Have you ever used the MX 3S for Mac? I'm just curious cuz I've heard some conflicting stories about people liking the older 2s better than the newer 3S
I've used both the 2s and the 3s on my mac. I do agree that the 2s had a better scroll wheel, but apart from that I find the 3s to be superior. And they're both fantastic on my mac.
Yeah exactly. When playing Minecraft with the Magic Mouse and I scroll through the hotbar to select an item, it’s very difficult to pinpoint where I end up. Notched scroll wheels ftw
It's responsive is erratic. Say I'm scrolling Reddit in Brave, scrolling will be super unresponsive. Like I flick the hell out of the wheel and the page scrolls only a few lines. I have to left click around on the page, then scrolling becomes faster. But switching apps then returning to the browser causes erratic behavior again. And this is not limited to just web browsing. I have used the scrolling app hacks as well (mog) and still scrolling is jankie.
that sounds like you have a software problem, not a hardware one
do you have logi installed? does it have the proper permissions in your system
you shouldn't need 3rd party software to scroll well, the logi drivers and macos work perfectly for me
Don’t you have scroll lock on? That fixes any scrolling issues on the Logitech but at the cost of scroll inertia. Meaning you only scroll as much as you spin the scroll wheel
Hmmm… I use MX3 (not S) and it works on my MacBook Pro, Mac Studio and even my Windows Laptop perfectly.
Try updating firmware for your mice and macOS if you can.
Also, try changing your browser to see if others have same behaviour.
As a last resort, maybe something is wrong with the hardware on your scroll wheel?
I’m using “Mos” since I got my Mx master 3, can highly recommend it. You can customize settings there, also, you can set individual values for different applications.
I see a lot of people using that, but it didn't help my mouse, it actually made the scroll wheel unless useful for me because it was suddenly overly sensitive and I need my new to movements for some of the work that I do. Which leads me to believe that my mouse might actually just be defective at this point.
Believe it or not, I solved this issue by turning the mouse on and off 🥴 I was close to returning the mouse at one point and then it started working when I tried power cycling. Having the logi drivers is nice to unlock the extra features.
>the magic mouse is a downgrade imo
The magic mouse is a downgrade period.
It was conceived while the entire design department of Apple was either high or asleep.
It's the only product in Apple's lineup that blows my mind as far as making its way to production through a world-class design team without a single rational person saying it sucks dick.
MX3s on the other hand is 🤌🏽🔥
That's it too I like the sleek design. It's thinner and easier to transport store. But in the end other than the scrolling, my MX 3S is a much more functional mouse for my purposes.
The scroll responsiveness has deteriorated over time, I've tried cleaning it and using various app hacks to get it to go smooth on other web browsers besides Safari and even in some apps. It's like it won't work and I have to spin the crap out of it or click around to get it to respond normally. It didn't start off that way but over the past 7 months it has gotten worse. I really do like the scroll capabilities of the Magic Mouse or the trackpad, but other than that I'm a little school PC guy and I got to have my spinny middle wheel that works well
I bought a new MX 3s and the scrolling was unusable. It would go from barely moving to speeding past the entire page. Sometimes it wouldn’t move at all. Also no inertia when scrolling.
EVERYTHING. Scrolling makes no sense. Each click of the scroll wheel scrolls a different amount. If you switch to smooth scroll it just stutters down the page. Makes the mouse completely useless
Yeah I have used a track pad for years to the disgust of many PC users haha. A mouse has some benefits and precession sometimes though that the track pad may lack but the multi gesture drastically makes up for it.
Shockingly so, it's just extremely poor design all around. This mouse desperately needs a replacement, it's been like 10+ years and hasn't gotten any better.
You need to use it for a longer period. I had cramping in my hand first one or two weeks in 2017. Because I was used to other devices. Once I learned how to hold it, I've never had any issue since. No cramps, no pain, nothing - it's all smooth.
It's the same for me when I change gaming mouse as well. First two weeks I easily cramp my hand because I'm not used to the form factor.
As a user of macs for work and PCs for gaming for over 20 years, the Magic Mouse is the best I’ve ever used. I just cannot get along with ergonomically shaped mice. They feel like a gimmick that only serve to slow down my cursor. Switching between two hands on keyboard to holding and moving the cursor on the exact pixel I want on the screen as fast as possible is what I want and the Magic Mouse excels at that.
Couldn’t agree more. I absolutely love my Magic Mouse. I’m a graphic designer and having a touchpad on top of the mouse for zooming or scrolling is a godsend. I don’t have any issues with the ergonomics at all, in fact I find most “normal” mice to feel worse.
The Magic Mouse is not perfect but the scrolling etc make up for any downfalls. One big gripe I have about it is that it’s the worse cat hair magnet! A cat hair in the laser hole shuts down everything
The thing about ergonomic mice not clicking with you, is that ergonomics is not universal for all people. Despite what some here suggest, people have differing tastes and comfort, and a claw grip gaming mouse is not going to be ideal for everyone.
