[jwells89]

One thing that might make a difference is that for a long time now, Apple trackpads are actually touchscreens sans screen. They use the same multitouch hardware as iPhones and iPads, which of course are precise and responsive.

I would guess that these are probably a bit more expensive than your run of the mill trackpad from e.g. Synaptics that ends up in the typical laptop.

[methyl]

I thought so, but then installing Asahi results in terrible trackpad experience even though the hardware is the same.

[jwells89]

It’s not hardware alone for certain. You need good software and hardware, with the latter defining the upper bounds of how good the former can be.

I’ve experienced the reverse with macOS running on generic laptops via hackintoshing. Potato trackpads are still potatoes under macOS.

[paddim8]

One of the problems with asahi is that it isn't pressure sensitive enough, so you have to press harder. That feels like something that they can fix, but they haven't for some reason.