I have been spending a lot of time working remotely with my laptop in random locations. And usually just plug my mouse in via the USB dongle. But just curious if there is a noticeable battery difference doing this? Seems like Bluetooth would be better because it’s already powering other things anyway.

Edit: seems like it’s Bluetooth. Going to have to change my habits. Thanks all.

  • Admiral Patrick@dubvee.orgEnglish
    10·
    2 months ago

    KB/mouse dongles use their own, often proprietary, protocols but on the same 2.4 GHz band. It’s like how WiFi and Bluetooth both operate on 2.4 GHz but use different framing and protocols.

    • subtext@lemmy.world
      5·
      2 months ago

      Interesting, I did not know how widely used the 2.4GHz band is, thanks for correcting me!