Buying Guide

The Best Mice for a MacBook Pro

Five Bluetooth mice for a MacBook Pro, including Apple's own.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read5 products evaluated

A desk setup with a keyboard, mouse and headset beside a monitor
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Recent MacBook Pros have few USB-A ports, so Bluetooth or USB-C receivers matter. These five connect without a USB-A dongle.

We compared gestures, battery and shape from each listing.

Quick Picks

Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

  1. Best Full-Size

    Logitech MX Master 4

    A sculpted shape with a USB-C dongle or Bluetooth.

    Best for: Desk work.

    Check price for Logitech MX Master 4 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  2. Longest Battery Life

    Logitech Signature M650

    The longest battery life here (up to 24 months).

    Best for: Users who rarely want to recharge.

    Check price for Logitech Signature M650 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

Our Picks

Best Mac Version1 of 5

Logitech MX Anywhere 3S for Mac

This Mac version of the MX Anywhere 3S is tuned for macOS and iPadOS.

Best for

Laptops.

Skip if

The maker gives no battery life, so skip it if that figure decides your choice.
Logitech MX Anywhere 3S for Mac

Why we like it

It keeps glass tracking and a USB-C battery. This Mac edition comes in Apple-matching finishes and charges over USB-C. Its 8,000 DPI sensor tracks on glass, and Quiet Clicks keep it discreet in shared spaces.

The MagSpeed wheel scrolls up to 1,000 lines per second, and it tracks on glass with an 8,000 DPI sensor. It is designed around MacBook, iMac and iPad use. It pairs with up to three devices over Bluetooth, and USB-C charging matches current Mac cables.

Its price falls between the Magic Mouse and the MX Master 4, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed battery life should compare it with the Signature M650, which runs for up to 24 months.

Key specs

Sensor
8,000 DPI
Grip
Compact
Connection
Bluetooth LE, 3 devices

Pros

  • Mac version tuned for macOS and iPadOS
  • Tracking on glass
  • Rechargeable USB-C battery
  • Compact grip, the only one here

Cons

  • No published battery life
  • Costs more than the M240 at the time of writing

Best Gestures2 of 5

Apple Magic Mouse (USB-C)

Apple's Magic Mouse has a Multi-Touch surface for macOS gestures and a rechargeable battery.

Best for

macOS gestures.

Skip if

Skip it if battery life matters most to you; the Signature M650 offers up to 24 months.
Apple Magic Mouse (USB-C)

Why we like it

Apple says a charge lasts about a month. Its Multi-Touch top handles swipes and scrolling without a wheel, which suits macOS gestures. The rechargeable battery lasts about a month between charges over USB-C.

It pairs automatically when plugged into a Mac with the included woven USB-C cable. Its up to 1 months battery life is the shortest in this group; the Signature M650 leads at up to 24 months. It shares a bluetooth connection with the M240; the Signature M650 goes with a bluetooth or Logi Bolt connection.

It also comes with native macOS support. It was priced above the Signature M650 and below the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac at the time of writing.

Key specs

Battery life
up to 1 months
Grip
Low-profile, ambidextrous
Connection
Bluetooth

Pros

  • Multi-Touch surface for gestures
  • Rechargeable battery that Apple says lasts about a month
  • Native macOS support

Cons

  • Battery life trails the Signature M650 (up to 24 months)
  • Costs more than the M240 at the time of writing

The catch

It gives ground on battery life, where the Signature M650 runs for up to 24 months.

Best Full-Size3 of 5

Logitech MX Master 4

The MX Master 4 is built for heavy editor use: its MagSpeed wheel scrolls 1,000 lines per second, the Actions Ring puts app-specific shortcuts under your thumb, and a haptic panel confirms actions.

Best for

Desk work.

Skip if

Its battery life is not published, which rules it out if you need that number.
Logitech MX Master 4

Why we like it

Quiet clicks keep it discreet on calls. Its new dongle uses an upgraded radio chip and antenna, which Logitech says doubles connection strength, and the shell has improved stain resistance. The plastics include recycled material, and the battery uses recycled cobalt.

