Updated February, 2017: We've surveyed recent releases and these remain our top picks for people searching out alternatives to the Magic Mouse.
- Best Wireless Mouse For Mac
- Best Bluetooth Travel Mouse For Mac
- Best Mouse For Macbook
- Best Wireless Mouse For Mac
- Best Travel Mouse For Laptop
- Best Mouse For Mac Pro
- Wireless Mouse For Mac
- Available in a number of catchy colors — from basic black to cyan blue, red, pink, and purple — the Microsoft Wireless Mouse 1850 connects to a PC or Mac via a USB receiver, and it requires one AA battery.
- Widely regarded as the best mouse available, Logitech’s MX Master 2S is the class leader for overall performance. Compatible with Logitech’s Flow technology, the Master 2S connects with multiple devices seamlessly (and even includes a copy-paste function between different computers).
Apple's Magic Mouse isn't for everyone. It's got multi-touch gesture support, and is newly rechargeable, but many people would still trade fancy features for traditional mouse power and style. So, if you don't like the Magic Mouse that came with your Mac, you can and should get something else. Here are are top choices!
The best at any cost
Low-cost option
Best Overall. This is the best wireless mouse money can buy. It's customizable and comfortable, and it works on any surface. Its rechargeable battery lasts for over a month on a single charge, and the mouse can pair with up to three devices.
The best at any cost
Logitech Performance Mouse MX
Using a small USB receiver, the Logitech Performance Mouse MX is a wireless mouse with a rechargeable battery that lasts about one month. Unlike the Magic Mouse, Logitech allows you to charge the Performance Mouse's battery while you're using it, meaning you don't have to worry about being stuck with no mouse when the power runs out.
Even though it is a laser mouse, Logitech Darkfield Laser technology has advanced tracking capabilities, allowing you to use it on virtually any surface; glass tables are no longer your worst enemies.
The scroll wheel on top of the mouse is smooth but precise, which means you'll be able to scroll to exactly what you want when you want to.
The four thumb buttons on the Performance Mouse MX make your life much easier by being programmable to actions you need. Zooming in and out of images, flipping back-and-forth between apps, or navigating through web pages, can all be accessible with just your thumb, keeping you moving as fast as possible.
Best Wireless Mouse For Mac
The Logitech Performance Mouse MX starts around $63 and is perfect for any right-handed user who wants a more conventional mouse with a few features that provide a more streamlined user experience.
Logitech MX Master
Best Bluetooth Travel Mouse For Mac
The Logitech MX Master is a step up the ladder in terms of quality. The rechargeable battery lasts for a total of 40 days on average, which means you'll never feel like a slave to the charging cable. If the battery does die while you're using it, no worries because you can charge the mouse while using it.
You can use the small USB receiver included with the MX Master, but you also have the option of using Bluetooth instead, meaning you don't have to waste one of your precious USB ports.
It comes with the Darkfield Laser technology that allows you to use the mouse without a mouse pad on all different types of surfaces. Glass or other high-gloss material won't confuse the sensors inside the MX Master, so no matter where you're using it, you should have consistently smooth performance.
Along with having two customizable buttons, the MX Master has a side-scrolling wheel in the thumb slot, which makes side-to-side scrolling easier than ever before.
The dots per inch (DPI) can be set in intervals of 200, starting at 400 and up to 1600 DPI, meaning you can always find the perfect speed and sensitivity that feels the most comfortable to you.
You should consider picking up the Logitech MX Master is you want a high-performance mouse that allows you to keep all your USB ports completely free. The MX Master typically costs around $100.
Best Mouse For Macbook
Low-cost option
Best Wireless Mouse For Mac
AmazonBasics wireless mouse with nano receiver
Much like the name suggests, the AmazonBasics wireless mouse is a pretty basic device. It connects to your Mac via a USB receiver, meaning it will take up one of your USB ports. It runs on one AAA battery — included with purchase — which can last up to 3 months on average.
The scroll wheel on the top of the mouse glides smoothly and doesn't make any annoying noises, so you always have an easy time browsing through your favorite content online. It has both left-click and right-click buttons that are clearly defined and separate from each other, meaning you don't have to worry about clicking the wrong one.
Best Travel Mouse For Laptop
If you aren't looking to spend a lot of money — about $12 — and just want an ordinary mouse that will comfortably handle day-to-day use, the AmazonBasics wireless mouse could be a perfect choice.
Which mouse do you use?
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For as long as computers have been around, the communication between parts manufacturers and office furniture designers has been deplorably minimal. There are desk units and office stations for the home out there that can barely fit half the towers on the market, and some still boast dimensions amenable to old school computer monitors, as though the flat screen had never been invented.
One of the first such pieces of office furniture I had in my home supported an old Dell desktop that probably had fewer megabytes of hard disk space than most modern computers have in RAM. It was also probably made in a prison, because this was the golden age of computer manufacturing. The furniture piece was part desk, part shelf unit, and it came in at just under six feet tall, a real albatross.
The worst part about it, though, was that the distance from the back panel of the tower to the spot where any right-handed person would put their mouse pad was comparable to the distance from one end of the Sahara to the next. And don't forget that the desert is slowly expanding.
As a result, the mouse could just barely reach the pad, so if you wanted to move the cursor down on the screen, you had to do so in a half-dozen micro-movements. Bluetooth technology existed at this point, but it was neither widely available nor economically practical, so we struggled on.
Best Mouse For Mac Pro
Any of the Bluetooth mice on our list would have been a godsend. Each mouse is outfitted with a Bluetooth transmitter, some of which connect with a paired Bluetooth receiver that you plug into any of your computer's USB ports. Other mice on our list pair directly with the receiver in your computer. The outboard USB receivers also have all of the necessary software on them, so when you plug them in, they automatically walk you through the installation of any and all drivers you might need to use the mouse without interruption or worry.
Wireless Mouse For Mac
When it comes to the power for your Bluetooth mouse, most run on simple AA or AAA batteries, though a couple of the options here are rechargeable.