Most companies try to keep it simple when designing a basic mouse for the office. Available with 5 or 6 buttons, simple wireless options, and long battery life (using disposable batteries). Meanwhile, the HP 710 Rechargeable Silent Mouse ($79.99) takes this basic working mouse template a step further. It offers more input than expected, a powerful rechargeable battery, and a surprisingly comfortable shape despite its pocket-sized chassis. It is also a green choice and a full-featured office peripheral as it is partially made from sustainable materials.
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aka travel mouse
Technically, HP doesn’t classify the HP 710 Rechargeable Silent as a “travel” or “portable” mouse, but it definitely falls into that category. The rounded shape and ribbed rubberized grip on the sides look a lot like Logitech’s MX Anywhere 3, and I don’t think that’s a coincidence. It is positioned as an ideal companion for workers who move between different rooms at home or while traveling.
At 1.3 x 4 x 1.8 inches (HWD), the HP 710 is quite small and relatively flat. And at just 2.96 ounces, it’s light for a mouse designed for non-esports gaming. The dimensions translate into a mouse that can be easily stowed in a bag for business trips or even carried in a pocket. It also means that your mouse probably isn’t large enough to support your entire hand. drag it along the surface of your desk. However, despite its small footprint, the mouse has enough nubs at the base to support your hand and keep it in place if you find a way to make the whole thing fit naturally over it. If that mouse feels too big for you, the HP 710 is one of the best-looking small mice I’ve come across.
The HP 710 also has enhancements in the input department. Depending on how you count, there are 7 to 9 buttons. There are 5 inputs on the top. Two more “buttons” are added with two click panels and a clickable scroll wheel that tilts left and right. There is also a non-input button below the wheel to toggle between haptic scrolling and freewheel scrolling.
Tilt scroll wheels are nothing new. We see it regularly in high-end gaming mice, but this is the first time we’ve seen it in an office mouse under $100. Whether you use it for horizontal (left or right) scrolling or reassign it to other functions, adding two inputs suddenly gives you more room to customize your mouse experience.
On the sides are the standard back and forward buttons. Last but not least, there’s a button for wireless signal selection on the underside, which doubles as a pairing button for up to two Bluetooth connections. Becoming the standard for premium office mice, the HP 710 can wirelessly connect to up to three devices. The Select button allows you to quickly and easily switch between connected devices. There’s a storage slot for the 2.4GHz dongle under the top panel of the mouse, so you can easily carry it around without losing extra parts.
Like most office mice, the HP 710’s internal components aren’t designed to wow you, but they’re accurate enough for web browsing, word processing, and other everyday tasks. The HP sensor, called Track on Glass, can move up to 3,000 dpi. That’s relatively low compared to high-end mice, but well within what most people actually use. More importantly, as the sensor’s name suggests, it’s designed to work on any surface, including glass, which is a hallmark of premium office mice.
Speaking of the meaning of the name, the mouse also features a silent switch that minimizes the amount of noise you make in the office. Some people are very conscious of how much noise they make, so HP decided to put “silent” in the name.
The HP 710 uses rechargeable batteries instead of AA or AAA cells, which are still very common in wireless productivity mice, and offers exceptional battery life (estimated at 90 days on a full charge) have succeeded in (In general, I prefer rechargeable batteries, partly because you don’t realize you have a spare, and partly because disposable cells can add to e-waste over the life of the mouse. ) In our tests, the mouse wore out about 25% after a few uses. This is in line with HP’s predictions.
If you do need to charge it eventually, there is a USB-C port on the front of the mouse. Unfortunately, this port is only used for charging and firmware updates. The mouse cannot be plugged in for wired use while charging. (For clarification, you can It can be used while charging at the same time, but the mouse must be wirelessly connected to the device, not just using a cable. )
Mouse operation on edge
The HP 710 Rechargeable Silent Mouse receives software-based customization support through the manufacturer’s peripheral configuration app, HP Accessory Center (HPAC). In a broader scheme, HPAC is a simple, basic configuration app. This allows you to remap 6 of the 7 primary inputs (left button must remain assigned to left click function) and program custom button maps for specific apps. You can also adjust cursor speed and scroll wheel sensitivity.
Finally, as an interesting tidbit, you can set up to 6 custom “edge layout” inputs. This is triggered by moving the mouse cursor to various points around the edge of the screen. This kind of input is not uncommon. For example, “hot corners” can be set at the system level on macOS, but are rarely tied directly to the mouse and related software.
The HP Accessory Center has many of the advanced features found in gaming mouse configuration apps, such as the ability to create custom macros and multiple button map profiles that are useful when multiple users share a mouse. Missing. Still, it’s not a big loss. Many people don’t want to spend too much time fiddling with their office mouse.
Verdict: Get work done on the go
The HP 710 Rechargeable Silent Mouse is perfect for commuting, traveling, or when you need a portable mouse that you can take with you as you move around the house. But much like our current go-to travel mouse, the Logitech MX Anywhere 3, the 710 is probably not the best choice to use as your primary mouse. Many productivity and gaming mice, such as the Logitech MX Master 3S and the Razer Basilisk line, offer more features and better ergonomic support.
That said, if you have smaller hands or need a second mouse for navigation, the HP 710 Rechargeable Silent Mouse should suddenly be at the top of your list. At $79.99, it’s the same price as the MX Anywhere 3, but offers stronger battery life, more input, and a more comfortable shape for smaller hands.