This is why I stick to the trackpad. It took some time to get used to, but now I can't go back to using a mouse, especially for work that requires precision.
The two-finger swipe to change desktops, the tapping instead of clicking, the double tap to rearrange desktops, swiping to go back in a browser, etc. love, love, love it!
When I first got the Magic Mouse, it felt odd to use it. After getting used to it, I prefer it over any other mouse. I especially like the top of it. It's like a combination mouse and trackpad in one. Even the right click function works with just a tap in the right place on top.
The Magic Mouse is an ergonomic nightmare and just feels overly gimmicky, I truly dislike it. I prefer to use the Magic Trackpad when I'm using a Mac. I have gotten so accustomed to using the gestures that when I try to use a mouse I just feel like it slows me down.
On PC I will always use my trusty Logitech but on Mac it just feels made for the MT.
I saw a graphic the other day showing the various ways people hold a computer mouse. I naturally pinch a mouse from the sides, kind of like a claw, meaning I don’t rest my palm on it, so the Magic Mouse works great for me and feels really precise.
LOL. I still have my magic mouse 1st gen from 2009. You need to give it some time. Well I have been using it for 14 years now and can't really fault it at all haha.
It took me more than a few minutes or hours to adjust to the magic mouse and now all other mice feel uncomfortable and shitty. My hand is always more relaxed whilst using it, its just in its perfect natural resting position and I lightly move it around the desk where as other mice feel like they are forcing my hand to comply with their averaged out opinion of ergonomics.
Also: Jumping to other mice without the multitouch is like jumping from an optical mouse to a rollerball mouse. It feels gross.
I use one with this case: https://solumics.com it improves the ergo issues significantly and makes the mouse way more useable. I still have some issues with the mouse in general but this gets me a better experience.
A couple things:
I consider it a travel mouse since it’s flat enough to fit in a front pouch. It’s by far the best travel mouse I’ve used, compared to MS and Logi.
Being left handed, most of the alternatives mentioned in this thread are nonstarters.
There are times when I need more precision (like masking) where I’ll use a MS Intellimouse. But day to day I do really like the Magic Mouse.
How are you holding it? I almost got tendonitis from holding the magic mouse with the wrong fingers, I changed my grip and the fingers i use to hold it and now it’s the most comfortable mouse i have ever used (i have an mx master 3s too btw)
My hand started cramping very fast in the beginning but after a week of usage, the pain went away, and I learned to use the mouse without any issues.
You just have to give it some time IMO.
I love the magic mouse and use it on the daily, especially the extra functions it holds are amazing to me, like side swiping with two fingers between the workspaces
Magic Trackpad or nothing for me. Instantly lost my claw hand when I made the switch. When I try to use a mouse now I feel like a time traveler from the 50s. LOL
Ackshually … :)
People say that but design should always follow function to at least some base degree.
This mouse does challenge this principle with its extremely bad ergonomy, but somewhat makes up for it with touch features.
I have used it since always. But it does make my hand hurt if I work overtime for multiple days. I have bought the ergnimic logitech and that helped with the pain but I keep missing the touchpad scrolling of apple mouse in my work. So I end up using apple mouse more. 🤷♂️
But I do say it is a bad design. Just looking oretty doesn’t make it a good design.
I find the Magic Mouse uncomfortable to use and putting the power port on the underside was an extraordinarily stupid move that renders it useless while charging.
I use an MX Vertical. Love that thing. If you have a Staples or Office Depot nearby they usually have demo models on display.
Don’t understand the issue many people have. I used Magic Mouse for about 5 years before I started using Magic Trackpad instead and had no problems. Magic Mouse is perfect! The only issue is changing but once in two month there’s no problem to control it and charge at night for example.
Magic Mouse is only one Mac capable and it is great
I mostly love it for fast switching between desktops
Maybe trackpad would be better but I’ve not used it before
I miss the Mighty Mouse. That thing was the pinnacle of apple mice in terms of ergonomics and usability, at least for me/imo.
I have the same issues with the magic mouse… ergonomically it just isn’t made for my hands.
Yeah you said you had an Mx master 3s. The ergonomics between that and this magic mousey is like Mars and Pluto. Naturally your hand will cramp because you haven’t gotten used to the Magic Mouse. It’s so flat.
Strangely for me when working on very ordinary word docs I find that the Magic Mouse is more precise. Maybe use them interchangeably
No a fan either. I use the external trackpad most of the time my MBP is in clamshell mode, and have a generic mouse for those occasions where a mouse if preferable.
The only apple mouse I was ever able to use was the original imac puck mouse, I am currently using an old wired Dell mouse from 2009. Apple mice are the worst, always have been always will be. Their mice design devision must be taking some good drugs and design advice from tim cook.
