I initially purchased the black magic mouse with my m3 pro but it began to irritate me. I got the trackpad today and omg this makes it come alive in desktop mode. The Mac OS is truly meant to be a touch system and it just works much better with a trackpad. I keep them both connected on my desk as well and can rotate back and forth as well.
I'm still using the original magic trackpad, I'm considering buying the latest one but am not finding much info on the 2 vs the 3. Other than the braided cable are you aware of any differences between the 2nd and 3rd versions of this?
I got the original and purchased rechargeable batteries with it so when one pair is in the other is charging. I can do 3+weeks per charge and I use it every day. 6-8 batteries per month is expensive!
Hey Your Guitar Workshop! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it. Yeah, I think it was also a combination of my Magic Trackpad that was starting to die. I used it on and off and before the July of last year it was resting in a packed box for at least before the pandemic. Honestly, like I said in my video if it wasn’t for the batteries draining so quickly I would not have upgraded. Before using it with Universal Control in my workflow the batteries were lasting around 3 - 6 weeks.
So apart from the size and batteries, the og trackpad still has the same features? I’m contemplating getting it for my iPad 10th gen and MacBook Pro for when I’m sitting at my desk (also trying to avoid buying the magic folio case 😅)
For the most part ..... YEAH! I don't use the new Magic Trackpad any different on how I use the old one. I will say that the size does help in certain situations and if it was not because of the battery issue I was having, I would literally be still using my old trackpad daily. I still have it, just on another computer for the kids. Hope that helps my friend :)
@@Elev8Project yes it helps perfectly! I already have rechargeable batteries and I can find this one for only $30 so I’m definitely going to grab one 🙏 thank you!
Great Question! Because of Apple's naming convention you want to look for Apple Magic Trackpad 2021. That is the latest 3rd version of the Magic Trackpad. Hope that helps!
thx 4 this, new sub! I have a Space Gray TP2 that I love 4 my trashcan Pro. But I want a silver colormatch 4 my new used cheesegrater Pro. I almost went 4 a refurb silver TP2 but became suspicious ab why so many used, & new only on ePay. Wow, TP3, I'll take it!
Hey There! Thanks for taking the time to leave a question in the comments. I don't personally have the new Apple Keyboard, but that is weird and couldn't tell you why off-hand.
you just use 2 fingers to right click- or in settings you can define a "right click" if you're on the right side of the trackpad. This has been the norm since they removed the trackpad button on MacBooks over 10 years ago and has not changed.
I just got the newest magic trackpad as an upgrade to the original, but I found the surface of the new version a lot less smooth than the original. This is a huge surprise as the reviews I read all compliment the smoothness of the new trackpad. Do you also have the same experience? How do you find the surface smoothness of version 3?
Hey Yijia Zhan! I have both in front of me and in smoothness, maybe because I used my old one for so many years it isn't as smooth as the new one. The size has made such a difference though, especially when I am editing videos.
Why do you refer to the latest trackpad as version 3? I was able to find only version 1 and version 2. Is there really version 3 and what is the part number than for 2nd and 3rd generation?
Hey @maksimkazlouski5959! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! Technically, there is "Magic Trackpad" with no version behind it lol. But yes, there has been 3 versions. 1st version launched in 2010, took physical batteries and a bit smaller than the ones today. 2nd version launched in 2015, larger, rechargeable battery, lightning port etc. 3rd version launched in 2022, and yes not too different from the 2nd version. 3rd version has the updated automatic connect or pairing similar to the apple AirPods, rounder corners, and longer battery life, yes it has a few more changes, but not that is groundbreaking between the 2nd version. Hope that helps my friend!
Rechargeable Alkaline batteries have a limited number of recharges(around 10 at best), after that not only are they very unsafe to use, but they are not as effective as Lithium Ion.
