Apple Magic Mouse (2021) Reviews & Tests

The Apple Magic Mouse has changed little in almost a decade. Minor updates, like a shift away from AA batteries to a rechargeable design, dropping the “2” in the name, and adding an extra color option are the primary updates it has seen over the years....

Attractive, lightweight design Ambidextrous shell Multi-touch surface

Port location on underside means you can't use the mouse while it's charging Shallow design doesn't fit well in larger hands Glossy exterior is prone to smudging Requires latest version of macOS to access full range of features

This 2024 update to Apple's Magic Mouse swaps the Lightning port for a USB-C one, but the rest of the design—including its most puzzling flaw—remains frozen in time.