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Razer Viper Mini vs Cobra

Which Mouse Is Better?

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    Design
      StyleShapeBuild QualityWeightHand Size RecommendationWireless VersatilityCableMouse FeetIn The Box
    Control
      Main ButtonAdditional ButtonsClick LatencyCPISensor LatencySensor SpecificationsMouse WheelNoise
    Operating System And Software
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Razer Viper Mini
Razer Cobra

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Razer Viper Mini Picture
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ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
Default Weight
58.7 g
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
Default Weight
57.3 g
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
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Our Verdict

Razer Viper Mini

Razer Cobra

The Razer Viper Mini and the Razer Cobra are gaming mice with virtually the same size and shape. The Cobra has a slightly better sensor with a lower lift-off distance. On the other hand, the Viper Mini feels somewhat sturdier.

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Variants

  • Viper Mini (Black)
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Main Differences for
Work

Threshold 

0.10

Work 

6.1
6.2

Mouse Compatibility 
 

8.3
10

Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.5

Full Comparison

Design

Style  

Style Picture  

Razer Viper Mini Style Picture
Razer Cobra Style Picture

Type 
 

Standard
Standard

Coating 
 

Matte
Matte

Lighting Color  

RGB
RGB
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Shape  

3D Model  

Razer Viper Mini 3D Model
Razer Cobra 3D Model

Length  

4.6" (117 mm)
4.7" (120 mm)

Width  

2.4" (61 mm)
2.5" (63 mm)

Height  

1.5" (39 mm)
1.5" (38 mm)

Grip Width 
 

60 mm
60 mm

Ambidextrous 
 

Shape Only
Shape Only

Left-Handed Friendly 
 

Yes
Yes

Finger Rest 
 

No
No
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.5

Build quality picture  

Razer Viper Mini Build quality picture
Razer Cobra Build quality picture
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Weight 
 

9.1
9.1

Minimum Weight Picture  

Razer Viper Mini Minimum Weight Picture
Razer Cobra Minimum Weight Picture

Lowest Weight 
 

58.7 g
57.3 g

Default Weight 
 

58.7 g
57.3 g

Weight Distribution 
 

Centered
Centered

Extra Weights 
 

No
No
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Hand Size Recommendation 
 

Palm Grip Hand Recommendation 
 

Razer Viper Mini Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Razer Cobra Palm Grip Hand Recommendation

Claw Grip Hand Recommendation 
 

Razer Viper Mini Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Razer Cobra Claw Grip Hand Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation 
 

Razer Viper Mini Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Razer Cobra Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
0.0

Maximum Of Paired Devices 
 

Wired
Wired

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
No Batteries

Use When Charging 
 

No
No

On/Off Activation 
 

None
None

Receiver Extender 
 

No
No

Receiver Storing 
 

No
No

Battery Indicator  

No
No
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Cable 
 

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Cable Length 
 

6.1 ft (1.9 m)
6.1 ft (1.9 m)

Cable Type 
 

Paracord-like
Paracord-like

Permanent Kink 
 

Yes
Yes

Port Type: Mouse End 
 

No Port
No Port

Port Type: PC End 
 

USB-A
USB-A
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Mouse Feet 
 

9.0
9.0

Mouse Feet picture  

Razer Viper Mini Mouse Feet picture
Razer Cobra Mouse Feet picture

Gliding Experience 
 

Good
Good

Material 
 

Virgin Grade PTFE
Virgin Grade PTFE

Extra Included 
 

No
No
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In The Box 
 

In the box picture  

Razer Viper Mini In the box picture
Razer Cobra In the box picture
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Control

Main Button 
 

Actuation Graph  

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Force/Distances Graph  

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Switch Type 
 

Optical
Optical

Switch Model 
 

Razer Optical Mouse Switch Gen 2
Razer Optical Mouse Switch Gen 3
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Additional Buttons 
 

7.4
7.4

Buttons Picture  

Razer Viper Mini Buttons Picture
Razer Cobra Buttons Picture

Total Number Of Buttons 
 

6
6

Number Of Side Buttons 
 

2
2

Number Of Programmable Inputs  
 

14
14

Profile Switching Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Gesture Support 
 

No
No
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Click Latency 
 

9.5
9.6

Latency Data  

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Expected Connection 
 

2.3 ms
2.2 ms

Wired 
 

2.3 ms
2.2 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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CPI 
 

8.3
8.3

CPI Graph  

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SRAV Close-Up  

Razer Viper Mini SRAV Close-Up
Razer Cobra SRAV Close-Up

SRAV @ 1600 CPI 
 

-1.27%
-1.09%

SRAV @ 800 CPI 
 

-1.75%
-1.17%

SRAV @ 400 CPI 
 

-1.25%
-1.42%

SRAV @ Fixed CPI 
 

N/A
N/A

Precision Error Between Speeds 
 

0.71%
0.59%

Precision Error Between CPI 
 

2.34%
2.69%

Worst Tracking Error 
 

4.50%
7.50%

Minimum CPI 
 

200 CPI
200 CPI

Maximum CPI 
 

8,500 CPI
8,500 CPI

CPI Adjustment Steps 
 

100 CPI
50 CPI
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Sensor Latency 
 

9.1
9.3

Sensor Latency Transition Graph  

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Delay To Start Of Movement 
 

10.9 ms
10.6 ms

Delay At Half Movement 
 

3.3 ms
3.3 ms

Delay To End Of Movement 
 

4.2 ms
1.7 ms
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Sensor Specifications 
 

Sensor Technology 
 

Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)

Sensor Model 
 

PixArt PMW3359
PixArt PAW3349

Works On Glass 
 

No
No

Minimum Lift Off Distance 
 

2.4 mm
1.2 mm

Maximum Polling Rate 
 

1000 Hz
1000 Hz
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Mouse Wheel 
 

Mouse wheel picture  

Razer Viper Mini Mouse wheel picture
Razer Cobra Mouse wheel picture

Scroll Wheel Type 
 

Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel

Scroll Wheel Tilt 
 

No
No

Thumb Wheel Type 
 

No
No
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Noise  

Noise Video  

Click Noise 
 

Quiet
Quiet
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Operating System And Software

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Razer Synapse 3
Razer Synapse 3

Software Windows Compatibility 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatibility 
 

No
No

On-Board Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

CPI (DPI) Adjustment  
 

Yes
Yes

Polling Rate Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Profile Configuration 
 

Yes
Yes

Profile Auto-Switching 
 

Yes
Yes

RGB On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes
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Mouse Compatibility 
 

8.3
10

Windows Compatibility  

Fully
Fully

macOS Compatibility  

Partially
Fully
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