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Razer Viper Ultimate
SteelSeries Sensei RAW
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ConnectivityWireless
Type
Standard
Default Weight
74.9 g
Ambidextrous
True Ambidextrous
ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
Default Weight
126 g
Ambidextrous
Yes
Our Verdict
Razer Viper Ultimate
SteelSeries Sensei RAW
The Razer Viper Ultimate is a significantly better gaming mouse than the SteelSeries Sensei RAW. It connects wired or wirelessly with its USB receiver and is much lighter. It also has a wider CPI range, a more precisely adjustable CPI, and better click latency. Unfortunately, its software is only compatible with Windows. On the other hand, the SteelSeries has software compatible with Windows and macOS. The Razer is well-suited for a fingertip grip for larger hands and a claw or palm grip for smaller hands, while the SteelSeries is best suited for a claw grip for all hand sizes.
Variants
- Viper Ultimate (Black)
- Viper Ultimate (Black (Without Charging Dock))
- Viper Ultimate (Cyberpunk 2077)
- Viper Ultimate (Mercury)
- Viper Ultimate (Quartz)
- Sensei RAW (Frost Blue)
- Sensei RAW (Glossy Black)
- Sensei RAW (Heat Orange)
- Sensei RAW (Rubberized Black)
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Sensei RAW
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Black (Without Charging Dock)
Viper Ultimate
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Glossy Black
Sensei RAW
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Cyberpunk 2077
Viper Ultimate
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Heat Orange
Sensei RAW
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Mercury
Viper Ultimate
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Rubberized Black
Sensei RAW
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Quartz
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Main Differences for
Work
Work
Threshold
Work
6.8
7.1
Wireless Versatility
7.2
0.0
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
10
Number Of Programmable Inputs
18
10
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Glossy
Lighting Color
RGB
Orange
Shape
3D Model
Length
5.0" (127 mm)
5.0" (127 mm)
Width
2.6" (66 mm)
2.7" (68 mm)
Height
1.5" (38 mm)
1.5" (38 mm)
Grip Width
62 mm
65 mm
Ambidextrous
True Ambidextrous
Yes
Left-Handed Friendly
Yes
No
Finger Rest
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality picture
Weight
7.9
6.5
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
74.5 g
88 g
Default Weight
74.9 g
126 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Maximum Weight Without Wire
88 g
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Right-handed
No
Left-handed
Yes
No
Ambidextrous
True Ambidextrous
Yes
Coating
Matte
Glossy
Finger Rest
No
No
Wireless Versatility
7.2
0.0
Maximum Of Paired Devices
1
Bluetooth
No
No
Receiver
Yes
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
No Batteries
Use When Charging
Yes
No
On/Off Activation
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
None
Receiver Extender
Yes
No
Receiver Storing
Yes
No
Battery Indicator
Yes
No
Cable
Connectivity
Wireless
Wired
Cable Length
6.0 ft (1.8 m)
6.2 ft (1.9 m)
Cable Video
Cable Type
Paracord-like
Braided
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
Micro USB
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB-A
USB
Mouse Feet
9.0
8.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Very Good
Good
Material
Virgin Grade PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Portability
5.6
Portability picture
Volume
20.14 in³ (330 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
Yes
No
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
No
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
No
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 3
Additional Buttons
8.0
7.9
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
8
8
Number Of Side Buttons
4
4
Number Of Programmable Inputs
18
10
Profile Switching Button
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
9.3
7.8
Latency Data
Expected Connection
2.9 ms
Wired
2.8 ms
16 ms
Receiver
2.9 ms
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
9.8
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-0.11%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.04%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.17%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.20%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.20%
Worst Tracking Error
2.25%
Minimum CPI
100 CPI
90 CPI
Maximum CPI
20,000 CPI
5,670 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
90 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.1
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
12.9 ms
Delay At Half Movement
7.4 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
9.3 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Laser
Sensor Model
Focus+
ADNS9500
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
100 CPI
90 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
20,000 CPI
5,670 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
90 CPI
CPI (DPI) Variation
-4%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 mm
1.2 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
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
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Loud
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
RGB On/Off
Yes
Yes
Account Needed
No
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Partially
Fully
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Viper Ultimate
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Frost Blue
Sensei RAW
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Black (Without Charging Dock)
Viper Ultimate
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Glossy Black
Sensei RAW
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Cyberpunk 2077
Viper Ultimate
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Heat Orange
Sensei RAW
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Mercury
Viper Ultimate
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Rubberized Black
Sensei RAW
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Quartz
Viper Ultimate
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