Recommend a Wireless Mouse for MacBook Air

wearytraveller on 30/07/2021 - 12:21
Last edited 30/07/2021 - 12:32 by 1 other user

I've been using the Magic Mouse and some cheap J Burrows wireless mouse but am looking for a new one. The former was very buggy with batteries and would consistently lose power. The latter just died.

I don't use it for gaming, just regular work stuff. Ideally looking for something less than $50, rechargeable batteries > USB charging, ability to scroll left and right would be great but not necessary.

Any suggestions?

Computing Computer Peripheral Mouse

Comments

  • bargain crazy on 30/07/2021 - 12:35

    I am using logitech MK 720 wireless mouse.
    I bought it as a combo with keyboard and mouse and works flawlessly with my mbp

  • scrimshaw on 30/07/2021 - 12:36
    +6

    IF you can afford it, the Logitech MX Anywhere series is a good productivity mouse
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/product/logitech-mx-anywhere-2s
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/product/logitech-mx-anywhere-3

    The Anywhere 3 goes for around $90 but the older generation 2S mouse can be found a little under $50 when on sale. It's currently $77 at Big W but you can price match it at Officeworks to get 5% off.

    The M720 Triathlon mouse is also a decent pick
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/product/logitech-m720

    • 8at8 on 30/07/2021 - 16:21

      This.

    • good grape on 30/07/2021 - 17:19

      can vouch for mx anywhere 2s. really good mouse and I'm happy I got one for the office and one for home (also office right now).

      If your hands are bigger you can also consider mx master series

  • ESEMCE on 30/07/2021 - 12:40

    Get something Bluetooth so there's no stupid dongle sicking out of your laptop.

    https://www.umart.com.au/Logitech-M720-Triathlon-Multi-Devic…

    If you want cheap and can wait, then the TeckNet BM306 is decent. Looks like it may have been superseded by the BM308
    https://www.amazon.com.au/TeckNet-Bluetooth-Wireless-Mouse-B…

  • Grissallia on 30/07/2021 - 12:42
    +4

    If you're OK with a full size mouse, then I will always recommend the MX Master series. I'm rocking the MX Master 2, connected via Bluetooth.

  • spunkyfondue on 30/07/2021 - 13:44
    +1

    It really depends on the size of your hands and grip… I've been using the MX master 3 with a Mac air .. the Logi options software works fine.

  • wearytraveller on 30/07/2021 - 14:13
    +1

    Thanks all, apologies if these are dumb questions - looks like the MX Master series gets good reviews - and I think from what I understand it takes up a USB port with the dongle, which is not a deal breaker. Is there a mouse made by Logitech that scrolls left to right, and uses rechargeable batteries?

    • ESEMCE on 30/07/2021 - 14:36
      +1

      MX Master is also Bluetooth and has side scrolling. Inbuilt battery though.

    • Randxyz123 on 30/07/2021 - 16:05

      Yep MX master is the go. Can do Bluetooth or dongle (in my experience dongle is so much better but I do have the original so I think they fixed the shitty Bluetooth)

      If you get the series 3 you can grab a USB C>USB C or use the laptop charger to charge it up

  • nubzy on 30/07/2021 - 15:12

    I'm using MX Master 2S. I do miss the gestures of the MBA trackpad sometimes though.

  • Wickz on 30/07/2021 - 18:52

    +1 for MX Master series

    Been using them for a very long time and have them paired across my desktop and laptops. So comfortable and easy to program the additional buttons.

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