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Latency from mouse input linked to Dell laptop dock setup

Latency from mouse input linked to Dell laptop dock setup

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Nero12321
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09-21-2021, 11:48 AM
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I own a budget KVM at home for switching monitors and peripherals between my personal PC and my work laptop. My desktop runs Windows 10 via PCPartPicker, while the work laptop is a Dell Vostro 7620 on Windows 11. It connects to a Dell WD19S dock via USB 3.0, and I also use a USB 3.0 cable for the laptop. The desktop mouse works perfectly. On the laptop, the wireless mouse uses a 2.4GHz dongle plugged into the KVM (note: some users think this is confusing). However, the laptop shows noticeable input lag—feeling more like a sluggish response than typical jello. I can confirm the dock is likely the problem because the mouse functions normally when connected directly to the laptop. Is there a solution? It’s not critical for gaming or precision tasks, but frequent switching disrupts my workflow. Updated February 27, 2025 by hu4d
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Nero12321
09-21-2021, 11:48 AM #1

I own a budget KVM at home for switching monitors and peripherals between my personal PC and my work laptop. My desktop runs Windows 10 via PCPartPicker, while the work laptop is a Dell Vostro 7620 on Windows 11. It connects to a Dell WD19S dock via USB 3.0, and I also use a USB 3.0 cable for the laptop. The desktop mouse works perfectly. On the laptop, the wireless mouse uses a 2.4GHz dongle plugged into the KVM (note: some users think this is confusing). However, the laptop shows noticeable input lag—feeling more like a sluggish response than typical jello. I can confirm the dock is likely the problem because the mouse functions normally when connected directly to the laptop. Is there a solution? It’s not critical for gaming or precision tasks, but frequent switching disrupts my workflow. Updated February 27, 2025 by hu4d

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GreenArrow69
Junior Member
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09-21-2021, 12:43 PM
#2
Yes, the device includes additional USB ports for connectivity options.
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GreenArrow69
09-21-2021, 12:43 PM #2

Yes, the device includes additional USB ports for connectivity options.

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Tive
Member
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09-29-2021, 08:35 PM
#3
Consider purchasing a fresh adapter and upgraded KVM system. This issue seemed entirely irrelevant.
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Tive
09-29-2021, 08:35 PM #3

Consider purchasing a fresh adapter and upgraded KVM system. This issue seemed entirely irrelevant.

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biomedestroyer
Member
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10-06-2021, 06:14 PM
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If you connect it to the KVM, the problem appears; when plugged into the laptop, it works fine. It might not be the best workaround, but for a better suggestion, consider using a different mouse for your work PC. Switching brands, feel, or color can make a noticeable difference. This helps separate your professional and personal life, and input devices really matter.
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biomedestroyer
10-06-2021, 06:14 PM #4

If you connect it to the KVM, the problem appears; when plugged into the laptop, it works fine. It might not be the best workaround, but for a better suggestion, consider using a different mouse for your work PC. Switching brands, feel, or color can make a noticeable difference. This helps separate your professional and personal life, and input devices really matter.

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Blossommm
Member
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10-23-2021, 06:54 PM
#5
Yes, that's correct. It seems the issue is really the dock itself causing the delay. I get it and agree, but it wouldn't help much in this situation. I'm in a compact apartment and use all my peripherals—keyboard, mouse, monitors, mic, camera—on just these two machines. The main goal of getting a KVM was to prevent needing to purchase duplicates for everything.
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Blossommm
10-23-2021, 06:54 PM #5

Yes, that's correct. It seems the issue is really the dock itself causing the delay. I get it and agree, but it wouldn't help much in this situation. I'm in a compact apartment and use all my peripherals—keyboard, mouse, monitors, mic, camera—on just these two machines. The main goal of getting a KVM was to prevent needing to purchase duplicates for everything.

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Jxyden
Junior Member
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10-24-2021, 06:38 AM
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I'm worried about that now. It seems like the dock or the mouse might be the problem. You might need to connect a second cable to the laptop, skipping the dock for the USB link. This could be because the dock is a low-quality USB-C adapter. Thunderbolt docks work better, but sometimes you'll find it doesn't connect properly—you might have to plug it in again or restart the device.
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Jxyden
10-24-2021, 06:38 AM #6

I'm worried about that now. It seems like the dock or the mouse might be the problem. You might need to connect a second cable to the laptop, skipping the dock for the USB link. This could be because the dock is a low-quality USB-C adapter. Thunderbolt docks work better, but sometimes you'll find it doesn't connect properly—you might have to plug it in again or restart the device.