MacworldIf youre looking for a mouse for a Mac or MacBook, youve got plenty of options beyond Apples Magic Mouse (from $99/99).These days most mice will work on either Mac or PC, so youve 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 laptops 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, youll want a Bluetooth-compatible mouse to connect wirelessly to a MacBook or Mac.Weve 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. Whether you want a basic spare or travel mouse, weve tested the best Mac mice we can find.If youre 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 MouseProsSleek and elegant designTop of the mouse acts like a trackpadTouch controls allow vertical and horizontal scrollingConsTerrible design choice with the position of the charging portNot so comfortable if you have large handsLightning not USB-CPrice When Reviewed:85Best Prices Today: RetailerPrice85,00 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from Backmarket85,00 at AppleLike it or not, the Apple Magic Mouse is the mouse that all others have to square up to in the battle to find the best mouse for Mac users. Unchanged since 2015 (aside from an update to USB-C from Lightning in 2024) and in reality little changed since 2009, the Magic Mouse is what Apple ships with every iMac (in seven accented colors) and Mac Pro (black) and is the only mouse you can buy as a separate on the Apple Store (in black or white).The Magic Mouse is sleek and elegant, the way an Apple product should be. There are no old-fashioned buttons or scroll-wheels to spoil the mouses streamlined design, as the entire top multi-touch surface panel acts like a small, touch-sensitive trackpad. It works really well and cleverly combines the fluidity of a trackpad with the physicality of a mouse.Some mice have scroll wheels that can be noisy, but the Apple Magic Mouses trackpad top is silent in that regard.The low-profile design wont suit people with larger hands, but the touch controls do work very well, allowing you to scroll both horizontally and vertically simply by flicking your finger in the required direction.You can set up a secondary button, rather than settle for the all-over click, on either side within the Mouse tab in your Macs System Settings.Where the Magic Mouse stands out of the nest of Mac mice, is gestures. You can control gestures, such as zooming and switching between applications and pages, by using the Mouse Preferences panel on the Mac. Double-tap with two fingers to launch the Macs Mission Control. In Settings you can also turn on Pointer Acceleration for faster or more precise mouse movements.The button-free design also means that the Magic Mouse is suitable for both left- and right-handed usersunlike the Logitech MX Master 3S mouse reviewed below.The rechargeable battery lasts for only about a month at a timewhich would be fine if it werent for one thing Apple did finally get around to switching the Lightning connector to a USB-C connector for charging the internal battery, but it is still on the base of the mouse, which means that you cant use the mouse while its charging, as you have to flip it over on to its side in order to insert the cable. Apple also sells a black version of the Magic Mouse for an extra $20/20, which is a bit cheeky as no other mouse manufacturer charges more for color choices. Read our full Apple Magic Mouse review Logitech MX Master 3S For Mac Best Wireless Mouse for MacProsSeven ultra-customizable buttonsMac version of the Options+ appHigh-speed modeHorizontal scrollingConsRight-handed users onlyPrice When Reviewed:129,99Best Prices Today: RetailerPrice78,30 View Deal80,90 View Deal82,22 View Deal82,51 View Deal87,63 View Deal87,99 View Deal87,99 View Deal89,68 View Deal89,99 View Deal89,99 View DealLogitech129,99 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPricePrice comparison from Backmarket78,30 at MAINGAU Energie80,90 at OTTO82,22 at digitalo.deView more prices from OTTO Officetease-Shopnotebooksbilligernullprozentshop.deClose Best Prices Today:Logitech MX Master 3S For Mac Best Wireless Mouse for MacRetailerPrice78,30 View Deal80,90 View Deal82,22 View Deal82,51 View Deal87,63 View Deal87,99 View Deal87,99 View Deal89,68 View Deal89,99 View Deal89,99 View DealLogitech129,99 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketApples Magic Mouse is what iMac users get in the box with their new computer. Its a fine mouse but is rather limited with just two buttons. Logitechs MX Master 3S mouse has seven buttons.Its smoothly curved surface fits the palm of the (right) hand very well, along with a thumb-rest for extra comfort. It has the usual left/right buttons and a scroll wheel at the top. The scroll-wheel works in two different modes, with a feature called SmartShift that automatically switches the scroll wheel from line-by-line scrolling to super-fast scrolling when it senses you want to scroll much faster.Theres also a second scroll wheel on the side, which allows you to scroll horizontallywhich is great for photo-editing and graphics workand two more buttons that can be programmed using the