Skip to content

Mouse comparison

Apple Magic TrackPad vs Apple Magic Trackpad USB‑C

Compare sensor, connection, battery and comfort.

Compared products
01Selected
Apple Magic TrackPad

Apple Magic TrackPad

  • 230 g.
  • Ambidextrous shape for your grip.
  • wired connection.
  • Connects to one device at a time.
  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion.
KSh 20,500In Stock
02
Apple Magic Trackpad (USB‑C)

Apple Magic Trackpad (USB‑C)

  • 230 g.
  • Ambidextrous shape for your grip.
  • wired connection.
  • Connects to one device at a time.
  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion.
KSh 21,000In Stock

Add to comparison

2 spaces available

Microsoft Surface Arc MouseKSh 18,000
Logitech G502 X LIGHTSPEEDKSh 19,200
Logitech G903KSh 18,700
Logitech PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2KSh 19,700
Logitech PRO X SUPERLIGHTKSh 19,700
Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K Phantom Green EditonKSh 32,500
Logitech G502 Lightspeed MouseKSh 18,500
2 of 4 products

Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple Magic Trackpad if you want a newer model (2024).

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Magic TrackPad

No clear advantage over the Apple Magic Trackpad in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

Apple Magic Trackpad

  • Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2021).

What matters most to you?

Choose any priorities

How each product answers the questions buyers ask most. Tick a topic to add it, untick one to hide it.

More topicsFewer topics
6 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple Magic TrackPadApple Magic Trackpad
Weight230 g230 g
ConnectionsBluetoothBluetooth
Battery lifeAbout 1 month or more between chargesAbout 1 month or more between charges
PerformanceCapacitive Multi-Touch surface with Force TouchCapacitive Multi-Touch surface with Force Touch
Battery capacityBattery: Rechargeable lithium-ionBattery: Rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging portLightningUSB-C

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Magic TrackPadApple Magic Trackpad (USB‑C)
BrandAppleApple
ModelMagic Trackpad (Lightning, 2021)Magic Trackpad (USB-C)
Announced20212024
TypeWireless Multi-Touch trackpadWireless Multi-Touch trackpad
ColorWhite Multi-Touch Surface; Black Multi-Touch SurfaceWhite Multi-Touch Surface; Black Multi-Touch Surface

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Magic TrackPadApple Magic Trackpad (USB‑C)
Dimensions160 × 114.9 × 4.9–10.9 mm160 × 114.9 × 4.9–10.9 mm
Weight230 g230 g
Hand OrientationAmbidextrousAmbidextrous
Form FactorTrackpadTrackpad
Grip StyleNot applicableNot applicable
MaterialGlass Multi-Touch surface; aluminum enclosureGlass Multi-Touch surface; aluminum enclosure

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Magic TrackPadApple Magic Trackpad (USB‑C)
Connection TypeWired & wirelessWired & wireless
Wireless TechnologyBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothYesYes
Wireless ReceiverNot applicableNot applicable
Multi-Device ConnectionNoNo
Cable / ConnectorUSB-C to Lightning charging and pairing cableUSB-C charging and pairing cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Magic TrackPadApple Magic Trackpad (USB‑C)
Customization SoftwaremacOS and iPadOS system settingsmacOS and iPadOS system settings
Onboard MemoryNoNo
ProfilesNot applicableNot applicable
RGB LightingNoNo
Haptic FeedbackYes — Force Touch haptic feedbackYes — Force Touch haptic feedback
Silent Clicks——
Special FeaturesForce Touch; Multi-Touch gestures; automatic pairing with MacForce Touch; Multi-Touch gestures; automatic pairing with Mac

Sensor & Tracking

Sensor & Tracking specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Magic TrackPadApple Magic Trackpad (USB‑C)
Sensor TechnologyCapacitive Multi-Touch surface with Force TouchCapacitive Multi-Touch surface with Force Touch
DPINot applicableNot applicable
DPI Adjustment——
Tracking Speed——
Acceleration——

Buttons & Scrolling

Buttons & Scrolling specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Magic TrackPadApple Magic Trackpad (USB‑C)
Number of ButtonsNot applicableNot applicable
Programmable ButtonsNoNo
Gesture ButtonYes — Multi-Touch gesturesYes — Multi-Touch gestures
Scroll WheelMulti-Touch surfaceMulti-Touch surface
Horizontal ScrollYes — Multi-Touch gesturesYes — Multi-Touch gestures
Thumb Wheel——
Button / Switch TypeForce Touch pressure sensorsForce Touch pressure sensors

Battery & Power

Battery & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Magic TrackPadApple Magic Trackpad (USB‑C)
Battery TypeRechargeable lithium-ionRechargeable lithium-ion
Battery LifeAbout 1 month or more between chargesAbout 1 month or more between charges
Charging PortLightningUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNoNo

System Requirements

System Requirements specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Magic TrackPadApple Magic Trackpad (USB‑C)
WindowsNot applicableNot applicable
macOSmacOS 11.3 or latermacOS 15.1 or later
Other Operating SystemsiPadOS 14.5 or lateriPadOS 18.1 or later
Required Port / ConnectionBluetooth-enabled Mac or iPad; USB-C port for charging cableBluetooth-enabled Mac or iPad; USB-C port for charging
SoftwareNone required on supported Apple devicesNone required on supported Apple devices

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Magic TrackPadApple Magic Trackpad (USB‑C)
In the BoxMagic Trackpad and woven USB-C to Lightning cableMagic Trackpad and woven USB-C charging cable

Similarities

  • Both have Bluetooth.
  • Same type: Wireless Multi-Touch trackpad.
  • Same hand orientation: ambidextrous.
  • Same customization software: macOS and iPadOS system settings.
  • Same haptic feedback: Force Touch haptic feedback.
  • Same sensor technology: Capacitive Multi-Touch surface with Force Touch.

In summary

Magic TrackPad and Magic Trackpad are closely matched on the features compared here.

Back to compared products ↑

Related comparisons

Back to Top

My Cart