Logitech launches first foldable mouse for travelers and hybrid workers

Logitech is betting that a mouse can fold in half and still beat the laptop trackpad for people working out of airport gates, café tables and hotel lobbies. The company launched Mobi Fold on June 10 as its first foldable mouse, pricing the U.S. model at $79.99 and offering graphite, off-white, lilac and sand finishes.

The pitch is straightforward: portability has been the missing piece in desktop-style pointing devices. Logitech said its own research found that 72% of professionals own a mouse, but only 26% use one in public, a gap the company is framing as an “on-the-go productivity gap.” That matters because it points to a real behavioral friction in hybrid work, not just a novelty problem. People know how to use a mouse; many simply do not carry one.

Mobi Fold tries to solve that with a hinge that lets the device fold in half and pivot about 130 degrees. Logitech said it powers on automatically when unfolded and shuts off when folded, connects to up to three devices over Bluetooth, and works across Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, iPadOS and Linux. It also includes adaptive touch scrolling and two customizable buttons, features meant to make it feel closer to a full-size productivity tool than a compact travel accessory.

The bigger question is whether the gains justify the compromises. Logitech says Mobi Fold reduces muscle strain by 22% versus a laptop trackpad, which is a meaningful claim for anyone spending hours on planes or in temporary workspaces. But $79.99 puts the device well above the price of a basic travel mouse, and Logitech itself says it is not the company’s lightest or cheapest option. That makes the product a deliberate tradeoff: more function and better ergonomics in exchange for a premium price and another gadget to keep charged.

For heavier users, Logitech also introduced a Mobi Fold for Business model with quiet clicks and a Logi Bolt USB-C receiver. The business version is built to withstand 50,000 folds and unfolds, and Logitech says a one-minute quick charge can deliver up to 22 hours of use, while a full charge lasts up to a month. Those specs suggest the company is targeting not just travelers, but a workplace niche that wants desk-level control without giving up pocketability.