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Good USB HUB 3.0 for USB-A port that doesn't interfere or introduce lag for wireless mouse and keyboard ? (kbin.social)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/apple_enthusiast

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Had been searching and saw some comments for products where people were saying they were getting lag with their wireless mouse. So wondered if there's a product people have had luck with.

I have my USB-C ports already occupied, and would rather rely on USB-A.

Edit: USB 3.0 seems to be what has caused issues for some people, so I decided to go with a cheap USB 2.0 hub due to using it for wireless peripherals and printer as opposed to transferring data.

https://www.rshtech.com/blog/how-to-avoid-the-usb30-and-24-ghz-devices-interference-2

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[+] weedwhacking 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I thought so too, but plugging in my logitech 2.4 ghz dongle directly into my macmini led to bunch of skipping until I used my monitor USB. So led me to wondering if that was something to look out for when picking up a dongle hub too.

And sure enough searching for the keyword wireless for this product led to people saying they got lag with their peripherals.
https://www.amazon.com/uni-Aluminum-Adapter-Ultra-Slim-Compatible/dp/B08M3ZY8SZ

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

USB-C and USB 3.1 comms can create a lot of RF noise which could manifest as lag. I saw this on a laptop with an external hard drive, when the backups were running the wifi died.

[–] carl_dungeon 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’m gonna second the interference opinions- your monitor is probably closer to your mouse and not jammed behind a computer next to all kinds of Wi-Fi antennas. I bet a simple usb extender cable that put the dongle closer to the mouse would work too. I had trouble with Logitech wireless being interference sensitive in the past.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Aware of it. I'm just seeking usb dongle recommendations people have had success with, since there are varying qualities where I've seen in some reviews people have issues with wireless peripherals while other models didn't. The one in my monitor has been reliable, but I need more ports.

[–] carl_dungeon 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think you confused what I said- the dongle is the thing that comes with the mouse that plugs into the usb port. You were asking about hubs. I think people are saying it isn’t the hub that matters. The interference is wireless between the dongle and the mouse, not wired (between the hub and computer over usb).

That means any hub you wanna get is probably fine. Or you could just use a usb extender cable for the dongle to free up a port on your display. Since there are MANY hubs out there, many many, I would just recommend picking one with the port and power config you want that has good ratings. There are literally too many to recommend a specific- hundreds of options.

Personally I’d go with something that delivers decent power for charging devices and maybe a mix of type A and C connectors.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

That means any hub you wanna get is probably fine.

Seen reviews for some where interference occurred. Like this hub for instance doesn't seem good despite reviews for wireless use based on keyword search https://www.amazon.com/uni-Aluminum-Adapter-Ultra-Slim-Compatible/dp/B08M3ZY8SZ

Seems to be when there isn't proper shielding for usb 3.0 which is why I asked for recommendations, since would prefer to be able to stick in the 2.4 ghz dongles without needing an additional extension to the hub.

https://www.rshtech.com/blog/how-to-avoid-the-usb30-and-24-ghz-devices-interference-2

Was why I was wondering if people had specific recommendations for products that worked for them, since some reviews have mentioned in comments that it gave them issues with their wireless peripherals, so instead of just picking some random one was just asking community for ones that had worked for them.

Did get some suggestions of actual used products here, so will check those out.

[–] ConfuzedAZ 2 points 1 year ago

My razor wireless is tied to a hub that is 12 inches away. I get no lag/pauses but when it's in the PC that is under the desk or occasionally disconnects. I literally bought the cheapest thing on Amazon.

[–] cantankerous_cashew 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use this one; works great for both peripherals and external hdds.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks for the recommendation. Seems like a good powered one.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Here’s one I use.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0871ZHCKK?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

There’s a white tp link version but I had issues with it stopping network activity randomly.

If profile matters and you don’t need Ethernet then this one is solid

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07L32B9C2?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Comments seem kind of mixed for both when it comes to wireless with some saying it is working and some saying it doesn't. I'll probably have to order test it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I mean you do you.

My mouse is a Logitech g pro super light.

Keyboard is a Logitech g613

I have specifically had issues with the g613 on other setups. Specifically with repeating keys etc.

But the Ethernet hub one does perfectly fine. I play games on it basically nightly.

The anker I just use as a travel hub. But have used it in a pinch on my laptop setup.

I have it connected to windows most of the time but had run it through a kvm and on a late 2012 Mac mini. Used that as a work machine through covid on the same setup. Only difference is kvm is gone now