If you ever looked down at your computer mouse and thought, “I wish that folded in half”, then you’re in luck.

Tech accessory firm Logitech has announced the Mobi Fold, a uniquely folding mouse designed for ultimate portability and to fit more easily into pockets and bags. It might remind you of your old Motorola Razr when you snap it shut for the first time.

I tested the new manoeuvrable mouse before its launch to see if it’s one I’ll want to slip into my jeans the next time I hit the road. After a week of solid use, I believe that’s where the Mobi Fold’s strengths lie – in being an easy-to-pack travel companion to whip out on the train or at your next meeting rather than using the cramped trackpad on your laptop or lugging around a bulkier mouse.

I particularly love the quiet clicks of the buttons. Logitech has wisely sought to rid the world of the traditional loud mouse click, making it less embarrassing to tap away on a quiet train carriage at 7am.

Available in graphite, lilac or off white (I tested the latter), the Mobi Fold is diddy but stuffed with thoughtful touches, not least its use of a fully user-replaceable rechargeable battery. You recharge the mouse via USB-C, but if you keep the Mobi Fold for years and find the longevity lacking, you’ll be able to buy a new cell and keep clicking for years more.

At launch, Logitech says the battery will last a month on a charge, with a one-minute charge impressively promising 22 hours of use – great if you’re pressed for time.

There are left and right buttons as expected, and the symmetrical design means this can be used by left or right-handers easily. The middle strip is touch sensitive for scrolling, and has two buttons that default to forward and back in a browser, though you can use Logitech’s free Logi Options Plus software for Mac or PC to customise them if you prefer.

The Mobi Fold can be paired to up to three devices at once and can switch between Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, iPadOS, and Linux. It feels nice in the hand with its soft touch finish, while folding it closed powers it off as there’s no power button.

If you want a simple, no-nonsense mouse that will disappear in a pocket and has the potential to last for years, the Mobi Fold could be the gadget for you. At £69.99 it isn’t the cheapest, but it is cleverly made and could last years.

But for home workers sitting at the same desk every day, I recommend something with better ergonomics, such as the admittedly pricier Logitech MX Master 4 (£119.99) that I use every day. The Mobi Fold’s design is ingenious, but it gets uncomfortable to use after a whole day at a desk. Its thin sides ensure it slips easily into my jacket, but they make it trickier to guide the device itself around a mousepad.

Microsoft’s Arc Mouse is another ergonomic option, usually £99.99 it’s currently on sale for £59.99 it’s ultraslim, lightweight, and snaps flat. The Mobi Fold is on sale from today for £69.99. You can buy it on Amazon.