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Apple Magic Trackpad 2 (Wireless, Rechargable) - Silver
Brand | Apple |
Model Name | Magic Trackpad |
Compatible Devices | iMac (Retina 4.5k, 24-inch, 2021), iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019), iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017), iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017), iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015), iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014–2015), iMac Pro (2017), Mac Pro (2019), Mac Pro (Late 2013) , Mac mini (M1, 2020), Mac mini (2018), Mac mini (Late 2014), MacBook Air (M1, 2020), MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020), MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018–2019), MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015–2017), MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015), MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020), MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020), MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) , MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016–2019),MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016–2019), MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012–2015), MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012–2015), MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015–2017) 27-inch, 2020), iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, and 5th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation), iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad (5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th generation), iPad Air (3rd and 4th generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (5th generation) , iPad mini 4 See more |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
Color | Silver |
About this item
- Magic Trackpad 2 is rechargeable with a built-in battery and brings Force Touch to the desktop for the first time.
- Four force sensors underneath the trackpad surface allow you to click anywhere, and detect subtle differences in the amount of pressure you apply, bringing increased functionality to your fingertips and enabling a deeper connection to your content.
- Magic Trackpad 2 also features an edge-to-edge glass surface area that is nearly 30 percent larger than the previous trackpad. This design, along with a lower profile, makes scrolling and swiping through your favorite content more productive and comfortable than ever.
- Magic Trackpad 2 pairs automatically with your Mac, so you can get to work right away. And the battery will power your Magic Trackpad 2 for about a month or more before needing a recharge.
- Connections: Bluetooth and Lightning port
Technical Details
Magic Trackpad 2
Height |
0.19–0.43 inch (0.49–1.09 cm) |
Width |
6.3 inch (16.0 cm) |
Depth |
4.52 inches (11.49 cm) |
Weight |
0.51 pound (0.231 kg) |
System Requirements |
Bluetooth 4.0-enabled Mac computer with OS X v10.11 or later |
What’s in the Box |
Magic Trackpad 2, Lightning to USB Cable |
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Customers like the comfort, appearance and size of the video game controller. For example, they mention it feels great, it's easy on the wrist and hands and that it looks amazing and clean. They appreciate the quality, saying it works well and is absolutely fantastic. They also appreciate ease of use, and battery life. That said, some complain about the value and touch sensitivity.
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Customers like the quality of the video game controller. They say it works well, is absolutely fantastic, and stays fully functional. Some mention that it responds well when used in Windows and Linux virtual environments. It has a long battery life and works great while plugged in. It's simple to use and works right out of the box.
"...Navigating through macOS using all these crazy gestures still feels amazingly futuristic, when I use my computer at work (regular old HP laptop) it..." Read more
"Amazon delivered this Trackpad next day. It came sealed and the unit is brand new. I was surprised that the unit was almost fully charged...." Read more
"...Overall, this is easily one of the best products I've used. It does its job perfectly, and I would (and have) replace it with the same model if this..." Read more
"...(first generation), and I am quite pleased with it; it's a quality product. But I decided to roll the dice and try the Magic Trackpad 2...." Read more
Customers find the video game controller easy to use. They mention it has intuitive gestures that they learn within seconds. They say it's responsive and easy to set up. Customers also say the fake click works well and the force required to click is adjustable.
"...It feels *exactly* like a regular click, and it even does a super realistic click sound (which can be turned off)...." Read more
"...It's bigger, especially left-to-right. That's very helpful when dragging things -- you have more real-estate to work with before you have to lift..." Read more
"...It’s very responsive when it’s 2 feet (60 cm) away from my computer. I’ve tested it as far back as 6 feet (182 cm)and it works well...." Read more
"...gray contrasts nicely with my whitish tables, making it easier for the students to locate. This is a larger version of what is found on laptops...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the video game controller. They mention that it has a great battery life, and infrequently needs to be charged. They appreciate the rechargeable and non-removable batteries, which keep the device nice and slim. The battery is integral with the unit and is charged with a standard Apple charge cord. Some are surprised that the unit was almost fully charged.
"...The integrated battery is great, it keeps the device nice and slim and recharging is just a matter of plugging it in via Lightning cable, allowing..." Read more
"...I was surprised that the unit was almost fully charged. Connecting it to my MPB indicated that it had an 89% charge...." Read more
"...Battery life is also really good, lasting for months on a single charge...." Read more
"...Magic Trackpad 2 is rechargeable and has no optical eye, so I don't have to whip out the compressed air every time my cat walks across the desk...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the video game controller. They mention that the product itself is beautiful, sleek, and simple to setup. They appreciate the aesthetically pleasing moving rubber parts and the smooth white finish.
