The short version
Both are symmetrical, but the Razer Viper V2 Pro is 2 mm wider and the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed is 2 mm taller (126.5 × 66.2 × 37.8 mm vs 127.1 × 63.9 × 39.9 mm). The Razer Viper V2 Pro is 24 g lighter (58 g vs 82 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 17 hours for the Viper V2 Pro and 50 hours for the Viper V3 HyperSpeed, so the Viper V3 HyperSpeed lasts longer on paper. The Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed came out 16 months later (May 2022 vs September 2023). In our rankings the Razer Viper V2 Pro is #15 overall and the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed is #22.
What actually separates them
| RazerViper V2 Pro | VS | RazerViper V3 HyperSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/05 | Release Date | 2023/09 |
| #15 | Overall Rank | #22 |
| #11 | FPS Rank | #17 |
| #11 | MOBA Rank | #17 |
| #20 | MMO Rank | #26 |
| Colors | ||
| 126.5 mm | Length | 127.1 mm |
| 66.2 mm | Width | 63.9 mm |
| 37.8 mm | Height | 39.9 mm |
| 58g | Weight | 82g +41.4% |
| 5 | Total Buttons | 6 |
| Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 | Main Switch | Mechanical Mouse Switches Gen-2 |
| Optical | Main Switch Type | Mechanical |
| 90M | Switch Lifespan | 60M -33.3% |
| Wireless, Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| Built In | Battery Type | AA |
| 17 h at 8,000 Hz | Battery Life | 50 h at 8,000 Hz +194.1% |
Every spec, side by side
| RazerViper V2 Pro | VS | RazerViper V3 HyperSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Razer | Brand | Razer |
| 2022/05 | Release Date | 2023/09 |
| Rankings | ||
| #15 | Overall Rank | #22 |
| #11 | FPS Rank | #17 |
| #11 | MOBA Rank | #17 |
| #20 | MMO Rank | #26 |
| Performance | ||
| 30000 | Max DPI | 30000 |
| 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 | ||
| No | RGB Lighting | No |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Symmetrical | Shape | Symmetrical |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 126.5 mm | Length | 127.1 mm |
| 66.2 mm | Width | 63.9 mm |
| 37.8 mm | Height | 39.9 mm |
| 58g | Weight | 82g |
| No | Extra Weights | No |
| Buttons | ||
| 5 | Total Buttons | 6 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 2 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Notched |
| Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 | Main Switch | Mechanical Mouse Switches Gen-2 |
| Optical | Main Switch Type | Mechanical |
| 90M | Switch Lifespan | 60M |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless, Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| Built In | Battery Type | AA |
| 17 h at 8,000 Hz | Battery Life | 50 h at 8,000 Hz |
| Software Features | ||
| Unknown | Hardware Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Software Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Angle Snapping | Unknown |
| Unknown | Smoothing | Unknown |
| Always On | Motion Sync | Always On |
Where to buy
Razer Viper V2 Pro
Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Razer Viper V2 Pro or the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed?
The Razer Viper V2 Pro is lighter: 58 g vs 82 g.
Are the Razer Viper V2 Pro and Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed the same shape and size?
No, both are symmetrical, but the Razer Viper V2 Pro is 2 mm wider and the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed is 2 mm taller (126.5 × 66.2 × 37.8 mm vs 127.1 × 63.9 × 39.9 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the Razer Viper V2 Pro or the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed?
Neither — they match on paper: 30,000 vs 30,000 DPI and 750 vs 750 IPS.
Which has longer battery life, the Razer Viper V2 Pro or the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed?
The Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed, on the manufacturer's own claim: 17 hours vs 50 hours at 8,000 Hz.
Which is newer, the Razer Viper V2 Pro or the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed?
The Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed, by 16 months: May 2022 vs September 2023.
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