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Razer Viper Mini vs Mad Catz R.A.T. DWS
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Razer Viper Mini
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight58.7 g
AmbidextrousShape Only
ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default WeightN/A
AmbidextrousNo
Variants
- Viper Mini (Black)
- R.A.T. DWS (Black)
Our Verdict
Razer Viper Mini
Mad Catz R.A.T. DWS
The Razer Viper Mini is an incredible ultra-light wired gaming mouse, while the Mad Catz R.A.T. DWS is a decent wireless-only gaming mouse. The Razer is much lighter, its mouse feet glide significantly more smoothly, and its click latency is much lower. Comparatively, the Mad Catz has a wider CPI range, a lower lift-off distance, and a more consistent sensor. Also, it has many interchangeable and adjustable parts to better fit your hand size, regardless of grip type. You can use it via USB receiver and Bluetooth, but the latency over Bluetooth is much too high for gaming.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Work
6.1
8.5
Wireless Versatility
0.0
9.4
Thumb Wheel Type
No
Notched Wheel
Additional Buttons
7.4
8.2
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
RGB
No Lighting
Shape
3D Model
Length
4.6" (117 mm)
4.5" (113 mm)
Width
2.4" (61 mm)
3.5" (88 mm)
Height
1.5" (39 mm)
1.5" (39 mm)
Grip Width
60 mm
70 mm
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
No
Left-Handed Friendly
Yes
No
Finger Rest
No
Thumb and Pinky
Portability
5.8
7.4
Portability picture
Box Volume
16.96 in³ (278 cm³)
23.74 in³ (389 cm³)
Receiver Storing
No
Yes
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build quality picture
Weight
9.1
5.8
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
58.7 g
140 g
Default Weight
58.7 g
N/A
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Maximum Weight Without Wire
142 g
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Right-handed
Yes
Left-handed
Yes
No
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
No
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
Thumb and Pinky
Wireless Versatility
0.0
9.4
Maximum Of Paired Devices
Wired
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
No Batteries
1x AA
Use When Charging
No
No ( Single use batteries)
On/Off Activation
None
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender
No
No
Battery Indicator
No
Yes
Cable
8.0
0.0
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Cable Length
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
N/A
Cable Type
Paracord-like
No Cable
Permanent Kink
Yes
No
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB
No Port
Mouse Feet
9.0
7.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Good
Ok
Material
Virgin Grade PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
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
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Optical
Switch Model
Razer Optical Mouse Switch Gen 2
Additional Buttons
7.4
8.2
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
6
10
Number Of Side Buttons
2
3
Number Of Programmable Inputs
14
14
Profile Switching Button
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
9.5
7.7
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
2.3 ms
Wired
2.3 ms
N/A
Receiver
N/A
15 ms
Bluetooth
N/A
57 ms
CPI
8.3
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-1.27%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-1.75%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-1.25%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.71%
Precision Error Between CPI
2.34%
Worst Tracking Error
4.50%
Minimum CPI
200 CPI
100 CPI
Maximum CPI
8,500 CPI
16,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
100 CPI
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)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
PixArt PMW3359
PixArt PAW3335DB
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
200 CPI
100 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
8,500 CPI
16,000 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
100 CPI
100 CPI
CPI (DPI) Variation
3%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
2.4 mm
1.2 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel Type
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
30 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
Yes
Thumb Wheel Type
No
Notched Wheel
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
12 Steps
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Quiet
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Razer Synapse 3
MADCATZ R.A.T. DWS
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
No
On-Board Memory
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
Yes
Software settings screenshot
RGB On/Off
Yes
No
Account Needed
No
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
8.3
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Partially
Partially
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