Razer Viper Mini vs SteelSeries Prime Mini

Which Mouse Is Better?

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Razer Viper Mini
SteelSeries Prime Mini

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Our Verdict

Razer Viper Mini

SteelSeries Prime Mini

The Razer Viper Mini and the SteelSeries Prime Mini are excellent wired gaming mice with comparable performance. The Razer is marginally lighter and feels sturdier. It also has lower click latency. Additionally, you can set a HyperShift button to enable a secondary layer of programmable buttons. On the other hand, the SteelSeries has a much wider CPI range, a more precisely adjustable CPI, and a lower lift-off distance. It also has customization software compatible with Windows and macOS, while the Razer only has software compatible with Windows.

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Variants

  • Viper Mini (Black)
  • Prime Mini (Apex Legends)
  • Prime Mini (Black)
  • Prime Mini (Nachocustomz)

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Main Differences for
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Threshold 

0.10

Work 
 

6.1
7.0

Mouse Compatibility 
 

8.3
10

Number Of Programmable Inputs  
 

14
7

Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Style  

Style Picture 
 

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Razer Viper Mini Style Picture
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SteelSeries Prime Mini Style Picture

Type 
 

Standard
Standard

Coating 
 

Matte
Matte

Lighting Color  

RGB
RGB
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Shape  

3D Model  

Preview 3D
Razer Viper Mini 3D Model
Preview 3D
SteelSeries Prime Mini 3D Model

Length  

4.6" (117 mm)
4.8" (121 mm)

Width  

2.4" (61 mm)
2.6" (65 mm)

Height  

1.5" (39 mm)
1.6" (41 mm)

Grip Width 
 

60 mm
62 mm

Ambidextrous 
 

Shape Only
No

Left-Handed Friendly 
 

Yes
No

Finger Rest 
 

No
No

Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.0

Build quality picture 
 

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Razer Viper Mini Build quality picture
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SteelSeries Prime Mini Build quality picture
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Weight 
 

9.1
7.0

Minimum Weight Picture  

Razer Viper Mini Minimum Weight Picture

Lowest Weight 
 

58.7 g
64 g

Default Weight 
 

58.7 g
95 g

Weight Distribution 
 

Centered
Centered

Extra Weights 
 

No
No

Maximum Weight Without Wire 
 

64 g
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Hand Size Recommendation 
 

Palm Grip Hand Recommendation 
 

Razer Viper Mini Palm Grip Hand Recommendation

Claw Grip Hand Recommendation 
 

Razer Viper Mini Claw Grip Hand Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation 
 

Razer Viper Mini Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation

Right-handed 
 

Yes

Left-handed 
 

Yes
No

Ambidextrous 
 

Shape Only
No

Coating 
 

Matte
Matte

Finger Rest 
 

No
No
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
0.0

Maximum Of Paired Devices 
 

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)
6.6 ft (2.0 m)

Cable Video  

Cable Type 
 

Paracord-like
Paracord-like

Permanent Kink 
 

Yes
Yes

Port Type: Mouse End 
 

No Port
USB-C

Port Type: PC End 
 

USB-A
USB
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Mouse Feet 
 

9.0
9.0

Mouse Feet picture 
 

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Razer Viper Mini Mouse Feet picture
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SteelSeries Prime Mini 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 
 

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Razer Viper Mini In the box picture
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SteelSeries Prime Mini In the box picture
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Portability 
 

5.6

Portability picture  

SteelSeries Prime Mini Portability picture

Volume 
 

19.65 in³ (322 cm³)

Cable/Receiver Storing 
 

No
No

Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation 
 

Palm Grip Picture  

SteelSeries Prime Mini Palm Grip Picture

Small Hand 
 

Yes

Medium Hand 
 

Yes

Large Hand 
 

No

X.Large Hand 
 

No
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Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation 
 

Claw Grip Picture  

SteelSeries Prime Mini Claw Grip Picture

Small Hand 
 

Yes

Medium Hand 
 

Yes

Large Hand 
 

Yes

X.Large Hand 
 

No
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Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation  
 

Fingertip Grip Picture  

SteelSeries Prime Mini Fingertip Grip Picture

Small Hand  
 

Yes

Medium Hand 
 

Yes

Large Hand 
 

Yes

X.Large Hand  
 

No
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Control

Main Button 
 

Actuation Graph  

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Force/Distances Graph  

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Switch Type 
 

Optical

Switch Model 
 

Razer Optical Mouse Switch Gen 2

Additional Buttons 
 

7.4
7.3

Buttons Picture 
 

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Razer Viper Mini Buttons Picture
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SteelSeries Prime Mini Buttons Picture

Buttons Activation 
 

Optical And Mechanical

Total Number Of Buttons 
 

6
6

Number Of Side Buttons 
 

2
2

Number Of Programmable Inputs  
 

14
7

Profile Switching Button 
 

Yes
Yes

CPI (DPI) Switching Button 
 

Yes

Gesture Support 
 

No
No
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Click Latency 
 

9.5
8.3

Latency Data  

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Expected Connection 
 

2.3 ms

Wired 
 

2.3 ms
12 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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CPI 
 

8.3

CPI Graph  

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SRAV Close-Up  

Razer Viper Mini 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
50 CPI

Maximum CPI 
 

8,500 CPI
18,000 CPI

CPI Adjustment Steps 
 

100 CPI
50 CPI

Sensor Latency 
 

9.1

Sensor Latency Transition Graph  

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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)
Optical (LED)

Sensor Model 
 

PixArt PMW3359
TrueMove Pro

Works On Glass 
 

No
No

Minimum CPI (DPI) 
 

200 CPI
50 CPI

Maximum CPI (DPI) 
 

8,500 CPI
18,000 CPI

CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps 
 

100 CPI
50 CPI

CPI (DPI) Variation 
 

10%

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 
 

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Razer Viper Mini Mouse wheel picture
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SteelSeries Prime Mini Mouse wheel picture

Scroll Wheel Type 
 

Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel

Scroll Wheel Steps 
 

24 Steps

Scroll Wheel Tilt 
 

No
No

Thumb Wheel Type 
 

No
No

Thumb Wheel Steps 
 

No Thumb Wheel
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Noise  

Noise Video  

Click Noise 
 

Quiet
Loud
Operating System And Software

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Razer Synapse 3
SteelSeries GG

Software Windows Compatibility 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatibility 
 

No
Yes

On-Board Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

CPI (DPI) Adjustment  
 

Yes
Yes

Polling Rate Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Profile Configuration 
 

Yes
Yes

Profile Auto-Switching 
 

Yes

Software settings screenshot  

SteelSeries Prime Mini Software settings screenshot

RGB On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Account Needed 
 

No
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Mouse Compatibility 
 

8.3
10

Windows Compatibility  

Fully
Fully

macOS Compatibility  

Partially
Fully
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Check Price

Black
Viper Mini
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Black
Prime Mini
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Black
Viper Mini
B&H
Apex Legends
Prime Mini
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Black
Viper Mini
BestBuy.com
Nachocustomz
Prime Mini
Amazon.com
Black
Viper Mini
Razer
 
Black
Viper Mini
Walmart.com
 

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