diff --git a/hwdb/60-evdev.hwdb b/hwdb/60-evdev.hwdb
index 464d6bd06..815ac2451 100644
--- a/hwdb/60-evdev.hwdb
+++ b/hwdb/60-evdev.hwdb
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
 # be present. e.g. ::45 sets the resolution to 45 units/mm.
 
 #
-# Sort by by brand, model
+# Sort by brand, model
 
 #########################################
 # Apple
diff --git a/hwdb/70-mouse.hwdb b/hwdb/70-mouse.hwdb
index eef268322..3ba8ccad7 100644
--- a/hwdb/70-mouse.hwdb
+++ b/hwdb/70-mouse.hwdb
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@
 #
 
 #
-# Sort by by brand, type (usb, bluetooth), DPI, frequency.
+# Sort by brand, type (usb, bluetooth), DPI, frequency.
 # For mice with switchable resolution, sort by the starred entry.
 
 ##########################################