According to one embodiment, a magnetic recording device includes a magnetic head, and a controller. The magnetic head including a first magnetic pole, a second magnetic pole, a magnetic element provided between the first magnetic pole and the second magnetic pole, a coil, a first terminal, and a second terminal. The controller is configured to switch between a first operation and a second operation. In the first operation, the controller is configured to supply a first recording coil current to the coil while supplying a first recording element current to the magnetic element. In the second operation, the controller is configured to supply a second recording coil current to the coil while supplying a second recording element current to the magnetic element.