Dream Machines DM1 FPS vs Razer Viper Mini: Which Mouse Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.5.1

Updated Aug 05, 2025 08:01 PM

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ConnectivityWired

Type Standard

Default Weight 111 g

Ambidextrous Yes

ConnectivityWired

Type Standard

Default Weight 58.7 g

Ambidextrous Shape Only

Our Verdict

Dream Machines DM1 FPS

Razer Viper Mini

The Razer Viper Mini is a better, wired gaming mouse than the Dream Machines DM1 FPS. The Razer is quite a bit lighter and feels better built. It also has mouse feet that glide more smoothly, much lower click latency, and you can adjust the CPI more precisely. You can also assign a HyperShift button to configure a secondary layer of commands. On the other hand, the Dream Machines has a higher maximum CPI.

Variants

DM1 FPS (Blizzard White)
DM1 FPS (Blood Red)
DM1 FPS (Noir)
DM1 FPS (Ocean Blue)
DM1 FPS (Onyx Black)
DM1 FPS (Pearl White)
DM1 FPS (Raven Black)
DM1 FPS (Smoke Grey)

Viper Mini (Black)

Review

See Razer Viper Mini Review

Check Price

Blizzard White

DM1 FPS

Black

Viper Mini

Blood Red

DM1 FPS

Black

Viper Mini

B&H

Noir

DM1 FPS

Black

Viper Mini

BestBuy.com

Ocean Blue

DM1 FPS

Black

Viper Mini

Walmart.com

Onyx Black

DM1 FPS

Pearl White

DM1 FPS

Raven Black

DM1 FPS

Smoke Grey

DM1 FPS

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our mice test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Work

6.7

6.1

Build Quality

7.0

8.5

Mouse Compatibility

8.3

Number Of Programmable Inputs

Buttons

6.7

7.4

Full Comparison

Work

6.7

6.1

Video Games (FPS)

7.9

8.9

Video Games (MMO)

6.9

7.9

Ultra-Light Gaming

8.2

Travel

5.2

Raw Performance

9.1

Design

Style

Style Picture

Type

Standard

Coating

Matte

Lighting Color

RGB

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Shape

3D Model

Length

5.0" (126 mm)

4.6" (117 mm)

Width

2.7" (68 mm)

2.4" (61 mm)

Height

1.5" (39 mm)

Grip Width

65 mm

60 mm

Ambidextrous

Yes

Shape Only

Left-Handed Friendly

Yes

Finger Rest

Build Quality

7.0

8.5

Build quality picture

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Weight

6.8

9.1

Minimum Weight Picture

Lowest Weight

83 g

58.7 g

Default Weight

111 g

58.7 g

Weight Distribution

Centered

Extra Weights

Maximum Weight Without Wire

83 g

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Hand Size Recommendation

Palm Grip Hand Recommendation

Claw Grip Hand Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation

Right-handed

Left-handed

Yes

Ambidextrous

Yes

Shape Only

Coating

Matte

Finger Rest

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Wireless Versatility

0.0

Maximum Of Paired Devices

Wired

Bluetooth

Receiver

Battery Type

No Batteries

Use When Charging

On/Off Activation

None

Receiver Extender

Receiver Storing

Battery Indicator

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Cable

Connectivity

Wired

Cable Length

5.9 ft (1.8 m)

6.1 ft (1.9 m)

Cable Video

Cable Type

Paracord-like

Permanent Kink

Yes

Port Type: Mouse End

No Port

Port Type: PC End

USB

USB-A

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Mouse Feet

7.5

9.0

Mouse Feet picture

Gliding Experience

Good

Material

PTFE

Virgin Grade PTFE

Extra Included

Yes

In The Box

In the box picture

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Portability

5.6

Portability picture

Volume

20.57 in³ (337 cm³)

Cable/Receiver Storing

Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Palm Grip Picture

Small Hand

Yes

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

Yes

Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Claw Grip Picture

Small Hand

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

Yes

Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Picture

Small Hand

Medium Hand

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

Yes

Control

Main Button

Actuation Graph

Force/Distances Graph

Switch Type

Optical

Switch Model

Razer Optical Mouse Switch Gen 2

Additional Buttons

6.7

7.4

Buttons Picture

Buttons Activation

Mechanical

Total Number Of Buttons

Number Of Side Buttons

Number Of Programmable Inputs

Profile Switching Button

Yes

CPI (DPI) Switching Button

Yes

Gesture Support

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Click Latency

7.8

9.5

Latency Data

Expected Connection

2.3 ms

Wired

16 ms

2.3 ms

Receiver

N/A

Bluetooth

N/A

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CPI

8.3

CPI Graph

SRAV Close-Up

SRAV @ 1600 CPI

-1.27%

SRAV @ 800 CPI

-1.75%

SRAV @ 400 CPI

-1.25%

SRAV @ Fixed CPI

N/A

Precision Error Between Speeds

0.71%

Precision Error Between CPI

2.34%

Worst Tracking Error

4.50%

Minimum CPI

200 CPI

Maximum CPI

16,000 CPI

8,500 CPI

CPI Adjustment Steps

200 CPI

100 CPI

Sensor Latency

9.1

Sensor Latency Transition Graph

Delay To Start Of Movement

10.9 ms

Delay At Half Movement

3.3 ms

Delay To End Of Movement

4.2 ms

Sensor Specifications

Sensor Technology

Optical (LED)

Sensor Model

PixArt PMW3389

PixArt PMW3359

Works On Glass

Minimum CPI (DPI)

200 CPI

Maximum CPI (DPI)

16,000 CPI

8,500 CPI

CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps

200 CPI

100 CPI

CPI (DPI) Variation

Minimum Lift Off Distance

2.4 mm

Maximum Polling Rate

1000 Hz

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Mouse Wheel

Mouse wheel picture

Scroll Wheel Type

Notched Wheel

Scroll Wheel Steps

24 Steps

Scroll Wheel Tilt

Thumb Wheel Type

Thumb Wheel Steps

No Thumb Wheel

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Noise

Noise Video

Click Noise

Loud

Quiet

Operating System And Software

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

Dream Machines DM1 FPS

Razer Synapse 3

Software Windows Compatibility

Yes

Software macOS Compatibility

On-Board Memory

Yes

CPI (DPI) Adjustment

Yes

Polling Rate Adjustment

Yes

Profile Configuration

Yes

Profile Auto-Switching

Yes

Software settings screenshot

RGB On/Off

Yes

Account Needed

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Mouse Compatibility

8.3

Windows Compatibility

Fully

macOS Compatibility

Fully

Partially

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Check Price

Blizzard White

DM1 FPS

Black

Viper Mini

Blood Red

DM1 FPS

Black

Viper Mini

B&H

Noir

DM1 FPS

Black

Viper Mini

BestBuy.com

Ocean Blue

DM1 FPS

Black

Viper Mini

Walmart.com

Onyx Black

DM1 FPS

Pearl White

DM1 FPS

Raven Black

DM1 FPS

Smoke Grey

DM1 FPS