It is the only pick here with a USB-C dongle or Bluetooth connection; the Signature M650 has a bluetooth or Logi Bolt connection instead. It is shaped for right hands only. It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac and the rest. The maker doesn't give its battery life; if that figure matters, the Signature M650 runs for up to 24 months.

Key specs

Grip
Sculpted, right-handed
Connection
USB-C dongle or Bluetooth

Pros

  • Haptic Sense panel with customizable feedback
  • Actions Ring overlay for app shortcuts
  • MagSpeed wheel that scrolls 1,000 lines per second
  • USB-C dongle or Bluetooth connection, the only one here

Cons

  • No published battery life
  • Costs more than the M240 at the time of writing

Longest Battery Life4 of 5

Logitech Signature M650

Logitech's Signature M650 is a quiet-click mouse sized for small to medium hands.

Best for

Users who rarely want to recharge.

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the M240 cost less when we checked.
Logitech Signature M650

Why we like it

It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iPadOS and Android. Its SmartWheel switches between line-by-line and fast scrolling, and rubber grips suit small to medium hands. Plastics include up to 64% recycled material.

Nothing else here matches its up to 24 months battery life; the M240 comes closest at up to 18 months. You get a bluetooth or Logi Bolt connection here, which sets it apart from the M240 and its a bluetooth connection. You also get customizable side buttons and silent clicks.

It is shaped for right hands only. It connects over Bluetooth or a Logi Bolt receiver; Bolt does not pair with older Unifying receivers. It was priced above the M240 and below the Magic Mouse at the time of writing.

Key specs

Battery life
up to 24 months
Grip
Right-handed, small to medium hands
Connection
Bluetooth or Logi Bolt

Pros

  • Customizable side buttons
  • Silent clicks
  • Support for Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iPadOS and Android
  • Longest battery life of the picks (up to 24 months)

Cons

  • Costs more than the M240 at the time of writing

Best Budget5 of 5

Logitech M240 Silent Bluetooth Mouse

Logitech's M240 is a silent Bluetooth mouse that needs no receiver.

Best for

Tight budgets.

Skip if

Worth skipping when battery life of up to 18 months, behind the Signature M650 (up to 24 months) is a problem.
Logitech M240 Silent Bluetooth Mouse

Why we like it

It has 18 months of battery life. It connects over Bluetooth only, so no port is used on a laptop, and its quiet clicks cut about 90% of click noise by Logitech's figure. The 18-month battery rating comes from an auto-sleep mode.

Its up to 18 months battery life ranks second of 3 here, behind the Signature M650 (up to 24 months) and ahead of the Magic Mouse (up to 1 months). It shares a bluetooth connection with the Magic Mouse; the Signature M650 goes with a bluetooth or Logi Bolt connection. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the Signature M650 was closest.

Key specs

Battery life
up to 18 months
Grip
Compact, ambidextrous
Connection
Bluetooth

Pros

  • Silent clicks
  • 10m Bluetooth range
  • No USB receiver needed
  • Battery life of up to 18 months, ahead of the Magic Mouse

Cons

  • Battery life of up to 18 months, behind the Signature M650 (up to 24 months)

How We Chose These Mice for MacBook Pro

Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.

A hand on a white gaming mouse, and the same mouse shown from below
A hand on a white gaming mouse, and the same mouse shown from below
The figures behind the order
We lined up five mice on battery life, grip and connection from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house, and battery life is missing for at least one pick.
The shared baseline
All 5, from the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac to the M240, state grip and connection.
Where the specs have gaps
The MX Anywhere 3S for Mac and the MX Master 4 give no battery life.
Price range
At our last check the picks ran from the M240 (under $50) to the MX Master 4 ($100 to $150).

