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M1 MacBook Optional Accessories Guide

Mice

Best budget mouse:

Logitech M535 Bluetooth Mouse ~ $28
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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