The short version
Both are symmetrical, but the Razer Viper V3 Pro is 6 mm wider and 2 mm taller (127.1 × 63.9 × 39.9 mm vs 126.7 × 57.6 × 37.8 mm). The Razer Viper V3 Pro is 17 g lighter (54 g vs 71 g). The Razer Viper V3 Pro uses the newer Focus Pro 35K Optical Sensor Gen-2 and tracks to a higher maximum DPI (35,000 vs 20,000). Both poll at up to 8,000 Hz. The Razer Viper V3 Pro came out about 3 years later (April 2024 vs February 2021). In our rankings the Razer Viper V3 Pro is #12 overall and the Razer Viper 8KHz is #24.
What actually separates them
| RazerViper V3 Pro | VS | RazerViper 8KHz |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/04 | Release Date | 2021/02 |
| #12 | Overall Rank | #24 |
| #9 | FPS Rank | #18 |
| #9 | MOBA Rank | #18 |
| #18 | MMO Rank | #27 |
| 35000 | Max DPI | 20000 -42.9% |
| 70 G | Acceleration | 50 G -28.6% |
| 750 | IPS | 650 -13.3% |
| Focus Pro 35K Optical Sensor Gen-2 | Sensor | Razer Focus+ Optical Sensor |
| No | RGB Lighting | Yes |
| Right | Handedness | Either |
| Colors | ||
| 127.1 mm | Length | 126.7 mm |
| 63.9 mm | Width | 57.6 mm |
| 39.9 mm | Height | 37.8 mm |
| 54g | Weight | 71g +31.5% |
| 6 | Total Buttons | 8 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 2 |
| Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 | Main Switch | 2nd-Gen Razer Optical Switches |
| Wireless, Wired | Connection | Wired |
| Built In | Battery Type | None |
| Always On | Motion Sync | No |
Every spec, side by side
| RazerViper V3 Pro | VS | RazerViper 8KHz |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Razer | Brand | Razer |
| 2024/04 | Release Date | 2021/02 |
| Rankings | ||
| #12 | Overall Rank | #24 |
| #9 | FPS Rank | #18 |
| #9 | MOBA Rank | #18 |
| #18 | MMO Rank | #27 |
| Performance | ||
| 35000 | Max DPI | 20000 |
| 100 | Min DPI | Unknown |
| 70 G | Acceleration | 50 G |
| 750 | IPS | 650 |
| 8000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 8000 |
| 1.2 | Lift-off Distance | Unknown |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Optical |
| Focus Pro 35K Optical Sensor Gen-2 | Sensor | Razer Focus+ Optical Sensor |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| No | RGB Lighting | Yes |
| Right | Handedness | Either |
| Symmetrical | Shape | Symmetrical |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 127.1 mm | Length | 126.7 mm |
| 63.9 mm | Width | 57.6 mm |
| 39.9 mm | Height | 37.8 mm |
| 54g | Weight | 71g |
| No | Extra Weights | No |
| Buttons | ||
| 6 | Total Buttons | 8 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 2 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 2 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Notched |
| Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 | Main Switch | 2nd-Gen Razer Optical Switches |
| Optical | Main Switch Type | Optical |
| 90M | Switch Lifespan | Unknown |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless, Wired | Connection | Wired |
| Built In | Battery Type | None |
| 17 h at 8,000 Hz | Battery Life | Unknown |
| Software Features | ||
| Unknown | Hardware Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Software Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Angle Snapping | Unknown |
| Unknown | Smoothing | Unknown |
| Always On | Motion Sync | No |
Where to buy
Razer Viper V3 Pro
Razer Viper 8KHz
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Razer Viper V3 Pro or the Razer Viper 8KHz?
The Razer Viper V3 Pro is lighter: 54 g vs 71 g.
Are the Razer Viper V3 Pro and Razer Viper 8KHz the same shape and size?
No, both are symmetrical, but the Razer Viper V3 Pro is 6 mm wider and 2 mm taller (127.1 × 63.9 × 39.9 mm vs 126.7 × 57.6 × 37.8 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the Razer Viper V3 Pro or the Razer Viper 8KHz?
The Razer Viper V3 Pro is higher on paper: 35,000 vs 20,000 DPI and 750 vs 650 IPS.
Which is newer, the Razer Viper V3 Pro or the Razer Viper 8KHz?
The Razer Viper V3 Pro, by about 3 years: April 2024 vs February 2021.
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