HP 225 — Wired Keyboard and Mouse Combo, English International, White
Full-size 3-zone3 mm key travelCopilot key180 cm cables
The HP 225 (AW5S6AA#ABB) is a clean, plain wired set in white, and it is a better keyboard than its price suggests. The layout is full size in three zones with 3 mm of key travel — a proper desktop stroke rather than a laptop one — and HP rates the standard keys at 10 million keystrokes and the function keys at 5 million. There is a dedicated Copilot key, and the feet adjust from 0 to 6°. It measures 436 × 138 × 20.5 mm and weighs 460 g. The mouse is a three-button red-optical shape, 112 × 63 × 36 mm and 80 g. Both connect over USB-A on generous 180 cm cables, so a tower on the floor is no problem. In the box: keyboard, mouse and documentation.
Compatibility — check before buying:
Layout: English International QWERTY is the layout most people in Cyprus type on: QWERTY letters with the international symbol set. If your current keyboard is UK layout, the Enter key changes shape and a few symbols move, but letters and numbers are identical. This is a wired USB-A set: nothing to charge, nothing to pair, and it works in the BIOS and in boot menus, which is why IT teams keep buying wired sets. There is no backlight and no palm rest. HP lists Windows 10 and Windows 11; the set follows standard USB HID so it also works on macOS and Linux, with the keys labelled for Windows and the Copilot key having no function there. HP does not publish the mouse dpi, a key count, a spill rating or the mouse shape for this model, and HP does not publish a public table of its localisation suffixes, so if the exact national layout is critical tell us and we will confirm the suffix with HP before you order. HP’s own colour name for this set is simply White.
Best For
✓ Offices and schools buying wired sets in quantity
✓ Machines that need keyboard access before Windows loads
✓ Reception counters and shared workstations where white suits the room
✓ Desks where the computer sits on the floor — 180 cm of cable reaches
✓ Anyone who wants a full 3 mm key stroke rather than a flat laptop feel
✓ Data entry, thanks to the full three-zone layout
Key Features
A proper key stroke
3 mm of travel with standard keys rated at 10 million keystrokes — this is a desktop keyboard, not a flattened laptop one.
Copilot key
A dedicated key for the Windows assistant, which is becoming a purchasing requirement on new fleets.
180 cm of cable on both devices
Enough to reach a tower under the desk without an extension — a small thing that causes a lot of returns when it is missing.
Adjustable tilt
Feet adjust from 0 to 6°, so the typing angle is a choice rather than a compromise.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
HP |
| Series |
225 Wired Mouse and Keyboard Combo |
| Part Number |
AW5S6AA#ABB |
| EAN / GTIN |
0198701735489 |
| MPN |
AW5S6AA#ABB |
| Keyboard |
| Type |
Full size, three-zone layout |
| Key travel |
3 mm, standard |
| Key life |
10 million keystrokes (standard), 5 million (function) |
| Special keys |
Copilot key |
| Tilt |
0 to 6° adjustable feet |
| Dimensions |
436 × 138 × 20.5 mm |
| Weight |
460 g |
| Layout |
English International (QWERTY) |
| Backlighting |
None |
| Mouse |
| Sensor |
Red optical |
| Buttons |
3 |
| Dimensions |
112 × 63 × 36 mm |
| Weight |
80 g |
| Connection |
| Interface |
Wired USB-A, plug and play |
| Cable |
180 cm on both devices |
| Wireless |
None |
| Operating system |
Windows 10 and Windows 11 (HP) |
| Build |
| Colour |
White |
| Palm rest |
Not included |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
HP publishes a one-year limited warranty for this model on its product page. Singular’s direct warranty is 1 year; beyond that we assist you with the manufacturer’s warranty process for its full duration. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it work before Windows loads?
Yes. It is a wired USB set, so it is available in the BIOS and in boot menus.
What dpi is the mouse?
HP does not publish a dpi figure for this set. It is a standard red-optical office mouse — if the tracking resolution matters, we will suggest a mouse that publishes one.
Is it spill resistant?
HP does not publish a spill rating for the 225. Treat it as a normal office keyboard.
Which layout is this part number?
The suffix after the # is HP’s localisation code. HP does not publish a public table of these codes, so if the exact layout is critical, tell us and we will confirm it with HP before you order.
Singular Expert Insight
The HP 225 is a good, plain wired set, and the 3 mm key travel is the reason to pick it over cheaper flat boards. If the room needs quiet or cable-free, say so and we will point you at a different set. Browse our
keyboards and
wireless mice.
Buyer’s Guide
Buy it if
You want a clean white full-size wired keyboard and mouse set with a proper key stroke and long cables, in English International layout.
Skip it if
You need wireless, a backlight, a palm rest, a published mouse dpi, or a spill rating.
Also consider
HP 330 for the wireless version of the same idea, or the Incase Wired Desktop 600 if quiet keys matter more.