The inexpensive HP 400 Quiet is a silent-clicking, good-looking wireless mouse equally suited to home, office, and travel use.
HP appears to be trading blows with Logitech in the arena of affordable yet capable productivity mice. The HP 400 Quiet Wireless Mouse ($31.99) is a simple, versatile peripheral available in a handful of muted yet pleasing pastel colors. Its capabilities and performance aren’t particularly impressive, but the HP 400 is nevertheless a reliable option. It’s a solid alternative to our top recommendation for budget mice, the Logitech Signature AI Edition M750. Design and Features: A Lovely Accent Piece
Outside of the fun color options (blue, pink, and purple, in addition to white and black), the HP 400 is a fairly standard wireless mouse. The modest ambidextrous design features ribbed grips on either side, making it easier to pick up. The mouse has a typical five-button layout. A small button situated just below the scroll wheel is the only non-standard addition to this unassuming piece of hardware (more on the button later).
The bottom of the mouse slides back to reveal the battery and a slot for storing a 2.4GHz wireless dongle. While the HP 400 doesn’t come with the HP Unifying Dongle required for a 2.4GHz connection, it’s capable of sharing the dongle of another HP peripheral if you have one. If you don’t (HP doesn’t sell it separately), the HP 400 can also pair with a number of devices via Bluetooth, including mobile devices running Android or iOS.
The frame of the mouse itself is slightly smaller than average, measuring 1.5 by 4.6 by 2.3 inches (HWD), and weighing a total of 3.8 ounces when loaded with its included AA battery.