@@FuudTV please tell this to the rechargeable AA batteries I use for the past 6years of which in the past 3years they have been used in a xbox controller and they work perfectly
@@TFVscp my rechargeable batteries are constantly dead on my original Magic Keyboard and mouse. They are energy hogs and I’m constantly charging and switching. I am finally buying a rechargeable Magic Mouse and wired keyboard. I use the rechargeable mouse at work for 40 hours a week and I am only charging it once every 3ish weeks. I should have much longer life at home. The original magic products were battery eaters.
@@FuudTV alkaline AAA batteries aren't rechargeable It's the nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) ones that are. Supposedly there is a way to recharge alkaline batteries like once or twice but they have very limited capacity when doing so. Also they make lithium ion AAA batteries but they come with their own set of pros and cons. If you ever see a battery labeled heavy duty it's probably zinc chloride those are designed to have all their power dumped out of them super quickly (say in a drill) but they don't have as much power overall so for a trackpad they won't last as long as alkaline.
Hey Amenah Dhirani ! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! Absolutely! The original touchpad if you haven't or if you get one used is still more than capable and exactly what I was using till I upgraded. Honestly, if I didn't have the battery issue I would still be using the original touchpad. Hope that helps!
Hey Mohamed B! I haven't seen any, but if I come across a version 2 to compare with mine I will. Minor changes from what I remember, basically the same. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
Personally I feel like the apple trackpad is great for anyone that wants a "macbook" like experience with they're desktop mac. However, there are certain instances where I would say that the trackpad is not that great. Like when doing creative work where precision is neccessary like photoshop or any other program that requires fine movement of the mouse, your going to severely cripple yourself and wish you had a mouse to begin with. For general use though it is great. Keep in mind also, that the trackpad does not have the same polling rate or coating as the one on the macbook, so the experience is not exactly one to one.
I ain’t gonna lie, I’m looking for a comparison between the magic trackpad 2 and the magic trackpad three and no one on RUclips has done one. I’m kind of questioning why
There isn't much of a difference between the 2. The newest model comes in black, and comes with a USB-C to lighting and can be picked up to pair easily by showing up screen. Minor, minor changes. Hence Apple didn't call it the Magic Trackpad 3 and mind you they are clearing up their naming for their devices, and making it more simple.
Hey Kitacha Callander, thank-you for taking the time to leave a comment! Its hard to say, and hope the video helped somewhat. If you have used a trackpad on a MacBook and starting to use a desktop or laptop in a desktop mode the trackpad is hard to beat if you enjoy it. I use both for different reasons, but if I had to choose one, it would be a mouse for versatility and options depending on the type of mouse you get. Hope that helps.
Hey IVANLEE! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! I still have the OG trackpad and still, use it from time to time on my other Mac :)
Fair enough! It has now become a habit to use one on the left side of my keyboard lol. Love it, especially if you are used to a trackpad on a laptop transitioning to a desktop setup.
thanks for your video... Original trackpads are sold second hand for 35 euros shipped... So i grabbed one today after watching your video, mostly to test and see if I like it on a day to day basis
Glad I found this! I've got one on the way to use with my Logitech MX3 mouse. I use two 27" screens, side by side, on an M1 MacMini using Stage Manager. I wish I could have two cursors going at the same time. One for each screen. That way I could use my left hand for the left screen, and my right hand for the right screen. But I doubt that is possible. Also, I may set up my iPad to use with my M1 MacMini, as you did.
I have the original MTP (which I think I got with an iMac), and I've bought (but returned) the newer versions, but I just can't get the hang of using it. I must admit, though, that I LOVE the Magic Mouse (charging stupidity notwithstanding). For all the griping about ergonomics, I've not had any hand pain in the decade+ that I've been using it. I wonder if it's a function of having come up on a Mac rather than a Windows mouse. The latter teaches you to keep two fingers hovering over the surface, while the old one-button Mac mouses has me draping my index finger across the surface towards the right, my middle finger kept off the side. I click left or right with the same index finger. (And I hardly right-click.) Anyway, love your videos.