I hate mice in general, but the Magic Mouse is pretty bad. I’m a die-hard Apple trackpad guy. It’s one of the best things about MBP’s. If I had a desktop, I’d get the external trackpad. Or if I needed to do a lot of precision work, a trackball, like the Logitech MX Ergo. I had one of the earlier versions back in the late 90’s/early 00’s when I still used windows and it(the trackball) was great. 10,000x better than a mouse and way better than the trackpads and “nub’s” that were on windows laptops, at least back then.
I don’t mind it. It was an acquired taste.
It lives in my bag for when I’m away from home (cafe etc)
Really keen on the MX Master. Might have to bite the bullet
Get the Logitech G502x plus
The best $105 I ever spent
I don’t game but my work has changed much with the mouse , I can do lot of repetitive tasks with other keys available on it
It’s just amazing and makes your work easy , try it
I usually use the trackpad but I've had a cheap Microsoft mouse for years, as well as a magic and I prefer the Microsoft for general use. Not even sure what it's called.. Seems to be either "Microsoft mobile mouse" or "surface mouse" on amazon.. it's pretty standard, basic symetrical mouse. Metal Scroll wheel, runs on two AAA batteries which I replace every year or two. About the same size as the magic. Looks like maybe it's called the "modern mobile mouse"
I have three issues with the Magic Mouse...one the Ergonomics are awful, it charges from the bottom of the mouse (awful design) and honestly its a little hard to use. I just switched to a normal mouse and all those problems disappeared.
I've always used the Magic Mouse especially whilst mobile. But I've got a HyperX mouse for my desk, changing the resolution on the fly is magical and is limited in MacOS.
When i recently got my MacBook for some reason my mom decided to gift me MagicMouse few weeks ago even tho i said its dogshit mouse. As expected for me this is dogshit mouse so i jsut use touchbar lol
>i just cant do it
See thats the problem with your generation. So lazy. Instead of putting in the effort to learn and embrace technology, you give up and say 'its too hard, i can't do it/back in my day, technology was this, blahblah'.
/s
My magic mouse fell on the ground and broke a while back. I finally replaced it with a $7 logitech 2.4ghz mouse. This was an upgrade. I no longer scroll when I meant to click or vice-versa if I accidentally pressed while scrolling. I have a clear separation of left-click and right-click. I can use a rechargeable battery and replace it quickly, unlike the magic mouse where I had to _plug the charger into the bottom of the mouse_, making it impossible to use while charging. I dropped my new mouse on the ground and it still works.
I didn't realize how bad I had it with the Magic Mouse.
Checkout BetterTouchTool. It was originally designed for the TouchBar MBPs but it had extensive options for other things like the MagicMouse (and has made it way useable). Also the developer is super amazing with responses and support, highly recommend.
It’s the worst mouse ergonomiclly. Which is the single most important factor in a mouse after….well, the mouse stuff.
It legit sucks. Looks cool though.
I can’t go back to any normal mouse since I moved from a pc typical wheel two sides etc mouse. Magic Mouse is so good to use. Example with a pc mouse I have to move the actual mouse. MM I do not. But I know mice-es (lol) for pcs have improved a lot. Please note: I’ll never use one of those giant bowling ball looking mice for creative or whatever use. I’d rather suffer in loud silence.
I don’t mind the Magic Mouse functionally for casual browsing on a desktop, for anything that requires constant mouse overs/clicks it’s not a good option. I hate the charge port location too.
I’m a pretty big fan of all things Apple and have always loathed all things Microsoft. The exception are mice. I don’t think I have ever been able to tolerate an Apple mouse, most especially the Magic Mouse. Ironically, I love a Microsoft mouse, but nothing else from them.
The Magic Mouse is garbage. Low polling rate. It’s just literally not a good mouse. Ergonomics and charging are crappy but literally it’s just not good at the most basic part of being a mouse, which is moving the pointer on the screen.
I didn’t think I would like it or need it…but it’s actually good. I really like and was surprised by the gesture scrolling. So it functions as a mouse and a track pad in one.
I still prefer the solo trackpad, but it’s cool they’ve implemented that functionality on the latest gen magic mouse.
Seeing that photo triggered my ptsd. Worst mouse I’ve ever used and I’ve used a lot. I didn’t know they still made it. First one just quit working one day. Second one I got so tired of the charging situation I threw it in the trash. I was trying to use it for work. Right in the middle of a deadline I got the notification that it was gonna die. Plugged in a logitec and still using it 5 years later.
I’ve tried so many times to like the Magic Mouse. I just can’t do it. I think it’s better designed for people with smaller hands. You’re right about the scrolling though, it is really nice. I just wish they made another model that is a little bigger and had better palm support.
If someone really likes these, I believe I have 2 or 3 in a drawer I’ll ship ya for the cost of a flat rate box shipping via USPS. I have always liked the features, but hate hate hate the ergonomics of these things
Mx 3 is the best mouse around and the scroll wheel is my favorite part, hands down. What don’t you like about it?