"...The integrated battery is great, it keeps the device nice and slim and recharging is just a matter of plugging it in via Lightning cable, allowing..." Read more
"...It obviously looks really great, and surprisingly doesn't seem to yellow or show any other notable signs of age...." Read more
"...This is a very cool concept, but there aren't a lot of apps that use this feature yet...." Read more
"...It's a plain white slab with rounded corners, no wires, no buttons no decorations or advertising...." Read more
Customers like the size of the video game controller. They mention that it works great, is not too small, and the size is right. The larger surface feels more usable, and provides plenty of space to perform long dragging. They also appreciate the amazing fit and finish, and mention that the controller is light weight but feels solid.
"...The integrated battery is great, it keeps the device nice and slim and recharging is just a matter of plugging it in via Lightning cable, allowing..." Read more
"...The new model is the perfect size, giving plenty of space to perform long dragging gestures and multi-finger actions...." Read more
"...The first thing I liked about it was the increased size. It's bigger, especially left-to-right...." Read more
"...Accuracy is amazing, battery life is unreal, size is crazy small yet surface is crazy big, bluetooth no dongle is a plus, super smooth surface...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the video game controller. They say it has great ergonomics, the touch feels better, and the trackpad is easy on the wrist and hands. They also appreciate the tactile feedback, responsiveness, and overall feel. Customers also say the product feels like a luxury product, responsive, accurate, and a joy to use.
"...Apple's Magic Keyboard is really just a basic keyboard that feels good to type on, the Magic Mouse doesn't work for me at all..." Read more
"...Ornery cat!Using the trackpad is also easier on your wrist and hands for hours of long computing...." Read more
"...It's surprisingly heavy and feels substantial and important. Typical Apple class." Read more
"...Not only does it feel great but performance is up there with the latest Macbook Pro built-in trackpads, if not a little better at least because of..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the touch sensitivity of the video game controller. Some mention that it's great, has a light touch, and is an excellent addition to their desk, while others say that the touch is different and they find themselves pressing too. The 0.5 update has made the trackpad not have multi touch gestures, tap to click, scrolling, and a slightly uneven top that makes a mouse difficult to use. On the plus side, there is a very slight click.
"...I also really dig the "force touch" feature, which allows me to preview links in Safari, automatically view addresses in Apple Maps, look up..." Read more
"...Glass surface is the best, most accurate touch surface I've ever used and rivals that on modern phones. Life changing for the work environment." Read more
"...On the plus side, there is a very slight click (they call it haptic feedback) when the pad is touched with slight pressure...." Read more
"...it supports all of the multi-touch features you can use on the built-in trackpad, and has exactly the same responsiveness...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the video game controller. They mention that it is super expensive and an expensive upgrade.
"...It may be expensive for a wireless trackpad, but it's worth it when you use it as much as I do." Read more
"...Compared to other mouse-like accessories, the Magic Trackpad 2 seems a bit pricy. But, this device is totally different...." Read more
"...main driver for all things desktop related, and it finally justifies the high price-tag...." Read more
"...I think the price is outrageous, but maybe there is some good reason...." Read more
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I'm using a 2014 MacBook Pro, it's hard to believe this thing is five years old as I type this! Anyway, about every five years I get an itch to go all out on a new computer. Now that I use an iPad on the go most of the time and primary use my MBP as my home office computer I kept eying a new iMac, but every time I priced out my desired specs it would run a little over $3K! I also priced out a new MacBook Pro and when playing with one at the store I fell in love with the updated trackpad (which this is a stand-alone version of), but since most of my more serious computing is done at home I couldn't justify it. Besides, this 2014 is still a little beast, it handles everything I throw at it for my personal usage and handles it with grace (mainly mixing music in Logic, compiling code, and some basic office-y tasks).
At this point you might be saying to yourself "blah-blah-blah! What does this have to do with the trackpad!?" well... not much honestly. I'm just way too gabby and verbose when I'm excited and talking about new toys, sorry about that.
So, instead of doing a computer upgrade I did a full home office upgrade, which ended up costing me about 1/2 the price of a new iMac. My cruddy rickety tiny desk was replaced with a spacious 63 inch desk, my beater office chair was replaced with a super comfy full sized chair, my tiny 10 year old external monitor was replaced with dual 32-inch 1440p monitors (unfortunately this MBP doesn't handle 4K external monitors... that would come out in 2015), I got an Apple Magic Keyboard, a Logitech MX Master 2 for precise pointing, and most recently I got the pièce de résistance for tracking devices - this Magic Trackpad, and as far as input devices go it's my favorite thing!
