Spec me: Wireless gaming keyboard + mouse with single receiver

MrRockliffe · 17 Feb 2022 at 20:16

As per the title, I'm looking for a wireless keyboard and mouse which supports one of the quicker wireless connections.

It doesn't need to be mechanical, but I don't want linear switches. Also needs to be TKL if possible.

Reason is that I'm often switching between work and personal, and I don't want to swap two receivers over all the time - one is already a pain

I guess it could support Bluetooth for work.

The only one I've seen is the Corsair K63 combo but it has linear switches.

Is there anything on the market?

Thanks in advance.

Cadder · 27 Sep 2022 at 14:20

MrRockliffe said:
As per the title, I'm looking for a wireless keyboard and mouse which supports one of the quicker wireless connections.

It doesn't need to be mechanical, but I don't want linear switches. Also needs to be TKL if possible.

Reason is that I'm often switching between work and personal, and I don't want to swap two receivers over all the time - one is already a pain

I guess it could support Bluetooth for work.

The only one I've seen is the Corsair K63 combo but it has linear switches.

Is there anything on the market?

Thanks in advance.

What did you get in the end?

MrRockliffe · 27 Sep 2022 at 14:59

Cadder said:
What did you get in the end?

I didn't, unfortunately.

Bane of my life having to switch blinking dongles over every time I switch between work device and home PC.

Same with the webcam

I'd love a USB hub with an input switch - would probably solve my issues. Don't know if something like that exists.

The problem I've had is that I've not been able to find a mechanical keyboard I truly like. The G513 is the closest, but I don't need the number pad anymore.

I'm using a 915 TKL and it's fine, but the lighting consistency is TERRIBLE (i.e. setting a single colour for the whole keyboard = colour looks different in different areas) and I just don't need a wireless keyboard = more things to charge.

Cadder · 27 Sep 2022 at 15:56

Ah right, I need to replace my dodgy MX vertical and it looks like my MX Keys need to move on too - with the chew on Logitech have caused phasing out their Unifying receiver.

I've been looking at the LIGHTSPEED mice/keyboards - G502 X and G915. I have no interest in RGB at all so they'd be set to a dim white and left alone. I just want the mouse and keyboard to be responsive and rely on a single receiver.

You may have a point on the wired keyboard thing. I have a charging cable sat unplugged until I need to charge it - so why not have a wired keyboard anyway since it clutters my desk? :rolleyes:

My MX Keys and MX Vertical have been fine switching between devices. The software allowed me to seamlessly switch between laptop and PC easily enough. Is that what you mean?

jrwagh333 · 29 Sep 2022 at 14:35

Razer.

MrRockliffe · 29 Sep 2022 at 14:50

jrwagh333 said:
Razer.

Close, but no cigar

The Razer keyboards don't seem to offer a "brown" switch equivalent - tactile and not clicky.

I tried the linear ones, but didn't like it for typing.

MrRockliffe · 29 Sep 2022 at 14:52

Cadder said:
My MX Keys and MX Vertical have been fine switching between devices. The software allowed me to seamlessly switch between laptop and PC easily enough. Is that what you mean?

Kind of, but I don't use the devices simultaneously - not sure if that would impact the software

Cadder · 29 Sep 2022 at 15:11

MrRockliffe said:
Kind of, but I don't use the devices simultaneously - not sure if that would impact the software

Even better. My mouse and keyboard have a manual switch to toggle up to three devices. If you have a unifying receiver in each device you can set them to 1, 2 and 3.

If you have more than three devices then you may have to move a receiver and remember which number it is.

Cadder · 29 Sep 2022 at 15:13

I'm now going down the route of a MX Mechanical keyboard and MX Master 3S Mouse. Both on a Bolt receiver.

MrRockliffe · 29 Sep 2022 at 15:56

Cadder said:
I'm now going down the route of a MX Mechanical keyboard and MX Master 3S Mouse. Both on a Bolt receiver.

Problem is I use my PC for gaming, so the MX series doesn’t work for me :/

michty_me · 30 Sep 2022 at 08:07

Could you not get a USB switch that has two outputs (One to each setup). May be an option to save constantly unplugging and re-plugging.

MrRockliffe · 30 Sep 2022 at 12:15

michty_me said:
Could you not get a USB switch that has two outputs (One to each setup). May be an option to save constantly unplugging and re-plugging.

I mentioned the idea of something like that a couple of posts above - this would solve many pains!

venger7779 · 6 Oct 2022 at 08:49

Something like the below? Can't post a direct link but that's the product wording from the rainforest. A friend has it and swears by it. Ca
UGREEN USB 3.0 Switch 4 Port USB Switch Selector 5Gbps High-Speed Peripheral Sharing Switcher for 2 Computer Share Mouse Keyboard Compatible with Laptop Scanner Printer 2 Pack 4.92ft Cable

Brok · 10 Oct 2022 at 13:41

venger7779 said:
Something like the below? Can't post a direct link but that's the product wording from the rainforest. A friend has it and swears by it. Ca
UGREEN USB 3.0 Switch 4 Port USB Switch Selector 5Gbps High-Speed Peripheral Sharing Switcher for 2 Computer Share Mouse Keyboard Compatible with Laptop Scanner Printer 2 Pack 4.92ft Cable

I use one of those exact switches for this very purpose and it works perfectly to switch KB+M between work laptop (via a docking station) and home PC.