M1 MacBook Optional Accessories Guide

While the classrooms are keeping wired monitors, keyboards and mice from the previous setups, many have asked what accessories they could purchase for these devices that will be compatible and reliable. 

We have provided a list of different accessories that are recommended by us and compatible with the new MacBook Airs. 

Mice

Best budget mouse:

Logitech M535 Bluetooth Mouse ~ $28

Pros	Cons
Compact Reliable Inexpensive Up to 10 months of charge on a single AA battery	Not ideal for large hands Bluetooth only (potentially an issue for some non MacBook devices)

Best compact mouse:

Satechi M1 ~ $30

Pros	Cons
Compact Inexpensive Rechargeable	Not ideal for large hands May require more frequent charging than others

Best full size mouse:

Logitech Triathalon M720 ~40$ $40

Pros	Cons
Extra customizable buttons Rechargeable Connect up to 3 different devices without re-pairing Comfortable for small to large hands Acts as a wired mouse while charging	More expensive than budget options Only designed for right handed users

Best touch gesture capable mouse:

Apple Magic Mouse 2 ~ $80

Pros	Cons
Supports touch gestures (pinch to zoom, swipe etc.) Compact Rechargeable battery	Price Mouse cannot be used while charging No physical scroll wheel Uncomfortable for large hands

Cases

Any 13.3" laptop sleeve or bag should work fine with the M1 MacBook Air. Here is just an example of something that works.

13-14" laptop sleeve on Amazon ~$15

Adapters and Dongles

While your classroom will be equipped with a keyboard monitor and mouse, many have asked about buying simple adapters to use accessories at home. Here are some examples of affordable compatible options.

 

Full size USB to usb C adapter - 2 pack ~9$

Simple adapter for plugging in mice / cameras / flash drives and other full size USB devices

 

HDMI + 2 USB ports adapter ~25$

Connect two USB devices and an HDMI device (Monitor/TV/Projector etc) to your mac over a single USB-C port