What uses less power for a mouse, USB dongle or Bluetooth? - eviltoast

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.

    • BearOfaTime@lemm.ee
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      2 months ago

      Years ago it was relevant (like 15 years ago). I had a BT mouse then, and it was a power hog. So much so it was rechargeable with its own charging dock. And yes, when you walked away for the day you better dock it!

      But I’m sure it’s far, far better now. Logitech advertises some of their’s as having 1 year battery like, on a single AA battery