Ironically, ultra-lightweight mice stripped of many features can be the costliest options. When mobility and tracking accuracy are the priority, a bevy of buttons or RGB lighting often don’t make the cut. However, the Razer Viper V2 Pro has innovative capabilities to make it one of the most complete competitive wireless gaming mice. At its Black Friday price, Razer’s mouse is attainable even for players whose livelihoods don’t depend on gaming gear.
With the release of the Viper V3 Pro and other newer esports mice, the V2 Pro is not the lightest gaming mouse around. Still, its 58-gram weight is sufficiently nimble to outmaneuver most rivals without being difficult to control. While the Viper V2 Pro is best suited for small and medium hands, it’s substantial enough for some larger gamers. Razer removed the buttons on the mouse’s right side from its predecessor, but a symmetrical shape has mass appeal.
Razer Viper V2 Pro HyperSpeed Wireless Gaming Mouse
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The Razer Viper V2 Pro brings a wired/wireless design paired with the Viper lineup’s ambidextrous design. Wireless, lightweight, and rechargeable, the Viper V2 stands out among mice with its flawless tracking performance and a wide margin of surface acceptance. It can even track well on less tactile surfaces like glass, without the need for a mousepad.
- Weight
- 58 g
- Sensor
- Focus Pro 30k Optical Sensor
- Wireless?
- Yes
- Brand
- Razer
- Dimensions
- 5.11″ x 2.96″ x 1.7″
- Battery
- Up To 90 Hours
- Color Options
- Black, White
- Connectivity
- Wireless Dongle, USB-C Cable
- Programmable Buttons
- 6
When upgrading their gear, many buyers focus on a gaming mouse’s maximum DPI. The Viper V2 Pro includes a Focus Pro 30K optical sensor that benefits the highest-resolution monitors and TVs. Most gamers will set a DPI to a much lower mark, which results in other tracking qualities becoming more critical. The Viper V2 Pro can detect the slightest lifts off mouse pads, a technique esports pros use during repeated sweeping movements. Gamers can also experiment with different surfaces, since the sensor remains accurate on mousepads or even glass.
Other Factors in Favor of Buying the Viper V2 Pro
Polling rate, or how often a mouse’s position is reported to PCs, is another factor determining tracking consistency. The Viper V2 Pro has a wireless 1000 Hz polling rate out of the box, but it can be upgraded to 8000 Hz with the optional Razer HyperPolling Wireless Dongle. A stable wireless signal is mandatory in esports, and Razer’s HyperSpeed protocol is tuned to reject interference around gaming desks. Without RGB lighting draining its battery, the Viper V2 Pro endures as much as 90 hours of gameplay before the USB-C mouse needs fast charging.
Competitive gamers put unusual stress on gaming mice, so the Viper V2 Pro must possess a reinforced construction. The mouse has been in the wild for a few years and has survived use on the highest-level gaming circuits. The Viper V2 Pro’s shell feels cohesive without creaking, but buttons are where most mice are vulnerable. Thanks to improved optical switches, the mouse’s low-actuation main left and right clickers are incredibly durable and register inputs immediately.
Most mice struggle to match the Razer Viper V2 Pro’s top-notch build quality and breakthrough sensor technology. Even so, its streamlined six-button layout focused on FPS titles may not appeal to every buyer. The bulkier Razer Basilisk V3 Pro is also on sale for Black Friday. The added size comes with a 13-button remappable control scheme that adapts to MOBA and MMORPG titles.
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