Options+ app. Battery life is good too, at around two monthstwice that of Apples Magic Mouse or Trackpad.The original version, the MX Master 3, was launched in 2019 and has now been updated to the MX Master 3S. This has a more accurate 8000dpi track-on-glass sensor that provides smoother and more precise movement. Look for the special Mac version, although theres little difference with the generic version, which additionally comes with a Logi Bolt USB receiver for a wireless connection that provides greater security and reliability than Bluetooth. Mac users are happy using Bluetooth, so were not too bothered by it missing from the Mac version.Most conventional two-button mice will work with a Mac without needing any additional software, but more advanced mice that have additional buttons and controls do need an app that will allow you to program those extra buttons to work the way that you want.Logitech takes top spot in this review of best mice for the Mac partly by virtue of the fact that its one of the few manufacturers that includes a proper Mac version of its Options app for its mice (and keyboards too).Theres a choice of two colors: Space Gray and Pale Gray. The Space Gray is basically black, rather than its claimed grayness.Read our full Logitech MX Master 3S For Mac review Apple Magic Trackpad Best TrackpadProsUseful gestures and scrolling optionsRechargeable battery life is about a monthConsExpensiveWhile some people never get the hang of a MacBooks trackpad and prefer to use a mouse, others want the wonders of a trackpad when controlling their desktop Mac.Its pretty expensive, but Apples Magic Trackpad avoids the mistakes that it tends to make with its mice. The design works well, with a large surface area that measures 160mm wide and 115mm deep, so you have plenty of room to comfortably control your on-screen cursor and to use the various gestures that are the Magic Trackpads greatest strength.As well as the usual left and right mouse clicks, the Magic Trackpad lets you use two fingers to scroll up/down or left/right, which is great for photo-editing and other types of graphics work.You can also zoom in or out on images or web pages by pinching in or out with two fingers, or move back/forwards through a series of web pages by flicking left/right with two fingers. And, as well as being touch-sensitive, the Magic Trackpad is also pressure-sensitive, so you can force-click by pressing and holding on documents to activate the Macs Quick Look previews, or even to look up words in a dictionary.The low-profile design may not suit everyone, but the versatility of the Magic Trackpad makes it a great alternative to a conventional mouse, especially for left-handed users.The rechargeable battery lasts for about a month at a timeand, unlike Apples Magic Mouse, the charging port (now USB-C rather than Lightning) is on the back edge of the trackpad, which means that you can actually charge it up and continue to use it at the same time.Just as it does with its Magic Mouse, Apple also sells a black version of the Magic Trackpad for an extra $20/20. Satechi M1 Bluetooth Wireless Mouse Best Budget Wireless MouseProsAffordableAllows for very accurate scrollingCurved ergonomic designColor choicesConsWas disconcertingly fast at firstBest Prices Today: RetailerPrice0.01View Deal29,90 View Deal35,00 View Deal39.99View Deal43,97 View Deal47,99 View Deal47.99View Deal47,99 View Deal51,35 View Deal55.62View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPricePrice comparison from Backmarket0.01 at idealo29,90 at digitalo.de35,00 at OTTOView more prices from ComputeruniverseProshop.denotebooksbilligernotebooksbilliger.deClose Best Prices Today:Satechi M1 Bluetooth Wireless Mouse Best Budget Wireless MouseRetailerPrice0.01View Deal29,90 View Deal35,00 View Deal39.99View Deal43,97 View Deal47,99 View Deal47.99View Deal47,99 View Deal51,35 View Deal55.62View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketSatechis USB-C aluminium M1 Bluetooth Wireless Mouse comes with an old-fashioned scroll wheel, which the company claims will offer faster and more accurate scrolling and tracking.The cursor fairly flies around the screen as I move the M1much faster than my Apple mouse, and almost disconcertingly at first. It feels like it floats across my desk, and allows for more accurate scrolling than Apples.As it can also be a Windows mouse, it has a right buttonhandy for the extra controls that youd usually need to press Ctrl to access using Apples one-button device.The M1 mouse has a pleasingly curved ergonomic design, making it fine for both left- and right-handed users. Its aluminum body is available in silver, something similar to Apples Space Grey, Gold, and Rose Gold colors so can attractively match your Mac or MacBook.There are no removable batteries, so you recharge via USB-C (cable included), which is better placed than the Magic Mouse 2s frustrating equivalent. Satechis use of USB-C is also a more modern move.It uses Bluetooth 4.0 so has a range of 32 feet.We like the choice of five colorsSpace Gray, Silver, Blue, Gold and Rose Goldand its