2.4G, Bluetooth 1 and Bluetooth 2.

Receiver host connectoriHost plug on the included small receiver. A larger cabled receiver is described in source notes. This differs from the charging cable’s plug.

USB-A3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026The 2.4G Connection page draws a nano receiver with a USB-A plug.

USB-A1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Page says 2.4G USB-A receiver.

Receiver storage in mouse

Yes1Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026Page and FAQ Q5: the 2.4G USB receiver is stored at the bottom of the mouse.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup step 2 says to take out the receiver from the mouse underside.

Receiver extender includediAn included adapter, dock or cabled receiver arrangement moves the receiver closer to the mouse. A charging-only adapter does not count.

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Content lists the mouse, manual and cable only.

No4Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package List is complete: wireless mouse, Type-C charging cable, USB receiver and user manual. No extender.

Receiver pairing sharediA receiver can pair with another supported device, such as a keyboard, at the same time. This does not mean the mouse switches between computers.

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Wireless rangeiPublished range and test conditions. A recommended receiver distance or minimum reliable range is not an exact maximum.

10m7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09HHHDZZGRead 15 October 2026Product information lists Range 10.0 meters. Test conditions are not stated and the maker does not publish a range.

8m1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists Wireless operating distance: 8 m (26 ft). The English manual agrees. The German manual revised in 2026 lists 10 m for both Bluetooth and 2.4G. Test conditions not stated. The US page value is stored.

Basic mouse OS supportiOperating systems supported for basic input. Configuration software support is listed separately and may require a newer OS version.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026Page says the forward and backward buttons are not compatible with macOS, which confirms macOS use. The manual gives Windows and macOS Bluetooth steps. No other operating system is documented on the current page.

Windows, macOS, Android1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026System requirements: receiver works with Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 or later and macOS 10.12 or later. Bluetooth works with Windows 8, 10 or later, macOS 10.12 or later and Android 4.3 or later. Forward and Backward buttons are not suitable for macOS.

ConsolesiConsole families explicitly supported. Source notes identify exact consoles, games and reduced polling or software functions.

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Battery

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Battery type

Li-ion7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09HHHDZZGRead 15 October 2026Product information lists 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. The battery is built in and not a replaceable cell.

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Disposable battery countiNumber of disposable cells, such as AA or AAA. Do not use this field for internal rechargeable cells.

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Battery capacityiPublished or physically identified internal battery capacity. Do not calculate mAh from claimed runtime or compare capacities across unverified hardware revisions.

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500mAh1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists a rechargeable 500 mAh battery. It names the chemistry Li-Po in the specs and Li-Ion in the description, so no battery type is stored.

User-replaceable batteryiBattery replacement is a supported user procedure. The ability to open and modify the mouse does not establish this feature.

No1Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026Page describes a built-in rechargeable battery. The manual says do not disassemble. No replacement procedure is given.

No1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Page describes a built-in rechargeable battery. No replacement procedure is given.

Battery life by mode (claimed)iOne manufacturer or published product claim per documented connection, polling rate and lighting condition. Omit unstated conditions. Source notes identify performance, switch and haptic modes and whether runtime is up to a value.

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Battery life (up to)iManufacturer estimate of days of normal use between full charges. This includes periods when the mouse is idle. It is not continuous runtime. Source notes preserve usage conditions and qualifiers when published. Do not convert this estimate to continuous hours.

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Battery life (normal use)iManufacturer estimate of calendar months of normal use between charges or battery replacements. It is not continuous runtime. Source notes retain approximate, up-to, or-more and operating-mode qualifiers. Do not convert this estimate to continuous hours.

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Longest battery life

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Battery life at 1000 HziLongest stored claim explicitly at 1000 Hz over 2.4 GHz. A claim without a confirmed polling rate is excluded.

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Battery life on Bluetooth

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Charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026FAQ and page images: the mouse charges over a Type-C cable. The charging indicator turns blue while charging.

USB-C1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Page lists Type-C charging.

Full charge timeiClaimed time from empty to full charge, in minutes. Approximation and charging setup are stated in source notes.

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180min4Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026How to Charge the Mouse: it will take 2-3 hours for charging, then the charging indicator turns off. Stored as the 3 hour upper bound. A page image caption says 4-5 hours charge.9Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual_DE.pdfRead 15 October 2026German manual, page 15: charging takes 2 to 3 hours. This agrees with the English manual. The 3 hour upper bound is stored.

