The short version
Both are symmetrical, but the Razer Viper V2 Pro is 7 mm longer and 4 mm wider (119.6 × 62.5 × 38.1 mm vs 126.5 × 66.2 × 37.8 mm). By length that is medium-sized against large. The Razer Viper V2 Pro is 19 g lighter (77 g vs 58 g). They share the Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor, both track to 30,000 DPI, and both poll at up to 8,000 Hz. At 8,000 Hz, Razer claims 22 hours for the Cobra Pro and 17 hours for the Viper V2 Pro, so the Cobra Pro lasts longer on paper. The Razer Cobra Pro came out 13 months later (June 2023 vs May 2022). In our rankings the Razer Cobra Pro is #20 overall and the Razer Viper V2 Pro is #15.
What actually separates them
| RazerCobra Pro | VS | RazerViper V2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/06 | Release Date | 2022/05 |
| #20 | Overall Rank | #15 |
| #15 | FPS Rank | #11 |
| #15 | MOBA Rank | #11 |
| #25 | MMO Rank | #20 |
| Yes | RGB Lighting | No |
| Colors | ||
| 119.6 mm | Length | 126.5 mm |
| 62.5 mm | Width | 66.2 mm |
| 38.1 mm | Height | 37.8 mm |
| 77g | Weight | 58g -24.7% |
| 8 | Total Buttons | 5 |
| Wireless, Bluetooth, Wired | Connection | Wireless, Wired |
| 22 h at 8,000 Hz | Battery Life | 17 h at 8,000 Hz -22.7% |
Every spec, side by side
| RazerCobra Pro | VS | RazerViper V2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Razer | Brand | Razer |
| 2023/06 | Release Date | 2022/05 |
| Rankings | ||
| #20 | Overall Rank | #15 |
| #15 | FPS Rank | #11 |
| #15 | MOBA Rank | #11 |
| #25 | MMO Rank | #20 |
| Performance | ||
| 30000 | Max DPI | 30000 |
| 100 | Min DPI | Unknown |
| 70 G | Acceleration | 70 G |
| 750 | IPS | 750 |
| 1000-8000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 1000-8000 |
| 1.2 | Lift-off Distance | 1.2 |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Optical |
| Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor | Sensor | Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| Yes | RGB Lighting | No |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Symmetrical | Shape | Symmetrical |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 119.6 mm | Length | 126.5 mm |
| 62.5 mm | Width | 66.2 mm |
| 38.1 mm | Height | 37.8 mm |
| 77g | Weight | 58g |
| No | Extra Weights | No |
| Buttons | ||
| 8 | Total Buttons | 5 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 2 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Notched |
| Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 | Main Switch | Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 |
| Optical | Main Switch Type | Optical |
| 90M | Switch Lifespan | 90M |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless, Bluetooth, Wired | Connection | Wireless, Wired |
| Built In | Battery Type | Built In |
| 22 h at 8,000 Hz | Battery Life | 17 h at 8,000 Hz |
| Software Features | ||
| Unknown | Hardware Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Software Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Angle Snapping | Unknown |
| Unknown | Smoothing | Unknown |
| Unknown | Motion Sync | Always On |
Where to buy
Razer Cobra Pro
Razer Viper V2 Pro
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Razer Cobra Pro or the Razer Viper V2 Pro?
The Razer Viper V2 Pro is lighter: 77 g vs 58 g.
Are the Razer Cobra Pro and Razer Viper V2 Pro the same shape and size?
No, both are symmetrical, but the Razer Viper V2 Pro is 7 mm longer and 4 mm wider (119.6 × 62.5 × 38.1 mm vs 126.5 × 66.2 × 37.8 mm). By length that is medium-sized against large.
Which has the better sensor specs, the Razer Cobra Pro or the Razer Viper V2 Pro?
Neither — they match on paper: 30,000 vs 30,000 DPI and 750 vs 750 IPS.
Which has longer battery life, the Razer Cobra Pro or the Razer Viper V2 Pro?
The Razer Cobra Pro, on the manufacturer's own claim: 22 hours vs 17 hours at 8,000 Hz.
Which is newer, the Razer Cobra Pro or the Razer Viper V2 Pro?
The Razer Cobra Pro, by 13 months: June 2023 vs May 2022.
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