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Best mouse and trackpad for your Mac or MacBook

Best mouse and trackpad for your Mac or MacBook

Update: 2025-11-21
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Black Friday Mac Mouse Deals





Grab a saving on select Mac mice in the Black Friday sales. Check the live price-comparison boxes underneath each one or see the vendor site sale deals.






  • 21% off the Logitech MX Master 3S For Mac at Logitech




  • At Satechi you can save 30% off sitewide with code BFCM2025 at checkout




  • 40% off the SteelSeries Aerox 3 Mouse at Amazon




  • 20% off the Keychron M3 Wireless Mouse at Amazon




  • 20% off the Kensington Expert Wireless Trackball Mouse at Amazon






If you’re looking for a mouse for a Mac or MacBook, you’ve got plenty of options beyond Apple’s Magic Mouse.





These days most mice will work on either Mac or PC, so you’ve got access to just about the entire PC mouse market, from wired to wireless, trackpads to trackballs, and even over-the-top dedicated gaming mice. The more sophisticated mice require software, so ensure that the settings app works on a Mac. All the mice tested here that have Settings apps are Mac-compatible.





A lot of people prefer using a mouse to their laptop’s trackpad. A mouse makes things much easier and just feels more comfortable and familiar. But for some people mice can be an ergonomic nightmare, so luckily there are alternatives.





Beware of the cheapest wireless mice out there. Many require a nano receiver to plug into an old-school USB-A port on the computer, and newer MacBooks have just one or two USB-C/Thunderbolt ports instead. Ideally, you’ll want a Bluetooth-compatible mouse to connect wirelessly to a MacBook or Mac.





We’ve rounded up our favorite Mac mice below, starting with Apple and moving to ultra-productive mice with multiple buttons and scroll wheels, gaming mice and trackpads, and ultra-ergonomic solutions. Whether you want a basic spare or travel mouse, we’ve tested the best Mac mice we can find.





If you’re trying to get the hang of your Apple-friendly mouse, incidentally, you may want to know how to right-click on a Mac. We also have a round up of the best deals for Apple accessories like the Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard and the Magic Trackpad. We also have a round up of the Best Keyboards for Mac.










Apple Magic Mouse – Default Apple Wireless Mouse






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Pros



  • Sleek and elegant design




  • Top of the mouse acts like a trackpad




  • Touch controls allow vertical and horizontal scrolling



Cons



  • Terrible design choice with the position of the charging port




  • Not so comfortable if you have large hands














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Best Buy



$69.99






Adorama



$79






Amazon



$99.99







Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide







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Magic mouse 3 Wireless – White



$74








Magic mouse Wireless – Silver
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Best mouse and trackpad for your Mac or MacBook

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