low price makes it a perfect second mouse for travel or for those times your other mouse loses power or goes missing.Logitech MX Anywhere 3S For Mac Best Portable MouseProsStreamlined shapeHigh-speed mode70-day battery life with quick charge modeBest Prices Today: RetailerPrice71,28 View Deal77,00 View Deal79,99 View Deal79,99 View Deal79,99 View Deal79,99 View Deal81,95 View Deal106,50 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPricePrice comparison from Backmarket71,28 at digitalo.de77,00 at coolblue79,99 at Media Markt Online ShopView more prices from notebooksbilligernullprozentshop.deSaturn Online Shoptease-ShopClose Best Prices Today:Logitech MX Anywhere 3S For Mac Best Portable MouseRetailerPrice71,28 View Deal77,00 View Deal79,99 View Deal79,99 View Deal79,99 View Deal79,99 View Deal81,95 View Deal106,50 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketLogitechs portable MX Anywhere 3 was already on our list of best mice for the Mac, and the new MX Anywhere 3S actually manages to improve on that winning formula. Look out for the special For Mac model.The design of the mouse has been fine-tuned a little, with a more streamlined shape, while the two side buttons seem to be a little further back and closer to my thumb, making it easier and more comfortable to use.This compact little mouse still manages to find room for four buttons, all of which can be programmed using Logitechs Options app.The scrolling wheel also works in two modes, with a high-speed mode that lets you quickly zoom through long documents, or a slower, more precise mode that works well for graphics and photo-editing. It doesnt have the second scroll wheel found on the larger MX Master 3S, which allows you to scroll horizontally as well. But, if you press and hold one of the side buttons while scrolling, youll find that the main scrolling wheel temporarily switches to horizontal scrolling as wellalthough this approach is less intuitive than a separate horizontal scroll wheel and slightly uncomforatble.Battery life is around 70 daystwice that of Apples Magic Mouseand its quick-charge mode will give you three hours of use after just one minute of charging time, which is great when youre travelling with your MacBook.It is available in a choice of two colors, Space Gray (which is really black) and Pale Gray. The generic version includes both Bluetooth and a separate USB wireless transmitter, while the specific Mac version is Bluetooth only.HP 715 Mouse Now Mac compatibleProsCompetitively pricedHP app lets you reprogram mouse buttonsGood battery lifeConsMouse isnt ambidextrous as claimedAs well as being Mac-compatible, the HP 715 Multi-Device Mouse is well designed, versatile and provides good value for money.The HP 715 mouse is quite compact, so you can easily carry it around with a laptop. I found it a little small compared to the chunky Logitech mouse that I normally use, but thats a matter of personal taste. And, despite the compact design, the HP 715 manages to find room for lots of useful features, including left/right mouse buttons, and two thumb buttons on the left-hand side of the mouse (which seem mostly suitable for right-handed people).We reviewed this mouse alongside the HP 975 Keyboard here: HP 975 Keyboard and 715 Mouse review, both of which work with the HPAC app (HP Accessory Centre). Its good to see HP extending its support for the Mac, including full Mac-compatibility for its HPAC app. Like the HP 975 keyboard, the mouse can be paired with two devices using Bluetooth, and a third device using the USB-A dongle included with the mouse (you may need an adaptor).Theres a clickable scroll wheel that can scroll both horizontally and vertically. You can use the HPAC app to reprogram the buttons and scrolling wheel functions although youll need to do a bit of experimenting to make the most of the mouses many features.The mouse should last for around three months when fully charged, and HP says that a quick one-minute charge will give you up to three hours of battery life.Logitech POP mouse cute and colorfulProsSeven ultra-customizable buttonsMac version of the Options+ appHigh-speed modeHorizontal scrollingConsRight-handed users onlyLogitechs POP Icon keyboard has a matching POP mouse that are available as a combo set or individually (we review the Logitech POP Icon Combo set here). The keyboard is attractive and colorful, the mouse, in contrast, is rather plain and small. Its not for large hands or people who complain of wrist pain during prolonged use.From the other perspective though, the fact that the mouse is small could be a benefit if you need to carry it around, and although small, its round, flat shape is comfortable in the palm.The SmartWheel wheel ensures precise navigation and allows fast scrolling, while the mouse sensor also reacts quickly and smoothly to movements.The mouse has two action buttons that can be used to easily set specific commands. For example, you can open several applications by clicking on the mouse wheel, which can be particularly useful when starting work. Or you can define completely different Smart