My Mac Mini is less than 6 months old and my wireless mouse and keyboard were purchased with my 2009 vintage Macintosh. Yes, I tend to hang onto things which is why reliability is such a big thing with me.
Mac mini (M1, 2020)
Not exactly sure what you mean by "fairly priced," but I have been using Logitech keyboards / mice with my Mac minis since I started with the 2008 model.
FWIW, I have the Logitech MX Master 3 mouse & MX Keys keyboard and they work perfectly with my current M2 Pro mini.
Apple is best - already paid for by your hugely-underpriced mini. I’d buy the trackpad instead of the mouse. Why? Because the charging port on the Magic Mouse is awkwardly placed and a bit of a trap - won’t allow use while charging:
They don't have to be from Apple. Most any keyboard or mouse will do.
I prefer ergonomic keyboards, and am currently using a Microsoft Ergo 4000. They don't make those anymore, but this is also a very comfortable, and well made ergo keyboard. The only trick with what are meant to be PC keyboards is if you're doing an Option key startup, you hold what would be the Command key to the left of the spacebar, since that's the Alt/Option key before you get to the desktop. Once there, you can go into the System Settings to switch the key positions so Option and Command are their normal Mac positions.
I also prefer simple two button mice with a scroll wheel that serves as a third button. I always assign that one to do a double click. I honestly can't remember the last time I did an physical double click. I'm currently using this Logitech mouse. Slight downside, you need separate drivers to assign the wheel button. I'm using SteerMouse for that. I gave up on Logitech's drivers years ago.
I very much appreciate the feedback. Thanks.
You're very welcome!
I need a new mouse and keyboard for my relatively new Mac Mini. Where do I find reliable, fairly priced Mac components/accessories