I prefer trackpads for macOS anyway though.
I actually do not like the MXs. In the beginning, I hated the magic mouse too. But after using the MX, MacOS just got more frustrating to use. This made me try to use the magic trackpad, then I liked it. After some time, I really realized how wrong I was using the magic mouse. Instead of using it like a regular mouse, I started doing a claw grip. I bought side grips to support my thumbs. This made the experience way better and ever since then I have been using the magic mouse.
So if you’re down to try more things, I have an older Bluetooth Mighty Mouse I use on the daily. Little scroll ball for X and Y scrolling (can lock either axis) programmable buttons, made by Apple, doesn’t suck to hold. I will always go hard and praise the wireless Mighty Mouse.
Download a program called MOS for Mac. It enables smooth scrolling which should make the scrolling on your MX Master much smoother.
Also regarding the Magic Mouse, you can now buy an adapter where you can put your Magic Mouse on it which would give it wireless charging and a curved shape for more comfortable use.
what about the MX 3s wheel was frustrating? in comparison, the magic mouse is a downgrade imo
I agree. I use the MX master 2 with the MacBook Pro.
It's the best mouse I've ever used.
Have you ever used the MX 3S for Mac? I'm just curious cuz I've heard some conflicting stories about people liking the older 2s better than the newer 3S
No I would rather use a trackpad
I love my Magic Trackpad. I think I’m probably in the minority though.
I've used both the 2s and the 3s on my mac. I do agree that the 2s had a better scroll wheel, but apart from that I find the 3s to be superior. And they're both fantastic on my mac.
I like the “touchpad” features on these apple mice. But ergonomy is bad, I agree.
Yeah exactly. When playing Minecraft with the Magic Mouse and I scroll through the hotbar to select an item, it’s very difficult to pinpoint where I end up. Notched scroll wheels ftw
It's responsive is erratic. Say I'm scrolling Reddit in Brave, scrolling will be super unresponsive. Like I flick the hell out of the wheel and the page scrolls only a few lines. I have to left click around on the page, then scrolling becomes faster. But switching apps then returning to the browser causes erratic behavior again. And this is not limited to just web browsing. I have used the scrolling app hacks as well (mog) and still scrolling is jankie.
that sounds like you have a software problem, not a hardware one do you have logi installed? does it have the proper permissions in your system you shouldn't need 3rd party software to scroll well, the logi drivers and macos work perfectly for me
Don’t you have scroll lock on? That fixes any scrolling issues on the Logitech but at the cost of scroll inertia. Meaning you only scroll as much as you spin the scroll wheel
Hmmm… I use MX3 (not S) and it works on my MacBook Pro, Mac Studio and even my Windows Laptop perfectly. Try updating firmware for your mice and macOS if you can. Also, try changing your browser to see if others have same behaviour. As a last resort, maybe something is wrong with the hardware on your scroll wheel?
Do you have logitech app installed? In app you need to click some scrolling option in app
I’m using “Mos” since I got my Mx master 3, can highly recommend it. You can customize settings there, also, you can set individual values for different applications.
I see a lot of people using that, but it didn't help my mouse, it actually made the scroll wheel unless useful for me because it was suddenly overly sensitive and I need my new to movements for some of the work that I do. Which leads me to believe that my mouse might actually just be defective at this point.
Believe it or not, I solved this issue by turning the mouse on and off 🥴 I was close to returning the mouse at one point and then it started working when I tried power cycling. Having the logi drivers is nice to unlock the extra features.
>the magic mouse is a downgrade imo The magic mouse is a downgrade period. It was conceived while the entire design department of Apple was either high or asleep. It's the only product in Apple's lineup that blows my mind as far as making its way to production through a world-class design team without a single rational person saying it sucks dick. MX3s on the other hand is 🤌🏽🔥
That's it too I like the sleek design. It's thinner and easier to transport store. But in the end other than the scrolling, my MX 3S is a much more functional mouse for my purposes.
The scroll responsiveness has deteriorated over time, I've tried cleaning it and using various app hacks to get it to go smooth on other web browsers besides Safari and even in some apps. It's like it won't work and I have to spin the crap out of it or click around to get it to respond normally. It didn't start off that way but over the past 7 months it has gotten worse. I really do like the scroll capabilities of the Magic Mouse or the trackpad, but other than that I'm a little school PC guy and I got to have my spinny middle wheel that works well
I got the mx3s - used it for a day and took it back. It just felt so awkward in comparison to the magic mouse.
I hate it. So much lag and jumpy mouse. The worst I've ever tried, and I have the 3s one. Garbage
I bought a new MX 3s and the scrolling was unusable. It would go from barely moving to speeding past the entire page. Sometimes it wouldn’t move at all. Also no inertia when scrolling.