(okay, okay I can hear you now -- "dood, this is a Trackpad review not a blog post!" - I'm sorry! I'll get into the Trackpad now)
The Magic Trackpad ties my new office setup together with a beautiful bow. Apple really nailed trackpads years ago and even a decade later competitors are *still* trying to catch up, but Apple has the advantage of tight integration between software and hardware. I honestly didn't think they could really improve on it further until they came up with this. I have hated trackpads on virtually every non-Mac laptop but somehow Apple came up with a solution that I prefer to a mouse! (in most situations). Having a full desktop version is awesome!
The "taptic engine" virtual click is 100% convincing. It feels *exactly* like a regular click, and it even does a super realistic click sound (which can be turned off). What's great is that the pressure to require clicks is even across the entire trackpad. On my MBP some areas are more difficult to click than others (namely corners). I also really dig the "force touch" feature, which allows me to preview links in Safari, automatically view addresses in Apple Maps, look up tracking numbers for shipping, quickly annotate PDF attachments in email, and much more. The integrated battery is great, it keeps the device nice and slim and recharging is just a matter of plugging it in via Lightning cable, allowing me to use the trackpad while it's charging (unlike the Magic Mouse). Furthermore, this thing is massive! Now when I go back to my regular MBP trackpad it feels cramped. What I once thought was the best trackpad humanly possible suddenly feels outdated when compared to the new trackpad. Navigating through macOS using all these crazy gestures still feels amazingly futuristic, when I use my computer at work (regular old HP laptop) it feels like I stepped back 15 years.
In the end, this is an easy 5-stars for me. It's fun to use, it's lag-free, and it really does have that "magic". I'll be the first to say that Apple's Magic Keyboard is really just a basic keyboard that feels good to type on, the Magic Mouse doesn't work for me at all (I prefer big beefy mice, personally), but this Magic Trackpad, well, it has the right stuff. There's no way Apple can improve on this even further... right? Well, I thought that once before yet here we are. If you're on the fence then buy it!
There are so many discussions comparing the Magic Trackpad and the Magic Mouse. Some prefer one over the other. I like them both. Both of them could be connected to the MPB at the same time.
This Magic Trackpad 2 works well with my MBP. There is no learning curve. There is no reason not to considered this if you have MPB a little away from you and you have a hard time of reaching it (e.g. connecting to an external display). I would get both the mouse and this trackpad.
Authenticity Issue
After writing this review, I noticed that a review that claimed that his Magic Trackpad 2 that was sent was not authentic.
I was quite happy with the purchase as it was working very well. However, when I checked the box, I discovered that “Energy Veryfied” is printed at the back of the box. Veryfied is not a word. So, I thought it is misspelled. Maybe I receive a non-authentic Apple product.
So, I starting the returning process sending this back to Amazon. Before I sent it back, I dropped by an Apple Store. I wanted to purchase another Magic Trackpad directly from Apple. I showed My Trackpad to the Apple Associate and he told me that my Magic Trackpad is fine. It is indeed an Apple Product. I showed him the misspelled words and he laughed. He said the word Veryfied is all over some of Apple’s products. Varyfied is probably the name of the company that made the product for Apple. He showed me the back of a Magic Trackpad 2 box from the store. Sure enough, it read “Energy Veryfied”. He checked my Magic Trackpad again, handed back to me and told me that I do not need to buy another Magic Trackpad. So, I am keeping mine and I am not sending it back to Amazon.
The 2 images I uploaded were back of the boxes. One is my Magic Trackpad from Amazon and the other is from Apple Store. They both have the words “Energy Veryfied"
Updated and revised 7/25/2011
I was so concerned with the Authenticity of this Magic Trackpad that I did not really talked much about it except that it works just like the Trackpad on an Apple Laptop. After a few more days using it, I need to revise my statement. This Magic Trackpad works much better than the one on the MBP. The reason is that the location of the Trackpad on a laptop is at the center of laptop at the bottom of the keyboard.
Some keyboards are split and have a space in the middle. This enables the hands opening up and not crowded in the middle. Locating the trackpad in the middle forces the hand reaching to the center. Not a comfortable position.
Locating laptop trackpad at the bottom right would be better for right handed people as there would be no need to reach the right hand towards the center. The wrist could be in a straight position instead of cocked. However, locating it to the right would create a problem for left handed people. This Magic Trackpad could be placed anywhere. For right handed people, this would be to the right and away from the keyboard. When using this Magic Trackpad, the right hand and wrist would be in a more comfortable position. While this Magic Trackpad is not cheap but I think it is worth the money. I have better control with my wrist straight. Get it if you work with an apple laptop. Highly recommended.
