The Razer Viper V3 Pro is a lightweight wireless gaming mouse that continues Razer's popular Viper lineup. Its symmetrical shape is identical to the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed, where it also adopts its new, more subdued design language. Compared to the previous generation Razer Viper V2 Pro, it has an updated sensor that now supports a maximum wireless polling rate of 8000Hz out of the box.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro is a decent mouse for work use despite not being designed for it. It has excellent build quality and a comfortable symmetrical shape, and its buttons are easily reprogrammable. However, its scroll wheel lacks a free scrolling mode and L/R tilt inputs, and you can only pair the mouse to one device at a time.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro is an outstanding FPS gaming mouse. It has excellent build quality and is extremely lightweight, making it easy to move quickly and accurately. Its symmetrical shape is very accommodating and suitable for a variety of hand sizes and grip types. It also has remarkable performance, delivering incredibly low click and sensor latency suitable for gamers at the highest competitive level.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro is a great mouse for MMO and MOBA gaming. It doesn't have as many side buttons as dedicated MMO mice, but you can still reprogram almost all of them using the companion software. It has excellent build quality, a comfortable symmetrical shape, and excellent sensor performance, delivering a responsive-feeling gaming experience.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro delivers exceptional raw performance. Its maximum polling rate is 8000Hz, and it has incredibly low and consistent click latency and exceptional all-around sensor performance. Altogether, this mouse is well-suited for playing games in any genre and at any competitive level.
We've updated this review to reflect that the latest version of Razer Synapse, this mouse's companion software, is now supported on macOS devices with Apple Silicon. We've also adjusted the text acknowledging the Faker Edition and the Sentinels Edition.
We've added a link to the newly-reviewed VGN Dragonfly F1 Pro Max in the Portability section of this review.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro is available in Black and White color options as well as the Faker Edition and the Sentinels Edition, which have different external finishes without any changes to shape or internal hardware. We bought and tested the Black version. You can see the label for our unit here.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro continues Razer's popular Viper lineup and succeeds the previous flagship model in the series, the Razer Viper V2 Pro. It features a new shape, a more subdued design language, an updated sensor, and support for a maximum wireless polling rate of 8000Hz out of the box. It's also lighter than the previous generation.
This mouse competes with flagship wireless gaming mice like the Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2, the Finalmouse UltralightX, and the WLmouse Beast X. It edges out the competition on account of its build quality, its superb mouse feet, and its outstanding overall raw performance.
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The Razer Viper V3 Pro and the LAMZU MAYA X are lightweight wireless gaming mice. They have similar symmetrical shapes, but the Razer has a slightly longer front end and marginally higher button height. The Razer has slightly better raw performance, but both mice are remarkable.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Razer Viper V2 Pro are high-performance, lightweight wireless gaming mice with similar symmetrical shapes from the same lineup. The V3 has an updated shape with a slightly rounder hump and is ever-so-slightly bigger. The V3 is also lighter, has an updated sensor that supports a maximum wireless polling rate of 8000Hz out of the box, and delivers even better click and sensor latency performance.
The Scyrox V8 and the Razer Viper V3 Pro are lightweight wireless gaming mice. The Razer has a larger shape that's more accommodating to a variety of grip types and hand sizes, whereas the Scyrox is smaller and better suited for claw grip. The Scyrox is also significantly lighter than the Razer.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Hitscan Hyperlight are lightweight, symmetrical wireless gaming mice with mid-sized, mid-positioned humps. The Razer is larger and longer, accommodating more grip styles and hand sizes, with superior raw performance and an included 8000Hz dongle. The Hitscan is smaller and significantly lighter. Owing to its smaller stature and more forward sensor position, it's better suited for smaller hands and more aggressive fingertip or claw grip types. However, it also has an open bottom plate that's more prone to collecting dust and debris. Its dongle supports 1000Hz, with an optional 8000Hz dongle available with an additional purchase.
The Ninjutso Sora V2 and the Razer Viper V3 Pro are lightweight, high-performance wireless gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. They both provide outstanding performance overall, but the Razer has better click latency and a higher native polling rate of 8000Hz. On the other hand, the Ninjutso is significantly lighter.
The WLmouse Beast X Max and the Razer Viper V3 Pro are high-performance, lightweight gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. The WLmouse has an unconventional magnesium alloy exoskeleton, while the Razer has a more traditional solid plastic body that's slightly heavier. The two mice deliver similarly superb performance.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Finalmouse UltralightX are lightweight, high-performance, wireless gaming mice. The Finalmouse is significantly lighter than the Razer thanks to its carbon-composite shell with honeycomb-shaped cutouts. However, the Razer has superior build quality and a more conventional design with a solid plastic shell. The two mice perform very similarly overall, but at the time of writing, the Razer supports a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz, whereas the Finalmouse's is only 4000Hz.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 are both high-performance, lightweight wireless gaming mice. They both have excellent overall performance, but the Razer is lighter and has slightly better build quality and mouse feet.
The Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 DEX and the Razer Viper V3 Pro are both lightweight wireless gaming mice. The Logitech has a larger right-handed shape, while the Razer has a symmetrical shape. The two perform very similarly, but the Razer has better stock mouse feet.
Both the Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Logitech G PRO 2 LIGHTSPEED are wireless gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. The Razer is significantly lighter, offers better raw performance, and supports a higher maximum polling rate. Comparatively, the G PRO 2 LIGHTSPEED has a true ambidextrous design with customizable side buttons on both sides. It also has an RGB lighting, which the Razer lacks.
The Finalmouse ULX Pro Series and the Razer Viper V3 Pro are both lightweight, high-performance wireless gaming mice. The Finalmouse is much lighter than the Razer due to its carbon-composite shell with honeycomb-shaped cutouts. However, the Razer has better build quality and a more traditional design with a solid plastic shell. Overall, the two mice perform similarly, but at the moment, the Razer supports a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz, while the Finalmouse's maximum polling rate is only 4000Hz.
The ASUS ROG Keris II Ace and the Razer Viper V3 Pro are lightweight wireless gaming mice. The Razer has a symmetrical shape, while the ASUS has a right-handed shape. The two deliver nearly identical performance and provide an outstanding overall gaming experience, but the Razer has slightly better mouse feet and a maximum wireless polling rate of 8000Hz, while the ASUS can only achieve 4000Hz wirelessly. That said, the ASUS' maximum polling rate in wired mode is 8000Hz.
Both the Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Endgame Gear XM2 8k are lightweight gaming mice with symmetrical shapes and outstanding raw performance. The Razer is a wireless model with a versatile lower-profile shape and a less pronounced hump compared to the Endgame Gear, which has a broader back end designed to provide palm support that's best suited for a claw grip.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Pulsar X2V2 are lightweight, high-performance wireless gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. They weigh about the same, but the Pulsar has an open bottom plate design that leaves its inside open to dust and debris. While they both perform remarkably well, the Razer has a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz and slightly lower click and sensor latency than the Pulsar.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro and LAMZU Inca are lightweight, high-performance wireless mice with symmetrical shapes. The Razer is somewhat larger overall, with a lower profile throughout its length and a more moderate, mid-positioned hump—making it more accommodating for a wider range of hand sizes and grip types. The LAMZU, on the other hand, is smaller, with a noticeably narrower midsection and a more aggressive rear hump. It's best suited for a claw grip, particularly if you have small to medium-sized hands.
The Vaxee XE-S Wireless (4K) and the Razer Viper V3 Pro have similar symmetrical shapes, but the Razer is significantly larger and suitable for a wider variety of hand sizes and grip types. The Vaxee, on the other hand, is smaller and better suited for smaller hands and claw and fingertip grips. Both deliver superb gaming performance, but the Razer has a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz. You can configure the Vaxee without drivers, or using a web-based software, whereas the Razer uses the resource-intensive Razer Synapse software.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro and the WLmouse Strider are lightweight, wireless gaming mice. The Razer offers slightly better performance, and its low-profile shape is more accommodating for a wider range of grip styles. In comparison, the WLmouse is a bit lighter, with a shape that features a wider, more supportive rear, making it best suited for a claw grip. Its magnesium alloy body includes weight-saving cutouts, which some users may find less comfortable — particularly the cutouts along the sides. The WLmouse also has much more lightweight web-based software compared to the Razer which has notoriously resource-intensive downloadable software.
The Pwnage Trinity CF and the Razer Viper V3 Pro are lightweight wireless gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. The Razer has a more traditional plastic body, while the Pwnage is made of a carbon fiber composite, making it ~14 grams lighter. The Razer is bigger, and its shape is more accommodating to different hand sizes and grip types, while the Pwnage's smaller shape is better suited for smaller hands or fingertip and claw grips. Both mice have similarly superb performance and support polling rates of 8000Hz.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical are wireless mice designed for different purposes. The Viper V3 Pro is a lightweight FPS gaming mouse that delivers top-tier gaming performance with its 8000Hz polling rate, flagship sensor, and super slick mouse feet. On the other hand, the Pro Click V2 Vertical is a vertical mouse designed to keep your hand in a 'handshake' position to reduce strain. The Pro Click V2 Vertical actually has some gaming chops, too, and delivers remarkable raw performance. Due to its weight, it's a lot more difficult to aim quickly and accurately than the Viper, and its shape isn't designed for that kind of movement, but it's still a great option if you play some games after work.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro has a nearly identical design to the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed but without the CPI button on the top of the mouse. It has a much more minimal aesthetic than older Razer releases, lacking many of the aggressive angles that typified prior models. It has a single Razer logo at the back of the mouse and no RGB lighting besides a small status LED in front of the scroll wheel. It displays your CPI profile when you change it and the battery status when it's plugged in or at low battery.
