Razer Viper gaming mouse adds optical switch technology

Elku · 19 Oct 2019 at 22:15

Yeah it’s already up on Razer site. But it’s £150

Rust In Peace · 19 Oct 2019 at 23:07

I hate it when its almost 1:1 pricing. Maybe if I hold out for a white one they'll reduce the price a little.

Elku · 20 Oct 2019 at 14:24

Rust In Peace said:
I hate it when its almost 1:1 pricing. Maybe if I hold out for a white one they'll reduce the price a little.

Oh they will, give it a couple of months! My main concern with it would be rubber sides. I don't think they hold up long term. But time will tell. I managed to snag another GPW new for £87 so I'll be sticking with that

Rust In Peace · 20 Oct 2019 at 17:05

Oooh nice I'd like top try a G Pro as my G903 is too big but I got it for a good price and it wasn't bad for a first mouse haha. I have heard rumours that the next line in the Logitech X line up will be a G Pro Wireless but not sure how true that is so I'm going to hold off buying anything until Black Friday anyway. I think I read the rubber sides are integrated into the shell so they shouldn't come off at least.

Elku · 21 Oct 2019 at 08:33

Yeah I think the rumour is for different colours next month. But I'd be down for new design as well despite having grabbed another.

My concerns with the side rubber on the viper isn't peeling off but just wear to rubber after a year or so. Most mice with rubber on the sides don't fair well long term but obviously that's dependant on the hardness/composition. My other issue with rubber is it just always feels separate from the mouse. I want one uniform material for a consistent feel so I'll be sticking with Logitech. I'm glad they've made this mouse though. It's good that the GPW has some proper competition.

Rust In Peace · 21 Oct 2019 at 15:15

Oh I get you I thought you meant for build quality, sorry. I'm stuck between a rick and a hard place because I want a GPW and white would swing it for me but the reviews for the Razer Ultimate have been great and its only colour holding me back tbh.

Elku · 21 Oct 2019 at 18:54

Let me know if you need any help sorting Rick out! Man's an arse!

Rust In Peace · 21 Oct 2019 at 19:17

Haha damn sausage fingers have struck again!

djimty · 21 Oct 2019 at 21:46

Ordered the ultimate from razer themselves, let's see how it compares to the g-pro wireless. And I consider the g-pro the best mouse I have ever used... will be fun!

Rust In Peace · 22 Oct 2019 at 11:34

Yeah let us know man because I'm very interested in both.

XeNoNF50 · 23 Oct 2019 at 08:41

djimty said:
Ordered the ultimate from razer themselves, let's see how it compares to the g-pro wireless. And I consider the g-pro the best mouse I have ever used... will be fun!

Let me know!

Rust In Peace · 23 Oct 2019 at 11:59

I've just seen a Viper Ultimate on r/mousereview that someone has painted white and it looks glorious, deffo going to try and wait for one now.

Elku · 25 Oct 2019 at 17:31

I saw a custom white one that razer made with grey side grips. Hopefully its coming for the public consumption!

Rust In Peace · 25 Oct 2019 at 19:47

There are already rumours of a Viper Ultimate Mini so I'm going to hold off jumping the gun and ordering anything. I haven't tried a Viper yet but its on the larger size of mice I have used.

alec · 5 Dec 2019 at 11:07

Rust In Peace said:
Don't know if you guys heard or care but the Razer Viper Ultimate (Wireless) has been announced. $130 for the mouse or $150 for the mouse and charging stand bundle.

Review on TechPowerUp
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/razer-viper-ultimate/

The only negative was the software. But this Viper has onboard memory for all settings except lighting, so you can uninstall Synaptic after setting up.

I'm very, very tempted

Rust In Peace said:
Viper Ultimate Mini

The Viper Ultimate weighs 74g and has no cable drag, how much lighter do you want it?

Rust In Peace · 5 Dec 2019 at 15:29

Not talking about weight but size my dude.

Elku · 6 Dec 2019 at 16:02

Seen a few pics on reddit of wear and tear to the rubber grips. I mean its to be expected as they are rubber but its a shame they didn't just make them user replaceable on such a premium mouse. Really though I'd prefer none.

Rust In Peace · 6 Dec 2019 at 22:42

Ah that sucks, as ugly and stupid as the infinity skins are for the UL2 at least you can remove/replace them.