The best silent mouse of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

Over the last several months, I've been testing several silent mice options for consideration on this list. The HP 280 is my ultimate sleeper pick for the best overall silent mouse for several reasons. It is super affordable at just $25 but is designed to offer the comfort of much pricier vertical ergonomic options. I have long fingers and a larger hand, so I tend to prefer mice with a little more wrist support and a dedicated grip. The 280 features both and is one of the comfiest I've worked with in the budget range. And even though the 280 is on the smaller side, I personally feel like the ergonomic design balances out the size. Internally, it offers multi-surface tracking, a sensor resolution of up to 1,200 DPI, optical sensors, an integrated scroll wheel, and 18 months of battery life. One of the biggest drawbacks to this mouse, in my experience, is that it isn't rechargeable, especially when competitor options like the Satechi M1 mouse are only $5 more and offer a rechargeable b ... Read full article.