We bought and tested the Black colorway, but several other color options are available. See the differences between variants section for more details. The White colorway has a slightly different feel to the coating because it has an extra layer of UV protection to reduce yellowing over time.
If you're looking for a gaming mouse with RGB lighting, check out the ASUS ROG Keris II Ace.
Because of the properties of the plastic finish on this mouse, we applied an aerosol spray that adds small white particles visible in the scan but not present on the mouse out of the box.
This is only cosmetic and helps ensure we can capture a readable scan but doesn't affect the accuracy of the measurements.
This is a medium-sized mouse, and while it'll fit into most laptop bags without issues, it's not designed specifically for portability. It lacks an internal compartment to store its USB receiver when it's not in use.
If you're looking for a gaming mouse with an internal compartment to store its USB receiver, check out the VGN Dragonfly F1 Pro Max.
This mouse has excellent build quality overall. The matte plastic coating feels smooth and comfortable, and the build has no flex, even when applying considerable pressure. We've seen reports from users online that the white colorway of this mouse has a coating with a slightly different, grippier texture than the black colorway we tested due to it having an extra layer of UV protection to reduce yellowing over time.
This mouse is extremely lightweight, and the weight distribution is well-centered, making it easy to move quickly and accurately. It's slightly lighter than the previous generation Razer Viper V2 Pro.
If you're interested in an even lighter option, check out the Finalmouse ULX Pro Series or the WLmouse Beast X Max.
This mouse has a comfortable, symmetrical shape that's identical to the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed and similar to other models in the Viper lineup with subtle changes. Notably, the hump in the middle of the mouse is slightly taller, and its sides flare out slightly at the bottom. The result is a fairly wide shape that's more suitable for a palm or claw grip for those with medium or large hands. The Vaxee XE-S Wireless (4K) has a smaller and flatter symmetrical shape, so it's better suited for smaller hands.
You can connect to the Razer Viper V3 Pro wirelessly using the included 2.4 GHz USB receiver. While its receiver looks identical to Razer's HyperPolling Wireless dongle, it's not compatible with other Razer mice, and it isn't compatible with the HyperPolling dongle. Razer advertises this mouse with the following battery life figures:
This mouse comes with a thick USB-C to USB-A paracord-like charging cable. It feels high-quality and glides smoothly across desks and mousepads, but it's very heavy and significantly alters the weight distribution when you use it while plugged in.
You can reprogram nearly every button on this mouse to perform various functions like profile switching, windows shortcuts, and multimedia controls. You can reassign the left-click button, but it must always be assigned somewhere. You can configure a Hypershift button to enable a second layer of button assignments. It has a combined CPI/Power button on its underside that's also reprogrammable.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro delivers outstanding click latency performance, providing an extremely responsive feeling experience suitable for casual or competitive gaming.
We conducted this test wirelessly at its maximum polling rate of 8000Hz and at its maximum wired polling rate of 1000Hz.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro has outstanding CPI performance overall. Its sensor delivers extremely good tracking accuracy, and the physical movements you make with your mouse translate closely to your cursor movements on-screen. We tested it at its maximum polling rate of 8000Hz.
This mouse has remarkable sensor latency performance. It reacts incredibly quickly to your inputs, and you won't notice any lag or delay.
We tested it at its maximum polling rate of 8000Hz and conducted supplementary testing at 4000Hz and 1000Hz and found the following results:
4000Hz:
1000Hz:
This mouse's wireless polling rate options are 125Hz, 500Hz, 1000Hz, 2000Hz, 4000Hz, and 8000Hz. Its maximum wired polling rate is 1000Hz. It's also worth noting that the sensor now works on glass surfaces, which is novel for optical sensors.
This mouse has a grippy scroll wheel with a textured rubber finish for grip. It has well-defined steps and operates quietly, even when scrolling quickly. It has a tactile middle click; you can also actuate it by pressing it to the right.
This mouse's main buttons, scroll wheel, and side buttons are fairly quiet and won't bother those around you.
This mouse uses Razer's Synapse 3 software, which is user-friendly and relatively easy to navigate. You can change settings like CPI, polling rate, lift-off distance, surface calibration, and power settings. There's also a CPI matching function that allows you to match the sensitivity of your mouse to another mouse.
Like with companion software from other major manufacturers, users often criticize Razer for taking up disproportionate system resources and requiring frequent updates. Synapse 3 may be frustrating if you prefer more lightweight software options or no software at all.
Only the new version of this software, Razer Synapse 4, is available for macOS.
