HP 230 — Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo, German, Black
AES-128 encrypted1600 dpi mouse16-month batteryOne receiver
The HP 230 (18H24AA) is the wireless set to reach for when someone asks whether the link is secure, because HP encrypts it with AES 128-bit — a question most sets at this price cannot answer at all. One USB receiver covers both devices over 2.4 GHz with up to 10 m of range in the open. The keyboard is full size in three zones with low-profile plunger keys at 2.5 mm of travel, all twelve function keys usable with a single press, and Caps, Num and Scroll lock indicators; it is 44 × 14.62 × 2.76 cm and 500 g. The mouse is a three-button red optical shape running up to 1600 dpi with three programmable buttons, 11.5 × 6.33 × 3.62 cm and 60 g. Batteries last up to 16 months for the keyboard and 12 for the mouse. In the box: keyboard, mouse, product notice, warranty card and RTF card.
Compatibility — check before buying:
Layout: German QWERTZ swaps Y and Z, puts Ü, Ö, Ä and ß on dedicated keys and moves most symbols and brackets compared with a US or UK keyboard. Choose it only if you type in German; for English use in Cyprus ask us for the US or UK version of the same model. Both devices run through the supplied 2.4 GHz receiver in a free USB-A port — a USB-C-only laptop needs an adapter or a dock. There is no Bluetooth, so the set cannot be paired to a tablet or a phone, and it will not work in the BIOS before the operating system loads. There is no backlight and no palm rest. HP lists Windows 10 and Windows 11; the set follows standard USB HID so it types and clicks on macOS and Linux, with the keys labelled for Windows. HP publishes no key count, no key-life rating, no spill rating and no receiver detail for this model, and no localisation-code table, so where the exact national layout matters we confirm it with HP before ordering. HP’s own compatibility line is simply any HP PC with a free USB-A port — it is not tied to particular desktop models.
Best For
✓ Sites whose IT policy requires an encrypted wireless keyboard
✓ Home and small-business desks that want a tidy wireless setup
✓ Offices buying alongside HP desktops so everything matches
✓ Users on large or high-resolution screens who need more than 1000 dpi
✓ Shared and family computers
✓ Data entry, thanks to the full three-zone layout
Key Features
AES 128-bit encryption
The keystrokes are encrypted between the keyboard and the receiver — the answer to the one question an IT policy actually asks about wireless keyboards.
A mouse with programmable buttons
Three programmable buttons and up to 1600 dpi, rather than the fixed 1000 dpi that comes with most bundled sets.
Function keys that just work
All twelve F-keys activate with a single press instead of holding Fn, which sounds trivial until you use spreadsheets.
Over a year between battery changes
Up to 16 months for the keyboard and 12 for the mouse on ordinary cells.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
HP |
| Series |
230 Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Combo |
| Part Number |
18H24AA |
| EAN / GTIN |
0195122117894 |
| MPN |
18H24AA |
| Keyboard |
| Type |
Full size, three-zone layout |
| Key technology |
Plunger, low profile |
| Key travel |
2.5 mm |
| Function keys |
12, one-touch |
| Indicators |
Caps lock, Num lock, Scroll lock |
| Dimensions |
44 × 14.62 × 2.76 cm |
| Weight |
500 g |
| Battery |
2 × AAA |
| Battery life |
Up to 16 months |
| Layout |
German (QWERTZ) |
| Backlighting |
None |
| Mouse |
| Sensor |
Red optical, up to 1600 dpi |
| Buttons |
3, programmable |
| Dimensions |
11.5 × 6.33 × 3.62 cm |
| Weight |
60 g |
| Battery |
1 × AA |
| Battery life |
Up to 12 months |
| Wireless |
| Connection |
2.4 GHz, one receiver for both devices |
| Encryption |
AES 128-bit |
| Range |
Up to 10 m in open area |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| Operating system |
Windows 10 and Windows 11 (HP) |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
HP publishes a two-year limited warranty for this model on its product specifications 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
Is the wireless link really encrypted?
Yes — HP publishes AES 128-bit encryption for this set, which is what lets it into environments that will not accept an unencrypted wireless keyboard.
Can I pair it with a tablet?
No. There is no Bluetooth; it works only through the supplied 2.4 GHz receiver in a USB-A port.
Will it work in the BIOS?
No. A receiver-based wireless set is not available before the operating system loads — keep a wired keyboard for those machines.
Which layout is this part number?
HP does not publish a layout for the bare part number, only through its localisation suffixes, and it publishes no table of those codes. Tell us the layout you need and we will confirm the stock before you order.
Singular Expert Insight
The HP 230 is the encrypted wireless set at ordinary money, and that is the whole reason to pick it over the cheaper combos. If you also need Bluetooth for a tablet, look at the Logitech MK370 instead. See our
keyboards and
wireless mice.
Buyer’s Guide
Buy it if
You want a full-size wireless keyboard and mouse set with an encrypted link and a 1600 dpi mouse, in German layout.
Skip it if
You need Bluetooth, a backlight, a palm rest, BIOS access, or a published spill rating.
Also consider
HP 235 for the same idea without the encryption claim, or the HP 125 if you would rather have a wired keyboard.