Razer Introduces Light Wireless Viper Ultimate Mouse With Up To 70 Hours Battery Life
Razer has introduced a wireless gaming mouse. The Razer Viper Ultimate has a sensor with a sensitivity of 20,000 dpi, a weight of 74 grams and a battery life of up to 70 hours. The mouse is for sale for 150 euros. With an extra charging dock, the mouse costs 170 euros.
The mouse includes the Focus+ sensor, which was designed by Razer in collaboration with Pixart, the manufacturer behind many high-end optical sensors such as the PWM3389 and PWM3360. The sensor has a resolution accuracy of 99.6 percent, a tracking speed of 650 inches per second and a sensitivity of 20,000 dpi. In practice, users will notice little difference compared to the aforementioned PWM sensors; the differences can only be measured with machines. The sensor also has a maximum acceleration of 50G and a polling rate of 1000Hz, which means that the sensor reports where the mouse is moving 1000 times per second. According to Razer, the sensor also automatically calibrates itself on different mouse surfaces, keeping the lift-off distance consistent.
The Viper Ultimate uses Razer’s new wireless HyperSpeed technology, which promises better response times compared to the competition. The technique works over a 2.4 GHz radio frequency, with the connection taking into account any other 2.4 GHz devices by changing the frequency channel when necessary.
The mouse has a weight of 74 grams and a battery life of up to 70 hours when the RGB lighting is switched off. To illustrate: the G Pro Wireless from Logitech has a battery life of 48 hours, according to the manufacturer. The Viper Ultimate has a ambidextrous design, which means that the mouse can also be used by left-handers. The mouse contains optical switches, which should provide better response time compared to traditional switches. In addition, the optical switches must also prevent accidental double-clicks. The switches must last 70 million clicks.
The Razer Viper Ultimate has dimensions of 117 by 78 millimeters, with a height of 38 millimeters. The mouse comes with a flexible braided micro USB cable, with which the mouse can be charged. The mouse can also be used wired. The mouse is equipped with PTFE feet, also known as Teflon. This material should ensure relatively little resistance when the mouse is moved over a mouse pad.
The Viper Ultimate uses the Razer Synapse software to set the lighting and program dpi settings, macros and the eight programmable buttons. The lighting profiles are stored on the mouse itself, but the macros are only usable when the software is installed.
The Razer Viper Ultimate costs 150 euros. Razer also sells a charging station for the mouse. This is for sale separately for 60 euros, or as a bundle with a mouse for 170 euros. The mouse is for sale immediately.
Update, Tuesday: Razer says that the suggested retail prices of the mouse and the charging station are ten euros higher than initially reported. The prices have been adjusted.