Mice · Tested since May 2026
Apple Magic Mouse
I know this mouse gets a pile of hate, and I genuinely like it anyway. It is the one I travel with: flat enough to disappear into a bag, it pairs and just works across my Apple gear, and it holds a charge for weeks. The famous flaw is real, but it has never actually gotten in my way. If space wasn't an issue, I'd be taking a Logitech MX Anywhere 3S because I genuinely appreciate the feel of that one more, but I'm always a suck for space saving when possible.
- $$
- May 2026
- Mice
- Hidden Gem
The verdict
On my desk since May 2026, and it scores 7.0 out of 10.
Everything above comes from running it on real call days, not from a spec sheet — the flaws worth knowing are in the trade-offs, not buried in a spec table. How I rate gear.
What works
- Flat and light, so it vanishes into a travel bag
- Pairs instantly and works seamlessly across Apple devices
- Holds a charge for weeks at a time
- Charging port is on the underside, so no use while charging (a quick top-up lasts hours)
- The flat shape is built for portability, not all-day ergonomics
Scored on four things