Razer Viper Ultimate vs Razer Viper V2 Pro - have all the features gone?
This is a video to compare the Razer Viper Ultimate ( • Razer Viper Ultimate U... ) and the Razer Viper V2 Pro ( • Razer Viper V2 Pro Rev... ).
This is the controversial Razer Viper V2 Pro - a mouse which is more expensive than the Viper Ultimate and yet seems to have less features, at least on paper. However, the specs have been increased and frankly it's been improved in a number of ways, so this is my review of the Viper V2 Pro including showing what I like about it.
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Highlights:
- Comfortable Design
- Decent battery life
- USB-C makes it easier to plug in
- Great looking but understated
- Slick on the desk
- Nice easy access side buttons
Lowlights:
Price
Razer Viper V2 Pro specs:
FORM FACTOR Right-handed Symmetrical
CONNECTIVITY Razer™ HyperSpeed Wireless
Wired - Speedflex Cable
BATTERY LIFE Up to 80 hours (constant motion at 1000Hz)
RGB LIGHTING None
SENSOR Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor
MAX SENSITIVITY (DPI) 30000
MAX SPEED (IPS) 750
MAX ACCELERATION (G) 70
PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS 5
SWITCH TYPE Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3
SWITCH LIFECYCLE 90-million Clicks
ON-BOARD MEMORY PROFILES 1
MOUSE FEET 100% PTFE
CABLE Razer™ Speedflex Cable USB Type-C
TILT SCROLL WHEEL None
SIZES
Length: 126.7 mm / 4.99"
Grip Width: 57.6 mm / 2.27"
Height: 37.8 mm / 1.49"
WEIGHT 58 g
DOCK COMPATIBILITY None
BOX CONTENTS
Razer Viper V2 Pro
Wireless USB dongle + USB dongle adapter
Type-A to Type-C Speedflex cable
Razer Mouse Grip Tape
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Highlights of the Razer Viper Ultimate:
- Great battery life (70 hours)
- Convenient charging capabilities (with the dock)
- Comfortable side grips and overall textured design
- Multi-programmable buttons (doubly so with Hypershift)
- Understated design
- Slick feet
Lowlights:
- DPI button is underneath?!
- Side buttons are too recessed and not easy to press
- Charging dock can be a faff
- RGB lighting is underwhelming
Specs of the Razer Viper Ultimate include:
FORM FACTOR True-Ambidextrous
CONNECTIVITY Razer™ HyperSpeed Wireless
Wired - Speedflex Cable
BATTERY LIFE Up to 70 Hours
RGB LIGHTING Razer Chroma™ RGB
SENSOR Optical
MAX SENSITIVITY (DPI) 20000
MAX SPEED (IPS) 650
MAX ACCELERATION (G) 50
PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS 8
SWITCH TYPE Optical
SWITCH LIFECYCLE 70 Million Clicks
ON-BOARD MEMORY PROFILES 5
MOUSE FEET 100% PTFE Mouse Feet
CABLE Razer™ Speedflex Cable
TILT SCROLL WHEEL No
SIZES
Length x Grip Width x Height
4.99" x 2.27" x 1.49"
126.73 mm x 57.6 mm x 37.81 mm
WEIGHT
0.16 lbs / 74 g
DOCK COMPATIBILITY
Yes
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It is worth mentioning that the charging dock on the viper ultimate can also function as the dongle. If you put the receiver in the dock while it is plugged in, it basically does the exact same thing as the dongle, except for 4k polling rate.
Gets down to personal preference of course. I got the Viper Ultimate in white because it sits nice on the desk with the Logitech G915 TKL keyboard in white. Your review of both helped in that decision, thank you. I have no issues with the ultimate not charging on it's dock and as far the right side buttons go you can re-map them per app or game or deactivate them. Although I enjoy some fps gaming I'm not a big gamer so "upgrading" to the V2 is something I won't be doing. Cheers.
Both products are the same price in my country. I want to buy a new mouse and I'm stuck between two models. Which one do you think i should get?
@@Meowwooooooon my personal opinion honestly the viper ultimate, as if it’s only for the weight i rather use the g pro x superlight
Great video! Enjoying this channel. I have Viper Ultimate and it's very good in performance but it doesn't fit well in my hands. My palm barely touches the mouse for my grip style. So I have to use fingers to move it. Otherwise it's a good mouse. So is it worth to upgrade from Viper Ultimate to Deathadder v3 pro for FPS?
I get the Viper Ultimate b/c of the charging dock. This is because I'm such a sloth that I never ever want to touch my cables if I can help it. The motion of landing it on a dock is so much better than reach for your cable and finding the hole to plug it. So if there's no charging dock, or better way to charge the thing without dealing with the cable, I think there're better mouse alternative out there depending on one preferences.
Or u can buy batteries
Been using my new Viper Ultimate for 2 weeks. Chose it over the v2 pro because of the features and I don't mid the extra weight. I'm using a Model O Wireless before and the weight does not affect me that much. Also, you mentioned that the charging dock is fiddly but for me it isn't. It's actually really easy to place the mouse in the dock. Maybe because I've been using it everyday and got the touch of putting it in the dock. But, great review as always.
