▷ Wireless keyboard and mouse: advantages and disadvantages?
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Looking for a good wireless keyboard and mouse ? In this article you will learn everything you need to know quickly and easily.
As much you know the comfort of managing the computer from bed they will not give you a wired keyboard or mouse, but in Professional Review we are not left with just that. Here are some keys to the world of wireless PC peripherals. Let's start!
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Wireless keyboards
Wireless are generally lighter. This is a generalized premise that starts from the quality of its components, but if we go to wireless gaming keyboards immediately we can see that this point is not fulfilled in the same way due to the higher budgets for materials of the switches of the buttons, the chassis, the non-slip silicone-coated legs, the wrist rests… On this point, something that we must take into account is what use we are going to give it. A battery-powered keyboard for the SmartTV in your living room is not the same as another one for working for several hours or one oriented to gaming. There are wireless for everything and we must choose accordingly.
We can find keyboards without cables both membrane and mechanical, being the differences between both very remarkable as you can see in our article mechanical keyboard vs. membrane: which is better? So if we have a predilection for one or the other, we will not be short of candidates.
Logitech G613
The advantage of not having cables is a great incentive for the average user, but for high-performance players it is often a drag on the response time. Obviously we are talking about milliseconds that are added to a list of potential delays such as the screen refresh rate, network latency, or the response of other peripherals such as the mouse. However, this does not mean that there are no brands that offer quality products that save this type of inconvenience.
Another example of the response times of wireless keyboards can be found when starting the computer, since as a general rule the keyboard is recognized by the operating system after startup, so if you want to access Windows Safe Mode or Bios as a user To make modifications, you may encounter problems for this reason.
On the other hand, the freedom of having no cables brings with it the slavery of being subject to replacing batteries or charging batteries. In addition to the inconvenience of being used up at the most inopportune moment, it goes without saying that the use of batteries will be a constant additional expense and the inclusion of a battery often increases the cost of the product. In addition, if we like to look for the environment, we may be reluctant to use batteries, although they can have a life of 18 months in some cases.
Some of the best examples for wireless gaming are found on keyboards like the Logitech G613, with only a millisecond of response and one of the keyboards with the highest pulse speed or the K63 by Corsair with Cherry MX switches.
Corsair K63 Wireless Logitech K350 Ergonomic Wireless Keyboard with Unifying USB Receiver, 17 Programmable Keys, 3-Year Battery, PC / Laptop, Scandinavian QWERTY Layout, Color Black 64.70 EUR Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 - N / A - ESP - 2.4GHZ - N / A - MEDITER Keys with laser profiling and backlight; Silent keystroke; Package includes: Logitech K810 keyboard, USB charging cable, user documentation
If we are looking for something purely office automation, the Logitech K350 is a good candidate for its ergonomics and lower cost. Finally, if you are a globetrotter and need something with autonomy and light, Logitech has you covered again with the K810, without a numeric keypad and designed to be as small as possible.
Wireless mice
The main drawback of wireless mice, like keyboards, is their latency since the waves (be they bluetooth or especially radio frequency) can suffer electromagnetic interference and cause ups and downs in the milliseconds of response. On the other hand, it is important to keep in mind that wireless tends to offer a lower number of DPI (point detection per inch) than those that use cable unless they are specially indicated for gaming.
Razer Mamba Wireless
Its unquestionable advantage is redundant: there is no cable. The ballast of dragging the cable across the table and noticing when moving it how something "pulls" the mouse is going to walk and saves you the worry of snagging at the worst time or (for the pickiest), eliminates the need for a cable holder (bungee). High-end wireless mice offer very good performance, durability of charge and very low response time that do not have much to envy of others with cable.
There are examples for all tastes. In gaming we repeat ourselves with Logitech and the G903, current successor to the wireless line started with G603 or the recent Logitech G305 that we liked so much after its analysis. While the Razer Mamba Wireless is also a sure hit. If you are looking for something more hybrid between office automation and leisure, the Logitech M330 Silent Plus may be for you: it is ergonomic, it is cheap, and it has 1000 DPI.
G903 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse - N / A - 2.4GHZ - N / A - EWR2 - # 934 EUR 152.25 Logitech G603 Lightspeed Mouse Wireless Gaming, Bluetooth or 2.4GHz with USB Receiver, Hero Sensor, 12000 dpi, 6 Programmable Buttons, Integrated Memory, PC / Mac - Black 48, 44 EUR Logitech M330 Silent Wireless Mouse, 2.4 GHz with USB Nano-Receiver, 1000 DPI Tracking, 3 Buttons, Battery 24 Months, Compatible with PC / Mac / Laptop, Black 20, 95 EURSomething to keep in mind is that if your precious wireless gaming mouse has RGB lighting or similar, its average battery consumption skyrockets up to a maximum of 24 or 32 hours. In addition, it is important to note that in the universe of wired mice the possibilities for customization are much greater, both due to the variety offered in sizes and shapes and the inclusion of weights to adapt them as much as possible to your needs. Wireless is at a disadvantage in this regard.
Advantages and disadvantages of wireless keyboard and mouse
Wireless peripherals are extremely more comfortable to carry, install and clean than wired peripherals, being the best option for laptops or people who use their computer in a study or work context that requires frequent travel or use casual of them. However, for desktop gamers it is usually preferable, if not recommended, that at least the keyboard be wired.
For many years now, the level of precision between wireless and cable has been equaled in a very considerable way, so that unless you are a professional player, their differences are not very relevant for practical purposes. However, the fact that they are wireless often makes their price more expensive compared to wired products with the same technical characteristics. At this point, it is a matter of personal preference and the budget available.
PROS:
- No cables or restrictions More portable, easy to connect Allows you to be much farther from the computer Cleaner and tidier workspace
CONS:
- Possible connectivity, latency or interference problems Less catalog variety Battery use or constant battery They are not usually as configurable (software) Fewer customization options (hardware) They can be more expensive than a wired peripheral with the same characteristics
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