Thank-you skm! Yeah, the old one has been great, just the battery life became unbearable especially as i started using Universal Control in my dailly workflow. The new one, is more like the large trackpad on my MacBook's and I personally had no issues, that being said if you haven't experienced the magic trackpad it can take some time to get used. The Magic Mouse .... another video I think lol :)
@@Elev8Project Could you explain what Universal Control is? Is this an option that can be switched on and off or another device that needs purchased? Thank you.
Hey fastng! I believe the are exactly the same size. I think the Trackpad 2 seems bigger as it is more squared off on the corners versus the newer model that is more rounded.
@@7aemr Sorry I missed this in the comments! I think they would be comparable. I charge my Trackpad 2021, once a month maybe, if not once every 3 months lol. What is nice, if it is getting low you get a notification on your Mac, and you just plug it in and you are still able to use it.
Hey Jay Spartan! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! Technically, there is "Magic Trackpad" with no version behind it lol. But yes, there has been 3 versions. 1st version launched in 2010, took physical batteries and a bit smaller than the ones today. 2nd version launched in 2015, larger, rechargeable battery, lightning port etc. 3rd version launched in 2022, and yes not too different from the 2nd version. 3rd version has the updated automatic connect or pairing similar to the apple AirPods, rounder corners, and longer battery life, yes it has a few more changes, but not that is ground breaking between the 2nd version. Hope that helps my friend!
Hey SUB 760! Totally missed your comment, my apologies! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! Technically, there is a "Magic Trackpad" with no version behind it lol. But yes, there have been 3 versions. 1st version was launched in 2010, took physical batteries and is a bit smaller than the one's today. 2nd version was launched in 2015, with a larger trackpad, rechargeable battery, lightning port etc. 3rd version was launched in 2022, and yet not too different from the 2nd version. 3rd version has the updated automatic connect or pairing similar to the apple AirPods, rounder corners, and longer battery life, yes it has a few more changes, but it is not groundbreaking between the 2nd version. Hope that helps my friend!
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! Technically, there is "Magic Trackpad" with no version behind it lol. But yes, there have been 3 versions. 1st version was launched in 2010, took physical batteries and is a bit smaller than the one's today. 2nd version was launched in 2015, larger, rechargeable battery, lightning port etc. 3rd version was launched in 2022, and yet not too different from the 2nd version. 3rd version has the updated automatic connect or pairing similar to the apple AirPods, rounder corners, and longer battery life, yes it has a few more changes, but not that is groundbreaking between the 2nd version. Hope that helps my friend!
I initially purchased the black magic mouse with my m3 pro but it began to irritate me. I got the trackpad today and omg this makes it come alive in desktop mode. The Mac OS is truly meant to be a touch system and it just works much better with a trackpad. I keep them both connected on my desk as well and can rotate back and forth as well.
I'm still using the original magic trackpad, I'm considering buying the latest one but am not finding much info on the 2 vs the 3. Other than the braided cable are you aware of any differences between the 2nd and 3rd versions of this?
There really are none. The corners are more rounded and there is a black one instead of a space gray one, but that's pretty much it.
I came here to find an answer for that same question. Thanks Jeff!
@@erik_gerhard No problem, have a good day Erik!
I got the original and purchased rechargeable batteries with it so when one pair is in the other is charging. I can do 3+weeks per charge and I use it every day. 6-8 batteries per month is expensive!
Hey Your Guitar Workshop! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it. Yeah, I think it was also a combination of my Magic Trackpad that was starting to die. I used it on and off and before the July of last year it was resting in a packed box for at least before the pandemic. Honestly, like I said in my video if it wasn’t for the batteries draining so quickly I would not have upgraded. Before using it with Universal Control in my workflow the batteries were lasting around 3 - 6 weeks.
@@Elev8Project ah right, yeah I'm not using universal control, my wife universally controls me though ;-)
@@Yourguitarworkshop LOL .... Same :)
Who buys disposable batteries?! Always use NiMH rechargeable AA batteries.