Both products are the same price in my country. I want to buy a new mouse and I'm stuck between two models. Which one do you think i should get?
@@Meowwoooooo IMO, if they're the same price, I'd take the V2 Pro. But the dock is really clean man. If you're content without the dock, go for V2 Pro
Is the viper v2 dongle more reliable compared to the ultimate? From my experience experiences the ultimate was cursed with faulty dongle which in many chance would die out in weeks like mine did under 11 days.
The micro usb cable is proprietary so you have to carry the razor cable everywhere. That’s why I got rid of it is the ucb c cable proprietary also ?
How are the clicks? They are more crisp? You feel a noticeble deference?
Definitely more crisp and tactile, but the original Viper Ultimate with v2 optical switches are nearly just as good. It's the v1 original optical switches that are mushy and awful.
Where did you buy the blue ball spinning thingy? Thanks
Amazon. Look for kinetic desk toys
I don't know if you'll see this considering this video is 5 months old, but question: Do you think the difference in switches is THAT big of a deal between these 2 mice? I'm leaning heavy towards the Ultimate, but I'm kinda hung up on the V2 Pro having better switches. Is it just about the longevity (70 mil vs 90 mil clicks)?
if you dont mind losing your warranty, you can easily replace those microswitches for like 5-10 bucks. Just choose switches that you preffer and if you're familiar with soldering it's like a 5-10 minute job. Go for Huano, Kailh or TTC. Just watch some videos to be able to choose which ones you like. GL
I have basilisk v3 and viper ultimate..yes it was a big deal to me cause viper ultimate switch is annoyingly hard to click
@@muhammadhaziq6716 So since I first commented this, I've already used the Ultimate and returned it. The build quality overall felt terrible and flimsy. So it goes without saying, I agree with you. Clicks did not feel good. I'm STILL searching for a good wireless mouse. I've even returned the G Pro wireless Superlight. I tried 2 Superlight mice and BOTH had a wobbling issue when on a completely flat surface. Not sure where to go from here.
@@PrimeN7 u can try v2 pro or if u willing to spend more try finalmouse tenz both is doing great to me in terms of everything
@@muhammadhaziq6716 I need a new mouse for the same price in my country, which one do you think I should buy? I want to use it for a long time.
Missed out on a key point for the v2 pro, being the hyperpolling dongle, reaching 4000hz polling rate instead of the standard 1000hz on the usb dongle.
It wasn't released when I made this
what does it change?
@@marinebymistake the hyper polling dongle changes the poll rate from 1000hz to 4000hz, which has been shown to make mouse movements smoother in testing.
@@paxton9671 do you need to be a robot to notice the difference though? Or at least have a 300+hz screen
@@marinebymistakeon lower hz screens, it kinda makes it feel like your gaining hz. My 120 felt more like 144 with it
Razer Viper V2 Pro is a competitive gaming mouse, the Ultimate is an "everything mouse". Both different.
thank you for this amazing guide, you have helped me decide massively, enjoy ur day and bye
Glad I could help!
Can soneone what is the adapter for ?
The razer ultimate Dock is ZERO faff to get the mouse to Dock. I picked one up today, sat it on my desk and docked the mouse several times instinctively and with a robust magnetic clunk. I also have a death adder v2 pro that I've had for a year or so and had never used the Dock before today with it also and it also clunks on seamlessly and very positively. I can't work out why he was having an issue.
Maybe I'm just clumsy and useless. And you're amazing.
@@TheProvokedPrawn just checked with my friend that owns a viper ultimate and Dock. He has had three of the mice and docks. He said the first Dock he received was a right "twat" to get thr mouse onto. The next two were easy and slick. I guess there is a variable then!
@@stevenross-watt8640 I need a new mouse for the same price in my country, which one do you think I should buy? I want to use it for a long time.
@@Meowwoooooo what games do you play? What sort of mice are there in your country that you can afford? Any of the good mice by Logitech or razer or the other brands all do a good job.
@@stevenross-watt8640 In my country, there are both Logitech and Razer brands. I play mostly FPS style games.
I've been using Viper Ultimate for 3 years and there are no problems such as lag and double clicking. this is the best mouse for me
Same. But anyway i purchased v2 pro just to get the little upgrade:P
i doubt the razer viper 3 will be ambidextrous, wireless chargeable and 5.0ghz capable
i have viper v2 pro and i still dont get that this little dongle for and what hypershitf means and what it does .. can anyone explain
If I can get the V2 pro at a similar price of the discounted Viper Ultimate, is it a good buy? Like around $90 to $100 with shipping.
I need a new mouse for the same price in my country, which one do you think I should buy? I want to use it for a long time.
