Although MacBooks are equipped with an extremely efficient trackpad, capable of providing an intuitive and fluid experience, there are situations in which a mouse offers higher control and increased comfort. Apple Magic Mouse, known for its minimalist design and unique tactile surface, offers a different use experience compared to any other mouse you use on Mac. However, choosing a mousepad for Apple Magic Mouse must be done carefully, as this type of mouse has a totally different construction from the usual mouse.
I have been a Mac user for over 12 years and addicted to Apple Magic Mouse, for which in all these years I have tested several types of mousepad, from those to professionals recommended for graphic edit or gaming, to the classic ones. I found that a mousepad for Apple Magic Mouse, to offer good experience, must be made of hard materials.
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Best mousepad choices for Apple Magic Mouse
The best types of Mousepad for Apple Magic Mouse are those made of hard materials, aluminum or well finished plastic, which offers a precise fluent and fluent movement. Unlike ordinary mousepads, which are often made of textile or foam material, Apple Magic Mouse requires a more rigid and finer support for good experience.
Aluminum mousepad
An aluminum mousepad for Apple Magic Mouse, must have a smooth and hard surface allows the mouse to slip easily, without giving excessive friction. Aluminum also provides effective dissipation of heat, thus offering comfortable long -term use. However, the hard bands of Magic Mouse will degrade the aluminum surface over time, but without a negative effect on the experience of use.
As for me, I chose to buy a mousepad of aluminum. For me it is the best mousepad for Apple Magic Mouse, even though because of the hard mouse bands, the mousepad's appearance has suffered over time, but without degrading performance. The mouse has a very good grip on this type of mousepad and can be worked with very high precision, in the most demanding graphic editing applications.
In the image above, the Satechi mousepad was new and it looked even premium. After two and a half years of use, the signs of degradation are visible, but Apple Magic Mouse still works very well.
Because this aluminum model is no longer on the market and having a very pleasant experience with it, I decided to buy an eco -leather mousepad, also from Satechi. Unfortunately, even if the satechi recommends the eco-leather mousepad or deskmate as for the Magic Mouse, my experience with this type of mousepad was not too pleasant. The two hard contact strips on the back of the Magic Mouse stick to the eco leather surface and gives you the feeling that the movements are no longer fluent.
Mousepad din plastic
The high quality plastic, carefully finished, is another excellent choice if you are looking for a mousepad for Apple Magic Mouse. However, you must avoid glossy surfaces, as they can cause the mouse to move too quickly and not provide precise control. Mate plastic mousepads provide a perfect balance between speed and control.
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As for me, I had a very good experience with the Razer Mercury Dual-Oded model, which Apple Magic Mouse worked very fluent and precisely. This mousepad model has a plastic sheet with two surfaces, both can be used for Magic Mouse. The aluminum support fixes the plastic sheet very well, while the rubber on its back offers stability on the surface of the office, no matter how slippery it is. Unfortunately, as in the case of aluminum satens, the plastic surface of the mousepad has to suffer because of the two hard Magic Mouse bands.
Mousepad pentru Apple Magic Mouse din material textil
Avoid mousepads made of textile or foam, even if they are comfortable at first sight. The hard strips on the back of the magic mouse will not slip efficiently on these surfaces and will generate friction, which can make the use of frustrating mouse. In addition, such materials can be used quickly and can accumulate dust or dirt, which will further affect the performance of the device.
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In conclusion, a mousepad for Apple Magic Mouse is good to be made of materials such as aluminum or plastic finished matte. These are the most recommended to achieve a perfect balance between speed and control, while avoiding unnecessary wear of the mouse.
Fun fact: How to write correctly, "mouse pad" or "mousepad"? The correct form is "mousepad". In English, compounds are usually written without space between words.