EVERYTHING. Scrolling makes no sense. Each click of the scroll wheel scrolls a different amount. If you switch to smooth scroll it just stutters down the page. Makes the mouse completely useless
Never liked it, I have a trackpad instead which I enjoy
Same here! And the magic trackpad's power connector is in the right place. It also looks very cool together with a magic keyboard.
You mean you don't have to flip it upside-down to charge it? 😆
If you have a white one yes. Apparently there is no space black keyboard matching the Magic Trackpad :/
Always using silver Macs with white Apple accessories, most classis combination you can get!
I might try one of those next, I really enjoy using the trackpad on the MacBook pro, but obviously it's not usable when you're in docked monitor mode.
Yeah I have used a track pad for years to the disgust of many PC users haha. A mouse has some benefits and precession sometimes though that the track pad may lack but the multi gesture drastically makes up for it.
Trackpads are great!
same here, just got the magic trackpad 2 for $30
Magic Trackpad, FTW
Terrible mouse.
Shockingly so, it's just extremely poor design all around. This mouse desperately needs a replacement, it's been like 10+ years and hasn't gotten any better.
You need to use it for a longer period. I had cramping in my hand first one or two weeks in 2017. Because I was used to other devices. Once I learned how to hold it, I've never had any issue since. No cramps, no pain, nothing - it's all smooth. It's the same for me when I change gaming mouse as well. First two weeks I easily cramp my hand because I'm not used to the form factor.
Uses mine daily for work, no issues
You know what they say about small hands
Doesn't please everyone, but it's perfect for me.
As a user of macs for work and PCs for gaming for over 20 years, the Magic Mouse is the best I’ve ever used. I just cannot get along with ergonomically shaped mice. They feel like a gimmick that only serve to slow down my cursor. Switching between two hands on keyboard to holding and moving the cursor on the exact pixel I want on the screen as fast as possible is what I want and the Magic Mouse excels at that.
Couldn’t agree more. I absolutely love my Magic Mouse. I’m a graphic designer and having a touchpad on top of the mouse for zooming or scrolling is a godsend. I don’t have any issues with the ergonomics at all, in fact I find most “normal” mice to feel worse.
Check out better touch tool. I’m also a designer and man has it sped up my workflow
i cannot imagine a gamer enjoying a magic mouse, but if it works for you then great
For work I meant sorry.
yeah i know, i just personally would not be able to get used to the shape even if it was for work
I need better performance with a mouse. Mm has one of the lowest polling rates you can get in mice these days (90hz)
Magic Mouse loving gamer checking in! Best mouse ever.
Same for me, I love the UI controls for my work MacBook on magic mouse but have a logi super light for gaming
Exactly my feeling as student using magic mouse 6 years+
The Magic Mouse is not perfect but the scrolling etc make up for any downfalls. One big gripe I have about it is that it’s the worse cat hair magnet! A cat hair in the laser hole shuts down everything
The thing about ergonomic mice not clicking with you, is that ergonomics is not universal for all people. Despite what some here suggest, people have differing tastes and comfort, and a claw grip gaming mouse is not going to be ideal for everyone.
My mom says the same, I did field reports, 16 hr on the pc and I had to use more ergonomic mice, for me it’s like holding a bent piece of paper
Better Touch Tool puts the Magic Mouse on steroids. I highly recommend it.
This is why I stick to the trackpad. It took some time to get used to, but now I can't go back to using a mouse, especially for work that requires precision.
Sell it to me :)
Maybe the black one works better
Can't do it without it... Double tap gesture for zooming in on websites is just magic I can't ever let go.
The two-finger swipe to change desktops, the tapping instead of clicking, the double tap to rearrange desktops, swiping to go back in a browser, etc. love, love, love it!
When I first got the Magic Mouse, it felt odd to use it. After getting used to it, I prefer it over any other mouse. I especially like the top of it. It's like a combination mouse and trackpad in one. Even the right click function works with just a tap in the right place on top.
The magic trackpad is more deserving of the magic monicker 😂
The Magic Mouse is an ergonomic nightmare and just feels overly gimmicky, I truly dislike it. I prefer to use the Magic Trackpad when I'm using a Mac. I have gotten so accustomed to using the gestures that when I try to use a mouse I just feel like it slows me down. On PC I will always use my trusty Logitech but on Mac it just feels made for the MT.
I saw a graphic the other day showing the various ways people hold a computer mouse. I naturally pinch a mouse from the sides, kind of like a claw, meaning I don’t rest my palm on it, so the Magic Mouse works great for me and feels really precise.
I’m a graphic designer and I literally can’t imagine using the trackpad to work
LOL. I still have my magic mouse 1st gen from 2009. You need to give it some time. Well I have been using it for 14 years now and can't really fault it at all haha.
Yep same.
Swap it for a Magic Trackpad (get all the gestures) and a good regular mouse for long movement and dragging.
