It hurts my finger to click on the 2020 iMac mouse

[ignatius345]

Here's a possible explanation:

...there's sufficient space in the barrel of a USB-A plug to fit most of the workings of the receiver. The "handle" just contains the antenna, so you get that a, low-profile dongle which you could leave permanently plugged in to your laptop. A USB-C receiver doesn't have all that free space in the barrel and would need a larger handle to hold the gubbins - potentially losing the advantage of being small enough to leave plugged in. Indeed, if you google for wireless mice that do offer USB-C dongles you'll notice that the USB-C dongles do stick out a lot further than the USB-A ones - and they're probably simpler devices that the Logitech one.

So although there's no earthly reason why Logitech couldn't make a USB-C unifying receiver, if it is going to stick out too far to leave permanently in place then there's not much advantage over just using a compact USB-C-to-A adapter. Plus, many of the Logitech mice support bluetooth anyway - beware 'Mac' editions that don't include the dongle (what is more annoying is that Logitech now have a second, incompatible 'Bolt' dongle system, which is basically dedicated bluetooth...)

This does make sense -- though for users with USB-C only laptops are going be using an adapter which sticks out even further. As far as bluetooth, it's ok but nowhere near as responsive, especially for gaming mice. I'm not a gamer, but the response of the gaming mice is really great to use.

 

[ignatius345]

I was trying to ask, which USB-C to USB-A adapter do you use to connect the receiver, or do you have a Mac with a USB-A port? I have a MacBook Air, so I need to use an adapter.

Oh, sorry, misread that. If I'm using a mouse, I'm definitely "docked" for a while with the laptop raised up, using an external keyboard and running off power adapter and maybe even an external display. So, I end up using a hub like this, which also handles my connection to power:

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If you need something more compact, I think any basic little USB-A to C adapter will probably do the trick.

 

[theluggage]

This does make sense -- though for users with USB-C only laptops are going be using an adapter which sticks out even further.

True, but - ultimately - either the dongle is small enough to leave plugged in every time you put your laptop in your bag, or it isn't.

Not that I'm saying that a USB-C dongle would be unwelcome - just spitballing as to why Logitech hasn't bothered.

 

[ignatius345]

True, but - ultimately - either the dongle is small enough to leave plugged in every time you put your laptop in your bag, or it isn't.

Not that I'm saying that a USB-C dongle would be unwelcome - just spitballing as to why Logitech hasn't bothered.

True. I think your theory makes some sense. I mean, there has to be a reason they haven't made one because it's clearly needed. Ah well.