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Nulea M501 Wireless Trackball Mouse

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M501 Wireless Trackball Mouse

Released November 2021.2Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouse.jsonRead 15 October 2026The maker's store feed shows the product created and published on 2021-11-16. The first archived page is dated 2021-11-27. Last checked 15 October 2026.

Mouse weight (claimed)
128g
Marketed sensor name
Not available
Maximum configurable DPI
1,600DPI
Max polling rate
250Hz

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General

Series
Not available
Model numbers
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.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
Not available
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.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$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.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
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.
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.
Mouse type
Trackball1Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026The page describes a trackball moved by thumb control.

Shape

Body shape
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.
Maker size class
Not available
Recommended grips
Not available
Recommended hand size
Not available
Hump position
Not available
Thumb rest
Not available
Ring or pinky finger rest
Not available
Upper shell
Not available
Swappable parts
Not available
Adjustable weight
Not available
Maximum added weight
Not available
Vertical angle
Not available
Trackball diameter
34mm7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09HHHDZZGRead 15 October 2026Brand comparison chart on the Amazon page lists Trackball size 34mm for the M501 column.
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.

Dimensions and weight

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Mouse body dimensions
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.
Grip width
Not available
Mouse weight (claimed)
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.
Box dimensions
Not available
Packed weight
Not available

Sensor

Marketed sensor name
Not available
Published sensor brand
Not available
Physical sensor part number
Not available
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.
Maximum configurable DPI
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.
Minimum configurable DPI
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.
DPI adjustment step
Not available
Maximum DPI stages
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.
Default DPI presets
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.
Separate X and Y DPI
Not available
Tracking speed (claimed)
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.
Tracking acceleration (claimed)
Not available
Lift-off distance settings
Not available
Separate lift and landing distance
Not available
Surface calibration
Not available
Motion Sync
Not available
Angle snapping
Not available
Ripple control
Not available
Tracks on glass
Not available
Sensor position
Not available

Performance

Documented polling rates by connection
Data connectionPolling rate (Hz)Receiver requirement
2.4 GHz250included USB receiver
Bluetooth115Not 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.
Max polling rate
250Hz
Polling rate (wired)
Not available
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
250Hz
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
115Hz
Claimed click latency
Not available
Adjustable debounce
Not available
Minimum debounce
Not available

Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)
Not available
DPI deviation (measured)
Not available
Lift-off distance (measured)
Not available
Main click force (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available
Battery life (measured)
Not available
Hand size fit
Not available

Switches

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Main switch type
Not available
Published main-switch brand
Not available
Main switch model
Not available
Main switch rated life
Not available
Hot-swap main switches
Not available
Adjustable click actuation
Not available
Separate main buttons
Not available
Side switch model
Not available
Middle click switch
Not available
Scroll encoder type
Not available
Scroll encoder
Not available

Buttons and scroll wheel

Physical button inputs
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.
Programmable buttons
01Maker product pagenulea.com/products/nulea-m501-wireless-trackball-mouseRead 15 October 2026FAQ Q3: all buttons are not programmable.
Side buttons
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.
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.
DPI button
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.
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.
Profile 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 in Product Features has no profile button.
Dedicated DPI-shift 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 dedicated DPI-shift button.
Dedicated 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.
Scroll wheel
Not available
Scroll mode switch
Not available
Separate thumb wheel
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.
Scroll wheel material
Not available

Build

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.
Surface finish
Not available
Installed feet material
Not available
Installed skate pieces
Not available
Feet shape
Not available
Feet thickness
Not available

Cable

Cable
Not available
Cable length
Not available
Detachable cable
Not available
Port on mouse
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.
Cable host plug
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.

Connectivity

Connections
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.
Wireless technology
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Saved Bluetooth pairing 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.
Switchable host devices
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.
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.
Receiver host connector
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.
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.
Receiver extender included
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.
Receiver pairing shared
Not available
Wireless range
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.
Basic mouse OS support
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.
Consoles
Not available

Battery

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.
Disposable battery count
Not available
Battery capacity
Not available
User-replaceable battery
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.
Battery life by mode (claimed)
Not available
Battery life (up to)
Not available
Battery life (normal use)
Not available
Longest battery life
Not available
Battery life at 1000 Hz
Not available
Battery life on Bluetooth
Not available
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.
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge
Not available
Use while charging
Not available
Charging system compatibility
Not available
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.
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.

Lighting

Decorative RGB lighting
Not available
Decorative lighting zones
Not available
Lighting sync
Not available
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.

Software

Software
Not available
Configuration software platforms
Not available
Onboard memory
Not available
Onboard profiles
Not available
Macros
Not available
Macros stored onboard
Not available
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.
Per-app profiles
Not available
User firmware updates
Not available

In the box

In the box
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.
Cables included
TypeCable count
Type-C charging cable1
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.
Extra skates 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 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.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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.

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