Apple Magic Mouse: At a Glance
Apple positions the Apple Magic Mouse as a mid-range mice, asking $59.99. After 559 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.4 stars. We've ranked it #113 out of 141 in this category. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Shape, Weight, and Build
Comfort over a long session matters more than peak DPI specs. Reviews lean strongly toward 'comfortable' here, suggesting the shape works for most hand sizes.
Worth noting on the Apple Magic Mouse specifically - reviews repeatedly flag "Sleek design" as a standout.
The Numbers
- Brand: Apple
- Price: $59.99 (well above the $31.58 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 559
- Category rank: #113 of 141 in mice
- Cheaper in category: 127 products
- Higher-rated in category: 58 products
- More-reviewed in category: 114 products
From the Reviews
A 4.4-star average from 559 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- Sleek design
- Rechargeable
- Multi-touch surface
Common complaints:
- High price
- Limited customization
The Field Around It
At $59.99, the Apple Magic Mouse sits well above the $31.58 category average. 127 options are cheaper and 13 are more expensive.
The category leader is the seenda Wireless Mouse ($9.98, 4.5★, 121,774 reviews). It's $50.01 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- Sony INZONE Wireless Gaming Mouse - $119.99, 4.9★ (10 reviews) · Higher rated
- VGN F1 Wireless Gaming Mouse - $39.99, 4.8★ (77 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Amazon Basics Wired Mouse - $7.19, 4.6★ (88,798 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Sony INZONE Wireless Gaming Mouse at 4.9★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Guiheng Ergonomic Wired Mouse at $4.99.
Should You Buy It?
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (sleek design or rechargeable), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Sleek design
- Rechargeable
- Multi-touch surface
Cons:
- High price
- Limited customization
Bottom Line
6.7/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.