Actions that are frequently used in everyday life, for example, to minimize all applications.It is compatible with multiple operating systems and devices, and can be connected to up to three devices simultaneously. This means you can switch between different laptops with a single click.The mouse uses standard batteries rather than being recharged via USB and a battery should last up to 24 months.Steelseries Aerox 3 Great wired or wireless mouse for gamingProsComfortable to use LightweightConsApp works on Macs, but isnt very easy to usePrice When Reviewed:39,99 Strictly speaking, the Aerox 3 from SteelSeries is very much designed as a gaming mouse. However its sleek, lightweight design is so comfortable to use that we can recommend it as a good all-round mouse for other tasks too. It features a, wait for it, Radiant 3-zone PrismSync RGB that means the mouse can shine in 16.8 million configurable colors.Aside from the crazy colored lighting, it wins as a gaming mouse as it is super accurate 8000dpi sensor that is even more precise than the Logitech MX Master 3S reviewed above. It also features PTFE Glide Skates to provide the smoothest swipes and enhanced controlAvailable in Onyx or Snowaka black or whitethe Aerox has a perforated shell that keeps its weight down to just 59g, compared to 99g for Apples Magic Mouse, so that gamers can respond quickly with just light movements of their fingers. I mostly play RPGs these days, which dont really require lightning fast reflexes, but I still found the lightweight Aerox really comfortable to use, both for gaming and general office work too.The mouse doesnt compromise to achieve that low weight though, providing an IP54 rating for resistance to water, dust and any other nastiness that might gum up the works, and a sturdy, braided USB cable.Like a conventional mouse, the Aerox includes standard Left and Right mouse buttons, along with a scrolling wheel, and theres a third button on top of the mouse that can be used to adjust the speed of the mouse cursor as it moves around the screen. There are also two buttons on the side of the mouse that you can control with your thumbalthough this is where things get a little complicated.We were pleased to find that the SteelSeries GG app does run on Macs from Catalina onwards and allows you to record macro commands for all the buttons on the mouse (although you need to check this FAQ for Mac-specific installation instructions). The app isnt easy to use though, and is primarily aimed at hardcore gamers for high-speed action games, so SteelSeries could do a bit more to make this smartly designed mouse more accessible for the rest of us. Logitech Lift Ergonomic mouse curvesProsErgonomic design to reduce RSIProgrammable buttonsGreat for smaller handsConsMay be small for some usersBest Prices Today: RetailerPrice0.01View Deal59.9View Deal59,90 View Deal61,12 View Deal61,39 View Deal62,99 View Deal62,99 View Deal63,79 View Deal76.41View Deal91,94 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPricePrice comparison from Backmarket0.01 at idealo59.9 at Alternate59,90 at amazon.deView more prices from Proshop.dedigitalo.deMedia Markt Online ShopSaturn Online ShopClose Best Prices Today:Logitech Lift Ergonomic mouse curvesRetailerPrice0.01View Deal59.9View Deal59,90 View Deal61,12 View Deal61,39 View Deal62,99 View Deal62,99 View Deal63,79 View Deal76.41View Deal91,94 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketThe top surface of Logitechs Lift mouse tilts by 570 into an upright handshake position that helps to reduce strain on the wrist. Along with the standard left and right mouse buttons and scrolling wheel, the Lift has two additional buttons that sit just by your thumb. By default, these extra buttons are set up to work as Back/Forward buttons for your web browser, but you can use Logitechs Options+ app to customize all the buttons if you need to. And, thankfully, the latest version of the Options+ appfor macOS 10.15 or lateris a lot more Mac-friendly than it used to be, so getting all those buttons set up the way you like is now very straightforward.Both models cost $69.99/69.99, but while the Mac and universal versions of the Lift look virtually identical, the universal version actually has a couple of additional features that make it better value for money. The Lift For Mac just uses Bluetooth, but the universal version also includes a Bolt USB adaptor that provides an alternate type of wireless connection that is more reliable and more secure than Bluetooth. The universal model is also available with a left-handed version, while the Mac version is just right-handed only. You can get the standard Lift from Amazon U.S. or Amazon U.K.Our only complaint is that the Lift is designed for small to medium hands, so iflike meyou find it a little small, then you might need to look at the larger, and more expensive, MX Vertical ergonomic mouse instead.Keychron M3 Wireless Mouse Most sensitive mouseProsAdjustable tracking speed beyond what macOS offersGood priceComfortableConsUses USB-A or USB-C receiverBest Prices Today: RetailerPrice92,99 View