I'm generally curious about the performance comparison between wired and wireless mice in terms of latency, sensitivity, and battery life. How have the differences between them changed with the advancements in wireless technology? Which one is more reasonable to lean towards for gaming or office use?
What's the performance difference between wired and wireless mice?
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Hey, as someone who's switched between the two, I can tell you the difference has really narrowed down over the past few years, but it's still noticeable in serious gaming.
Personally, I used a Logitech G Pro X Superlight wirelessly for a year for competitive gaming (CS2, Valorant), and the lag was barely noticeable compared to the wired model at work, a G502 X. However, if you put your ear to the desk, you can still feel the slight delay at 1440p/240Hz – not dramatic, but enough to annoy me in close headshots. If you're gaming at 144Hz or higher, wired is still king, especially in ultra-fast-paced titles. For office work, honestly, the gap disappears: a Logitech MX Master 3S wireless handles my daily tasks without a second thought.
The other point is the battery. The G Pro X lasts me about 70 hours in pure gaming, but high-end models like the Razer Viper V2 Pro can go 90+ hours without issues. If you're bouncing between office and gaming, a good wireless mouse with fast charging does the job. It's up to you whether you want to lug a cable around or deal with a battery every now and then!