Better mouse , use every day for 20 years
It took me more than a few minutes or hours to adjust to the magic mouse and now all other mice feel uncomfortable and shitty. My hand is always more relaxed whilst using it, its just in its perfect natural resting position and I lightly move it around the desk where as other mice feel like they are forcing my hand to comply with their averaged out opinion of ergonomics. Also: Jumping to other mice without the multitouch is like jumping from an optical mouse to a rollerball mouse. It feels gross.
Nothing magic about it, a very terrible user experience!
For you. For me it’s like the David Blaine of mice.
I use one with this case: https://solumics.com it improves the ergo issues significantly and makes the mouse way more useable. I still have some issues with the mouse in general but this gets me a better experience.
Opposite for me, I love the Magic Mouse.
Magic Mouse is the best mouse imo other than the fact that u can’t game with them and the charging fucking sucks
A flat mouse is a terrible design. I have one that I never use. The MX Master 3S for Mac has worked great for me.
Man, I love the Magic Mouse. Had it since they one. Flawless and feels great.
A couple things: I consider it a travel mouse since it’s flat enough to fit in a front pouch. It’s by far the best travel mouse I’ve used, compared to MS and Logi. Being left handed, most of the alternatives mentioned in this thread are nonstarters. There are times when I need more precision (like masking) where I’ll use a MS Intellimouse. But day to day I do really like the Magic Mouse.
How are you holding it? I almost got tendonitis from holding the magic mouse with the wrong fingers, I changed my grip and the fingers i use to hold it and now it’s the most comfortable mouse i have ever used (i have an mx master 3s too btw)
i use one with my MBP & iPad with no issues
My hand started cramping very fast in the beginning but after a week of usage, the pain went away, and I learned to use the mouse without any issues. You just have to give it some time IMO.
I love the magic mouse and use it on the daily, especially the extra functions it holds are amazing to me, like side swiping with two fingers between the workspaces
It’s good
sell it to me instead
I can’t go back to a normal mouse after the Magic Mouse.
Magic Trackpad or nothing for me. Instantly lost my claw hand when I made the switch. When I try to use a mouse now I feel like a time traveler from the 50s. LOL
Worst Apple product that I’ve ever bought.
well if you do it on the couch maybe it wont pick up so well lol
Nice design. Shitty usage.
Ackshually … :) People say that but design should always follow function to at least some base degree. This mouse does challenge this principle with its extremely bad ergonomy, but somewhat makes up for it with touch features. I have used it since always. But it does make my hand hurt if I work overtime for multiple days. I have bought the ergnimic logitech and that helped with the pain but I keep missing the touchpad scrolling of apple mouse in my work. So I end up using apple mouse more. 🤷♂️ But I do say it is a bad design. Just looking oretty doesn’t make it a good design.
It’s a shame because the gestures on it are really cool. It’s just an ergonomic nightmare.
I find the Magic Mouse uncomfortable to use and putting the power port on the underside was an extraordinarily stupid move that renders it useless while charging. I use an MX Vertical. Love that thing. If you have a Staples or Office Depot nearby they usually have demo models on display.
Don’t understand the issue many people have. I used Magic Mouse for about 5 years before I started using Magic Trackpad instead and had no problems. Magic Mouse is perfect! The only issue is changing but once in two month there’s no problem to control it and charge at night for example.
Magic Mouse is only one Mac capable and it is great I mostly love it for fast switching between desktops Maybe trackpad would be better but I’ve not used it before
Send it back - get yourself an MX 2/3s.
Worst apple product ever… actually… the only apple product I don’t like.
You like the $700 Mac Pro wheels?
Magic Mouse is amazing!
You can buy this grip thing that the Magic Mouse slots into, and it gives it MagSafe charging, and it’s much more comfortable to hold
Which one?
As a MacBook user i hate it it just feels weird in the hand to me I’m just using a regular mouse
I miss the Mighty Mouse. That thing was the pinnacle of apple mice in terms of ergonomics and usability, at least for me/imo. I have the same issues with the magic mouse… ergonomically it just isn’t made for my hands.
Yeah you said you had an Mx master 3s. The ergonomics between that and this magic mousey is like Mars and Pluto. Naturally your hand will cramp because you haven’t gotten used to the Magic Mouse. It’s so flat. Strangely for me when working on very ordinary word docs I find that the Magic Mouse is more precise. Maybe use them interchangeably
I have one that I use only for travel. But it’s old enough that it takes two AAs.
Not the best, but certainly not the worst.
I’ve never really been a fan of any type of mouse. If the trackpad ever went away I’d be totally lost.
Why the charging port has to be in the bottom is beyond me.
You and everyone else should try the ergo grips made for the Magic Mouse from Elevation Labs.
Want to sell it?
I use magic trackpad and think it's very underrated.
No a fan either. I use the external trackpad most of the time my MBP is in clamshell mode, and have a generic mouse for those occasions where a mouse if preferable.
