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Razer Orochi V2: Wireless lightweight in the test

The Razer Orochi V2 promises hardly any weight and no cable, but highest precision. We took a closer look at the wireless gaming mouse and the Razer Sphex V3 mouse pad, as well as tried out the Razer Universal Grip Tape.

Design and Features

The Orochi V2 relies on an unobtrusive, sleek design. True to its name, the Orochi V2 White Edition’s finish is all matte white. The two side buttons and the center part with the mouse wheel and an additional button are black. Below the middle buttons is a small LED light. Furthermore, the Razor logo adorns the surface. On the bottom you can find the switch to turn off the mouse, as well as to turn on the 2.4 GHz wireless or Bluetooth connection.

The battery compartment and space to stow the USB receiver is located under the removable top of the mouse. Also included with the Orochi V2 is an AA lithium battery.

In addition to the white variant, the Orochi V2 is also available in black.

The Razor Sphex V3 is also unobtrusive in design. The surface is matte black, and the Razer lettering on textile adorns the mouse pad on the upper right edge. The corners are chicly rounded. The Sphex V3 is available in two sizes, we used the Small variant in this test.

The Universal Grip Tape contains a total of 46 stickers in 4 pre-cut sizes or shapes. Unlike Razer’s other Grip Tape variants, the Universal Grip Tape is not intended for specific Razer mice, but is said to be suitable for all sorts of mice, keyboards or controllers.

Workmanship and technology

The surface of the Orochi V2 is rough, but feels comfortable in the hand. The workmanship appears to be of high quality. All edges are rounded and nothing sticks out unpleasantly. Despite the almost symmetrical design, the ergonomics of the mouse are designed for right-handers and for small to medium-sized hands. An optical sensor and mechanical switches are installed, which promise a life span of 60 million clicks. The sensitivity can be set between 100 and 18,000 DPI. The small LED acts as a status indicator, lighting up when the mouse is turned on or when you switch DPI levels.

An important feature for wireless mice is, of course, battery life. Since the Orochi V2 is battery-only, the runtime varies depending on the battery you use and which wireless mode you use. For the included lithium AA battery, the runtime is listed as up to 425 hours with the 2.4 GHz connection and up to 950 hours with a Bluetooth connection.

The Orochi V2 should be especially pleasing to those who find most gaming mice too big or too heavy. The Orochi V2 turns out rather small at 108 x 60 x 38 mm and only weighs about 73 grams even with an inserted AA battery. If you like it even lighter, you can also use a smaller AAA battery instead of the AA battery.

The Sphex V3 measures 270 x 215 mm in the small version. The mouse pad looks simple, but high-quality and the hard, robust surface gives a long-lasting impression. With only 0.4 mm, the mouse pad is also extremely thin. Due to the rubberized back, the Sphex V3 sticks to the surface.

The Universal Grip Tape also makes a high-quality impression. The individual stickers are neatly cut and can be easily applied and removed if necessary.

Ergonomics and practice

Both while gaming and during normal use on the PC, the Orochi V2 was able to convince in the test. The wireless connection works flawlessly and the mouse proved to be absolutely reliable. In shooters like Overwatch, Destiny 2 or Rainbow Six: Siege, there is virtually no difference to a wired mouse.

The buttons provide a clear mechanical and acoustic feedback, which makes the buttons feel very precise when pressed and you can hear the click. The two additional keys on the side are easy to reach without pressing them unintentionally. The slightly rough surface throughout the mouse allows it to be gripped securely and the light weight makes the Orochi V2 comfortable to use even after several hours at a stretch.

The Sphex V3 delivers on its promise when it comes to slip resistance. Once stuck to the desk, the mouse pad sits bombproof. Nevertheless, it can be easily removed again if you want to. The Orochi V2 glides smoothly on the hard surface. Furthermore, the mouse pad’s 0.4 mm height makes it very comfortable to use, since your arm doesn’t rest on an annoyingly thick edge. What you should pay attention to are the dimensions of the Sphex V3. The small version doesn’t offer much surface area if you tend to play with low DPI settings, but of course the mouse pad doesn’t take up much space on the desk.

We simply tried the Universal Grip Tape directly on the Orochi V2. The tape holds without any problems and improves the grip of the mouse again significantly.

Software

The Orochi V2 installs itself without any problems when first connected to the computer and is immediately ready for use. However, the full range of functions is only available with the Razor Synapse software. For example, you can create profiles, adjust the five DPI levels or assign the buttons. With the Hypershift feature, the six mouse buttons can be assigned twice.

Conclusion

The Orochi V2 was able to deliver what it promises in the test. The mouse is precise and reliable, as well as pleasant to use. As a wireless, lightweight and small mouse, it is also practical for on the go. The only drawback is that you have to rely on batteries, which you of course have to have ready in case the mouse runs out. On the other hand, you don’t have to charge the mouse or connect it with a cable, but can continue gaming wirelessly. All in all, you get a reliable wireless gaming mouse for 80 euros, which meets the expected demands.

The Sphex V3 especially convinces with its low height and slip resistance. The Small version costs € 20.00 *, the larger Medium version more. The Universal Grip Tape comes in at around €12 and is a useful addition for more grip in the case of the Orochi V2, but should also prove useful on other mice, keyboards, etc.

Razer Orochi V2

Workmanship
Features
Ergonomics
Software
Value for money

90/100

Reliable gaming mouse, light and small, that delivers what it promises.

Simon Lüthje

I am co-founder of this blog and am very interested in everything that has to do with technology, but I also like to play games. I was born in Hamburg, but now I live in Bad Segeberg.

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