The Apple Magic Mouse 2 is a poor wireless mouse for mixed use. Its compact design is good for traveling, though it means you can only use it with a fingertip grip, which may not be great for everyone. It has great build quality, though unfortunately, the sensor has very limited performance, and many people may not like the speed and fluidity of the cursor as it moves across the screen. It also has terrible click latency, which means you may notice a minor delay between when you click your mouse button and when the resulting click result appears on your screen. The tactile touch controls are easy to use, and the mouse recognizes many different gestures, but these are only natively supported on macOS; the Magic Mouse works on Windows, but you only get a left and right button click.
Note: We tested the original Magic Mouse 2, which has a Lightning charging port. In 2024, Apple released a new version of this mouse called the Apple Magic Mouse (USB-C), which has a USB-C charging port. For more details, see the Differences Between Variants and Cable sections.
Our Verdict
The Apple Magic Mouse is a decent mouse for office or multimedia use. While it has middling ergonomics and will likely get uncomfortable during long work sessions, it has a good premium and well-built design that should be durable enough for office. Due to its design, you can only use it with a fingertip grip, and its lack of programmable buttons will likely bother media creators as well.
- Compact design.
- Great build quality.
- Can only be used with fingertip grip due to design.
- Only one physical button.
The Apple Magic Mouse is a bad mouse for playing FPS games. It has terrible click latency, and your clicks won't feel very responsive. It also has a very low, fixed polling rate, and you may notice a jittery feeling when tracking your cursor in-game. It also has mediocre ergonomics due to its shape, and you can only use it with a fingertip grip, which may not be comfortable for longer gaming sessions.
- Compact design.
- Great build quality.
- Can only be used with fingertip grip due to design.
- Only one physical button.
- Terrible click latency.
- Bad sensor performance.
The Apple Magic Mouse 2 is a bad mouse for MMO games. It has no programmable buttons, middling ergonomics, and awful click latency. Even for casual gaming, this mouse isn't recommended. It's also worth noting that due to its design, you can only use it with a fingertip grip, which may get uncomfortable for longer gaming sessions.
- Compact design.
- Great build quality.
- Can only be used with fingertip grip due to design.
- Only one physical button.
- Terrible click latency.
- Bad sensor performance.
Changelog
- Updated Mar 10, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5.2. This update removes the Delay To Start Of Movement and Delay To End Of Movement measurements from the Sensor Latency test. See our full 1.5.2 changelog for details.
- Updated Aug 19, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5.1. This update removes less relevant or redundant elements, including several videos. We've also adjusted our Sensor Latency testing, resulting in minor score changes. See our full 1.5.1 changelog for details.
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Updated Feb 11, 2025:
We've added details about the new Apple Magic Mouse (USB-C) to the Differences Between Variants and Mouse Compatibility sections.
- Updated Jan 05, 2024: We've updated the CPI graph displayed in the Sensor Latency section of this review. Our results remain the same, but these graphs have two new columns with results from the Delay At Half Movement and Delay To End Of Movement tests.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Apple Magic Mouse 2 comes in Black, White, and Space Grey colorways. We tested the White version. You may also see listings for a Silver variant, which is the same as the White.
Apple released a new version of this mouse in 2024 called the Magic Mouse (USB-C), which has a USB-C charging port instead of a Lightning port. Apple also changed the advertised system requirements for this newer model, stating that it only works on newer model Macs. For more details, see the Mouse Compatibility section.
Popular Mouse Comparisons
The Apple Magic Mouse 2 is a good choice if you're looking for a compact travel mouse, but there are much better alternatives out there. It stands out because of its lack of physical buttons and it has a touch-sensitive surface design instead. For other options, check out our recommendations for the best mouse, the best mouse for MacBook Pro, and the best wireless mouse.
The Logitech MX Master and the Apple Magic Mouse 2 are wireless mice with very different design philosophies. The Logitech is a much larger and heavier office mouse that's only suitable for larger hands. It also has many more programmable buttons and two physical scroll wheels. You can use it wirelessly with its USB receiver or over Bluetooth. On the other hand, the Apple is a passable office mouse, but it's much smaller and lighter, making it a good travel option. It has a gesture scroll wheel, and it's suitable for all hand sizes but only using a fingertip grip. Unfortunately, it only connects via Bluetooth and has no software for customization.
The Logitech MX Master 3 is a much better mouse than the Apple Magic Mouse 2. It's more comfortable to use, it feels more solid, and it's usable both via Bluetooth and with its dedicated USB receiver. It also has gesture-enabled commands and more customization options than the Apple mouse. On the other hand, if you're looking for something with a lower profile to bring on a trip, the Apple mouse is the better option for you.
The Microsoft Arc Mouse is better than the Apple Magic Mouse 2. The Microsoft is meant for use with a claw grip, and you can also use it with a palm grip. It also has dedicated software where you can adjust its CPI and program one button. On the other hand, the Apple mouse is designed for people using the fingertip grip, and it's a better-built mouse.
The Logitech MX Anywhere 3 is better overall than the Apple Magic Mouse 2. The Logitech feels more comfortable overall, has programmable buttons, and the scroll wheel unlocks for infinite scrolling. It also has lower click latency and a customizable CPI range. However, the Apple feels better built and is easier to carry around because it doesn't have a USB receiver.
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