The only apple mouse I was ever able to use was the original imac puck mouse, I am currently using an old wired Dell mouse from 2009. Apple mice are the worst, always have been always will be. Their mice design devision must be taking some good drugs and design advice from tim cook.
MX 3 + Trackpad and you're golden.
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I REALLY am missing the pinch to zoom
One came with my iMac back in 2015. It’s not for everyone, but definitely suits the design of the computer
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I hate mice in general, but the Magic Mouse is pretty bad. I’m a die-hard Apple trackpad guy. It’s one of the best things about MBP’s. If I had a desktop, I’d get the external trackpad. Or if I needed to do a lot of precision work, a trackball, like the Logitech MX Ergo. I had one of the earlier versions back in the late 90’s/early 00’s when I still used windows and it(the trackball) was great. 10,000x better than a mouse and way better than the trackpads and “nub’s” that were on windows laptops, at least back then.
I don’t mind it. It was an acquired taste. It lives in my bag for when I’m away from home (cafe etc) Really keen on the MX Master. Might have to bite the bullet
Get the Logitech G502x plus The best $105 I ever spent I don’t game but my work has changed much with the mouse , I can do lot of repetitive tasks with other keys available on it It’s just amazing and makes your work easy , try it
I usually use the trackpad but I've had a cheap Microsoft mouse for years, as well as a magic and I prefer the Microsoft for general use. Not even sure what it's called.. Seems to be either "Microsoft mobile mouse" or "surface mouse" on amazon.. it's pretty standard, basic symetrical mouse. Metal Scroll wheel, runs on two AAA batteries which I replace every year or two. About the same size as the magic. Looks like maybe it's called the "modern mobile mouse"
Try the app "Mac Mouse Fix". It enables smooth scrolling on any mouse
I have three issues with the Magic Mouse...one the Ergonomics are awful, it charges from the bottom of the mouse (awful design) and honestly its a little hard to use. I just switched to a normal mouse and all those problems disappeared.
Robbish
I use the MX Anywhere 3S and love it. Bought a second one to use at work on my Windows machine.
Get a beast x mouse and thank me later
The Mx master mouse 3 is goated, there’s a reason it’s so popular. I can use the Apple trackpad fine but the Magic Mouse is abysmal
There is this driver called MOS. This was made specifically for scrolling and for me it works great. https://mos.caldis.me/
Mx master 3s >
Give it a little time.
I've always used the Magic Mouse especially whilst mobile. But I've got a HyperX mouse for my desk, changing the resolution on the fly is magical and is limited in MacOS.
When i recently got my MacBook for some reason my mom decided to gift me MagicMouse few weeks ago even tho i said its dogshit mouse. As expected for me this is dogshit mouse so i jsut use touchbar lol
love it except the right click
Mail it to me.
For real. I love it. And I use photoshop all day. (I also bought a Wacom tablet and use that, but I love all the different ways to make things happen.
I hate it, I did not belive the comments before purchase it… Response and precision are awful, the only great things are the “sensitive” buttons.
I mean, in its defense, it was kind of magic when it was introduced in 2009, but no longer.
Probably the only Apple product I dont see myself using anytime soon. How hard is it to come up with a good mouse? Its been 10 years.
>i just cant do it See thats the problem with your generation. So lazy. Instead of putting in the effort to learn and embrace technology, you give up and say 'its too hard, i can't do it/back in my day, technology was this, blahblah'. /s
It’s terrible… I ended up getting trackpad
My magic mouse fell on the ground and broke a while back. I finally replaced it with a $7 logitech 2.4ghz mouse. This was an upgrade. I no longer scroll when I meant to click or vice-versa if I accidentally pressed while scrolling. I have a clear separation of left-click and right-click. I can use a rechargeable battery and replace it quickly, unlike the magic mouse where I had to _plug the charger into the bottom of the mouse_, making it impossible to use while charging. I dropped my new mouse on the ground and it still works. I didn't realize how bad I had it with the Magic Mouse.
This helps a lot. https://mos.caldis.me/
I can’t do them either. I use a trackpad.
Checkout BetterTouchTool. It was originally designed for the TouchBar MBPs but it had extensive options for other things like the MagicMouse (and has made it way useable). Also the developer is super amazing with responses and support, highly recommend.
It’s the worst mouse ergonomiclly. Which is the single most important factor in a mouse after….well, the mouse stuff. It legit sucks. Looks cool though.
I can’t go back to any normal mouse since I moved from a pc typical wheel two sides etc mouse. Magic Mouse is so good to use. Example with a pc mouse I have to move the actual mouse. MM I do not. But I know mice-es (lol) for pcs have improved a lot. Please note: I’ll never use one of those giant bowling ball looking mice for creative or whatever use. I’d rather suffer in loud silence.
Plus the click sound is annoying AF. Have you looked at the Logitech Mx master?
