HyperSpace Trackpad Pro review: We finally got a Magic Trackpad for Windows — and it’s more than just a clone

I've wanted a Windows version of Apple's Magic Trackpad for years. So when Hyper announced the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro, I was thrilled.

At first glance, the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro looks like my dream come true, a wireless haptic trackpad that pairs seamlessly with Windows PCs. It is that, but I think limiting it to being a Magic Trackpad equivalent sells the device short.

I spent extensive time with two different early-release versions of the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro and spoke with its engineers and the Hyper team. That process gave me a unique glimpse into the device and helped me see the vision behind an accessory that goes beyond extending the trackpad.

I confess I was a bit nervous when testing the first iteration — the software was in its early days. That's normal for early beta software. By the time I tested the next iteration, several software updates had rolled out, and the experience was excellent.

Why you can trust me

Why you can trust me

Sean Endicott

In addition to using trackpads for years across a range of laptops and ecosystems, I spent hours with the Hyper team discussing the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro.

If you open the box and simply connect the trackpad through Bluetooth or a USB-C cable, the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro will work as you'd expect. Navigation, swiping, and gestures all work without any special configuration.

If you use a dedicated piece of software called Hydra Connect, you'll unlock the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro. With that software, you can set custom zones, pick what gestures do, and adjust the sensitivity of various settings.

Hydra Connect supports customization on a per-app basis and has app-specific profiles. Profiles for Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Premiere Pro, Figma, and other apps come preloaded, but you can also create your own app profiles.

The HyperSpace Trackpad Pro was my favorite item from CES 2025, though it was still in development at the time. It's now been named a CES Innovation Award honoree for 2026.

A successful Kickstarter campaign wrapped up in November, and the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro is expected to start shipping in early 2026. Following that campaign, the trackpad will be sold for $149.99.

Haptics make all the difference

The HyperSpace Trackpad Pro is a large haptic trackpad. It's likely larger than any trackpad you've ever used, outsizing trackpads on the best Windows laptops.

Because of its haptic nature, the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro lacks any dead zones or areas that need extra pressure. You won't need to press harder near the corners, for example.

You've likely used a device with haptics, though the term covers a broad range of technologies. Smartphones like the iPhone have haptics, as do newer MacBooks. Some Windows laptops have haptics as well, such as the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 13) Aura Edition and the Surface Laptop 7. The Surface Pro 11's wireless Flex Keyboard also has haptics.

Haptic touchpads, including the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro, use vibration motors to simulate the feel of a switch or button without requiring any moving parts.

The trackpad of the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro is responsive, accurate, and supports multi-touch gestures. If you're used to navigating around Windows with flicks and swipes, you'll feel at home on the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro — albeit a larger home.

The hardware of the accessory is quite robust. CNC metal housing results in a clean finish that looks professional. The slight slope of the trackpad looks nice, and it also improves ergonomics.

Hyper went for a clean aesthetic here. The HyperSpace Trackpad Pro has rubber feet on the bottom, a small logo on the front, a USB-C port, and a power button on the back. That power button is also used to induce Bluetooth pairing.

More than a Magic Trackpad

Image 1 of 3

Hyper’s accessory is an interesting one to review because it lacks competitors — at least on the Windows side of things. But even if you looked further afield to Apple’s ecosystem, the Hyper trackpad is not just a Magic Trackpad clone.

I spoke with Hyper’s engineers and leaders several times over the past few months. Our discussions often circled back to the fact that the Hyper trackpad has two goals:

1. Replicate the trackpad experience one would expect from their laptop trackpad.
2. Create a unique tool that’s customizable and looks at input from a different angle.

Within each of those categories, there’s plenty of nuance, but I think the vast majority of my thoughts on the device will fall into one of the two.

As mentioned above, Hyper’s trackpad works well, feels great, and has excellent haptics. If you take it out of the box and use it, you’ll be happy with the experience. But if you use Hydra Connect, a customization software included with the device, the trackpad gains new capabilities.

Within Hydra Connect, you’ll see some shortcuts and options, such as choosing what actions single-finger and two-finger clicks perform. Dig a little deeper, and you can choose what regular clicks and deep clicks do. Hop over to a different section of the app, and you’ll see an almost overwhelming number of options that can be set on a per-app basis.

Hyper has some presets in place to help you get started in different apps, such as scrubbing through a timeline in Adobe Premiere Pro with a specific movement. You can also map just about any action you can perform on the Hyper trackpad to do a myriad of things.

A learning curve

Image 1 of 2

Speaking with the Hyper team and having the chance to provide feedback was an interesting experience. I've done something similar with app developers, but this is the first time I've gone in-depth with the folks behind an accessory like this.

I had a bit of a back-and-forth about the capabilities of the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro. While I love it, I think its advanced features can be a bit overwhelming.

The haptics in the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro support multiple "depths." The trackpad doesn't actually move, so depth may not be the correct word, but I'm not sure how else to describe it.

If you push a little bit, you can perform one action. A firmer press can invoke a different action. It feels like you're pushing the trackpad down, even though you're not. It's one of those things you have to feel in person.

I'm used to non-haptic trackpads, some of which have dead zones or require different amounts of pressure depending on where you tap. Because of that, I've developed a heavy hand, meaning I had to learn how to use a trackpad gently.

It took a bit of time to differentiate between a light press and a deep press. I asked if I could disable the deep click entirely to stop my heavy hands from doing the wrong action. While you can't disable the deep click, you can set it to do the same action as the lighter tap.

The HyperSpace Trackpad Pro feels, in some ways, like a laptop trackpad made into a standalone device. But if you take full advantage of its software, it's a lot more than that.

The option to set actions on a per-app basis opens up new possibilities. I could use the right side of the trackpad to scroll up and down in Edge, but set the same action to scrub a timeline in Adobe Premiere Pro.

HyperSpace Trackpad Pro: Final thoughts

✅You should buy this if ...

• You want a MacBook-like trackpad for Windows: This is one of the only standalone trackpads that works with PCs.
• You are a power user in creative apps: Per-app customization makes this trackpad a powerful and versatile tool.

❌You should not buy this if ...

• You are on a budget: At $149.99, it is more expensive than even some high-end mice.
• You want to use a mouse exclusively: Gamers and certain creators require a mouse.

I actually had a hard time picking a spot on my desk for the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro. Because it's a trackpad, I first used it below my Logitech K860 keyboard. I then tried the device in place of my mouse, since I was using it to navigate timelines, scroll, and swipe around with gestures.

Ultimately, I placed the HyperSpace Trackpad below, next to my keyboard, but below my mouse, giving me the option to use my mouse for certain tasks. Clicking specs on an image to use a blemish removal tool is easier with a mouse, in my opinion.

The HyperSpace Trackpad Pro could replace a built-in trackpad or a mouse, but I think it carves a niche as a unique accessory that's worth adding to a workflow.

Follow Windows Central on Google News to keep our latest news, insights, and features at the top of your feeds!