Overview
- Logitech confirmed it will ship some wireless mice in Europe with user‑replaceable hard‑pack lithium‑ion batteries to meet the EU battery rules that take effect in February 2027.
- The company says hard‑pack cells are housed in a more rigid casing to reduce puncture and fire risk, and that this design adds weight and raises manufacturing cost compared with the current soft‑pack batteries.
- Logitech will sell certified replacement batteries in Europe and keep the sealed, lighter soft‑pack models in other markets such as the United States.
- Company executives framed the change as regulatory compliance rather than a consumer feature and said users of lower‑cost mice are unlikely to swap batteries, which helps explain the decision not to make the change global.
- The move follows a pattern from other manufacturers, such as Nintendo, and signals industry preference for region‑specific fixes that meet EU repair and e‑waste goals while limiting broad access to spare parts and independent repair.