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Apple Magic Trackpad by Apple
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Apple Magic Trackpad

Apple

The big glass surface that makes macOS gestures actually worth using. Swipe between desktops, four-finger Mission Control, and pinch-to-zoom feel native here in a way no mouse matches, and the whole thing charges over USB-C and pairs the moment you plug it in.

8.0/10 Recommended

What works

  • Large Multi-Touch surface makes full macOS gestures effortless
  • Force Touch and pressure sensitivity for previews and variable controls
  • Rechargeable over USB-C with about a month of battery per charge

The trade-offs

  • Pricey for a pointing device
  • A flat trackpad is not for everyone over a long editing or design session

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