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Apple Magic Mouse 2 - Green (Renewed)
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Apple Magic Mouse 2 - Green (Renewed)

Bottom line: The Amazon Renewed Apple Magic Mouse 2: Built-in rechargeable battery, no AA cells to buy or swap; main trade-off: lightning port is on the underside, so it cannot be used while charging.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For keyboards, mice, headsets and other PC peripherals, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Built-in rechargeable battery, no AA cells to buy or swap
  • ✓ Multi-Touch glass surface for 360-degree scrolling and page swipes
  • ✓ Pairs automatically with a Mac straight out of the box
  • ✓ Lighter with fewer moving parts than the original Magic Mouse

Cons

  • ✗ Lightning port is on the underside, so it cannot be used while charging
  • ✗ Renewed unit, not new - cosmetic wear is possible
  • ✗ Lightning cable is a dated connector versus USB-C peripherals
  • ✗ Low, flat profile offers little palm support for long sessions

Manufacturer description

Its defining change over the original Magic Mouse is the built-in rechargeable battery: you top it up over the Lightning port instead of swapping AA cells, which also lets Apple cut the moving parts and run a continuous bottom shell across the base. That redesign makes the mouse lighter, and the optimized foot design lets it glide with less resistance across a desk or mousepad. The full-width Multi-Touch surface is the other reason people buy this mouse rather than a conventional one. Instead of a scroll wheel, you swipe across the top glass to scroll documents in any direction and flick…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Amazon Renewed Apple Magic Mouse 2 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the gaming peripherals category. Amazon Renewed's gaming peripherals lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for gaming peripherals of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Magic Mouse 2 new or refurbished?

It is an Amazon Renewed unit, meaning it has been inspected and tested to work and look like new. Check the product listing for the current Amazon Renewed guarantee terms.

How does the Magic Mouse 2 charge?

Through the Lightning port on the mouse. Because the port sits on the bottom shell, the mouse cannot be used while it is plugged in.

Does it need batteries?

No. Magic Mouse 2 is completely rechargeable with a built-in battery, which eliminates the traditional AA batteries the original model required.

Will it pair with my Mac automatically?

Yes. Apple states Magic Mouse 2 is ready to go right out of the box and pairs automatically with your Mac.

What gestures does the Multi-Touch surface support?

The top surface reads simple gestures including swiping between web pages and scrolling through documents, with no physical scroll wheel involved.

Key Features

  • -Magic Mouse 2 Is Completely Rechargeable, So You’Ll Eliminate The Use Of Traditional Batteries.
  • - It’s Lighter, Has Fewer Moving Parts Thanks To Its Built-In Battery And Continuous Bottom Shell, And Has An ---Optimized Foot Design — All Helping Magic Mouse 2 Track Easier And Move With Less Resistance Across Your Desk.
  • -Nd The Multi-Touch Surface Allows You To Perform Simple Gestures Such As Swiping Between Web Pages And Scrolling Through Documents.
  • -Lightning Port

Full Specifications

BrandApple
ColorGreen
Range10.0 meters
Model NameMla02ll/a
Style NameModern
Model NumberMla02ll/a
Power SourceBattery Powered
Button Quantity3
Mfr Part NumberKQ-5MHY-RMIO
Special FeatureRechargeable
Hand OrientationRight
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Movement DetectionLaser
Additional FeaturesRechargeable
Number of Batteries1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included)
Warranty Description1
Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth
Mouse Maximum Sensitivity1600 dots_per_inch
Movement Detection TechnologyLaser

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