Our Verdict
Good for the office. This mouse is a good option for fingertip grip users since its shape isn't really ergonomic. On the upside, it offers a few programmable buttons that can make your workflow a bit easier and fluid. It's also wireless, which doesn't clutter your desk with a cable.
- Compact design; travel-friendly.
- Decently low wireless latency.
- Great performance.
- Quite heavy for its size.
- Almost only suitable for fingertip grip.
- Only decent build quality because of loose top cover.
Okay for FPS games. The mouse has excellent performance and rather low latency for a wireless mouse. However, wired mice with even lower latency are recommended for FPS games. The mouse also isn't the most ergonomic and can practically only be used with a fingertip grip. This mouse is also quite heavy for its size.
- Compact design; travel-friendly.
- Decently low wireless latency.
- Great performance.
- Quite heavy for its size.
- Almost only suitable for fingertip grip.
- Only decent build quality because of loose top cover.
Good for MMO games. This mouse offers a few programmable buttons, but won't be as good as a dedicated MMO mouse. The mouse's ergonomics also aren't ideal for most people, as its short body and small shape practically only allow the fingertip grip.
- Compact design; travel-friendly.
- Decently low wireless latency.
- Great performance.
- Quite heavy for its size.
- Almost only suitable for fingertip grip.
- Only decent build quality because of loose top cover.
This mouse is rather small and quite heavy, which isn't recommended for ultra-light gaming.
- Compact design; travel-friendly.
- Decently low wireless latency.
- Great performance.
- Quite heavy for its size.
- Almost only suitable for fingertip grip.
- Only decent build quality because of loose top cover.
Great travel mouse. The mouse is very small and works wirelessly, which is amazing for working in tight places like on a plane. However, the build quality isn't the best and the top cover might come off when inside a bag.
- Compact design; travel-friendly.
- Decently low wireless latency.
- Great performance.
- Quite heavy for its size.
- Almost only suitable for fingertip grip.
- Only decent build quality because of loose top cover.
Changelog
- Updated Dec 09, 2022: 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.
- Updated Nov 17, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update revamps our Click Latency test and results in changes to test results. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Oct 05, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Jun 11, 2020: We've retested the mouse via Bluetooth on macOS 10.15.1 and confirmed reports of compatibility issues.
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The Razer Atheris is a versatile mouse. It's one of the smallest mice we've reviewed, which is great for travel, but its performance is also great, making it a good option if you want to play a few games with it as well. It's almost only suitable for fingertip grip, but its wireless latency is pretty decent. See our recommendations for the best cheap gaming mice, the best ergonomic mice, and the best mice for MMOs.
The Razer Atheris and the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED are both very good mice. They each have two additional side buttons and are fairly small and good for travel, though the Razer is a little smaller. However, the Logitech feels better built and is more suitable if you prefer to use a palm grip with your mouse. The Logitech also only uses one AA battery, while the Razer uses two. On the upside, you can use the Razer with both the USB receiver or Bluetooth.
The Razer Atheris and the Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed are two very different mice. The Atheris is a very compact mouse that's great for bringing with you on the go. It has an ambidextrous design that's well-suited for a fingertip grip, though people with extra-large hands may have difficulty using it because of its small design. On the other hand, the Basilisk is a lighter and more versatile gaming mouse. It has an ergonomic shape, with a right-handed slant and a thumb rest. It feels more comfortable overall, and most hand sizes can use it with any grip type. Performance-wise, it has a wider CPI range that you can adjust more precisely and better click latency.
The Razer Atheris and the Razer Pro Click Mini are very similar mice, but the Pro Click Mini performs better overall. Although the Atheris is designed for gaming, the Pro Click Mini has lower click latency, a wider CPI range, and more programmable inputs. It feels better-built and more comfortable to use, and it offers a better gliding experience. Also, since it's an office mouse, its scroll wheel unlocks to a free-scrolling mode. On the other hand, the Atheris comes in more colors if you want to match your setup.
The Razer Basilisk is a decent wired-only gaming mouse, while the Razer Atheris is a great wireless option for people on the go. The Basilisk has a right-handed design with a thumb rest. It feels much more comfortable to use, and most hand sizes can use it with any grip type. Its sensor has a wider CPI range that you can adjust more precisely and a lower lift-off distance. On the other hand, the Atheris is quite a bit smaller and is best suited for a fingertip grip. You can use it over Bluetooth or with its USB receiver.
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