Top 5 mice for Macs — for gamers, professionals, and everyone in between

By Amber Neely

Grab the perfect mouse for your Mac with our favorite picks for ergonomics, everyday use, and gaming.

Five different computer mice are displayed: a blue wireless mouse, a vertical ergonomic mouse, a trackball mouse, a black wireless mouse, and a black gaming mouse.

Best mice for Mac

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.

Wireless computer mouse with a blue top and black sides alongside a small USB receiver.

Logitech M185 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.

Buy at Amazon

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.

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Buy at Amazon

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.

Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed wireless mouse

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.

Buy at Best Buy

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.

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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.

Buy at Amazon

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.

Anker Ergonomic Optical USB Wired Vertical Mouse

In addition to its vertical layout, the Vertical Mouse has added next/previous buttons, allowing you to browse the web or PDFs easily.

Buy at Amazon

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.