Razer Viper V3 Pro Mouse Review

Razer have updated their Viper mouse lineup with the release of the V3 Pro. This new model has seen a slight change to the design principles found in older models of the Viper, with the new version opting for curves and contours over aggressive lines and detailing. Can this new premium esports FPS mouse live up to its £159.99 price tag?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:29 Meet the Viper V3 Pro
01:35 Design overview
02:38 Mouse feet
03:46 Build quality
04:19 Button soundtest!
04:49 Sensor + polling rate
06:38 Battery life vs polling rate
07:48 Real-world gaming performance
08:31 Synapse software
10:06 Closing thoughts

Specifications:

• FORM FACTOR – Right-handed Symmetrical
• CONNECTIVITY – Razer HyperSpeed Wireless, Wired
• BATTERY LIFE
  • Up to 95 hours at 1000 Hz
  • Up to 62 hours at 2000 Hz
  • Up to 40 hours at 4000 Hz
  • Up to 17 hours at 8000 Hz
• RGB LIGHTING – None
• SENSOR – Focus Pro 35K Optical Sensor Gen-2
• MAX SENSITIVITY (DPI) – 35000
• MAX SPEED (IPS) – 750
• MAX ACCELERATION (G) – 70
• PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS – 6
• SWITCH TYPE – Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3
• SWITCH LIFECYCLE – 90-million Clicks
• ON-BOARD MEMORY PROFILES – 1
• MOUSE FEET – 100% PTFE
• CABLE – USB Type A to USB Type C cable
• TILT SCROLL WHEEL – None
• APPROXIMATE SIZE
  • Length: 127.1 mm / 5.00 in
  • Width: 63.9 mm / 2.51 in
  • Height: 39.9 mm / 1.57 in
• APPROXIMATE WEIGHT – 54 g (excluding cable and dongle)
• DOCK COMPATIBILITY – None
• BOX CONTENTS
  • Razer Viper V3 Pro
  • Razer HyperPolling Wireless Dongle
  • USB Type A to USB Type C cable
  • Razer Mouse Grip Tape

You can buy the Viper V3 Pro mouse directly from Razer for £159.99 HERE.

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Pros:

• Precise and accurate.
• Great build quality.
• Ability to separate gaming and desktop polling rates.
• Lightweight.
• Comfortable.
• Razer's HyperPolling Wireless Dongle included in the box (previously a £30 purchase).

Cons:

• Expensive.
• Designed specifically for FPS, so won't be for everybody.

KitGuru says: The Viper V3 Pro is one of the best FPS focused mice we've tested. It's well built and performs excellently.

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