Laptop Trackpad Comparisons

Users debate the quality of laptop trackpads, frequently comparing them to the superior MacBook trackpad while discussing alternatives like ThinkPad trackpoints, Linux/Windows support, and preferences over mice.

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redundantly Nov 15, 2023 View on HN

How does the trackpad compare to a MacBook trackpad?

jbverschoor Dec 12, 2024 View on HN

Any trackpad other than macbook gives me instant pain lol

bauerd Aug 7, 2018 View on HN

Don't you miss the trackpad? It's what keeps me from switching on the hardware side

naikrovek Jul 27, 2021 View on HN

agree. all trackpads pale in comparison. all of them.

favadi Jan 2, 2017 View on HN

The XPS touchpad is comparable to Macbook one, you won't miss the track point.

cheeze Apr 26, 2018 View on HN

IMO it's still much worse than the trackpad

ksec Aug 26, 2025 View on HN

Problem is none of the trackpad on PC are as good as the Apple trackpad

dusty_mc_dusty Apr 19, 2019 View on HN

Have you tried the MacBook Touchpad? All my windows and linux machines have been Thinkpads and while I prefer to use the trackpoint on them, the touchpad on a MacBook wins easily in my experience.

chadcmulligan Jun 10, 2024 View on HN

its the trackpad for me, no other laptop is comparable afaik

mateuszf May 2, 2022 View on HN

I'm curious - do you really consider trackpoint better than apple touchpads?