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Grab the perfect mouse for your Mac with our favorite picks for ergonomics, everyday use, and gaming.
If you're looking for a new mouse for your Mac, look no further. Whether you need a portable mouse to carry in your bag with your MacBook or an ergonomic mouse for long days at the desktop, AppleInsider has put together a great list of mice to meet your needs.
Logitech M185 Wireless Mouse
Perhaps one of the most ubiquitous wireless mice out there, the M185 is a classic for a reason. This is the mouse that nearly everyone gets when purchasing their first wireless mouse.
A compact design available with either a USB-C receiver or Bluetooth, this mouse stows away in laptop bags easily. It also features an ambidextrous design, making it great for lefties as well.
It takes a single AA battery, and you'll get an average of 12 months of use before you need to swap out the battery — no more worrying about losing power at a critical time.
The only downside is that users with larger hands might find it too small.
The Logitech M185 Wireless Mouse is available at Amazon in a variety of colors, including gray, red, blue, rose, and off-white, starting at $13.98.
Logitech Signature M550
If you like the design of the Logitech M185 but have larger hands, we highly suggest checking out Logitech's Signature M550. It's essentially the same model, only sized up for users needing a little more mouse.
The Logitech M550 is available from Amazon in both black and blue, with prices starting at $23.72.
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed Wireless Esports Gaming Mouse
If you're a gamer, you know the importance of a good mouse — the smallest touches can make the biggest difference in the middle of a game. Razer's DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed Mouse is a popular choice thanks to design choices that make it ideal for gaming.
First, it's a very lightweight mouse — only 55g — making it fast and easy to use. But it's not just lightweight, it's balanced, too. Razer has prioritized a mass-centralized design, which helps boost precision.
The Deathadder V3 Hyperspeed Mouse gives gamers pixel-precise aim with a sensor that flawlessly tracks movements with 99.6% resolution accuracy and 26K DPI. It also features up to 100 hours of battery life and can be recharged via USB-C.
While not the cheapest mouse, its durability and precision make it a solid choice for those serious about the game. The Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed Wireless Esports Gaming Mouse is our priciest pick at $99 from Razer and Amazon.
Kensington Orbit Trackball Mouse with Scroll Ring
Kensington has many nice options if you're in the market for a trackball mouse. We personally think that the Orbit Trackball Mouse is a solid choice.
We love the oversized trackball that is easy to manipulate with your fingers, and the unique scroll ring gives you an intuitive way to scroll through long web pages and documents.
You can snag the Kensington Orbit Trackball Mouse with Scroll Ring from Amazon in both wired and wireless versions, starting at $34.97.
Anker Ergonomic Optical USB Wired Vertical Mouse
Using a standard mouse for hours on end every day can be hard on your wrist. That's why Anker designed its Vertical Mouse to encourage healthy, neutral "handshake" wrist and arm positions.
In addition to its vertical layout, the Vertical Mouse has added next/previous buttons, allowing you to browse the web or PDFs easily.
Because this model only comes in a USB-A version, you'll want to ensure you have a USB-A port, an adapter, or a USB hub available before you buy.
You can pick up the Anker Ergonomic Optical USB Wired Vertical Mouse from Amazon for $22.99.
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Glad you mentioned size. I used a Logitech M185 for a year or a bit more, but it was just too small. I moved to a M720 and my hand and arm are MUCH happier. Pain is gone and fatigue is much reduced at the end of the day.
When buying a mouse, try it out, they aren’t a one-size-fits-all thing.
Since you (AppleInsider) didn't specify that the article was specifically about third-party mice for Macs, I'm surprised that the Apple Magic Mouse didn't get a mention — at least to compare how these third-party mice differ in features and/or design versus Apple's Magic Mouse. Love it (as I do) or hate it (as many do), the Magic Mouse has been the standard mouse for Macs since its first version arrived in late 2009.
One feature that has kept me a fan of the Magic Mouse all these years is its Multi-Touch surface, which allows for scrolling of a Mac's on-screen content exactly like an iPhone. Multi-Touch on the Magic Mouse also allows for additional features like swiping between pages and/or applications (which I use constantly) and quick access to Mission Control (which isn't a critical feature to me). I've enjoyed using Apple's Magic Mouse since day 1.
Yes, that Apple placed the Lightning charging port on the bottom in the current-gen design is silly — but given that the mouse only needs to be charged every couple of months (in my experience), this has never bothered me. The benefits of Multi-Touch far outweigh the downside of having to flip it over to recharge. (I'm hoping for an improved design when Apple finally switches it to USB-C.)
If Apple's Magic Mouse is physically uncomfortable for you to use, well … no argument there. For me, it has always been perfectly comfortable. I've got several Macs at home and work plus a Magic Mouse for each (including for my MacBook Pro).
I've always wondered why no third-party's mouse attempts to replicate and/or improve on the Magic Mouse's Multi-Touch feature. Does Apple not allow third parties access to the appropriate APIs?
Top 5 if you need to hold the mouse, great for games but not a lot else.
If you like a puck mouse, everyone is functionally inferior to the magic mouse.
I'd add a Windows surface mouse in before a couple of these. for professional use.