Quick charge

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Use while chargingiMouse input works while the internal battery charges through the documented wired or dock arrangement.

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Charging system compatibilityiNamed wireless charging pad or contact dock. Source notes distinguish inductive pads from pogo-pin contact charging.

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Charging dock included

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Content is complete and lists no dock. The mouse charges over its Type-C port.

No4Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package List is complete and lists no dock. The mouse charges over its Type-C port.

Battery indicator

LED1Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026FAQ Q1: an indicator light under the DPI button turns blue when charging and off when fully charged. The manual adds a red flicker for low battery.

LED4Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026A low-battery indicator light flashes red when the battery is low and stays on while charging.

Lighting

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Decorative RGB lightingiUser-configurable decorative lighting. A multicolour status, DPI or battery indicator alone is not decorative RGB.

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No5Maker product pageprotoarc.com/pages/faq-em11-nl-em11Read 15 October 2026FAQ: the EM11 NL does not have an RGB light, but the EM11 does.

Decorative lighting zonesiNumber of independently controlled decorative lighting zones. Status indicator LEDs are excluded.

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Lighting sync

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DPI indicator

LED3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Light Indication: DPI switching shows a red light.

LED5Maker product pageprotoarc.com/pages/faq-em11-nl-em11Read 15 October 2026FAQ: a red light flashes once, twice or three times for 1000, 1600 or 2400 DPI.

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Software

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Configuration software platformsiPlatforms explicitly supported for configuring this exact model. Basic input compatibility and availability of a generic app on another platform do not establish model support.

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Onboard memoryiDocumented settings remain available without configuration software running. Which settings persist is stated in source notes.

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Onboard profilesiMaximum distinct hardware-stored profiles. Software game profiles and factory preset profiles do not establish this maximum.

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Macros

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Macros stored onboardiMacros themselves execute from mouse memory without the configuration app. Onboard DPI or button assignments alone do not prove onboard macros.

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Button remapping

No1Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026FAQ Q3: all buttons on this wireless trackball mouse are not programmable.

No5Maker product pageprotoarc.com/pages/faq-em11-nl-em11Read 15 October 2026FAQ: the mouse buttons are not programmable.

Per-app profiles

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User firmware updatesiA public user-accessible updater or documented software firmware-update procedure exists for this exact model.

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In the box

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In the boxiDocumented contents of the specified colour or bundle. Installed parts and optional extras are distinguished in source notes.

Wireless Trackball Mouse, User Manual, Type-C Charging Cable3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Content: 1 Wireless Trackball Mouse, 1 User Manual, 1 Type-C Charging Cable. The USB receiver is stored in the mouse and is not listed.

Wireless Mouse, Type-C charging cable, USB receiver, User manual4Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package List: 1 x Wireless Mouse, 1 x Type-C charging cable, 1 x USB receiver, 1 x User manual. The product page contents list omits the cable.

Cables included

ANulea M501 Wireless Trackball Mouse

Type	Cable count
Type-C charging cable	1

Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Content: 1 Type-C Charging Cable.

BProtoArc EM11 NL

Type	Cable count
Type-C charging cable	1

Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package List: 1 x Type-C charging cable.

Extra skates includediAn extra usable skate set is supplied separately from installed skates, including an alternative dot set. Factory protective film is not a spare skate.

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Content is complete and lists no spare skates.

No4Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package List is complete and lists no spare skates.

Grip tape

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Content is complete and lists no grip tape.

No4Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package List is complete and lists no grip tape.

Links

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Product page

nulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouse1Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026

protoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouse1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual's Specifications page is the only spec table the maker publishes.

protoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouse1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026

Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/9768/0300/files/M501_Wireless_Trackball_Mouse_-_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026

cdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdf4Owner's manualcdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0551/3972/9497/files/EM11_NL_User_Manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year4Maker product pagenulea.com/pages/product-warrantyRead 15 October 2026All Nulea keyboard and mouse products come with a 12-month warranty from the date of purchase. US store. An archived page of 2021 offered 18 months at launch.

2years1Maker product pageprotoarc.com/products/em11-nl-vertical-mouseRead 15 October 2026Page states a 2-Year Limited Hardware Warranty on the US store.

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