Best wireless mouse for Mac 2024: Go wire-free with these Magic Mouse alternatives
Go wireless and have one fewer cord on your desk.
If you're using any kind of computer, you're going to need a mouse — whether that's the trackpad that's attached to your MacBook, a portable folding mouse, or a nice big ergonomic mouse. Finding the best, most comfortable mouse is super important, especially if you're using the mouse every day. An uncomfortable mouse can cause loads of problems with your hands after all.
Having a wireless mouse is an extra massive bonus. By eliminating the wire, you're not just making your desk tidier but also opening the possibility of taking your mouse out and about to use it wherever you want, as well as making it easier to use without a physical tether holding it down.
We've tested some of the best wireless mice around, and we know what to look out for when finding wireless mice for your use case. Here are the best wireless mice around.
Best wireless mouse for your Mac
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Ultra fast
Battery life: Up to 70 days
Sensor: 8K DPI
Charging: USB-C
Connection: Bluetooth, Lightspeed dongle
Another winner from Logitech, the Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse is built for speed and productivity. The electromagnetic magspeed wheel is not only ultra-fast; it's precise (down to the pixel) and quiet. Set up app-specific customizations and work seamlessly on three computers or devices at once.
Three ways
Battery life: 24 months
Sensor: HD IR sensor
Charging: None
Connection: Bluetooth, Lightspeed dongle
Also known as the Triathalon Mouse, Logitech's low-cost high-powered wireless mouse is a great mid-range product. It's called the Triathalon Mouse because it has three Bluetooth device connections. You can use it with your iMac Pro at home, your MacBook Pro on the go, and your PC at work. This is an easy one to recommend to anyone.
Portable king
Battery life: 2 years
Sensor: HD IR sensor
Charging: None
Connection: Bluetooth, Lightspeed Dongle
While the Logitech Pebble 2 didn't score for comfort, it scored well for its portability. If you're looking for a mouse that is super simple to slip into a bag when you're out and about, then this slimline Logitech mouse is the way to go. If you don't expect the most comfortable mouse, you'll love your new portable pointing companion.
Ergonomic design
Battery life: 4 months
Sensor: Trackball and IR sensor
Charging: None
Connection: Bluetooth, Lightspeed Dongle
The MX ERGO is very comfortable and allows you to navigate your Mac without having to move your hand or wrist around on a mousepad all day. It is a fantastic mouse for those looking for something with an ergonomic design.
Ambidextrous
Battery life: 12 months
Sensor: Trackball
Charging: USB
Connection: Bluetooth, USB
It doesn't matter if you're left or right-handed with this wireless trackball. It's different to your normal mouse in that the device itself stays still, and then the pointing is done with a ball — it can be more ergonomic for some users. This one is the wireless version for a sleeker setup.
Apple elegance
Battery life: Up to one month
Sensor: IR sensor
Charging: Lightning
Connection: Bluetooth
Apple's Magic Mouse 2 is perfectly designed to work seamlessly with the Mac. As noted in our review, its multitouch surface lets you perform gestures like swiping to move between pages or scroll through websites, double-tapping with one finger to zoom, double-tapping with two fingers to call up Mission Control, and more.
What's the best wireless mouse for your Mac?
The best mouse for you is going to come down to a few factors. If it's comfort you're after, then something like the Logitech MX Master 3S for Mac is the way to go. It's a slick-looking comfortable mouse that's loaded with extra features and buttons. If you want something more portable then the Logitech Pebble 2 is going to do you brilliantly — just don't expect the most comfortable mouse experience.
The mouse Apple wants you to use is the Apple Magic Mouse, and there are some reasons you might want to as well. Connecting it to a Mac computer is as easy as easy can be, and then the touch gestures are built into MacOS and work much the same as those you'll be used to using if you've got a MacBook with a trackpad.
We can't call it the best mouse for Mac overall, however — it's un-ergonomic, and the charging port on the bottom remains one of Apple's weirdest design decisions. We'd still say the aforementioned Logitech Master 3S for Mac is the overall best Mac wireless mouse.
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