RAZER VIPER V2 PRO Review: Is It Worth The Price?

Surely any gamer knows the emblematic Razer Viper series, which offers the best gaming mice in terms of performance and weight.

The Razer Viper V2 Pro is an excellent addition to the line. It is a wireless model with an integrated battery that weighs only 59 g, making it the lightest in its class.

The manufacturers have eliminated unnecessary elements such as the RGB section to achieve maximum speed. It also comes equipped with more durable 3rd generation optical switches, Focus Pro 30K optical sensor with adaptive tracking distance, and HyperSpeed low latency technology.

In 2019, the Viper family emerged, reviving the brand with successive models designed for the professional gaming and eSport worlds, such as the wireless Viper Ultimate and Viper Mini for those who like the fingertip grip and the Viper 8K for those who demand extreme speed.

In 2022, the brand presents the Razer Viper V2 Pro, uniting all of those features in the most complete and mighty mouse of the brand.

Design

Regarding the design of this model, it follows the path of previous models without varying the dimensions and appearance. So, if it works, why change it?

You can be sure that the Razer Viper V2 Pro is very comfortable for any grip. In addition, the ABS plastic chassis use a skin available in black or white color that eliminates all integrated lighting to lighten the weight.

The slimming session results in a weight of 58 g in the unit with a complete lack of cable.

The main buttons remain separate from the main body, with a union to the chassis through clearly visible and embedded hinges that give this aggressive aspect.

The surface is concave and fully adjusted to the curvature of the fingers to give us a grip and sensations that are more accurate.

Regarding the switches, the 3rd generation Optical Razers have been employed here, without double-clicking at great speed, improved tactile sensation, and an extended duration of 90 million clicks.

The central region has a wide wheel with a stippled rubber surface and a thinner and simpler rim that reduces the assembly step.

There is no physical button to select DPI on the top, just a small LED status indicator between the main buttons. We find the USB-C port very discreetly and tucked inside to physically connect the mouse to the computer or charge its battery. Finally, a Type-C port leaves Micro USB behind and gives more excellent compatibility.

Its rear area doesn’t have any lighting, which allows the battery to be repositioned to balance the mouse.

Features and Performance

This mouse comes equipped with the Razer Focus Pro 30K optical sensor, which provides 30,000 DPI of maximum resolution, compared to 20K of Focus+.

More significant than that will be the increase in performance, supporting a maximum speed of 750 IPS (inches per second) and accelerations of 70 G (n-times gravity), being the fastest. It also supports five user-configurable DPI steps from Synapse 3 in 50 DPI steps for maximum precision.

It has a resolution accuracy of 99.8% and an intelligent asymmetric tracking function of the takeoff and landing distance.

That allows it to dynamically adjust (up to 26 jumps or steps away) to different types of surfaces so that the mouse stays as calibrated as possible on them without user intervention. It also has a manual configuration mode for both gestures to suit the user.

Another key technology for this gaming mouse is its HyperSpeed ​​wireless connectivity, based on the 2.4 GHz frequency with no perceptible latency and 1000 Hz polling rate.

The included dongle allows you to connect more Razer wireless devices to it, including a small base or USB-C – USB-A adapter to extend coverage. However, to think of something missing, it is not compatible with Nvidia Reflex Latency, a very specific function for 360 Hz monitors, but which should come with an eSport mouse like this one.

The Razer Viper V2 Pro integrates the same battery as the Viper Ultimate, with a maximum autonomy of 70 hours, a great optimization job as it is 16 g lighter. In addition, the included 1.8 m SpeedFlex cable provides us with charging capacity and use of the mouse in wired mode, being very flexible and light so as not to hinder movements.

User experience

The user experience with the Razer Viper V2 Pro should be very satisfactory whether you are a gamer or a normal user, highlighting its movement speed and low weight on the set.

Being a short and very low mouse, it feels great in the claw grip, where it can show more performance with its incredible scrolling capabilities.

One thing users always loved about the Viper is how good the buttons feel, with their chassis-independent click system and improved tactile feel with 3rd-gen switches.

The click sound is a little deeper than in other models and quite loud, while the one from the side buttons is more hollow, although similarly hard. The wheel has a relatively hard and marked scroll to avoid precision mismatch.

Final Thoughts

Improving what is already almost perfect is difficult, but Razer has achieved it with Viper V2.

Aesthetically, it follows the lines of the previous Viper. But above all, it feels comfortable in any grip, which everyone wants. But the key is in its 58g weight, possibly the lightest wireless mouse, with improved rounded skates faster than ever.

The internal quality improvement is noticeable in each press with its new optical buttons, which should offer us greater durability in perfect conditions. Few mice can beat this one in the quality of its secondary side buttons and the forcefulness of its scroll.

The optical sensor increases your accuracy at high speeds, with a dynamic adjustment system for takeoff and landing movements that feels great on any surface.