So apart from the size and batteries, the og trackpad still has the same features? I’m contemplating getting it for my iPad 10th gen and MacBook Pro for when I’m sitting at my desk (also trying to avoid buying the magic folio case 😅)
For the most part ..... YEAH! I don't use the new Magic Trackpad any different on how I use the old one. I will say that the size does help in certain situations and if it was not because of the battery issue I was having, I would literally be still using my old trackpad daily. I still have it, just on another computer for the kids. Hope that helps my friend :)
@@Elev8Project yes it helps perfectly! I already have rechargeable batteries and I can find this one for only $30 so I’m definitely going to grab one 🙏 thank you!
Amazing!!
i only find the trackpad 2 version on amazon, is it normal ?
Great Question! Because of Apple's naming convention you want to look for Apple Magic Trackpad 2021. That is the latest 3rd version of the Magic Trackpad. Hope that helps!
thx 4 this, new sub!
I have a Space Gray TP2 that I love 4 my trashcan Pro. But I want a silver colormatch 4 my new used cheesegrater Pro. I almost went 4 a refurb silver TP2 but became suspicious ab why so many used, & new only on ePay. Wow, TP3, I'll take it!
Random question, anyidea why battery percentage won’t show up for the Apple keyboard? I can see trackpad info but magic keyboard doesn’t show battery
Hey There! Thanks for taking the time to leave a question in the comments. I don't personally have the new Apple Keyboard, but that is weird and couldn't tell you why off-hand.
The original works with iPad?
Wow, not one word about the right and left clicking functions on the new Apple Magic Trackpad?
you just use 2 fingers to right click- or in settings you can define a "right click" if you're on the right side of the trackpad. This has been the norm since they removed the trackpad button on MacBooks over 10 years ago and has not changed.
I just got the newest magic trackpad as an upgrade to the original, but I found the surface of the new version a lot less smooth than the original. This is a huge surprise as the reviews I read all compliment the smoothness of the new trackpad. Do you also have the same experience? How do you find the surface smoothness of version 3?
Hey Yijia Zhan! I have both in front of me and in smoothness, maybe because I used my old one for so many years it isn't as smooth as the new one. The size has made such a difference though, especially when I am editing videos.
Bought today and the same! It is not so smooth as Macbook tracpad. Did it went better by time?
Does it work on pc?
Why do you refer to the latest trackpad as version 3? I was able to find only version 1 and version 2. Is there really version 3 and what is the part number than for 2nd and 3rd generation?
Hey @maksimkazlouski5959! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! Technically, there is "Magic Trackpad" with no version behind it lol. But yes, there has been 3 versions. 1st version launched in 2010, took physical batteries and a bit smaller than the ones today. 2nd version launched in 2015, larger, rechargeable battery, lightning port etc. 3rd version launched in 2022, and yes not too different from the 2nd version. 3rd version has the updated automatic connect or pairing similar to the apple AirPods, rounder corners, and longer battery life, yes it has a few more changes, but not that is groundbreaking between the 2nd version. Hope that helps my friend!
It might come to a surprise to some people but rechargeable AA batteries exist. No need to buy and waste new AA all the time.
Hey Thomas! Great point!!
Rechargeable Alkaline batteries have a limited number of recharges(around 10 at best), after that not only are they very unsafe to use, but they are not as effective as Lithium Ion.
@@FuudTV please tell this to the rechargeable AA batteries I use for the past 6years of which in the past 3years they have been used in a xbox controller and they work perfectly
@@TFVscp my rechargeable batteries are constantly dead on my original Magic Keyboard and mouse. They are energy hogs and I’m constantly charging and switching. I am finally buying a rechargeable Magic Mouse and wired keyboard. I use the rechargeable mouse at work for 40 hours a week and I am only charging it once every 3ish weeks. I should have much longer life at home. The original magic products were battery eaters.
@@FuudTV alkaline AAA batteries aren't rechargeable It's the nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) ones that are.
