Updated 2 Nov 2026
Is the Apple Magic Trackpad (USB-C) worth it?
Yes — for a Mac desk, if you like MacBook gestures.
It's a large, solid glass trackpad that works exactly like a MacBook's: pinch, swipe between apps, Force Click for extra options, and pressure-sensitive clicks anywhere on the surface. Your hand stays flat and still, which many people find easier on the wrist than a mouse. It recharges over USB-C and pairs over Bluetooth. It's expensive, it's built for macOS (Windows gets only basic support), and precise work like photo editing is still easier with a mouse.
100%of 8 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Every MacBook gesture on your desk
- Large, solid glass surface
- Rechargeable over USB-C
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What owners say
The few owners we read all rate it five stars, mostly for how smooth and responsive it feels.
Good to know
- Expensive.
- Built for macOS; Windows support is basic.
- Pixel-precise work is harder than with a mouse.
- Takes up more desk space than a mouse.
From 8 buyer ratings at Takealot (South Africa), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Smooth and responsiveMentioned a lot
What they complain about
Hardly any: just 0 of 8 owners gave it 3 stars or fewer, and no complaint came up often enough to list.
Get it if…
- You use an iMac, Mac mini or a MacBook on a stand.
- Moving a mouse hurts your wrist.
Skip it if…
- You use Windows.
- You do precise editing work: a mouse like the MX Master 3S is more accurate.
More on the Magic Trackpad
How we reached this verdict
iMore found it better than the original in every way: bigger, sturdier, rechargeable and with MacBook-style Force Touch, though expensive enough that you have to really want it. Macworld liked the Force Touch features but thought them a nice-to-have at the price. Both tested the Lightning model; Apple's USB-C version changes only the port.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: iMore, Macworld, Apple, Tom's Hardware, TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Windows Central, Macworld, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 2 Nov 2026How we decide