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- The Razer Viper V3 Pro makes for a worthy successor to the well-reputed V2 Pro, providing some welcome improvements.
- The Viper V3 Pro has received a design overhaul, which accommodates more grip types compared to the older V2 Pro.
- Other changes include a reduced weight of 54 grams, an upgraded Focus Pro 35K Gen 2 sensor, and a slightly different coating.
- The Hyperspeed dongle is now included in the box with the V3 Pro, allowing users to switch to 8K Hz polling rate.
The gaming mouse industry has been stale, which is why I’ve mostly stopped caring about modern mouse releases. However, one launch that has been on my radar is the Viper V3 Pro, and for good reason. After all, Razer did completely switch up their design language for their 3rd Generation of Viper mice.
While we have already seen the newer design on the standard Viper V3 Hyperspeed, it looks like the Pro variant brings a lot more to the table. Here are all of the improvements Razer has introduced with the mouse.
A Simpler, Cleaner Look
Let’s get the biggest and the most obvious change out of the way first: the revamped design. It seems to me that Razer has finally moved away from the striking angular design the Viper series was known for, now shifting to something that’s a lot more common on most other gaming mice these days.
With the aggressive design now gone, the Viper V3 Pro comes with an increased height, a slightly more pronounced hump, as well as less-angled curves on both sides. The gap on the side buttons also seems to have increased, which is a minor change compared to the rest its design.
If I had to pick the Razer Viper V3 Pro’s closest competitor in terms of its shape, then it’d have to be the G Pro X Superlight. Of course, there’s a lot that Razer does differently here, but it’s clear to me that they are targeting the same users who might be interested in getting something shaped like a Superlight.
Other design changes include a slightly different coating that’s more grippy and larger mouse feet, which cover a decent chunk of the mouse’s bottom.
Personally, the design does seem a lot more bland when compared to previous offerings in the Viper lineup, but there’s no denying that this will appeal to a wider audience, which is exactly what Razer might be aiming for.
Solid Performance Upgrades
Performance upgrades are always a welcome addition to top-tier mice such as this one. After all, if you are going to pay a premium for a gaming mouse, then getting all of the bells and whistles along with it is a must.
The most obvious among these upgrades is the sensor change to the Razer Focus Pro 35K Gen 2 sensor, which, as the name suggests, goes up to a whopping 35K DPI while also providing a sensor accuracy of 99.8%. That essentially means that performance discrepancies on the Viper V3 Pro are almost going to be nonexistent.
In addition to that, the weight has also dropped down to 54 grams, a 4-gram reduction from the previous generation Viper V2 Pro. Razer has also decided to include the Hyperspeed wireless Dongle inside the box with the V3 Pro, meaning you won’t have to spend an extra $120 to get the 8K Hz functionality.
Of course, most casual gamers might not even notice the jump from 4000 Hz to 8000 Hz; however, it is still a nice addition, especially considering the premium you have to pay to obtain the 8K Hz dongle separately.
Massive Improvements At A Premium
So, Razer has opted for a much simpler design with the V3 Pro while also including sensor upgrades, a better coating, and upgraded mouse feet. As I mentioned previously, the mouse also gets bundled with the Hyperspeed Dongle, allowing you to take advantage of the 8K Hz Polling Rate right out of the box.
All of that is of course going to come at a premium, and while its price tag is mostly in line with the competition, it is still fairly high for a gaming mouse. Having said that, considering the features it comes with, it’s safe to say that you are not going to regret purchasing the mouse, even at this price.
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