Deal92,99 View Deal99,99 View Deal103,00 View Deal107,89 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPricePrice comparison from Backmarket92,99 at Amazon Marketplace CE92,99 at Amazon Marketplace PC Notebook99,99 at Proshop.deView more prices from tease-ShopOTTOClose Best Prices Today:Keychron M3 Wireless Mouse Most sensitive mouseRetailerPrice92,99 View Deal92,99 View Deal99,99 View Deal103,00 View Deal107,89 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideView more pricesProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketKeychrons wireless mouse, the M3, is a high-performing alternative to Apples Magic Mouse. It was made with PC gaming in mind, but it can be used on a Mac without any major operational issues. Theres an optional RGB light that shines through cutouts along the M3s edges and the scroll wheel. This light can change colors while in use, or toggle between different lighting modes via a button underneath the scroll wheel. This is the kind of aesthetic that is popular in the gaming community, but it nicely complements the colorful iMacs. There is a PAW3395DM optical sensor, which supports 26,000dpi resolutiona huge boost over the Magic Mouse with its 1,300 dpi resolution. The higher the resolution, the more sensitive the mouse is to hand movement, this is another bonus for gamers. Tracking is also super fast, rated at 650 inches per second. If that is too fast, the M3s tracking speed is adjustable. It also offers another gaming-focused featurean adjustable polling rate. We found the higher profile to be more comfortable in the hand than the Magic Mouse. The built-in battery is rated at 70 hours and charges through a USB-C slot on the top end of the mouse (adapter included). Read our full Keychron M3 Wireless Mouse review Kensington Optical Expert Mouse Wireless Trackball Best ergonomic mouseProsErgonomic design Large buttons Large scroll ringConsComplicated app No rechargeable batteryBest Prices Today: RetailerPrice$109.99View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from Backmarket$109.99 at AdoramaTrackballs have really gone out of fashion in recent years, but theyre a good option for many people as you can control the trackball with just small movements of your fingers, which helps to reduce the strain on your wrists and forearms. That can be a lifesaver for people who suffer from RSI or tendonitis, or may have problems gripping a conventional mouse. Kensington is one of the few companies that still makes trackballs, and it actually has quite a wide range in different shapes and sizes, but I like the large buttons and trackball mechanism on its Expert Mouse, which can be useful for both adults and children who may find the tiny little buttons on some mice a little too fiddly.The Expert Mouse can use Bluetooth for quick and easy pairing, but Kensington also includes a USB wireless receiver that provides greater range and reliability than Bluetooth (although the receiver has a USB-A interface, so some people may need an adaptor if their Mac only has USB-C).The trackball is surrounded by four large buttons, two of which act like standard Left/Right mouse buttons, while the other two can be programmed with custom commands using the KensingtonWorks app. Theres also a scrolling ring that runs around the trackball itself, which acts like the scrolling wheel on a conventional mouse.Our only complaint is that the Kensington app can be a bit fiddly to use, and it took us a little while to figure out how to assign the commands we wanted to the various buttons. The Expert Mouse doesnt have a rechargeable battery either, although Kensington includes a pair of disposable AA batteries, which should last for a full year before being replaced. Theres also a wired version of the Expert mouse available as well, which is around $20/20 cheaper.Alogic Echelon USB-C Rechargeable Wireless Mouse Lightweight budget mouseProsAffordableLightweightConsScroll wheel a little noisyPrice When Reviewed:29,99Best Prices Today: RetailerPriceAlogic29,95 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from Backmarket29,95 at AlogicThe low-cost Echelon Wireless Mouse from Alogic is super lightweight and makes for a great travel mouse. Its quite a bare-bones mouse, as you might expect at this price. For example, theres no software for changing the functionality of its keys.While the mouses two buttons (left and right click) operate quietly, we found the scroll wheel noticeably noisier than others tested here.It gives away its Windows origins with its 2.4Ghz USB-A dongle tucked away underneath. Such wireless adapters are preferred by some as more secure and responsive, but it connects to a computer via USB-A, and, well, Macs dont have USB-A ports any more. This doesnt matter as it connects just as well via Bluetooth like all the other mice reviewed here.It ships with the nicest braided USB-C charging cable we got in any of the Mac mice boxes.Its available only in white but there is a black version as part of a Windows-only Echelon Wireless Keyboard Mouse set, so maybe a darker version will one day be available separately.