@@Meowwoooooo actually got the V2 pro for $100 after posting this comment, but the viepr ultimate is still a good buy too for the price but if you don't care about the dock, I can recommend the Lamzu atlantis, Pulsar X2 or X2 mini, endgame gear Xm2w, or if you're saving, fantech aria
Is low sensitivity and high dpi good
yeah, theres less input lag i heard
i have the ultimate for years now. paid the full $150 back in the day. its $59 at best buy for both white and black with dock. i have no issues with my current dock in the 2 years i’ve owned it. i was about to pick up this kit again in white bc it’s 2/3 the price and i’ve loved mine. then i came across the v2 pro. i don’t know which to get. i’d buy both considering the ultimate is only $59 and is just a backup. i’m not sure how important the weight would be, but i just got the hyperx pulse fire wireless which is 61g and that should tell me if picking up the v2 pro would be worth it. btw i can get the v2 pro for $90 tax included so not bad. thank you!
Both products are the same price in my country. I want to buy a new mouse and I'm stuck between two models. Which one do you think i should get? I want to use it for a long time. You see, I can only take it once.
If i wan to save money i would buy viper mini If i want the absolute best i would get v2 pro I would not consider viper ultimate in any scenario because 70+ grams is too much for a pro mouse meant for multiplayer. Once you use
so its lighter with a sensor you wont really notice and you lose dock charging, grips and ambidextrous for where i live 2x the price i think ill just stick with the ultimate and buy multiples for same price so i have a backup.
If your competitive the lighter weight is crucial. The dock charging meant the housing underneath the mouse scratched soft control mousepads like artisan zero line. Overall this isn’t an upgrade.. it’s an alternative
The Ultimate should be more than good enough for most people (especially if you can snag one with a good price). If you throw as much money as you could, then yeah the V2 Pro should be no issues.
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@@TheProvokedPrawn I need a new mouse for the same price in my country, which one do you think I should buy? I want to use it for a long time.
which did you end up buyinng? @@Meowwoooooo
how does that purple ball work is it rotating
Just a desk spinner, you spin it and it spins. amzn.to/3TkkyUl
@@TheProvokedPrawn thank you it's very interesting
@@TheProvokedPrawn and does the viper ultimate come with stickers
so i just bought both the ultimate and V2 Pro and I am unsure which one to return. I like the charging dock a lot but I am really liking the lighter weight. I am in canada and got the ultimate for 100 bucks and v2 pro for 150. Is 50 bucks worth the upgrade or should I return it and keep the ultimate. I have 2 weeks to decide, anyone's input would be appreciated!!
I think that you can get used to the weight pretty easily, I have the viper ultimate and a g pro superlight and I really don't mind the weight difference. You could also try a faster mousepad or faster mouse skates to combat the heavier weight. However, if you really like the lower weight of the v2 and can't get used to the ultimate, I would keep that one and return the ultimate.
@@parsonshunter776 so I held onto both for a bit and ended up returning both and got the v2 pro for 13 bucks more than I got the ultimate for. I feel that is the best of both worlds as I got a better lighter mouse for the same price pretty much as the ultimate. I miss the charging doc and RGB but I feel the mouse performance is worth the sacrifice. Appreciate your input man!
I just got the viper ultimate, and I was thinking of the v2 pro but it just drops features and it just isn’t worth it
I have the v2 and owned the Viper Ultimate, you can't go wrong with either. Both are amazing.
Same mate
ultimate with bearded bob weight mod is key
Viper V2 pro cost too much for what it gives! The Ultimate gives you what you need and then you have to pay like 50-60 dollars more for some "hidden improvements" ! For me its way too overpriced
Its bizarre to me why you would want to charge a wireless mouse with a wire😂 that charging dock is a big sell for me
charge while playing
I charge my mouse whenever I’m working from home, and the battery is lower than 20% - I don’t need to charge mine often, maybe once or twice a week and that to for an hour to two hours a time and it’ll last - it doesn’t seem like a faff to me and I originally bought the viper ult as a spare mouse (when it was much more expensive) so didn’t want to Pay extra for a dock - it’s a luxury but defo not needed ! 😊
The clicks should be different.
LEAVEN k550 review please it's very cheap
I'm afraid that's highly unlikely at the moment. I have too many other things to do.
Just if the ultimate was usb c, just if the v2 pro had rgb. Such massive trade offs.
why does it matter if the max dpi is 30k instead of 20k when nobody uses that much dpi
Apparently a higher DPI also means the sensor is more accurate as a whole. Even if you're not using the top end. 🤓
Ive heard it was a marketing thing and it doesn't really matter from a few reviews and websites.
Coming from the viper mini 8.5k dpi to the viper ultimate 20k dpi. There is a noticeable difference in tracking while only using 800 dpi in game. Its more noticeable in twitchy games.
I do believe people with disabilities who can't move their hands or arms as much as normal people do may benefit from the higher dpi
@@joniqst that's a good point
So which mouse is better now? The V2 Pro or the Viper Ultimate?
Viper ultimate
the v2 pro is amazing with the included grip tape.. it just feels cheaper than the ultimate. the ultimate with weight mod might be key
new one its 10 times better
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Less buttons, no Dock... sure they released the right spec? 😬🤣
You can't take features off and charge more. What a joke.
Razer can
Removed useless features never cared about putting the world's best sensor, world's best switches, world's best wireless tech and keeping it exclusive hence no other company is even close, therefore proved to be the best mouse in existence
@@Utsav69420the side buttons for left handed users were not useless i use them even tho i use a mouse right handed