Input & Connectivity
Apple Magic Trackpad (USB-C) โ Black Multi-Touch Surface
By Nick Miles ยท Updated 2026-06-08 ยท 8 expert sources

Pros
- +Identical Force Touch hardware and full macOS gesture engine as the white model โ performance is unchanged, only the finish differs
- +Black anodized aluminum frame ties into Space Black MacBook Pro and dark-themed battlestation builds that white peripherals break
- +160mm x 115mm glass and ~1 month battery match the reference white unit spec-for-spec
- +USB-C pairing and charging via the included braided cable; one-cable parity with current Macs
- +Premium build is the same aluminum-and-glass benchmark reviewers cite as best-in-class
Cons
- โCarries a $20 color tax over the white model ($139.99 vs $119.99) for zero functional gain
- โSame minimal Windows gesture support โ the black finish does not change the macOS-only Force Touch limitation
- โBluetooth-only with no dongle or wired fallback
- โFront-edge USB-C port still blocks natural-orientation use while charging
Score breakdown
- Expert consensus9.4
- Effectiveness9.5
- Build safety9.5
- Durability9.0
- Value6.6