Logitech has released the Mobi Fold compact wireless mouse, which folds neatly in half to slide into a pocket, precisely as its name implies. Logitech's latest press release says that 76% working on the go own a mouse but don't use it. That may well be true, as we're all accustomed to seeing mobile warriors clumsily using their laptop's trackpad instead of using the proper tool for the job.
This is the company's first foldable mouse, and is surprisingly normal-sized for a portable mouse, at 1.3 x 2.24 x 4.8 inches (33 x 57 x 122mm) when open, weighing in at 2.8oz (79g). These measurements might give it an ergonomic edge over most portable mice with small, questionable shapes that often lead to cramped hand muscles. When folded away, the Mobi Fold measures 0.83 x 2.6 inches (21 x 66mm). The company says the main buttons are particularly quiet, a boon for working in shared areas.
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The section that looks like a middle button is actually a scroll trackpad with two buttons that can be configured via Logitech's software. The sensor underneath the body is a PAW3222 unit with up to 4,000 DPI, set by default to 800. Logitech says the 100-mAh battery is good for a month's worth of use starting with a full charge, and that a single minute of juicing up via the USB-C port is good for 22 hours of battery life. Simply folding or unfolding the mouse switches it off and on, and the hinge mechanism ought to last for 15 years.
For wireless connectivity, the Mobi Fold uses Bluetooth 5.0 LE, and can be paired with up to three devices simultaneously. There's also a Mobi Fold for Business version, and as far as we can tell, the only difference is that it comes with a Logi Bolt wireless receiver. The standard Mobi Fold is available in four colorways: lilac, graphite, off-white, and sand, and goes for $79.99, 79.99€, or £69.99. The Business version is slightly pricier at $89.99, 84.99€, or £74.99, and seems to only be available in the graphite finish.
Should you want to consider other options, Microsoft has the snazzy Surface Arc Mouse that can fold flat and has both vertical and horizontal scrolling. That one will set you back around $85.99 at Newegg.
Bruno Ferreira is a contributing writer for Tom's Hardware. He has decades of experience with PC hardware and assorted sundries, alongside a career as a developer. He's obsessed with detail and has a tendency to ramble on the topics he loves. When not doing that, he's usually playing games, or at live music shows and festivals.
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More like Microsoft Arc Touch
https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/reviews/07wXYk426Exs4S0f1kIeAj8-2.fit_lim.size_1050x591.v1569476237.jpgJudging by the shape, it's got the same flaws, in that it has nowhere for your thumb and pinky to rest comfortably.
I know, I have one. It still works and hasn't fallen apart since 2010 when it launched. The comfort is an okay compromise for travel, but I would not for daily use.
Hopefully Logi copied the stellar touch scroll with tactile feedback aspect, because that was the best thing about the mouse. I haven't found a single mouse that copies or improves upon the scroll touch bar's design.