Supposedly there is a way to recharge alkaline batteries like once or twice but they have very limited capacity when doing so.
Also they make lithium ion AAA batteries but they come with their own set of pros and cons.
If you ever see a battery labeled heavy duty it's probably zinc chloride those are designed to have all their power dumped out of them super quickly (say in a drill) but they don't have as much power overall so for a trackpad they won't last as long as alkaline.
I have a MacBook Air M1. will the original touchpad be okay? I mainly need it for design work along side my mouse
Hey Amenah Dhirani ! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! Absolutely! The original touchpad if you haven't or if you get one used is still more than capable and exactly what I was using till I upgraded. Honestly, if I didn't have the battery issue I would still be using the original touchpad. Hope that helps!
is there any video that compere the 3 et the 2 side by side ??
Hey Mohamed B! I haven't seen any, but if I come across a version 2 to compare with mine I will. Minor changes from what I remember, basically the same. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
Thank for your response… peace from France
Thanks for this video! Could you make a video of your workflow of using both mouse and trackpad simultaneously?
Yes I can! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment I really appreciate it!
Personally I feel like the apple trackpad is great for anyone that wants a "macbook" like experience with they're desktop mac. However, there are certain instances where I would say that the trackpad is not that great. Like when doing creative work where precision is neccessary like photoshop or any other program that requires fine movement of the mouse, your going to severely cripple yourself and wish you had a mouse to begin with. For general use though it is great. Keep in mind also, that the trackpad does not have the same polling rate or coating as the one on the macbook, so the experience is not exactly one to one.
I ain’t gonna lie, I’m looking for a comparison between the magic trackpad 2 and the magic trackpad three and no one on RUclips has done one. I’m kind of questioning why
There isn't much of a difference between the 2. The newest model comes in black, and comes with a USB-C to lighting and can be picked up to pair easily by showing up screen. Minor, minor changes. Hence Apple didn't call it the Magic Trackpad 3 and mind you they are clearing up their naming for their devices, and making it more simple.
Solid review. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Tim! And thank-you for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
I’m still using my original trackpad 😂 but, for esthetics, I am thinking about upgrading to the new one in black ☝️
I totally understand lol :). Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
Thanks for the great info! This has been quite helpful and I just picked up a magic trackpad in white!
Glad I could help! That is awesome! Thanks NoHero, for taking the time to leave a comment I really appreciate it!
Apple Mac - do I get trackpad or mouse?
Hey Kitacha Callander, thank-you for taking the time to leave a comment! Its hard to say, and hope the video helped somewhat. If you have used a trackpad on a MacBook and starting to use a desktop or laptop in a desktop mode the trackpad is hard to beat if you enjoy it. I use both for different reasons, but if I had to choose one, it would be a mouse for versatility and options depending on the type of mouse you get. Hope that helps.
I ended up getting trackpad and mouse - I couldn’t decide! Haha
OG trackpad user here! 😁
Hey IVANLEE! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! I still have the OG trackpad and still, use it from time to time on my other Mac :)
Had the original when it came out as a teenager way before it was popular and ended up giving up on it. Felt too tiny and clunky
Fair enough! It has now become a habit to use one on the left side of my keyboard lol. Love it, especially if you are used to a trackpad on a laptop transitioning to a desktop setup.
great video! I appreciate your thoughts c:
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
thanks for your video... Original trackpads are sold second hand for 35 euros shipped... So i grabbed one today after watching your video, mostly to test and see if I like it on a day to day basis
Hey McRon RPV! Thanks for leaving a comment, I really appreciate it! Let me know how it goes!
Just wondering how it's going? I was just about to order one.
@@Luke-ew6uoit's great, i'm not using it all the time but when I do, it works great :-) for the price it's perfect.
thanks for this info.