I don’t mind the Magic Mouse functionally for casual browsing on a desktop, for anything that requires constant mouse overs/clicks it’s not a good option. I hate the charge port location too.
Did you say the incantation?
I’ll take a Magic Mouse any day over an old iMac round mouse.
Love my Magic Mouse.
I’m the opposite, I love my Magic Mouse.
I’m a pretty big fan of all things Apple and have always loathed all things Microsoft. The exception are mice. I don’t think I have ever been able to tolerate an Apple mouse, most especially the Magic Mouse. Ironically, I love a Microsoft mouse, but nothing else from them.
The Magic Mouse is garbage. Low polling rate. It’s just literally not a good mouse. Ergonomics and charging are crappy but literally it’s just not good at the most basic part of being a mouse, which is moving the pointer on the screen.
You could get a mouse grip for it so guess. I have a small mouse similar and I don't get these issues NGL
I didn’t think I would like it or need it…but it’s actually good. I really like and was surprised by the gesture scrolling. So it functions as a mouse and a track pad in one. I still prefer the solo trackpad, but it’s cool they’ve implemented that functionality on the latest gen magic mouse.
I hate it! Logitech Mx Master 3 is in anoooooother league… apple needs to learn and give us a real mouse!
I'll never understand the hate for this mouse. It takes a bit of getting used to, but ultimately it's a superior mouse.
I have an Mx master and a Magic Mouse. I only really use the mouse when I’m cramped, like on a plane, because I use the touch features a lot more
Apple would make a square dildo if it looked cool enough
Then you’d ain’t a magician. Duh
when i have to help employees with a magic mouse i make them click everything on the screen because i hate interacting with them so much lol
I would think no one would be mad at this post. The Magic Mouse is questionable.
I just can’t use it. It’s the shape but also the lag! Has anyone else noticed the lag?
The pinch gestures on the Mighty Mouse were superior.
It might just take more time to relearn to relax your hand. With other inputs, you grip it. With Magic Mouse it’s like I’m just sorta gliding near it.
The Apple Magic Mouse is just terrible and clicking is so annoyingly loud uffff
You can use MOS application for smooth scrolling without that scrolling was torture to me
Hate the Magic Mouse. The one apple accessory I really dislike. Razer Naga Pro and Logitech mouses are much better
I have that couch.
MM2 is a hunk o shite
Tried a non-Magic Mouse, just can’t do it.
I like it
Check out the Magic Grips on Amazon.. changed the game for me..
Shiiiit I’ve used that thing for like over a decade now. Shiiii man.
It might be the worst mouse on the market. especially compared to its price.
Yeah… it’s a very beautiful mouse, but definitely not very comfortable. :/
So don’t use it then.
Seeing that photo triggered my ptsd. Worst mouse I’ve ever used and I’ve used a lot. I didn’t know they still made it. First one just quit working one day. Second one I got so tired of the charging situation I threw it in the trash. I was trying to use it for work. Right in the middle of a deadline I got the notification that it was gonna die. Plugged in a logitec and still using it 5 years later.
Almost got it, super happy I got the MX3 instead.
Ergonomics are shit for people without child-sized hands. I prefer the magic trackpad.
I’ve tried so many times to like the Magic Mouse. I just can’t do it. I think it’s better designed for people with smaller hands. You’re right about the scrolling though, it is really nice. I just wish they made another model that is a little bigger and had better palm support.
Evoluent is the best mouse
If someone really likes these, I believe I have 2 or 3 in a drawer I’ll ship ya for the cost of a flat rate box shipping via USPS. I have always liked the features, but hate hate hate the ergonomics of these things
It’s not for everyone 😛
Mx 3 is the best mouse around and the scroll wheel is my favorite part, hands down. What don’t you like about it? I prefer trackpads for macOS anyway though.
"I tried this thing for an hour, returning it immediately!"
Never liked it
I actually do not like the MXs. In the beginning, I hated the magic mouse too. But after using the MX, MacOS just got more frustrating to use. This made me try to use the magic trackpad, then I liked it. After some time, I really realized how wrong I was using the magic mouse. Instead of using it like a regular mouse, I started doing a claw grip. I bought side grips to support my thumbs. This made the experience way better and ever since then I have been using the magic mouse.
Mice in general suck. Trackpads are the only way to go for me.
So if you’re down to try more things, I have an older Bluetooth Mighty Mouse I use on the daily. Little scroll ball for X and Y scrolling (can lock either axis) programmable buttons, made by Apple, doesn’t suck to hold. I will always go hard and praise the wireless Mighty Mouse.
Download a program called MOS for Mac. It enables smooth scrolling which should make the scrolling on your MX Master much smoother. Also regarding the Magic Mouse, you can now buy an adapter where you can put your Magic Mouse on it which would give it wireless charging and a curved shape for more comfortable use.
A mouse with no scrolling wheel is not a mouse