[7] It had 29% more surface area than the first generation model, features an enclosed wedge design, and adds support for Force Touch.

It was originally released in white, and was followed by a space gray version that was introduced with the iMac Pro in 2017 alongside a color-matching Magic Keyboard; both were later made available as standalone purchases.

[13] Seven pastel models (red, pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple) were introduced in 2021 to match the colors of the M1 iMac.

In 2022, the space gray color was replaced by a black-and-silver version which was previously only available bundled with the third-generation Mac Pro.

Scott Stein of CNET wrote, "Apple's $69 Bluetooth device is minimalist and not particularly cheap"; "We're not sure we'd ditch our mouse and use the Magic Trackpad, but it's a compact solution for the touch-addicted.