Why I Use All-Wireless Tech and Hate Wires

When it comes to peripherals, the general consensus is that wired peripherals are better than their wireless counterparts because they are faster and more reliable. However, this is not the case in 2024. I use all wireless technology because I hate wires, and the experience has been great.

1 Performance is as good as cable

Let me start by addressing the elephant in the room. Unless you’re a professional eSports athlete, I doubt you’ll be able to tell the difference between wireless and wired peripherals in terms of performance.

Nor is it about using flagship or expensive wireless technology like Logitech’s Lightspeed. I have both a G502X Plus Lightspeed, which connects via 2.4GHz connection, and a Keychron K2 V2, which uses Bluetooth connectivity, and they work perfectly even in my most hectic gaming moments.

Of course there will be some input lag and it’s likely to be more than something with a wire. But if you can’t tell the subtle differences between a few milliseconds, you’re good to go.

I extensively tested my G502X Plus Lightspeed wireless mouse against the older (and wired) G402 Hyperion Fury, and the G402 was faster—by about five milliseconds. That’s barely enough to hurt my performance, and unless you’re extremely sensitive to small delays, neither should yours.

The same goes for my keyboard. I tested it over a wired connection versus over Bluetooth, and while there’s definitely more input latency, it’s hard to tell whether you’re playing a game or writing a simple document. At this point, any good wireless technology, be it a mouse, headphones, keyboard, controller, or whatever, works just as well as its wired counterparts.

2 Better range and reliability

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Wireless technology has become much more reliable over time. If you gave up on wireless headphones or mice years ago due to short range or constant disconnection, now is the time to reconsider.

Keep in mind that range and reliability vary greatly depending on the wireless technology your peripherals use. There are several differences between Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless networking, and they significantly affect the performance of your device.

Simply put, if you want the best possible performance, range and reliability, go with 2.4GHz technology. However, if battery life is your priority and you’re okay with a little extra input lag (less than 10-20ms in some cases), Bluetooth is the way to go.

If you’re using a keyboard and mouse, chances are you’re within Bluetooth range of your computer, so range and reliability will remain largely the same. Headsets opt for Bluetooth for its convenience, but if you look at gaming headsets, you’ll see that many use 2.4GHz wireless simply because it gives you unmatched range and reliability.

Wireless sound is one aspect where I admit that a cable could objectively be better. Even there, wireless and 2.4GHz wireless audio has gotten to the point where unless you want an audiophile-level experience, most wireless headphones or earbuds on the market will easily be good enough.

3 A clean table without clutter

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One of the biggest reasons I almost completely switched to all wireless technology was the cable spaghetti my desk had become. Each peripheral had its own cable, and cleaning or packing my tech meant backtracking each one. Even if I tried to manage my desk by cable, it would end up being a mess of wires.

Switching to wireless alternatives has freed up a lot more space on my desk, resulting in a much better and quieter work environment. Now I have dedicated places for each item and I don’t have to fumble with USB ports when plugging in a keyboard, mouse or headphones.

With the number of ports on laptops decreasing with each generation, it’s a good time to ditch the wireless connection, as you’ll likely need external USB hubs or other adapters to connect your devices.

Thanks to wireless technology, I don’t have to worry about it anymore. Plus there are no wires to protect from damage. This is particularly problematic with headphones and mice, as their wires tend to break and get damaged quite easily.

4 You get freedom from cable failure

Speaking of cable hassles, wireless technology gives you freedom from the hassle of cables. We’ve all had to hold our headphones or charging cable at a certain angle to get it to work at some point in our lives. This is something you shouldn’t have to deal with.

Every piece of wireless technology I’ve bought has outlasted its wired counterparts, and the reason for this is often wire damage. Sure, you can replace the wire with a bit of nifty soldering, but just opening up your headphones or expensive mouse can be daunting enough, let alone replacing the cable. You should also keep in mind the skills required to perform these repairs.

These cables give cable technology some advantages and there is a good argument why you should use cable technology. However, if you don’t have a specific requirement that a wireless peripheral can’t meet, you can find wireless alternatives that can easily meet your expectations.

5 Wireless technology is more portable

Last but not least, wireless technology is much more portable and easy to carry. For everyday wear, I just turn off the mouse and put it in my backpack – instead of having to worry about getting the cable right and making sure it fits without bending too much. The same goes for headphones and any other tech I might need to take on the road.

Those cables may not look like much, but as someone who had to pack up my entire desk and carry it around in my backpack on a daily basis, they end up taking up an incredible amount of space. Plus, you’ll worry about your cables sitting at a weird angle or bending.

I really think wireless technology has reached a point where all of its major issues – performance, reliability and connectivity – have been adequately addressed. Yes, you might have to charge a bunch of devices every now and then, but the benefits of wireless technology far outweigh that.