

USB-RF mice require a USB dongle, and not all devices have those traditional, full-size USB (also called USB-A) ports.īluetooth is more compatible with more devices because you can use its peripherals with devices that don’t have USB-A ports.
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RELATED: The Best Mice of 2021 for Gaming and Productivity Which Is More Compatible? Apple prefers Bluetooth for its wireless keyboard and mice. It’s worth noting that wireless mice and keyboards aren’t using the same technology as your wireless Wi-Fi router, which operates over a completely different frequency. According to The Verge, this meant fewer interference issues than encountered with other wireless mice (like Razer) that use the standard form of 2.4 GHz communication. Logitech promises a similar, 1 ms wireless speed with its Lightspeed mice, but it uses a proprietary form of 2.4 GHz communication.

The company focuses on gaming, so it makes sense it would choose the fastest option. The Razer spokesperson even told us the difference in speed is why they only offer USB-RF devices. The company told us while Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices can achieve latency as low as 1.3 ms, USB-RF beats that at a flat 1 ms. You want your input to be reflected onscreen as quickly as possible-especially if you play games dependent on twitch reflexes, like first-person shooters.Īccording to Razer, USB-RF offers lower latency.

Latency is critical with any keyboard or mouse.
