![]() While I did not have a glass surface to test that out, I did phase the sensor on a number of surfaces like wood, cloth mouse pad, my PC’s steelcase, and jeans, and the sensor seemed to hold well across all of them. The optical sensor is capable of tracking on a variety of surfaces, including being the first gaming mouse, according to Razer, that can track accurately on glass (upto 2mm thick). Under the mouse you will find the DPI switch (which also doubles as a power button), the 30K optical sensor, and three regular sized PTFE feets which provides for a butter smooth glide across all surfaces. In total, you have six programmable buttons, including the two thumb buttons, the scroll click, scroll up and down, and the right mouse button. Of course, your mileage may vary on this, so I do encourage you to give them a try. However, I found them to be too harsh on the skin after a while and I simply removed them as the mouse felt far better without them. If you do want an extra level of grip, Razer does provide textured grips for the sides and the two main buttons. The outer-shell has a coarse coating to help you grip the mouse better, and I had no problems maintaining my grip despite being somewhat of a sweaty gamer in online games. There is no flexing or creaking to be found, and I would wager it could take a few slams on the desk after you get no-scoped in Halo Infinite from impossibly long distances (a fact that I can attest to, sadly). In terms of build quality, the V2 Pro is solidly built, and we would expect nothing less from a device that cost $150. My all-time favorite mouse, the HyperX PulseFire Haste (wired) also weighs around 59g, and I found a similar level of control and ease of use with the V2 Pro, as well. Having used far heavier mice in the past (the Glorious Model D weighs 69g), I do have to say that around 60g is certainly the sweet spot when it comes to ultra-light weight mice. The 58g weight was achieved by removing the two right side buttons (which weighed 2.9g), the Razer Chroma RGB (2.7g), the side grips (3.2g), and some structural modifications (7.2g), which resulted in a total weight reduction of 16g. This makes the V2 Pro around 22% lighter than the Viper Ultimate, and in fact, Razer has denoted exactly what omissions it made from the Viper Ultimate to arrive at the target weight in the press kit we received. The Black edition of the V2 Pro weighs 58g, while the White edition (which we received for review), weighs an extra gram heavier at 59g. I would attribute the comfort to the ultra-light weight of the mouse, because if it was any heavier, it would certainly cause a few issues slinging the mouse around quickly. After using it for over a week, however, I am much more accustomed to the shape and it feels quite natural and comfortable even during longer sessions. ![]() The V2 Pro, on the other hand, is much slimmer, and while the middle of my palm does have a resting place on the mouse, it definitely felt slightly cramped for the first few days. My daily driver, the Glorious Model D Wireless, has a sizable bump that feels much more natural and comfortable for my palm grip style. If you have never used the Viper Ultimate before, the shape of the mouse will need some getting used to - especially if you have used mice that have a bigger mid bump. This is a welcome decision by Razer because they do have a tendency to toy around with the ports and force you to use their own cables. Thankfully, the charging port is non-proprietary so you can use other cables other than the one provided in the box to charge the device. The charging dock from the Viper Ultimate is also gone, instead you have the good ol’ USB-C charging port. A Razer product without any sort of RGB is unfathomable, but a necessary sacrifice had to be made in order to reduce the overall weight of the device. The Viper V2 Pro is nearly identical to the Viper Ultimate in its design and shape, except that it forgoes the extra buttons, the side grips, and yes, even the RGB logo at the bottom of the mouse. From its top-of-the-range 30K optical sensor, crispy optical switches, ultra-light weight body, and remarkably accurate wireless performance, Razer has engineered the heck out of the mouse to give you any, and every, competitive edge in FPS games. But if you can digest the high price tag, Razer’s new gaming mouse is a truly phenomenal piece of kit in its own right.
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