If you prefer a mouse that glides across a mouse pad – or, in this case, a glass surface – with minimal effort, look for a lightweight wireless mouse. Lightweight mice are often pieces with LEDs or pierced holes that look odd in most settings outside of a gaming den. But the Razer Viper V2 Pro announced Tuesday that it’s a 2.05-ounce (58g) wireless mouse with a subdued look that can accommodate more traditional settings.
Razer is primarily known for its luxurious, snake-covered PCs and peripherals aimed at gamers. With an optical sensor that supports adjustable DPI (dots per inch, see our article on PC mouse terms) up to 30,000 and extreme features like adjustable tear-off distance, the Viper 2 Pro is also designed for PC gamers. But with its subdued black or tasteful white design and symmetrical shape, you might not notice it at first. However, the detection of angular lines under the left and right buttons and a thinner three-headed snake may provide clues.
However, there is no RGB logo here, and this has reduced the weight of the mouse by 0.1 oz (2.7g) compared to its 2.61 oz (74g) Razer Viper Ultimate predecessor, and will also help extend battery life.. The only real color flash is the light south of the scroll wheel, which shows what DPI setting you’re currently using.
Razer has also saved weight by moving from a rigid PCB assembly to a rigid one and changing the main push buttons. In addition, the mouse uses a battery that Razer claims is lighter and more efficient, making it 0.09 oz (2.6g) lighter than the Viper Ultimate and delivering 80-hour rather than 70-hour time. offline work.
The new mouse also lacks the built-in side grips of the previous model. The handles lighten the weight of the mouse by 0.13 oz (3.7 g) and provide more options. For example, you can use a separately sold Razer grip tape on one side of the mouse, or add a rubber texture to the main buttons.
However, the grip tape can wear off and leave a sticky mess. And if your hands tend to get sticky when you move, losing the built-in side grips could be a downgrade.
The Viper V2 Pro has only two side buttons (both on the left), while the Viper Ultimate has four (two on each side). Fewer side buttons save the Pro 0.1 oz (2.9g) but make it unmanageable. This is unfortunate given the disappointingly low number of left-handed wireless mice available.
But having side buttons on both sides of the mouse can make it difficult to use all the side buttons. One workaround is to make the side buttons user-removable, like the Logitech G Pro Wireless. But Razer isn’t going down any path by outright calling this mouse right-handed.
Razer has made a more obvious good move by moving to USB-C charging. The Viper V2 Pro also uses a 2.4GHz USB-A wireless dongle. The lack of Bluetooth can be a handicap for office workers who lack ports or have upgraded to one of the many ultra-light laptops that don’t have USB-A.
For people looking for a wireless mouse with extreme gaming performance, as well as those looking for a rechargeable mouse for more advanced performance than it sounds, the $150 Viper V2 Pro is an intriguing option.