Apple Magic Mouse Drops to $60 on Amazon in 24% Limited-Time Discount

Q: The Apple Magic Mouse is 24% off, but does this discounted USB-C model finally fix its most notoriously frustrating design flaw?

No. The discounted USB-C Magic Mouse does not fix its most criticized design flaw: the charging port is still on the bottom, so you still cannot use the mouse while it is plugged in. What has changed is the connector, not the design. Apple’s newer version swaps in USB-C and includes a woven USB-C cable, but the physical charging layout remains the same. That means the familiar frustration persists if the battery runs low mid-work session. The trade-off is that Apple still leans on battery life to soften the issue. The company says the rechargeable battery lasts about a month or more on a full charge, and short top-ups can provide hours of use. For many users, that makes the flaw occasional rather than constant, but it does not eliminate it. The sale does make the mouse more appealing for Apple users who value seamless pairing, gesture support, and a compact design. It automatically pairs with Macs and supports Multi-Touch gestures such as scrolling and swiping, though USB-C Magic Mouse gesture support requires macOS Sequoia 15.1 or later. So the answer is simple: this rare $60 deal improves the price, not the product’s most infamous usability problem. Buyers who already like Apple’s ecosystem integration may see it as worth it; buyers hoping Apple finally moved the charging port will be disappointed.

Q: This limited-time Magic Mouse discount is tempting, but why are buyers forced to pay a premium just to get the black version?

Buyers are paying more for the black Magic Mouse because Apple prices that finish higher from the start, and the current sale preserves that gap. The white model normally sells for about $79 and has fallen to roughly $60. The black version typically carries a $99 list price and is only discounted to around $80 in current promotions. So the premium is not being created by this deal alone; it is built into Apple’s pricing and only partly reduced by retailers. Apple has long treated darker finishes on some accessories as premium variants. In older generations, the darker “Space Gray” versions of input devices also cost more than the standard white-and-silver versions. Retailers then discount each color from its own MSRP, which is why the black model remains about $20 higher even during sales. There is little evidence that the black version offers better features or performance. Both versions generally provide the same Bluetooth pairing, Multi-Touch gestures, rechargeable battery life, and USB-C charging. In practical terms, buyers are paying for color and positioning, not extra capability. The other factor is deal depth. The white Magic Mouse is seeing a steeper discount—about 24%—while black often gets a smaller cut. Because Apple accessories are infrequently discounted and these promotions are time-sensitive, retailers appear to be using the white model as the sharper headline bargain while keeping the black model closer to its premium price.

3 articles · Updated · Kotaku · Nov 12

$60 gets buyers Apple’s Magic Mouse on Amazon, down from its usual $79 in a limited-time 24% discount.
The sale targets Apple users looking to stay within the ecosystem, with the mouse positioned as a seamless fit for Macs and MacBooks without extra setup.
Apple’s mouse also offers about a month of battery life per charge, quick recharging, a woven USB-C cable and a multi-touch surface for gesture controls.
Deals on the Magic Mouse are described as relatively infrequent, making the current price cut notable for shoppers considering a personal purchase or gift.