3 Things to Know About USB Passthrough Mousepads

They won’t slow your mouse clicks USB is a digital protocol with built-in error correction. A passthrough hub adds only microseconds of latency, far below what any human can perceive.

Your mouse’s polling rate is the bottleneck USB 2.0 bandwidth far exceeds what a wired mouse needs. A few extra inches of cable through a hub won’t matter.

Avoid cheap, unshielded hubs Poorly made passthroughs can cause voltage drop or signal degradation. Stick with reputable brands like Razer or Corsair, and skip $10 gas-station mousepads with hubs.