You can cut out that annoying click, click, click… for the benefit of your co-workers, family or yourself. So what’s the best quiet mouse out there?
This article picks out 6 silent mice that are designed specifically to reduce click noise without sacrificing performance.
You’ll read about what makes them quiet, and other features worth talking about.
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- HP 280
- Logitech MX Anywhere 3S
- Philips Ergonomic Wireless Mouse
- Arch Touch Mouse
- Logitech MX Ergo S
- UAFAsaetc Trimode Gaming Mouse
Now, some facts and features:
#1 – HP 280
A no-frills, budget-friendly quiet mouse that is designed to be used in comfort for long periods of time. Can run for a year and a half on one battery.
For a slick, comfortable, silent mouse on a budget, you don’t need to look much further than HP’s 280.
HP gives you up to 90% noise reduction on both the left and right buttons – you will feel the satisfying click, without the sound and the loud click. It’s also ergonomically designed for your comfort, with a scroll wheel at your finger (and thumb) tips.
This is a wireless mouse, and connectivity-wise, it does well. There’s 4GHz USB-A connectivity to a range of 32.8 feet, with a convenient USB nano storage place inside the mouse. Also, it can run for 18 months from a single AA battery.
All in all, a very solid silent mouse for the price.
Pros
- 90% click noise reduction
- Ergonomic
- Long-lasting battery
- Fair price
Cons
- May be small for those with big hands
Best for: Silent clicking on a budget
#2 – Logitech MX Anywhere 3S
Unbeatable quiet companion that can be used on pretty much every surface (any-surface tracking) and offers seriously responsive scrolling.
It’s called the Logitech MX Anywhere because of the any-surface tracking that gets traction on any surface.
If you are sick of struggling to use your mouse properly on glass or other awkward surfaces, the Logitech MX Anywhere 3 is for you. You can take it anywhere!
It’s also a quiet clicker, making even less click noise than its predecessor, the MX Anywhere 3. You get the satisfaction of knowing you have pressed a responsive button, without the high-pitched accompaniment.
Talking of responsiveness, with the MagSpeed feature on this premium silent mouse, you can literally fly down the page at a rate of 1,000 lines per second (impressive!). Connectivity won’t be a problem, because you can connect with up to 3 devices at once via Bluetooth. And you don’t have to worry about batteries – all you’ll get is a USB-C charging cable, so no fiddling about with dongles, and 70 days off a full charge.
With silent operation, plus a shed load of other features, this might be the best quiet mouse on the market.
Pros
- Quiet clicking (lower noise than original MX Anywhere 3)
- Any surface tracking
- Supercharged scrolling
- 70 days of power on single charge
Cons
- Premium pricing
Best for: Quiet companion for business traveler
#3 – Philips Ergonomic Wireless Mouse
A comfy and clever quiet mouse option, that fits the palm of your hand like a glove – also has intelligent hibernation to save power.
It’s not just about how it sounds, it’s about how it feels.
The Philips Ergonomic Wireless Mouse has earned rave reviews for its discreet clicks. So here is some such feedback. Wangda, who purchased this gem on Amazon, said:
“The shape fits well and the buttons are genuinely quiet. It connects easily with the USB receiver and lets me adjust the pointer speed.”
Onto the ergonomic bit – if you are using a mouse all day every day, you’ll know that this is not a trivial matter. The Philips Ergonomic Wireless Mouse has a vertical design that can help to take the strain off your wrist. It sits in the middle of your palm, almost like a gaming joystick (who is a 90s kid?). This puts your wrist and hand in a nice, relaxed state.
Other than that, you’ll get intelligent hibernation – it sleeps when you aren’t using it – and a light weight that makes it a good travel buddy.
Pros
- All buttons are silent
- Ergonomic design to reduce strain
- Intelligent hibernation
Cons
- Takes an A battery, can’t recharge
Best for: Desk workers doing long hours
#4 – Arch Touch Mouse
Elegant and slimline quiet mouse that wouldn’t look out of place in an art gallery! Very lightweight and a cool contributor to the decor of any office.
From its foldable, slim and curved design to the near-silent clicks – the Arch Touch Mouse is as discreet as you can get.
The mouse features what the manufacturer calls “silent clicking” as one of its key special features. This makes it perfect for quiet office environments, libraries, or shared workspaces where you want to minimize noise.
Because of its shape and size, you will hardly notice it in a backpack or briefcase – you can also easily slip it into a pocket.
The mouse is bent to turn it on (how cool is that?), and there is a full scroll pane that allows you to move vertically and horizontally. It can be used with Bluetooth, easily connecting with PC and Apple laptops.
There’s an Auto Sleep Mode which means you don’t drain the battery as much. It uses 1.5V AAA batteries (not included).
Pros
- Low-noise clicking
- Elegant, slim and striking design
- Light weight
Cons
- Batteries not included
Best for: The most stylish quiet mouse
#5 – Logitech MX Ergo S
Offering 80% quieter clicks than its predecessor the MX Ergo – this is another mouse that give you the best of both worlds; low-noise clicking and ergonomic design to reduce strain.
Another worthy entrant in this list from Logitech. The MX Ergo S promises 80% quieter clicks – on closer inspection of that stat, it is compared to the original MX Ergo (impressive!).
There is also a 27% reduction in muscle strain, and this is a figure worked out from a comparison with the Logitech M650. And that’s where the ‘Ergo’ part of the name comes from.
But here is where this quiet mouse gets really clever – there is advanced thumb control, giving you more control with less movement and highly accurate tracking, and it’s also possible to customize 6 buttons (yes, six!) with shortcuts (called Smart Actions here).
It’s connectable by Bluetooth or USB receiver, and this mouse charges quickly via USB-C – just 1 minute’s charging will give you 24 hours of power.
For the reasons given above, we think that the highly intelligent design of the Logitech MX Ergo S will appeal to the IT and tech crowd.
Pros
- 80% quieter clicking
- Ergonomic design
- Customizable buttons
- Advanced thumb control
Cons
- Click is ‘soft’ and maybe not suitable for those who want a ‘strong’ and definitive feel
Best for: Smart and efficient low-noise clicking
#6 – UAFAsaetc Trimode Gaming Mouse
Colorful low-noise gaming mouse that can double up as an office titan – 3 way connectivity, adjustable sensitivity and customizable RGB lighting all come with the package.
Here’s one for the gamers. The UAFAsaetc (there’s a mouthful) Trimode Gaming Mouse has a silent click mechanism that reduces noise while you are playing (or working).
But aside from being a low-noise clicker, it brings a lot more to the table. Namely; performance with 4000 DPI adjustable sensitivity, allowing you to tailor controls according to which game you are playing.
Tri-mode connectivity gives you support across wireless 2.4G, 5.0, and USB-C. There is a very fetching transparent design and customizable RGB that gamers love. You’ll also get a dedicated magnetic dock for easy recharging.
Don’t say we don’t look out for the gaming community!
Pros
- Quiet clicking
- Adjustable sensitivity
- Transparent design with customizable RGB
- Tri-mod connectivity
Cons
- Design might be a little wild for corporate settings!
Best for: Gamers… funnily enough
