Apple launched a fancy, new Mac Studio desktop computer and Studio Display yesterday, but the company also launched a couple of new accessories to match the new devices.
Apple's sleek Magic Mouse is now available in a black-silver combo, together with the Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keyboard, which are now also available in a similar black-silver combination.
It's worth noting that the Mac Studio isn't available in black, only silver. But the new Studio Display has black bezels [and a silver stand] so...we guess you have to like both silver and black to match all these together?
Finally, black accessories to match your new Mac Studio, which isn't available in black. Credit: Apple
Functionally, these devices seem to be the same as the old, white versions. You could buy some black/silver accessories together with the Mac Pro, but they weren't available on their own until now.
Unfortunately, this also means that the Magic Mouse still has a USB-C charging port at the bottom, meaning you cannot use the mouse while charging it.
Hello, bottom charger. We still don't like you. Credit: Apple
Granted, this doesn't happen very often — Apple says the battery lasts for about a month between charges — but it's still a clumsy design decision that feels very un-Apple like.
The prices for the trio are as follows: $99 for the Magic Mouse, $149 for the Magic Trackpad, and $199 for the Magic Keyboard. Yes, they all cost $20 more than the white versions. You can order them all now from Apple Store.
Test Results
Design
Type Standard
Coating Glossy
Lighting Color No Lighting
The Magic Mouse 2 has a sleek, simple, and professional design that is very slim and portable. If you like the low profile design but don't like tactile commands, check out the Logitech Pebble M350. For a more conventional design, check out the Logitech M535.
Length 4.5" [114 mm]
Width 2.2" [57 mm]
Height 0.8" [21 mm]
Grip Width 56 mm
Ambidextrous True Ambidextrous
Left-Handed Friendly Yes
Finger Rest No
Box Volume 8.30 in³ [136 cm³]
Receiver Storing No Receiver
The Apple Magic Mouse 2 is extremely compact and slim, great for carrying with you.
The Apple Magic Mouse 2 has great build quality. It appears well-built, made of aluminum and acrylic. The feet on the bottom are well-made and solid, but they don't slide very well when used on a mouse pad.
Lowest Weight 98.8 g
Default Weight 98.8 g
Weight Distribution Centered
Extra Weights No
This is a fairly lightweight mouse, but the weight can't be customized.
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Unfortunately, the Apple Magic Mouse 2 has mediocre ergonomics. It isn't well-suited for traditional palm grips, and can only be used comfortably with a fingertip grip, even if you have small hands. If you want a mouse with better ergonomics, check out the Razer Pro Click.
Maximum Of Paired Devices 1
Bluetooth Yes
Receiver No
Battery Type Rechargeable
Use When Charging No
On/Off Activation Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender No
Battery Indicator No
This mouse supports Bluetooth and has a built-in rechargeable battery. It can't be used wired, as the charging port is underneath the mouse, which is a bit of a strange design. It automatically turns off after a period of inactivity, so you don't have to worry about turning it off.
Connectivity Wireless
Cable Length 3.3 ft [1.0 m]
Cable Type Rubber
Permanent Kink No
Port Type: Mouse End Lightning
Port Type: PC End USB
The included 1m lightning cable is identical to the one found with most Apple products.
Gliding Experience Ok
Material Plastic
Extra Included No
- Magic Mouse 2
- Lightning cable
- User guide
Control
Total Number Of Buttons 1
Number Of Side Buttons 0
Number Of Programmable Inputs 0
Profile Switching Button No
Gesture Support Yes
The entire surface of the Magic Mouse is tactile. While there's only one physical button, it allows for a left as well as a right-click if enabled within macOS.
Expected Connection 44.4 ms
Wired N/A
Receiver N/A
Bluetooth 44.4 ms
Unfortunately, the Magic Mouse has terrible click latency. It's also very inconsistent, even compared to other productivity mice that connect wirelessly via Bluetooth. This exceptionally high latency won't present problems for productivity tasks or everyday browsing, but you may occasionally notice a small delay before your mouse clicks register on-screen. This mouse isn't recommended for gaming in any genre.
SRAV @ 1600 CPI N/A
SRAV @ 800 CPI N/A
SRAV @ 400 CPI N/A
SRAV @ Fixed CPI 1.00%
Precision Error Between Speeds 3.85%
Precision Error Between CPI N/A
Worst Tracking Error -27.15%
Minimum CPI 1,300 CPI
Maximum CPI 1,300 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps N/A
Delay To Start Of Movement 63.7 ms
Delay At Half Movement 24.3 ms
Delay To End Of Movement 20.2 ms
Sensor Technology Laser
Sensor Model Not Specified
Works On Glass No
Minimum Lift Off Distance 2.4 mm
Maximum Polling Rate 90 Hz
The sensor is located near the top of the mouse, which may cause the cursor to move differently than a more traditional-centered sensor.
Scroll Wheel Tactile Surface
Scroll Wheel Steps No Step
Scroll Wheel Tilt No
Thumb Wheel Tactile Surface
Thumb Wheel Steps No Thumb Wheel
While there is no physical scroll wheel, the touch-sensitive surface of the mouse serves as one, allowing both vertical as well as horizontal scrolling. Since touch gestures only work on macOS, there is no scroll wheel if you use this mouse with Windows.
Operating System And Software
Software Name No software
Software Windows Compatibility No
Software macOS Compatibility No
On-Board Memory No
CPI [DPI] Adjustment No
Polling Rate Adjustment No
Profile Configuration No
Profile Auto-Switching No
RGB On/Off No RGB
There's no available companion software for this mouse.
Windows Compatibility Partially
macOS Compatibility Fully
The Apple Magic Mouse 2 is fully compatible with any recent Mac but is only partially compatible with Windows. When used with Windows, it works like a normal mouse, but the gesture controls don't work, including the scroll gesture. There are Windows drivers available, but we haven't tested them, and the installation process doesn't appear to be very straightforward.