I have been a long time Razer user with almost my entire PC eco system from keyboard to water cooling for my cpu. I currently have the Razer Viper V2 Pro Hyperspeed and with the new optical Viper V3 gaming mouse being released, I had to see if it was actually an upgrade. I can be honest, the V2 has had a bug with my system for the past 10 months, I would have to unplug the cable from the PC and plug it back in every time I let my PC go to sleep. The new V3 has already proven to me, the V2 did not like me or my PC.

Now, upon opening the small box, I pull out the sensor and then the piece of paper, lol, that is what the mouse feels like. When Razer says it is ultra lightweight, they should have put a label on it that says "We Swear There Is a Battery In It". I honestly thought they forgot the battery in the box, but no, it is just that lightweight.

The wireless speed of this mouse when tested with my reaction time was 103 milliseconds on average, the old V2 was just over 120 milliseconds, so there is a definite difference when I am using it, especially when playing FPS games. Please understand that these times were ran with my reaction time on movement speed and button clicks added up and averaged over 20 tests. Compared to my Wired mouse, we are within an average of 5 milliseconds on average, so I no longer need to use wired for gaming when fps versus click and movement speed is relative.

Connecting the Viper V3 Pro was an absolute breeze and finally never loses connectivity. I am so happy with that alone, no more frustration. The cord and pickup have a small footprint, basically, invisible to anyone looking at your desk. Razer's software is amazing in there eco system, I really enjoy the ease of using Razer. Yes, Razer is expensive and many people think they are overpriced, but when you have this entire ecosystem under one control, it makes it worth every penny especially with their amazing quality.

Thanks Razer for a great new Mouse option!

The Razer Viper V3 Pro looks like a basic mouse, but it does have some great features that can be easily overlooked.

The mouse comes with a USB-C to USB-A cable, a wireless dongle, and grip tape. The grip tape is a great feature, as it makes the mouse extremely comfortable to hold, it also prevents it from sliding out of my hand. I was a little disappointed to find out that the only way you can connect the mouse wirelessly, is with the included dongle. This is called the HyperPolling Wireless dongle and must be connected via a USB cable. The mouse is compatible with the Razer Synapsis software, which allows you to update the firmware, and make some changes to color of the small light on the dongle.

The first thing I noticed when I pulled it out of the box, is how incredibly light the mouse weighs. It’s by far the lightest mouse I have yet to use, it feels like you’re holding just a plastic frame with nothing inside it. The mouse is extremely comfortable, and it fits perfectly in my hand. And with the grip tape installed, the mouse never slips. When it comes to sensitivity, this is where the V3 Pro really shines. It worked on virtually any surface I tried it on, even glass! The V3 Pro has a max DPI setting of 35000 which is insanely fast, this can be toggled from a button on the bottom of the mouse. Razer brings the new HyperPolling Wireless dongle, which is their new trademark wireless technology that gives you accurate lag free gaming. It is extremely accurate, and I didn’t experience any lag at all…But honestly, I wasn’t able to tell the difference between this or any other wireless gaming mouse that I used.

As for my overall impressions…From the surface the Viper V3 Pro looks like a basic mouse, but the more I started using it the more I noticed many subtle yet crucial features that make it better than the average gaming mouse. The fact that it works on any surface (including glass), makes it extremely reliable. The rubber grip tape, and the shape of the mouse fits perfectly snug in my hand. The mouse being so comfortable, and light gives me better movement, precision and accuracy. While I do give Razer credit for innovating in new technology, I’m not a fan of the bigger HyperPolling dongle and how you can’t just plug it into a USB slot. This just adds to the never-ending clutter of cables laying around my PC. Despite that little grievance the Viper V3 Pro is a good gaming mouse, and I would recommend it to any gamer.

This mouse was designed with the Zowie and Superlight 2 competition. They have almost the exact same shape so it all boils down to materials and behind the plastic. Compared to the DA3 Pro makes sense as its essentially nearly identical except with a few key differences. The hump on thr DA3Pro gives you more control but also more "drag," slowing swipes down on one side. The Viper V3 Pro being symmetrical works only because if you swipe left or right its the same. The Viper v3 pro is definitely lighter and it feels that way. In addition, the ptfe feet is significantly a larger real estate space on the Viper V3 pro, making the glide feel even nicer. The material on the V3 pro feels nicer too. I feel like whatever they did on the V3 pro material has more grip friction than the DA3 Pro. I could be wrong but it feels that way to me. Lastly, thr Viper V3 pro is lower but feels like it has the same hump shape as the DA3 pro, but the lower Viper V3 Pro makes it easier to finger grip claw grip, which imo is better for fps games. Against the Viper V2 Pro, its also identical but the internals and the hyperspeed dongle included makes it a good value. FYI the dongle is like $30 or so, making this mouse cheaper than the previous generation if you bought the dongle separately. As with compared to the Logitech Superlight 2, the Superlight 2 even thoufh is extremely similar to Viper V3 pro, I feel like im squeezing the chassis more cause its more indented or somrthing. The material also feels a little too smooth and less grip on the superlight 2 requiring definite grip tape. Overall not a fan of the superlight 2 because of that squeeze feel. Overall you cant go wrong with the V3 pro series DA or Viper. Viper ovviously is the better choice for fps games.

The Razer Viper V3 Pro weighs in at only 54 grams but packs a lot of gaming power inside that deceptively lightweight framert. The sleek ergonomic grip comfortably accommodates my grip style and makes the mouse easy to move and control. Although it feels like an empty shell when lifted, the mouse actually has a solid feel and good balance during use. It feels as normal as any other mouse. Lighting is limited to a sole status LED on the top front. There’s no decorative RGB lighting, which I don’t exactly miss.

The mouse ships with a hyper-polling receiver, six-foot braided nylon USB-C to A cable, black grip tape and a sheet of Razer themed stickers. The USB cable is utilized by both the mouse and receiver for charging and PC connectivity. It can also be used to make the mouse wired or charge/use the mouse simultaneously. I’ve only charged the mouse once, using an old phone charger, and it took approximately one hour to charge from 50% to full capacity. I haven’t had it long enough to require a recharge yet, but I’ve been gaming daily for nearly a week and the mouse battery is still pretty full. Battery life is impressive so far, based on that observation.

The Viper V3 immediately became a welcomed new addition to my gaming collection thanks to it’s lightweight yet comfortable ergonomic body. It remains comfortable for long sessions and I don’t feel any cramping or fatigue even after several hours of use. The gen-3 switches have solid performance and great uresponse. The scroll wheel has good stability, precise scrolling and no excessive play. The skates provide smooth, comfortable gliding and tracking speed and accuracy are both excellent. The mouse has so far maintained reliable connectivity to the receiver. I’ve never experienced signal loss nor any noticeable latency. Polling and DPI can be adjusted in-app or on the fly if mapped (DPI is mapped by default to the shared bottom power button). Synapse also allows me update both the mouse and receiver, change button and wheel assignments, and more.