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Razer Viper V3 Pro SE

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Central Feaures

• Sensor Model: Razer FocusPro 35K
• Max Sensitivity: 35,000 DPI
• Max Speed (IPS): 750 IPS
• Max Acceleration: 70G's
• Polling Rates: 1,000 Hz / 500 Hz / 125 Hz
• Programmable Buttons: 6
• LED Zones: 0
• Cable: 1.8m, USB-C to USB-A
• Connectivity: 2.4GHz wireless
• Measurements (L x W x H): 127.1 x 63.9 x 39.9 mm
• Weight (excluding cable): 54g

A tour around the Razer Viper V3 Pro SE

At first glance, the Viper V3 Pro SE looks similar to its predecessor, the V3 Hyperspeed. It retains the symmetrical, semi-ambidextrous design with soft curves and an incredibly smooth, "soft-touch" surface.

But when you pick it up, you immediately feel the difference. The mouse weighs a mere 54 grams in the black version (55 grams in the white). It's a significant weight loss that makes it a full 6 grams lighter than its arch-rival, the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, and puts it in direct deadweight with the Asus ROG Harpe Ace.

To achieve the low weight, Razer has made a few conscious choices. There is no RGB lighting (just a small LED indicator), and the DPI button has been moved to the bottom of the mouse, where it now shares its function with the power button. This means in practice that you have five usable buttons available, since no one actually programs a button on the bottom for use in games. On the bottom we also find two massive PTFE skates, which ensure a completely effortless glide.

Please note that there is no storage space for the wireless dongle in the mouse itself. The only real difference between the SE and non-SE models is the USB dongle that comes in the box. With the SE version here, it is a regular 2.4 GHz dongle that is included, which allows for a polling rate of up to 1000 Hz. Along with the USB cable for the mouse, there is also a small extension dongle included, so you can place your 2.4 GHz dongle closer to the mouse, and it is not hidden at the back of your PC.

Software

The whole thing is controlled via Razer Synapse 3. The software is often a bit of a slog, but for this mouse, setup is fortunately relatively simple. You can remap buttons, use "HyperShift" to give buttons dual functions, and adjust your polling rate and lift-off distance. Unfortunately, the mouse only has room for one onboard profile, so you won't be able to completely avoid having Synapse running if you switch between different setups a lot.

But the Viper V3 Pro brings a brand new and pretty wild software feature to the table: Sensitivity Matcher. The tool lets you calibrate your new mouse based on your old mouse. You simply move the two mice side by side, and the software calculates exactly what the DPI on your new Viper should be set to in order for it to feel 100% identical to the one you came from. And because the sensor is so advanced, you can adjust your DPI in increments of exactly 1 DPI. It's completely overkill, even for the most elite-focused gamers, but it's a fun technological muscle to play with.

Test

I have been using the Viper V3 Pro SE for about a week on my primary system for both desktop use and gaming.

Under the hood we find Razer's brand new optical sensor: the Focus Pro 35K. Yes, you read that right, it goes up to 35,000 DPI. No human needs that high of a sensitivity, but it's a testament to the sensor's immense precision. It tracks flawlessly up to 750 IPS and 70G acceleration on pretty much every surface I've tested.

The main buttons are equipped with Razer's Gen-3 optical switches, rated for 90 million clicks. They're solid, incredibly fast (because they use light instead of mechanical switches), and have a crisp click that's a bit on the loud side if you're sharing a room with someone who's sensitive to that kind of thing. The scroll wheel is on the firm side, which is good for avoiding accidental weapon changes in FPS games, but might be a bit tiring for long web pages.

In games like Doom and Overwatch 2, the Viper V3 Pro is a dream. The extremely low weight makes the mouse feel almost like an extension of your arm, and even the smallest micro-adjustments glide effortlessly.

Price

At the time of writing, I can find the Razer Viper V3 Pro SE with an online price of just under $100. So there is $50 to save compared to the non SE version of the Viper V3 Pro, which comes with the more advanced HyperPolling Dongle, which allows 8000 Hz polling rate.

Conclusion

The Razer Viper V3 Pro is Razer's top model and their best bet for a "professional" mouse with the latest features with Gen-3 optical switches and 8000 Hz polling rate. With the SE version, which we are looking at here, you can save a bit by saving the 8000 Hz polling rate option. It is still possible to upgrade to 8000Hz polling rate if you buy a HyperPolling Dongle. So it is really only a question of which dongle is included in the box that separates the two mice.

Personally, I'm a little surprised that Razer has made two different models. It might make sense in other markets, where the price might be higher. But currently there is less than 200 kroner difference between the versions on the Danish market.

That said, the Razer Viper V3 Pro is a really good mouse and with the SE version here it is more affordable. For me personally, the 8000 Hz polling rate makes no difference to my games, so it's not a loss and it's always nice to save a little money.

We end up with a final score of 8, for a solid and high-performing mouse that may not beat the top models on the market, but which can easily create a place for itself in the market.

Advantages:

• Good battery life
• Sharp sensor
• Nice tactile switches

Disadvantages:

• The price difference up to the non-SE version is less than 200 kroner.