Help Looking for a Mouse

[smallcoffee]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for reading this post. I have some ergonomic issues from using the Apple trackpad and I'm looking for a good mouse replacement.

What I loved about the trackpad was that it had like 0 cords except once/month when I had to charge. But I am also a heavy user and it is wrecking my wrist (I've tried everything, wrist supports, etc.). I looked at the Apple Magic Mouse but I don't like the charging cable on the bottom and it doesn't look as ergonomic as I need.

I bought a Razer Basilisk Ultimate with charging dock. It looked like it hit all of my needs (except USB-C so I have to use a stupid dongle 🙄). And then go figure their software which allows you to customize the damn thing isn't compatible with macOS and they haven't updated it and appear to not care. If I could find something just like that, that would be pretty ideal. At this rate I'm returning the Razer mouse for this issue (not buying faulty products).

So I come to you, MacRumors.

I'm looking for a good to great ergonomic mouse.
Ideally USB-C for the connector piece that I have to plug in to the Mac in order for the mouse to communicate with.
Long battery life

Any suggestions? I'm thinking basically the mouse version of KeyChron keyboards would be great.

 

[0128672]

Have you looked at the Logitech MX series, particularly the MX Master 3? I don't know all of the specs for all of the MX series mice, but it looks like many of them offer usb-c.

 

[smallcoffee]

Have you looked at the Logitech MX series, particularly the MX Master 3? I don't know all of the specs for all of the MX series mice, but it looks like many of them offer usb-c.

Not yet but I'll check it out.

 

[ZebedeeG]

Used a Logitech MX Master with my old iMac for years, and I'd have to rate it as the best mouse I've ever used.

Mine works perfectly with the USB dongle receiver (ie. not specifically the "Mac" version), and I gather from other peoples posts that some have had issues with the non dongle version connecting to their computer via built in bluetooth.

 

[Fishrrman]

LOGITECH.

If you are using a Mac with USBc ports (and no USBa ports), you will also need this to connect the unifying receiver:

Cable Matters 5Gbps USB C to USB 3.0 Adapter - 6 Inches, USBC Male to USBA Female OTG Adapter, Black

The Cable Matters USB 3.1 Type-C to Type-A adapter provides a convenient connection between the newest devices with USB Type-C and legacy USB peripherals with Type A. It adapts the Type-C port on a computer to connect all legacy equipment, peripherals, cables, hubs and chargers that ...

www.amazon.com

It's worth the trouble, because the unifying receiver is much more "responsive" to mouse movements and buttons than is bluetooth.

 

[smallcoffee]

LOGITECH.

If you are using a Mac with USBc ports (and no USBa ports), you will also need this to connect the unifying receiver:

Cable Matters 5Gbps USB C to USB 3.0 Adapter - 6 Inches, USBC Male to USBA Female OTG Adapter, Black

The Cable Matters USB 3.1 Type-C to Type-A adapter provides a convenient connection between the newest devices with USB Type-C and legacy USB peripherals with Type A. It adapts the Type-C port on a computer to connect all legacy equipment, peripherals, cables, hubs and chargers that ...

www.amazon.com

It's worth the trouble, because the unifying receiver is much more "responsive" to mouse movements and buttons than is bluetooth.

Gotcha. I do have the adapter but just like to have little to no cables or adapters generally.

 

[PeterJP]

LOGITECH.

If you are using a Mac with USBc ports (and no USBa ports), you will also need this to connect the unifying receiver:

Cable Matters 5Gbps USB C to USB 3.0 Adapter - 6 Inches, USBC Male to USBA Female OTG Adapter, Black

The Cable Matters USB 3.1 Type-C to Type-A adapter provides a convenient connection between the newest devices with USB Type-C and legacy USB peripherals with Type A. It adapts the Type-C port on a computer to connect all legacy equipment, peripherals, cables, hubs and chargers that ...

www.amazon.com

It's worth the trouble, because the unifying receiver is much more "responsive" to mouse movements and buttons than is bluetooth.

Why precisely that oen and why not, say, an el cheapo USB-C to USB converter dongle like I buy by the dozen these days?

 

[Aggedor]

I swear by the Logitech wireless 502. Best mouse I've ever used. Works flawlessly with a Mac, including the Logitech Ghub software.

 

[JahBoolean]

MX master, hands down.

Never had problems with the in built bluetooth, and the three different channels switchable from a button on the back saved me quite some time.

 

[icanhazmac]

+1 for the MX Master series, I currently have a 2 and it is paired to my PC, MBP and IPP, swaps between them flawlessly.

As far as connectivity, I use the unifying receiver on my PC and bluetooth for the Apple stuff with no issues.