Does Using a USB Hub Increase Latency for Wireless Devices?
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GamerGalactic33
I'm considering connecting nearly all of my USB devices to an external USB hub for easier access when I need to work inside my PC again. The devices include two 2.4 GHz dongles for my controller, keyboard, and mouse, as well as a Bluetooth stick for my AirPods. I'm wondering if this setup could increase the latency of these devices in any noticeable way?
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Using a USB hub can technically introduce some latency, but you likely won't notice it in practice. My main concern would be having multiple wireless devices so close together. If you haven't experienced issues before, you're probably good to go!
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Yeah, there's a chance for latency to increase, but it should be negligible. I've had similar setups and it worked fine overall.
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I set up something similar recently—having a USB hub definitely helps with cable management, but keep in mind that some high polling rate mice might not perform well through some hubs. Also, always make sure to plug devices directly into your PC when doing firmware updates just to be safe. Plus, you might want to check if your motherboard has built-in Bluetooth to cut down on USB usage.
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