Question Does anyone make a USB-C receiver?

[pete6032]

I'm trying to find an RF keyboard/mouse combo that uses a USB-C receiver. There are tons of A receivers on the market. Does anyone make a USB-C receiver?

 

[In2Photos]

Maybe use an adapter like this: https://www.amazon.com/Syntech-Adap...refix=usb-c+to+usb-a+adap,aps,195&sr=8-3&th=1

 

[Paperdoc]

Yeah, that adapter will do the job.

But I ask why? MOST keyboards and mice operate very slowly and it is entirely adequate to use a USB2 port with its slower data rate. That is why they come with USB2 transceiver plugs. Connecting those to a USB3 port will NOT improve performance at all. Personally, I prefer to connect USB2 devices to USB2 ports and leave the faster USB3 ports free for use with real USBB3 devices.

 

[mindless1]

^ Agreed but some things like phones/tablets/laptops now have only USB-C.

Also, you can get adapters much cheaper on Aliexpress, maybe ebay as well if willing to wait ~3 weeks for delivery from China. Whether the quality is equal or not, I can't say. That would concern me, as I don't like the fragility of surface mount USB-C ports to begin with, so having the adapter fit as well as possible is a priority.

 

[mindless1]

At first I thought this combo just had a USB-A adapter but it "might' have a 2nd, USB-C receiver too:

https://www.amazon.com/Fonicer-Wireless-Keyboard-Receiver-Full-Compatible/dp/B0B3J3CBYN

 

[Jimminy]

^ Agreed but some things like phones/tablets/laptops now have only USB-C.

Also, you can get adapters much cheaper on Aliexpress, maybe ebay as well if willing to wait ~3 weeks for delivery from China. Whether the quality is equal or not, I can't say. That would concern me, as I don't like the fragility of surface mount USB-C ports to begin with, so having the adapter fit as well as possible is a priority.

I've bought several cheap adapters from china. Usig it on USB 3.2 gen 2 (10gbps) external drives which have type C connectors. Only one of the adapters works at all, and then only at 5gbps, but it's good enough for my purposes.

I think I got it from TEMU, which is similar to ali express, but a little less onerous.

 

[pete6032]

Yeah, that adapter will do the job.

But I ask why? MOST keyboards and mice operate very slowly and it is entirely adequate to use a USB2 port with its slower data rate. That is why they come with USB2 transceiver plugs. Connecting those to a USB3 port will NOT improve performance at all. Personally, I prefer to connect USB2 devices to USB2 ports and leave the faster USB3 ports free for use with real USBB3 devices.

My laptop is only USB type C. Using an A to C adapter with a receiver means a lot of plug sticking out of the outlet and it's really easy to knock the adapter around and jockey the USB port around. I'm concerned about potentially breaking the USB port.

 

[In2Photos]

My laptop is only USB type C. Using an A to C adapter with a receiver means a lot of plug sticking out of the outlet and it's really easy to knock the adapter around and jockey the USB port around. I'm concerned about potentially breaking the USB port.

Maybe look for a BT set?

 

[pete6032]

I found this and it could potentially work. I've never bought a receiver separate from a mouse before though.

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/accessories-and-software/keyboards-and-mice/mice/4xh1d20852

 

[In2Photos]

I found this and it could potentially work. I've never bought a receiver separate from a mouse before though.

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/accessories-and-software/keyboards-and-mice/mice/4xh1d20852

That would only work with the Lenovo devices they listed as being compatible. That is not a universal receiver.