Windows Central Verdict
The Razer Viper Mini SE is a rare product that exceeds at everything.
It boasts a 30K optical sensor and 4,000Hz HyperPolling.
“Its so light it feels not hollowbut completely fake.”
You can see the electronics inside the Razer Viper Mini SE.
Thats the first experience picking up Razers new Viper Mini Signature Edition (SE) gaming mouse.
And lets address the elephant in the room: Yes, it costs $279.99.
You probably think that price is absurd.
The traditional Razer letter from its CEO.(Image credit: Daniel Rubino)
But then again, everything about this mouse is ridiculous.
So, how did Razer blow past its previous record by nearly 10 grams?
First, it couldnt use plastics as it already pushed how thin that material could get.
The Razer Viper Mini SE arrives wrapped in a fancy box.(Image credit: Daniel Rubino)
(Translation: Youll crack it like an egg during intense gaming sessions.)
Instead, the Razer turned to anodized magnesium alloy an expensive and tricky material.
In going with magnesium alloy, the company could create an exoskeleton of a mouse.
The Razer Viper Mini SE sitting inside the faux-leather watch box.(Image credit: Daniel Rubino)
The light alloy with significant gaps is strong enough to give the Viper Mini SE a rock-solid foundation.
I mean, its literally metal.
But theres a problem with creating a mouse exoskeleton: Its complicated as hell.
Some of the accessories for the Razer Viper Mini SE.(Image credit: Daniel Rubino)
First, Razer needs to create the molded parts (and then de-gate and remove the runner).
Then the newly created mouse chassis is CNC machined, polished, passivated, painted, and assembled.
Youd be correct if all of that sounds like a huge pain in the ass.
Glass feet and grip tape for the Razer Viper Mini SE.(Image credit: Daniel Rubino)
That includes 30,000 DPI, optical Gen-3 switches, and an OMG WOULD YOU STOP ALREADY4,000Hz HyperPolling dongle.
It also has new battery technology, letting it fully recharge within 90 minutes.
Okay, it doesnt haveeverything.
The 30K sensor on the bottom of the Razer Viper Mini SE.(Image credit: Daniel Rubino)
The Viper Mini SE lacks Razer Chroma RGB for obvious reasons (LEDs arent lighter than air).
Oh, sorry, it’sCorning Gorilla Glass 3mouse feet.
Operating the Viper Mini SE is simple enough.
Razer Synapse software for tuning the mouse.(Image credit: Daniel Rubino)
Razer Viper Mini SE: Whos it for?
Razer is under no illusions here.
It knows the Razer Viper Mini SE is something special.
Rear shot of the Razer Viper Mini SE.
Its not just top tier; its beyond that.
I like to think of it like wristwatches.
Everyone on the street knows Rolex and thinks theyre the most prestigious.
The metal plate denoting the special edition of this mouse.
Thats the Viper Mini SE.
If the Razer Viper v2 Pro is a 2022 Ferrari the Viper Mini SE is a Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita.
Razer didnt make the Viper Mini SE to sell hundreds of thousands of them.
Razer Viper Mini SE side angle.
The included note says,What you have in your hands is a master-grade gaming peripheral.
Our legacy of premier craftsmanship, precision engineering, and industry-leading technology captured in one perfect form.
Its a statement piece of what Razer is capable of doing.
The Razer Viper Mini SE is only for right-handed users.
Is the Razer Viper Mini SE a limited edition?
How is using the Viper Mini SE?
Its weird because its so light, but I understand why a pro-gamer would love to use it.
Razer’s little easter egg on the inside of the Razer Viper Mini SE.
The buttons, ergonomics, performance, and design are all excellent.
Theres a reason why the Viper series is so popular.
Anything else thats cool about the Viper Mini SE?
Nothing looks or feels like the new Razer Viper Mini SE.
Does the Razer Viper Mini SE have any competition?
The tl;dr is no.
Should you buy the Razer Viper Mini SE?
Your average gamer is not even part of this equation.
So yeah, it’s an easy recommendation.
No one else is ever going to make this mouse.
