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Razer Viper Ultimate vs HP OMEN Photon
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Razer Viper Ultimate
HP OMEN Photon
Tested using Methodology v1.5
Updated May 02, 2024 03:51 PM
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ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight74.9 g
AmbidextrousTrue Ambidextrous
ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight181 g
AmbidextrousYes
Variants
- Viper Ultimate (Black)
- Viper Ultimate (Black (Without Charging Dock))
- Viper Ultimate (Cyberpunk 2077)
- Viper Ultimate (Mercury)
- Viper Ultimate (Quartz)
- OMEN Photon (Black)
Our Verdict
Razer Viper Ultimate
HP OMEN Photon
The Razer Viper Ultimate is a better wireless gaming mouse than the HP OMEN Photon. The Razer is much lighter and has mouse feet that glide much more smoothly. It also has a more flexible charging cable, a higher maximum CPI, a more precisely adjustable CPI, and a much lower click latency. You can also set a HyperShift button to enable a secondary layer of commands. On the other hand, the HP has a selection of modular parts that adjust the ergonomics and functionality of the mouse. It also has a mouse wheel with L/R tilt buttons, which the Razer lacks. Unfortunately, you need to log in to an OMEN account to program more than one profile using the software, which the Razer doesn't require.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Work
6.8
8.2
Thumb Wheel Type
No
Notched Wheel
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
10
Number Of Programmable Inputs
18
11
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
5.0" (127 mm)
5.1" (130 mm)
Width
2.6" (66 mm)
2.4" (60 mm)
Height
1.5" (38 mm)
1.7" (43 mm)
Grip Width
62 mm
59 mm
Ambidextrous
True Ambidextrous
Yes
Left-Handed Friendly
Yes
No
Finger Rest
No
Thumb and Pinky
Portability
7.6
5.6
Portability picture
Box Volume
19.47 in³ (319 cm³)
20.63 in³ (338 cm³)
Receiver Storing
Yes
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality picture
Weight
7.9
5.3
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
74.5 g
130 g
Default Weight
74.9 g
181 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Back-heavy
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
No
Left-handed
Yes
No
Ambidextrous
True Ambidextrous
Yes
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
Thumb and Pinky
Wireless Versatility
7.2
7.0
Maximum Of Paired Devices
1
Bluetooth
No
No
Receiver
Yes
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Use When Charging
Yes
Yes
On/Off Activation
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender
Yes
Yes
Battery Indicator
Yes
No
Cable
8.0
6.5
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Cable Length
6.0 ft (1.8 m)
5.7 ft (1.8 m)
Cable Type
Paracord-like
Braided
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
Micro USB
Micro USB
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
Mouse Feet
9.0
7.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Very 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
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
No
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 3
Additional Buttons
8.0
7.7
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Optical And Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
8
11
Number Of Side Buttons
4
4
Number Of Programmable Inputs
18
11
Profile Switching Button
Yes
No
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
9.3
7.6
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
2.9 ms
Wired
2.8 ms
16 ms
Receiver
2.9 ms
19 ms
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
9.8
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-0.11%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.04%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.17%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.20%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.20%
Worst Tracking Error
2.25%
Minimum CPI
100 CPI
100 CPI
Maximum CPI
20,000 CPI
16,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
100 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.2
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
13.8 ms
Delay At Half Movement
6.9 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
8.6 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
Focus+
PixArt PAW3335
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
100 CPI
100 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
20,000 CPI
16,000 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
100 CPI
CPI (DPI) Variation
2%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 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
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
Yes
Thumb Wheel Type
No
Notched Wheel
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Loud
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Razer Synapse 3
OMEN Gaming Hub
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
Yes
Account Needed
Yes
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Partially
Fully
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