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The review didn’t mention that there’s also a Gengar edition that’s exclusive to mainland China (however it’s available on Aliexpress and probably other online sites as well). The build quality on the Gengar edition seems to be a bit worse than the standard Black & White versions of the Viper V3. Boardzy also complained about the build quality on his review of the Gengar edition.
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What is the SRAV % for 3200 CPI
Currently, we don’t perform SRAV (Sensor Relative Accuracy Variation) testing at 3200 CPI. Our CPI accuracy tests are conducted at 400, 800, and 1600 CPI. However, based on how this mouse performed at those tested settings, it’s reasonable to expect that it will also be highly accurate at 3200 CPI.
What is the SRAV % for 3200 CPI
Update: We’ve updated this review to reflect that the latest version of Razer Synapse, this mouse’s companion software, is now supported on macOS devices with Apple Silicon. We’ve also adjusted the text acknowledging the Faker Edition and the Sentinels Edition.
I have the Viper V2 Pro, and I’m never buying this or any other Razer mouse again. I had a Naga almost a decade ago and the primary fire button simply snapped in half due to the shit build quality. Almost 2 years ago I bought my Viper V2 Pro, and within a couple months, the Wireless dongle stopped working, and it seems it had been due to a driver update, because Razer immediately offered to replace the whole mouse after I’ve contacted them. Now I’m less than a year with my 2nd Viper V2 Pro and guess what? The middle mouse button basically stopped working. I play FPS games, but I also play Dota 2 and Starcraft 2, and use MOUSE3 to drag the screen around, and now I’m screwed and will have to look for another mouse, simply because Razer cheapened out on the middle mouse button build quality for a then $150-ish mouse. To RTINGS: stress the shit out of the buttons, especially the middle mouse button and the scroll wheel to evaluate build quality. I know they’re not the most important part, but when they fail, everyone misses it, and it’s not ok for manufacturers to cheap out on them.
Hey nvmd!
Thanks for sharing your experience! We don’t test mice for long-term durability and reliability ourselves, but we rely on feedback from users like you to help guide us when we make recommendations, and will update reviews if we deem issues to be widespread enough. I get that it’s super frustrating when your mouse fails, it’s certainly happened to me in the past. Have you tried reaching out to Razer support to see if they can help you out with your second unit?
I have the Viper V2 Pro, and I’m never buying this or any other Razer mouse again. I had a Naga almost a decade ago and the primary fire button simply snapped in half due to the shit build quality. Almost 2 years ago I bought my Viper V2 Pro, and within a couple months, the Wireless dongle stopped working, and it seems it had been due to a driver update, because Razer immediately offered to replace the whole mouse after I’ve contacted them. Now I’m less than a year with my 2nd Viper V2 Pro and guess what? The middle mouse button basically stopped working. I play FPS games, but I also play Dota 2 and Starcraft 2, and use MOUSE3 to drag the screen around, and now I’m screwed and will have to look for another mouse, simply because Razer cheapened out on the middle mouse button build quality for a then $150-ish mouse.
To RTINGS: stress the shit out of the buttons, especially the middle mouse button and the scroll wheel to evaluate build quality. I know they’re not the most important part, but when they fail, everyone misses it, and it’s not ok for manufacturers to cheap out on them.
IMO Viper Ultimate, while having lesser raw performance, is still the Ultimate in the Viper lineup. True ambidextrous is rare these days, and having good gaming performance with true ambidexterity is a huge plus regardless of whether you’re left handed or not. Those ambi buttons are additional points to program functionality. FPS games I can map melee, switch grenades, sniper button, in addition to the mainstays (zoom, shoot, weapon swap). Every iteration of Viper since ultimate has less features and buttons in favor of raw performance. Not a good trade off unless you’re actually a pro gamer.
I’ve had an Ultimate for 4.5 years and have loved it. I had some issues with left and right mouse buttons early on and was sent a replacement under warranty, and it’s been perfect ever since. 2 things I love most about it are the dock and RGB. I typically HATE RGB crap, but I use it on the mouse to quickly show what profile is loaded. I wish the new models supported the docking station.
I just order a V3 Pro because 1 was available for $88 on Amazon Warehouse “Like New” and the performance uplift looks impressive. I plan to use this Ultimate elsewhere, so it’s not going to waste. We’ll see how it goes, though.
BTW I’ve always loved Synapse 3 and now Synapse 4. The profile migration from 3 to 4 didn’t work very well, but it’s not a YUGE deal. I create a profile for every single game so I can run as high of a DPI as possible, adjusting in-game sensitivity to the lowest supporedt setting. This ensure the best mouse performance, but is a bit tedious to initially configure. I then leverage Synapse’s automatic profile loading so i don’t have to manually switch profiles. It has worked very well besides for many GamePass games and having to wait for new games to be added to Synapse’s database for automatic recognition (otherwise you have to manually locate the correct game exe, which isn’t always straightforward these days).