What to Look for in a Mouse for MacBook Pro

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. Battery life

    Here battery life runs from up to 1 months on the Magic Mouse to up to 24 months on the Signature M650, a 2300% spread. For less, the M240 is the runner-up at up to 18 months. The MX Anywhere 3S for Mac and the MX Master 4 give no battery life figure, so 3 of 5 picks are compared here.

  2. Features beyond the spec table

    The MX Master 4: an Actions Ring overlay for app shortcuts. The Signature M650: silent clicks. The M240: a 10m Bluetooth range.

    A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad
    A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad
  3. Where your budget lands

    Under $50 buys the M240 and the Signature M650; $50 to $100 buys the Magic Mouse and the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac; $100 to $150 buys the MX Master 4 at our last check.

  4. Match the pick to your priority

    Laptops: the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac. MacOS gestures: the Magic Mouse. Desk work: the MX Master 4.

    A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad
    A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad
  5. Match the hand size

    Makers often state a hand size range, especially for vertical mice. A mouse that is too small forces a claw grip.

    Measure from wrist crease to middle fingertip before buying.

How to Choose a Mouse for MacBook Pro

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
LaptopsMX Anywhere 3S for MacA version tuned for macOS and iPadOS
macOS gesturesMagic MouseA Multi-Touch surface
Desk workMX Master 4A sculpted shape with a USB-C dongle or Bluetooth
Users who rarely want to rechargeSignature M650The longest battery life here (up to 24 months)
Tight budgetsM240Bluetooth with 18 months of battery

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Key specs side by side

The Signature M650 leads on battery life at up to 24 months, ahead of the M240 at up to 18 months. "Not listed" marks battery life where the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac and the MX Master 4 leave the figure out.

MiceBattery lifeGripConnection
MX Anywhere 3S for MacNot listedCompactBluetooth LE, 3 devices
Magic Mouseup to 1 monthsLow-profile, ambidextrousBluetooth
MX Master 4Not listedSculpted, right-handedUSB-C dongle or Bluetooth
Signature M650up to 24 monthsRight-handed, small to medium handsBluetooth or Logi Bolt
M240up to 18 monthsCompact, ambidextrousBluetooth

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By price at the time of writing

At our last check the cheapest pick, the M240, sat in the under $50 tier, 3 tiers in all up to the MX Master 4 at $100 to $150; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.

Price tierMice
Under $50M240, Signature M650
About $50 to $100Magic Mouse, MX Anywhere 3S for Mac
About $100 to $150MX Master 4

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the M240 compare with the Signature M650 on battery life?

The Signature M650 leads at up to 24 months, with the M240 at up to 18 months. The Magic Mouse closes the ranking at up to 1 months. The MX Anywhere 3S for Mac and the MX Master 4 don't state a battery life figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 3 of 5 picks are ranked.

What makes the Magic Mouse the Best Gestures?

It earns the label for a Multi-Touch surface. It gives up battery life (up to 1 months against up to 18 months) to the M240, the cheapest pick. It makes sense for macOS gestures.

Beyond the specs, what sets the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac and the Magic Mouse apart?

The MX Anywhere 3S for Mac: a Mac version tuned for macOS and iPadOS. The Magic Mouse: a Multi-Touch surface for gestures. The MX Master 4: a Haptic Sense panel with customizable feedback.

Who should choose the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac?

The MX Anywhere 3S for Mac carries our Best Mac Version label for a version tuned for macOS and iPadOS. It ranks first of 5 here and sat in the $50 to $100 tier at our last price check; it suits laptops.

Should I pick the MX Anywhere 3S for Mac or the M240?

The MX Anywhere 3S for Mac suits laptops; the M240 suits tight budgets.

Bottom Line

Logitech's MX Anywhere 3S for Mac is the pick for macOS tuning and glass tracking. Apple's Magic Mouse is the gesture choice, and the MX Master 4 suits a full desk.

About the author

PC Hardware Editor

Alex covers PC hardware, monitors, components, upgrades and peripherals for The PC Journal, with a focus on helping readers understand specifications, compatibility and meaningful product trade-offs.

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