Magic Trackpad draining faster than magic keyboard

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Magic Trackpad draining faster than magic keyboard

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I have a new iMac (2021 M1) but have noticed that the trackpad is draining much faster than the keyboard - looking online it seems that they should drain at a similar rate. I tried Apple chat and they agreed it should go down at a similar rate and asked that I pair the trackpad again. I've done this but it has not made a difference. The keyboard seems that it will last a month, but the trackpad only a couple of weeks - clearly the battery ok if lasting a couple of weeks, but the iMac and accessories are only a month old and I don't want the trackpad to get worse.

Are there any other things I should try or is it worth taking it back?

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Thursday

iMac 24″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Nov 23, 2021 9:33 AM

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Answer 1

Nov 23, 2021 9:35 PM in response to Ellehuxor

It is normal for the trackpad to need charging more often than the keyboard. The keyboard has mechanical switches. When no key is pressed there is no power needed except for the Bluetooth circuitry. The trackpad has to continuously generate and monitor eletric fields on the top surface to detect fingers. My trackpad also needs charging twice as often as my keyboard.

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Answer 2

Nov 23, 2021 9:40 PM in response to Ellehuxor

I concur with Malcolm. ⭐️

My trackpad battery drains faster because moving an on-screen pointer with clicking and sophisticated gestures is more demanding than pressing keys on a keyboard.

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Nov 24, 2021 2:03 AM in response to Smilin-Brian

Thanks both of you - that is very reassuring :) I wonder why the Apple assistant didn't mention that.

Glad all is working as it should.

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Magic Trackpad draining faster than magic keyboard

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