Authenticity Issue additional information 7/26/2021
One thing I forgot to mention about the Authenticity Issue verification. There are web sites that supposed to check the serial numbers. I can tell you that this does not apply to Magic Trackpad 2. Apple does not track the serial numbers on peripherals. I uploaded a third picture of the Magic Trackpad 2 box with the serial numbers. This picture is the one with the price tag and was taken on the back of the box of a Magic Trackpad 2 at the Apple Store. This serial numbers on this cannot be verified. Go ahead and search and check this serial numbers. It appears that some reviewers might have been sending back authentic Magic Trackpad 2's unnecessary.
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2021
There are so many discussions comparing the Magic Trackpad and the Magic Mouse. Some prefer one over the other. I like them both. Both of them could be connected to the MPB at the same time.
This Magic Trackpad 2 works well with my MBP. There is no learning curve. There is no reason not to considered this if you have MPB a little away from you and you have a hard time of reaching it (e.g. connecting to an external display). I would get both the mouse and this trackpad.
Authenticity Issue
After writing this review, I noticed that a review that claimed that his Magic Trackpad 2 that was sent was not authentic.
I was quite happy with the purchase as it was working very well. However, when I checked the box, I discovered that “Energy Veryfied” is printed at the back of the box. Veryfied is not a word. So, I thought it is misspelled. Maybe I receive a non-authentic Apple product.
So, I starting the returning process sending this back to Amazon. Before I sent it back, I dropped by an Apple Store. I wanted to purchase another Magic Trackpad directly from Apple. I showed My Trackpad to the Apple Associate and he told me that my Magic Trackpad is fine. It is indeed an Apple Product. I showed him the misspelled words and he laughed. He said the word Veryfied is all over some of Apple’s products. Varyfied is probably the name of the company that made the product for Apple. He showed me the back of a Magic Trackpad 2 box from the store. Sure enough, it read “Energy Veryfied”. He checked my Magic Trackpad again, handed back to me and told me that I do not need to buy another Magic Trackpad. So, I am keeping mine and I am not sending it back to Amazon.
The 2 images I uploaded were back of the boxes. One is my Magic Trackpad from Amazon and the other is from Apple Store. They both have the words “Energy Veryfied"
Updated and revised 7/25/2011
I was so concerned with the Authenticity of this Magic Trackpad that I did not really talked much about it except that it works just like the Trackpad on an Apple Laptop. After a few more days using it, I need to revise my statement. This Magic Trackpad works much better than the one on the MBP. The reason is that the location of the Trackpad on a laptop is at the center of laptop at the bottom of the keyboard.
Some keyboards are split and have a space in the middle. This enables the hands opening up and not crowded in the middle. Locating the trackpad in the middle forces the hand reaching to the center. Not a comfortable position.
Locating laptop trackpad at the bottom right would be better for right handed people as there would be no need to reach the right hand towards the center. The wrist could be in a straight position instead of cocked. However, locating it to the right would create a problem for left handed people. This Magic Trackpad could be placed anywhere. For right handed people, this would be to the right and away from the keyboard. When using this Magic Trackpad, the right hand and wrist would be in a more comfortable position. While this Magic Trackpad is not cheap but I think it is worth the money. I have better control with my wrist straight. Get it if you work with an apple laptop. Highly recommended.
Authenticity Issue additional information 7/26/2021
One thing I forgot to mention about the Authenticity Issue verification. There are web sites that supposed to check the serial numbers. I can tell you that this does not apply to Magic Trackpad 2. Apple does not track the serial numbers on peripherals. I uploaded a third picture of the Magic Trackpad 2 box with the serial numbers. This picture is the one with the price tag and was taken on the back of the box of a Magic Trackpad 2 at the Apple Store. This serial numbers on this cannot be verified. Go ahead and search and check this serial numbers. It appears that some reviewers might have been sending back authentic Magic Trackpad 2's unnecessary.
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It has all the same gestures and features that the regular laptop trackpads have.
- classic Apple design and quality that one would expect.
- battery lasts forever
- can be used while charging
- surface finish is pleasant to touch while using.
- easy to clean from finger dirt with alcohol wipe
- switch in the back provides easy connect and disconnect
2024 Edit: 2 years later and still going strong, looks as good as brand new and the battery life is still around the same, a little under a month. If it died out of nowhere I wouldn't hesitate to buy a new one.