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the liftoff distance. this is the number one win for steelseries. they had a liftoff distance as low as .5 mm lift off distance which I absolutely loved. the lowest for this mouse is 2 mm. so lifting and lowering there is mouse jottering I'm not a fan of but overall not a big issue. big win for steelseries here. The 144 Hz requirement is more attainable, but Razer claims that the higher the refresh rate, the greater the benefits. This is a future-proofing mouse, and it’s best mate currently is, really, a 360 Hz monitor, which we’ve found to show noticeable improvements in speed and response compared to 240 Hz monitors. I didn’t have one on hand though, so for my testing I used a Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model, one of the best gaming laptops. For testing, I also set the laptop to use its discrete GPU only and put the CPU and GPU on boost modes in the laptop’s Synapse software to further fight latency. 8,000 Hz Polling Rate Testing If you do use Synapse, you can store an limited number of profiles, including with RGB settings, usable with the software open, and every profile will be able to launch automatically with specific games or other apps.
In fact, trying to run at 8K even caused some problems in Apex Legends. When making fast turns, my game would sometimes stutter like it was trying to catch up in frames. Considering the specs of my gaming PC, it shouldn’t be a hardware limitation. In my search for an answer, I came across reports from other gamers experiencing the same but the only consistent factor between them seemed to be that turning down the polling rate fixed the problem. In my case, dropping to 2,000Hz fixed the issue. I wasn’t as bad off as some, but clearly even high-end systems can experience issues. As such, the Viper 8K Hz is decently easy to move around for its weight, and the 100% PTFE feet on the bottom help. They provide a noticeable amount of extra glide, making the mouse as easy to control as the lighter (2.40 ounces) Roccat Burst Pro, but not more effortless to control than the super small and lightweight (2.24 ounces) Razer DeathAdder V2 Mini. I'm a person who enjoys rgb and wish there was more. this is a non issue for most I'm sure, but this is about the only thing the steelseries had over this mouse was the customization options for rgb. since this is ambidextrous, theres 4 total side buttons, one set on each side. Coming from a mouse with 3 side buttons and the way I had things mapped, I assumed I would be able to map all 4 buttons. wrong. the buttons are M4/M5 on each side. you have to choose if you are right or left handed in the app and that sets which side is being used and how they're numbered. kind of a bummer here but this is a personal issue not necessarily reflective of razer. coming from more to less is situational. I would just like that extra personalization.
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Razer sees the increased polling rate as bringing a greater advantage in gaming, specifically around improving aim and synced-up shots. And that advantage is perceived as being greater than what a higher CPI spec provides, which Razer admits may not yield usable advantages.
That emphasis on peak performance is mirrored by the grips on each side. Made up of tiny rubber hexagons, they stop the mouse from flying out of your grip during a particularly intense match. On much the same note, the DPI button has been relegated to the device's underside in an attempt to avoid accidental presses. We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here. Powered by Razer's own 'Hyperpolling Technology', the Viper 8K aims to lower latency well below what we're used to. In fact, it offers a polling rate of 8,000Hz - significantly beyond the industry average of 1,000Hz. To translate, this removes cursor stutter on displays with a higher refresh rate by telling your PC or laptop where the cursor is more frequently. In fact, Razer suggests that the 8K reduces input delay from 1ms to 1/8th of a millisecond. The gap between your input and movement on-screen becomes much, much smaller as a result. Oh, and just another side note. I know that I wrote a lot – but I’m a professional in the tech field, however, I really, really enjoy studying this stuff in my free time just for some fun (and being that I’m an avid gamer, all of my information is based upon things that I’ve discovered to be facts through my research). I just wanted to include that because nobody ever believes in what I write nowadays and they often state that it’s all lies and/or marketing crap…when the truth is, it isn’t lol.
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We've added a link to the newly-reviewed HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 in the Weight section of this review.
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