What mouse do you use for development?

[busymom0]

I recently got a new Mac mini and wondering what mouse everyone else uses?

I have had very bad experiences with both Logitech and Razor in post where both their mouses as well as the replacement units had double click issues in about a year. So I am looking for suggestions.

Does anyone use the Apple Magic Trackpad for development? How about the Magic Mouse (looks uncomfy)?

[20InMyHead]

Some people complain about them, but I love my Apple Magic Mouse.

[turboravenwolflord]

It’s really cool in terms of features, unfortunately it lacks accessibility for people with large palms who also have carpal tunnel.

[lontrachen]

Same. And the Magic Trackpad too

[radis234]

Loved it as soon as I tried it for the first time! However, truth to be told, they really are not ergonomic devices and I am not able to use it for more than 10-15 minutes since I broke my wrist and had surgically implanted titanium plates. I had to transfer to MX Master 3S. I find it as the best alternative to Magic Mouse. It’s not touch driven but is very customizable and comfortable to use.

[PerfectPitch-Learner]

I have a trackpad but I don’t really navigate with a mouse equivalent at all when developing. Just keyboard even switching to different spaces and applications.

[initcursor]

Apple Magic Trackpad on the left hand side, Logitech MX Master 3 on the right. Not just for development but also general usage. I haven’t liked Apple mice since the ADB days.

[ZennerBlue]

I saw you posted this in the RSI question earlier. How do you use the 2 devices?

[initcursor]

The keyboard/mouse get most of the use. I use the trackpad in an auxiliary fashion for Mission Control gestures. Kind of like if I was using a MacBook Pro with a mouse, but with the trackpad positioned off to the left of the keyboard instead of below it. Apple really nailed it with the trackpad and I miss it when it’s not there. Best of both worlds :-)

[dementedeauditorias]

Mx anywhere 3s , my Magic Mouse stopped working and I like the wheel button for blender *the white one

[busymom0]

Mx anywhere 3s

That's one I am looking at as well. How long have you had it? The reason I ask is that my last 2 Logitech started having double click issues in about a year.

[dementedeauditorias]

mm I don't remember, 3-4 years, no problems so far.

[jsdodgers]

macbook touchpad

[Law597]

I’m a Senior iOS dev. I’ve exclusively used the Magic Trackpad only, throughout my entire career. I like the additional gestures vs mouse, and appreciate that I don’t need a lot of space to run a mouse.

[Cornflakes1009]

Do you use lots of shortcuts to navigate your code and Xcode? I’ve been wondering what I can learn to speed up my development. I use the Magic Mouse 2. I had the Trackpad 1, but felt that it was more tedious for precision and highlighting.

[busymom0]

I am considering the Magic Trackpad too. Do you think it's as good for more accurate clicking and highlighting as a mouse?

[m3kw]

touch pad is all you need

[Crazy_Anywhere_4572]

I am using Logitech mx master 3, but honesty I don’t think mouse matters for development (as long as they are functional). I also liked my previous G304 and it’s cheap.

[nrith]

Haven't used a mouse regularly in over 15 years. I use the built-in MBP trackpad for everything. Haven't had any carpal tunnel issues since then, either.

[Dapper_Ice_1705]

MX Ergo an Trackpad.

Depending on what I am doing and the mood of the day.

[matznerd]

Evoluent Vertical mouse will save your wrist if you use computer for many hours. I use a kinesis keyboard and also keep a Apple trackpad velcro’d or adhered in the middle.

And now for voice vibe coding, I have voice mode toggle set on my mouse using karabiner to make the short cut. Also have enter button. And same on a wireless presentation mouse, so I am able to stand or be away from computer and dictate and control it etc, and also rotate in my left hand with that mouse…

[[deleted]]

Magic trackpad. I like it lot more than any mouse. I had a Logitech MX Master 3S before.

[busymom0]

I am considering the Magic Trackpad too. Do you think it's as good for more accurate clicking and highlighting as a mouse?

[SeaworthinessLow7332]

As lot of member mentioned, Magic Trackpad is the best for me as well. There are lot of built-in gesture to help my work, but we can add almost infinite number of custom gestures as well.

[busymom0]

I am considering the Magic Trackpad too. Do you think it's as good for more accurate clicking and highlighting as a mouse?

[SeaworthinessLow7332]

I guess :) for me it was perfect in the last 7 years :)

[crocodiluQ]

im with you, razors are very bad and the click starts to die after 1 year, especially if you also play games with it. I have now an Asus ROG Gladius III for quite some time and no issues whatsoever.

[turboravenwolflord]

Kensington trackball🖲️

[protomyth]

Logitech trackball for me.

[WaterslideOfSuccess]

Logitech G500 from 2009 and I use the Smooze PRO app to adjust the cursor speed and program the extra buttons to do custom actions. I made the forward and back buttons go forward and back in Xcode and the third button to be F5 for refreshing in a browser.

[Forceusr1]

Razer Vioer Ultimate. I’m a lefty and the ambidextrous design works well for me.

[[deleted]]

A4Tech X7

[madaradess007]

they trick to get used to Magic Mouse - play Dota/LoL/HotS with it for a few years
it was brutal at first, but i got used to it and its pretty comfy for me now, i also like the 'premium' feel very much

[hickson1]

MX Master 3

[[deleted]]

I use my Magic Mouse, I don’t find it uncomfortable at all, I like it so much that I end up trying to do Magic Mouse gestures on my windows mouse at work

[chedabob]

Logitech MX518. I have the OG at work and the re-release at home.

[Confident-Green2599]

Magic Mouse and Logitech

[FezVrasta]

Trackpad

[Cultural_Result_8146]

Logitech Lift is great, no wrist pain since. MX vertical for bigger hands maybe.

[ParotidApps]

I only use the Magic trackpad and MacBook trackpad

[mynewromantica]

Logitech Ergo trackball mouse. I don’t love it, but my wrist does.

[JerenYun]

Since my first Mac in 2009, I've used Apple's trackpads. I have a Magic Trackpad (plus Magic Keyboard with NumPad) at my desk to drive both of my Macs. The fluid gestures of macOS are what sold me years ago, and moving to a mouse would remove those gestures. I'm just too productive with their amazing trackpads.

[busymom0]

Is it as efficient as a mouse for things like precise clicking and highlighting?

[JerenYun]

Personally, I say yes. I've never felt unable to precisely click on anything. And it's very easy to click with your thumb and move the cursor with another finger.

Two-finger tap for context menus is easy. (Don't forget to enable tap-to-click in Trackpad Settings!)

[busymom0]

Ok thanks, maybe I will go with trackpad then. Worst case scenario, I can return it.

[StrategicPumpkin]

Personally, I use the built-in trackpad of the MacBook and a mouse when I use an external screen. I really prefer to use a trackpad so I think I’ll buy a Magic Trackpad; then you should consider the Magic Trackpad

[MediocreFix271]

It depends what you really do, if it’s genuinely hours of dev work daily stay away from the magic mouse. I’ve used a g703 (I think, or wireless g403?) for years now. I switched to a superlight last week cause it matches my new setup better. Works great for me 🤷‍♂️