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HP 280 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Connectivity:wirelessMaximum polling rate:125 HzMaximum DPI:1600 DPIWeight:?

HP 280 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

HP 280
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

80%

4.8

Technical score

20%

9.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 64% of mice
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 64%
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

36%

3.3

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.6

Controls

16%

7.9

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 73%
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 86%
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Ranked #523 of 920 models in Mice (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of mouse HP 280

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

36%

3.3

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.6

Controls

16%

7.9

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

4.8
User score
User score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
9.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 87% of models
Popularity:
HP 280 has a popularity score of 9.4 points, which is higher than that of 86.5% of products in this category.
9.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
Brand name
HP
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 75.8% of mice and equal to 23.9% of mice.
Wired polling rate
N/A
2.4 GHz polling rate
125 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 71.1% of mice and equal to 28.8% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
2.4GHz only.
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Connectivity
wireless
This mouse supports wireless connectivity, which is more versatile than 35% of mice and equal to 21.7% of mice.
connection modes: 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
no
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
AA
Rechargeable battery
no
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
yes
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
3
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 3 buttons, which is less than 91% of mice and equal to 8.5% of mice.
N. of side buttons
0
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 0 side buttons, which is less than 85.3% of mice and equal to 14.7% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
0
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, which is less than 83.4% of mice and equal to 16.7% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
?
Extra weights
0 g
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
N/A
Cable type
N/A
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Onboard memory profiles
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, which is less than 52.2% of mice and equal to 47.8% of mice.
Onboard memory size
0 KB
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has an onboard memory size of 0 KB, which is smaller than 12.6% of mice and equal to 87.4% of mice.
no onboard memory.
Software name
N/A
Firmware upgradable
no
This mouse does not support firmware upgrades. 77.7% of mice support firmware upgrades.
Suitable for gaming
no
This mouse is not suitable for gaming. 76.2% of mice are suitable for gaming.

HP 280 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • Silent primary switches
    This mouse uses silent primary switches, while the average mouse does not. 14.1% of mice use silent primary switches.
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 12.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    HP 280
    the average mouse
    HP 280 has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.98 vs 8).
    8.98 vs 8
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • 47.3% more popular
    HP 280 is more popular than the average mouse (9.4 vs 6.4).
    9.4 vs 6.38
  • 75% cheaper
    HP 280 is cheaper than the average mouse (£20 vs £35).
    £20 vs £35
  • 12.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    HP 280
    the average mouse
    HP 280 has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.98 vs 8).
    8.98 vs 8
  • 47.3% more popular
    HP 280 is more popular than the average mouse (9.4 vs 6.4).
    9.4 vs 6.38
  • 75% cheaper
    HP 280 is cheaper than the average mouse (£20 vs £35).
    £20 vs £35
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • Silent primary switches
    This mouse uses silent primary switches, while the average mouse does not. 14.1% of mice use silent primary switches.
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • No firmware upgrades
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 84% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1,600 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    1,600 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • No adjustable DPI
    This mouse does not support adjustable DPI, while the average mouse does. 93.9% of mice support adjustable DPI.
  • 1,000 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 1,200 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    1,200 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 84% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1,600 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    1,600 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • No adjustable DPI
    This mouse does not support adjustable DPI, while the average mouse does. 93.9% of mice support adjustable DPI.
  • 1,000 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 1,200 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    1,200 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 62.5% lower maximum acceleration
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 15 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    15 G vs 40 G
  • No angle snapping support
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 305 DPI coarser step size
    This mouse has a DPI step size of 400 DPI, while the average mouse has a DPI step size of 95 DPI.
    400 DPI vs 95 DPI
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • 2 fewer side buttons
    This mouse has 0 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    0 vs 2
  • 3 fewer buttons
    This mouse has 3 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    3 vs 6
  • No RGB lighting
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 5 mm wider mouse width
    This mouse has a width of 71 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    71 mm vs 66 mm
  • No firmware upgrades
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • Not suitable for gaming
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about HP 280

  • Whisper-quiet left and right click buttons with up to 90% noise reduction
  • Excellent battery life, typically lasting up to 18 months on a single AA battery
  • Comfortable ergonomic design that fits the hand well and reduces strain during long use
  • Reliable 2.4GHz wireless connection with a convenient internal storage slot for the USB dongle
  • Multi-surface tracking allows the mouse to work smoothly on various surfaces without a pad
  • Great value for money, often cited as a high-quality product for its price point

What customers don't like about HP 280

  • Mixed feedback on long-term reliability, with some users reporting it stopped working after several months
  • The 1600 DPI sensor may lack the precision required for high-end gaming or detailed design work
  • Compact size can be uncomfortable for users with larger hands during extended sessions
  • Limited functionality due to a lack of additional customisable buttons or dedicated software
  • Scroll wheel sometimes lacks enough resistance, making precise 'one-tick' scrolling difficult
  • Plastic build can feel somewhat cheap or slippery to some users compared to premium models

Verdict

The HP 280 Silent Wireless Mouse is an ergonomically designed peripheral featuring 2.4GHz wireless connectivity via a storable USB-A dongle and a tracking range of up to 10 metres. It is characterized by its 'silent click' technology, which reduces button noise by up to 90%, and uses HP Blue Optical Technology with a 1600 DPI sensor for precise movement on diverse surfaces including wood and granite. Main pros include a long-lasting battery life of up to 18 months on a single AA battery, high portability due to its lightweight 70g build, and a comfortable right-handed grip with a dedicated thumb rest. However, notable cons include its lack of Bluetooth support or programmable buttons, and some users with larger hands may find the compact design less comfortable for extended use.

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