ASUS TUF Gaming M3 vs Razer Viper Mini Side-by-Side Mouse Comparison

Tested using Methodology v1.5

Updated Feb 21, 2024 09:11 PM

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ConnectivityWired

TypeStandard

Default Weight96.2 g

AmbidextrousNo

ConnectivityWired

TypeStandard

Default Weight58.7 g

AmbidextrousShape Only

Variants

TUF Gaming M3 (Black)
TUF Gaming M3 (Gray)

Viper Mini (Black)

Review

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Our Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming M3

Razer Viper Mini

The Razer Viper Mini is a better, wired gaming mouse than the ASUS TUF Gaming M3. The Razer is significantly lighter, has a more flexible cable, and has mouse feet that glide more smoothly. It also has a higher maximum CPI and a much lower click latency. On the other hand, the ASUS has two dedicated CPI buttons behind the scroll wheel, while the Razer only has a single button that cycles CPI profiles. Both mice are suitable for all grip types, but the Razer is better-suited to smaller hands, while the ASUS is better-suited for larger hands.

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Black

TUF Gaming M3

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Gray

TUF Gaming M3

Black

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Black

Viper Mini

BestBuy.com

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Viper Mini

Walmart.com

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our mice test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Work

7.2

6.1

Mouse Compatibility

8.3

Number Of Programmable Inputs

Full Comparison

Work

7.2

6.1

Video Games (FPS)

6.6

8.9

Video Games (MMO)

7.0

7.9

Ultra-Light Gaming

6.3

Travel

5.3

Raw Performance

9.1

Design

Style

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Type

Standard

Coating

Matte

Lighting Color

RGB

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Shape

3D Model

Length

4.8" (123 mm)

4.6" (117 mm)

Width

2.6" (66 mm)

2.4" (61 mm)

Height

1.6" (40 mm)

1.5" (39 mm)

Grip Width

59 mm

60 mm

Ambidextrous

Shape Only

Left-Handed Friendly

Yes

Finger Rest

Portability

5.6

5.8

Portability picture

Box Volume

19.95 in³ (327 cm³)

16.96 in³ (278 cm³)

Receiver Storing

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Build Quality

8.5

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Weight

6.2

9.1

Minimum Weight Picture

Lowest Weight

96.2 g

58.7 g

Default Weight

96.2 g

58.7 g

Weight Distribution

Centered

Extra Weights

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Hand Size Recommendation

Palm Grip Hand Recommendation

Claw Grip Hand Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation

Right-handed

Yes

Left-handed

Yes

Ambidextrous

Shape Only

Coating

Matte

Finger Rest

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Wireless Versatility

0.0

Maximum Of Paired Devices

Wired

Bluetooth

Receiver

Battery Type

No Batteries

Use When Charging

On/Off Activation

None

Receiver Extender

Battery Indicator

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Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Palm Grip Picture

Small Hand

Yes

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

Cable

6.5

8.0

Cable Video

Connectivity

Wired

Cable Length

6.1 ft (1.9 m)

Cable Type

Rubber

Paracord-like

Permanent Kink

Yes

Port Type: Mouse End

No Port

Port Type: PC End

USB

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Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Claw Grip Picture

Small Hand

Yes

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

Yes

Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Picture

Small Hand

Medium Hand

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

Yes

Mouse Feet

7.0

9.0

Mouse Feet picture

Gliding Experience

Good

Material

PTFE

Virgin Grade PTFE

Extra Included

In The Box

In the box picture

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Control

Main Button

Actuation Graph

Force/Distances Graph

Switch Type

Optical

Switch Model

Razer Optical Mouse Switch Gen 2

Additional Buttons

7.0

7.4

Buttons Picture

Buttons Activation

Mechanical

Total Number Of Buttons

Number Of Side Buttons

Number Of Programmable Inputs

Profile Switching Button

Yes

CPI (DPI) Switching Button

Yes

Gesture Support

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Click Latency

5.0

9.5

Latency Testing While Gaming

Latency Data

Expected Connection

26.3 ms

2.3 ms

Wired

26.3 ms

2.3 ms

Receiver

N/A

Bluetooth

N/A

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CPI

8.3

CPI Video

CPI Graph

SRAV Close-Up

SRAV @ 1600 CPI

-1.13%

-1.27%

SRAV @ 800 CPI

-1.21%

-1.75%

SRAV @ 400 CPI

-1.08%

-1.25%

SRAV @ Fixed CPI

N/A

Precision Error Between Speeds

0.52%

0.71%

Precision Error Between CPI

2.30%

2.34%

Worst Tracking Error

-8.25%

4.50%

Minimum CPI

200 CPI

Maximum CPI

7,000 CPI

8,500 CPI

CPI Adjustment Steps

100 CPI

Sensor Latency

9.0

Sensor Latency Demonstration

Sensor Latency Transition Graph

Sensor Latency CPI Graph

Delay To Start Of Movement

12.5 ms

Delay At Half Movement

3.2 ms

Delay To End Of Movement

4.2 ms

Sensor Specifications

Sensor Technology

Optical (LED)

Sensor Model

PixArt PMW3325

PixArt PMW3359

Works On Glass

Minimum Lift Off Distance

2.4 mm

Maximum Polling Rate

1000 Hz

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Mouse Wheel

Mouse wheel picture

Scroll Wheel Type

Notched Wheel

Scroll Wheel Steps

24 Steps

Scroll Wheel Tilt

Thumb Wheel Type

Thumb Wheel Steps

No Thumb Wheel

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Noise

Noise Video

Click Noise

Loud

Quiet

Operating System And Software

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

Armoury Crate

Razer Synapse 3

Software Windows Compatibility

Yes

Software macOS Compatibility

On-Board Memory

Yes

CPI (DPI) Adjustment

Yes

Polling Rate Adjustment

Yes

Profile Configuration

Yes

Profile Auto-Switching

Yes

Software settings screenshot

RGB On/Off

Yes

Account Needed

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Mouse Compatibility

8.3

Windows Compatibility

Fully

macOS Compatibility

Fully

Partially

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Black

TUF Gaming M3

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Gray

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