Mouse Madness: Razer Orochi V2 Vs Razer Viper Mini

Which of Razer’s popular small budget options is the better gaming mouse?

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I’m a fan of small mice, and also of budget peripherals that perform above what you’d expect for their price class. Razer has two popular gaming mice that hit both of those marks with flair in the Viper Mini and the Orochi V2. I’ve written positively about both of them before (here and here), and you can’t wade into an online discussion of good value-for-the-price gaming peripherals without seeing these come up over and over again.

Which one is better? Is the Orochi V2 worth the slight price hike? Will Razer ever make a wireless version of the Viper Mini and finally silence the hundreds of commenters that want one? Does that even need to happen in a world where the Orochi is so good?

I wasn’t paid by or asked by Razer to write this article. I bought both products featured out of my own pocket at their retail prices. For more information on my reviews policy please click here.

OVERVIEW

The Razer Viper Mini is the company’s most popular budget mouse. It’s a wired model, but it sells for just $40 (official site here) and in spite of the low price it still comes with a couple of perks from more expensive options. It has fast optical…