I just bought the old Trackpad sealed in a box from Goodwill for $10.99 😅
Nice!!! I still have mine! Thanks, Brice for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
Thank you🎉
Glad I found this! I've got one on the way to use with my Logitech MX3 mouse. I use two 27" screens, side by side, on an M1 MacMini using Stage Manager. I wish I could have two cursors going at the same time. One for each screen. That way I could use my left hand for the left screen, and my right hand for the right screen. But I doubt that is possible. Also, I may set up my iPad to use with my M1 MacMini, as you did.
Glad I could help Bill! I am so used to this setup when I jump onto another computer and miss the trackpad on my left side lol
I have the original MTP (which I think I got with an iMac), and I've bought (but returned) the newer versions, but I just can't get the hang of using it.
I must admit, though, that I LOVE the Magic Mouse (charging stupidity notwithstanding). For all the griping about ergonomics, I've not had any hand pain in the decade+ that I've been using it.
I wonder if it's a function of having come up on a Mac rather than a Windows mouse. The latter teaches you to keep two fingers hovering over the surface, while the old one-button Mac mouses has me draping my index finger across the surface towards the right, my middle finger kept off the side. I click left or right with the same index finger. (And I hardly right-click.)
Anyway, love your videos.
Thank-you skm! Yeah, the old one has been great, just the battery life became unbearable especially as i started using Universal Control in my dailly workflow. The new one, is more like the large trackpad on my MacBook's and I personally had no issues, that being said if you haven't experienced the magic trackpad it can take some time to get used. The Magic Mouse .... another video I think lol :)
@@Elev8Project Could you explain what Universal Control is? Is this an option that can be switched on and off or another device that needs purchased? Thank you.
the trackpad 2 seems bigger than the 3
Hey fastng! I believe the are exactly the same size. I think the Trackpad 2 seems bigger as it is more squared off on the corners versus the newer model that is more rounded.
@@Elev8Project which one would have a better battery life
@@7aemr Sorry I missed this in the comments! I think they would be comparable. I charge my Trackpad 2021, once a month maybe, if not once every 3 months lol. What is nice, if it is getting low you get a notification on your Mac, and you just plug it in and you are still able to use it.
There is no third gen trackpad!
Hey Jay Spartan! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! Technically, there is "Magic Trackpad" with no version behind it lol. But yes, there has been 3 versions. 1st version launched in 2010, took physical batteries and a bit smaller than the ones today. 2nd version launched in 2015, larger, rechargeable battery, lightning port etc. 3rd version launched in 2022, and yes not too different from the 2nd version. 3rd version has the updated automatic connect or pairing similar to the apple AirPods, rounder corners, and longer battery life, yes it has a few more changes, but not that is ground breaking between the 2nd version. Hope that helps my friend!
@@Elev8Project yeah, sure I was mistaken. I know that they are 3 version. I already bought third version - the one in black
there is no mtp 3 !
MTP 3 = New MTP ?
I thought i was tripping! yeah its just 2 versions. I think its due an upgrade soon tho
Hey SUB 760! Totally missed your comment, my apologies! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! Technically, there is a "Magic Trackpad" with no version behind it lol. But yes, there have been 3 versions. 1st version was launched in 2010, took physical batteries and is a bit smaller than the one's today. 2nd version was launched in 2015, with a larger trackpad, rechargeable battery, lightning port etc. 3rd version was launched in 2022, and yet not too different from the 2nd version. 3rd version has the updated automatic connect or pairing similar to the apple AirPods, rounder corners, and longer battery life, yes it has a few more changes, but it is not groundbreaking between the 2nd version. Hope that helps my friend!
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! Technically, there is "Magic Trackpad" with no version behind it lol. But yes, there have been 3 versions. 1st version was launched in 2010, took physical batteries and is a bit smaller than the one's today. 2nd version was launched in 2015, larger, rechargeable battery, lightning port etc. 3rd version was launched in 2022, and yet not too different from the 2nd version. 3rd version has the updated automatic connect or pairing similar to the apple AirPods, rounder corners, and longer battery life, yes it has a few more changes, but not that is groundbreaking between the 2nd version. Hope that helps my friend!