Logitech Pebble Up: a slim mouse that tilts into a vertical one

Vertical mice are easier on the wrist, but they're bulky and take some getting used to. Logitech's new Pebble Up tries to have it both ways: it looks like the company's slim Pebble mouse, but it can tilt to the right and become a vertical mouse when you want a more relaxed grip, Notebookcheck reports, based on Logitech's own product materials.

What it is

The Pebble Up keeps the rounded, pebble-like shape of the original but is a little thicker to make the dual-form design work. It follows the Mobi Fold, another shape-shifting Logitech mouse that folds like a clamshell when you're not using it.

The listed specifications, per Notebookcheck:

• Optical sensor rated at 4,200 CPI, with a dedicated DPI button.
• Four buttons in total, including the scroll-wheel click and a gesture button, plus a segmented scroll wheel.
• A 290 mAh rechargeable battery, rated for up to 90 days per charge. The regular Pebble uses a single AA battery.
• Bluetooth with pairing for up to three devices, plus support for Logitech's Bolt USB receiver.
• 79 g, only 2 g lighter than the Pebble; slightly shorter and wider.
• Works with Windows, macOS, iPadOS, Linux, ChromeOS and Android.
• Colours: Rose Pink, Graphite Gray and Pearl White.

Price and availability

For now the Pebble Up is sold in China, at CNY 251.10 on JD.com (roughly $38 or €34). Logitech hasn't said when, or whether, it will launch elsewhere, so a western price isn't known yet.

Our take

The idea is smart: people who are curious about a vertical mouse can try the posture without committing to a big, single-purpose device, and it still slips into a laptop bag. Whether the tilted position is comfortable for long sessions is something only proper reviews will tell, and the gesture and DPI buttons hint that this is meant as a step up from the basic Pebble rather than a replacement for an ergonomic mouse such as Logitech's Lift.

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