The Melt mouse might pass for a minimalist Magic Mouse clone, but it’s got more than a few tricks up its sleeve.
This sleek new gadget blends a mouse, a touchpad, and a number pad all wrapped up in a sleek piece of glass that somehow looks futuristic, and surprisingly, practical.
It’s all clean lines and smooth edges, but the Melt Mouse goes beyond simple cursor control. The whole surface works as a multi-touch trackpad, so you can scroll, swipe, and zoom just by moving your fingers around.
It even picks up two-finger gestures and gives you haptic feedback for a more tactile experience. With up to 6,000 DPI, it’s sharp enough for anything, from editing photos to gaming.
Here’s where it gets really interesting: tap a button, and it turns into a number pad. Subtle dots light up to show you where the numbers go, but you’re not stuck just typing digits. You can program those spots with shortcuts for Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or whatever you use most, and even switch between different profiles depending on your workflow through the Melt Studio software. There are two side buttons for extra commands, which already puts it a step ahead of Apple’s super minimalist mouse.
Right now, the Melt Mouse is on Kickstarter for about $237 if you get in early. This excludes shipping fees and taxes. Deliveries are estimated for September 2026. As with any crowdfunded tech, there’s always a chance things won’t go as planned, so backers should keep that in mind.
Still, if you’ve ever wished Apple’s Magic Mouse did more than just look pretty, this might be the upgrade you’ve been waiting for.
We’ll see how it holds up against Magic Mouse in the future. For now, if you’re hunting for the best mouse and keyboard for 2025, we’ve got you covered.
