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Side buttons can now only be found on the left side. That might disappoint some left-handed gamers but I can easily follow their decision making here: had they kept the buttons on the right side I’d be accidentally pushing them all the time due to the smaller size of the mouse, and I doubt I’d be the only one with that problem so I can definitely understand the thought process. The two side buttons that arethere are easy to reach and distinguish though. Whilst we will do everything we can to meet the delivery times above, there may be factors outside of our control and we cannot guarantee delivery within this time frame. Synapse will also let you customize your RGB illumination, but the options are expectedly limited. Razer has several different presets as well as the full 16.8 million color spectrum to easily match the theme of your rig, but since the lighting is hidden when you’re actually using the mouse, it’s not a huge consideration.
Born to push the very limits of ultra-lightweight gaming, the Razer Viper Mini takes up a smaller form that remains just as big in performance. Shortening its length and grip width, we’ve worked with enthusiasts and esports athletes to hone its design even further, ensuring that absolute control now belongs in the hands of more gamers—so take hold of our leanest and lightest gaming mouse yet.
The Chroma system also allows for connection to other devices such as the Philips Hue home lights, letting you build your RGB kingdom beyond your office or bedroom. The ability to tie the lighting with a whole host of other devices is a really cool idea and implemented very well. Should you buy it? I can’t say that the Viper Mini made me three times as fast, but the switches are still fantastic. I’m a big Battlefield fan, and the M1 Garand is my guilty pleasure weapon. The Mini let me fire off single-shots as fast as I could press. My main mouse, the Viper Ultimate, costs nearly four times as much and has all of the cutting edge features you would expect in a flagship mouse. The Mini made me feel like I was sacrificing nothing in responsiveness. We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.4. This update modifies our Hand Size Recommendation test, adding a more granular hand size recommendation chart. We've moved several minor tests into different test groups, removed the Travel usage, and added a new Raw Performance usage. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5. This update adds a new Main Button test group, which provides button actuation data and switch information. We've also made minor changes to how we calculate the Office usage score. For more details, you can see our full changelog here. A lot of ultralight mice from inexperienced and experienced manufacturers alike drop the ball when it comes to the ‘quality’ part, but that’s not the case with the Razer Viper Mini.The original Viper was already a light mouse so it’s logical that the smaller version is even lighter. My scales showed 61 grams, putting this firmly in the ‘ultralight mouse’ category and it does all that without having holes in the shell. I’m pretty neutral on the whole holes debate (but I do know some people who absolutely hate mice with holes in them) but it is impressive to see just how light Razer has managed to make this product without making compromises when it comes to structural integrity and so on. Recommended Grip Types
A lot of people were perhaps expecting this to be your regular ol’ Razer Viper that’s been put into the shrinking machine, but there are a couple of differences. The Mini, for starters, only has side buttons on the left, doesn’t come with rubberized sides, and sees the DPI selector button moved to the top of the mouse. Under the hood we’ve also got a a different sensor (though more on that later) and on the underside we see the inclusion of PTFE feet. Obviously this mouse isn’t going to be the one for people who have shovels for hands, but thanks to the pretty safe shape it should suit a wide variety of grip types. Performance and GamingGaming with a Mini mouse takes some getting used to – at least if you’re a palm-gripper like I tend to be. Thankfully, my grip is a hybrid between palm and claw, so I was able to adapt after a day of gaming. If you do use a palm grip, you’ll find your ring and pinky fingers dragging along the right side. In general, though, you get performance that feels near-identical to the full-sized Vipers. We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Fantech Aria XD7 in the Wireless Versatility section of this review. Despite its size, the Viper Mini offers a fantastic gaming experience. With its 61g weight and wired connection, it offers something light with no latency whatsoever.
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You can get cheaper gaming mice such as the Logitech G203 and Corsair Harpoon, but these options aren’t quite as light and don’t offer the same level of sensitivity. Plus, you get all the flashy RGB and customisation features with Razer’s software which is so far unrivalled. We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here. The Viper Mini comes alive with Razer’s Synapse 3. Despite a lengthy install process, the six programmable buttons can be tinkered with untill your heart’s content, from opening system programs to programming macros. What’s more, with Hypershift enabled, the button tally of the Viper Mini is practically doubled to 12, giving you even more options for programming. Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands) may take longer to reach you.
While it’s not specifically aimed at office use – marketed much more towards the gaming side of things – the Viper Mini is also well-placed during long office hours, with its compact size making it a decent little travel mouse. Some of the best things in life are mini: the Mini Cooper, Cadbury’s Mini Eggs and Dr Evil’s Mini-Me just to name a few. Gaming-peripheral brand Razer has clearly caught on after launching the Viper Mini. Access your custom DPI settings, button configs and more without the need for software installed once you have your favorite profile saved via Razer Synapse 3.Name aside, the Viper Mini is small but still bigger than your average laptop mouse, so you shouldn’t be too worried about the overall size. It’s a close match to the Logitech G305, for example, but sat next to the original Razer Viper, it’s clear at a glance that Razer has slimmed the mouse down across every dimension. It’s a full half-inch narrower in the center of its hourglass shape, a third of an inch shorter, and just a touch lower at the palm. Razer recommends the mouse for palm and claw grips and it’s easy to see why. It may not look like much on paper, but it definitely feels much smaller in the hand. From the outset, the Viper Mini does what it says on the tin. While it’s marginally taller than the standard Viper at 38.3mm, it’s also 4mm narrower, bringing the weight down to a dainty 61g. The people at Razer really seem to have shifted up a gear or two when it comes to the products that they bring out, both when it comes to specs and overall design, and that’s extremely refreshing to see from a company that’s had a bit of reputation for releasing ‘form over function’ products in the past. I’m not here to comment on that reputation, but I think we can all see how much the enthusiast community is loving this new path that Razer is taking. I am too. We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed in the Hand Size Recommendation section of this review. In a nutshell: are there sensors out there that are superior to this one? Theoretically, yes. Razer’s own Focus+ and 5G sensors come to mind, for example. In practice this sensor will be perfectly fine for 99% of people though, so I wouldn’t get too hung up on the ‘downgraded’ sensor. The only thing that’s noticeably different when using the mouse is the slightly higher LOD.
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