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New Logitech $80 Mobifold Very attractive conceptually. This compact travel 2.8 oz Mouse It reminds me of the small foldable phones of yesteryear, which folded into a small square less than an inch thick that fit in a pocket. Open it up, and you have a fully functional, rechargeable mouse that works on any surface and offers very good performance as well as a relatively solid set of features. But it has one drawback that may affect some hands more than others.
To me, however, the ergonomics seem a bit cramped. In my testing, I kept finding myself adjusting my hand on the Mobi Fold, trying to achieve a comfortable balance between where my fingers sat on the mouse and where my wrist was. (My hands are medium sized, based on my glove size).
Unfolds into a skinny mouse.
The ergonomics certainly aren’t terrible and may be suitable for those with small hands. But if you are familiar with Logitech’s flagship MX Master 4 ($120) or small and travel-friendly MX Anywhere 3S Mice, the Mobi Fold seems like a downgrade in the ergonomics department.
Despite this feeling, I think using the Mobi Fold is better than using your laptop’s trackpad. Logitech says it reduces muscle fatigue by 22% compared to a trackpad, and that number seems about right. It’s also an ambidextrous mouse, so left-handed people shouldn’t feel discriminated against.
CNET Managing Editor Josh Goldman’s hands are bigger than mine.
Logitech’s Arc mouse is arc-less
In many ways, this is Logitech’s answer to that question Microsoft’s similarly priced Arc Mousedesigned for use with Microsoft Surface tablets and laptops. The 2.9 ounce bow folds flat but not in half. However, it has a camber or curve that provides more support for your palm. I found it a little more comfortable overall.
Mobi Fold next to Microsoft Arc Mouse.
Small ergonomic grips aside, the Mobi Fold is a likable and capable travel mouse, with a 4,000 DPI optical sensor and Logitech’s Quiet Clicks technology so you won’t disturb people sitting close to you in public places. Wrapped in a dustproof silicone shell, looks durable; Logitech says it’s “drop tested” and its hinge can withstand 15 years of daily use, based on its testing. It’s become a bit of a fidget toy, but it recognizes when it’s folded to avoid any accidental clicks.
There is no scroll wheel per se. However, the mouse has a touchpad featuring Logitech’s Adaptive Touch Scrolling, which is lively and smooth, but I definitely prefer the physical scroll wheels on the MX Master 4 and MX Anywhere 3S. It’s also worth noting that there are two buttons on the touchpad that can be customized in the Logi Options Plus app to trigger shortcuts, such as switching apps or taking screenshots.
The Logi Options Plus app can be used to adjust mouse settings. I’ve set the defaults for the back and forward on the Touch Bar buttons to Paste and Copy.
Easy to turn on and off
I liked that once the Mobi is paired, you just have to open it to turn it on, and it automatically connects to a device. Fold it and close it, it will automatically turn off to preserve battery life. Logitech says a one-minute charge via USB-C gives you 22 hours of use, and up to 30 days on a full charge. The battery appears to be replaceable, which is a good thing, considering it won’t last the 15 years the hinge is rated for.
Mobi Fold comes in four colors.
Like many Logitech mice, the Mobi Fold supports Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, Android, and iPadOS, and can connect to up to three devices via Bluetooth, with a button on the bottom of the mouse that allows you to switch between devices. (The Mobi Fold for Business includes a USB Logi Bolt wireless receiver that you can connect to instead of using Bluetooth.) It’s also the first Logitech input device to offer Fast Pair for Google users and be Fast Pair certified.
Logitech MobiFold Final Thoughts
Although its ergonomics aren’t great, the Mobi Fold, which comes in four color options — black, purple, off-white, and sand — is a stylish little travel mouse with an attractive design that takes up little space in your bag, or even a pants pocket. It beats using the trackpad on your laptop.
The button at the bottom of the mouse allows you to switch between up to 3 devices.
You could argue it’s a bit pricey at $80, especially when you can get the superior MX Anywhere 3S for $10 more. But in terms of design and build quality, it’s on par with Microsoft’s Arc Mouse, so you can see why it’s priced where it is.
As an incentive to purchase at launch, Logitech is offering a Mobi fold bag ($23 value) Free. For those still on the fence, maybe later this year we’ll see some discounts (around $15) similar to what we’re currently seeing on the $80 Keys to go 2the ultra-portable Logitech keyboard equivalent to the Mobi Fold. But now that the price has dropped a bit, you may not get this protective case as part of the deal.
