Viper V3 Pro vs G Pro Superlight 2

Summary

In this comparison, Jakey reviews the Razer Viper V3 Pro and Logitech G Pro Superlight 2 gaming mice, both priced at $160. He evaluates their coatings, with the Viper V3 Pro's rubberized feel being superior for moist hands, while noting the G Pro's discoloration and durability issues. The Viper V3 Pro is lighter by 6g and offers better weight balance. Both mice have excellent build quality, but the Viper V3 Pro's buttons and scroll wheel are more responsive. The G Pro Superlight 2's software is more flexible, not requiring Logitech G Hub for settings. The Viper V3 Pro has a slightly better performance and battery life. Shape-wise, the Viper V3 Pro is more comfortable for Jakey's hand, making it his preferred choice.

Takeaways

• 💸 Both the Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Logitech G Pro Superlight 2 retail for $160 USD, making them equally priced.
• 🖱️ The Viper V3 Pro's white version has a rubberized coating that's praised for its grip, especially for users with moist hands, while the G Pro Superlight 2's coating is less grippy and has shown signs of discoloration and paint chipping.
• ⚖️ The Viper V3 Pro weighs 54 grams, which is 6 grams lighter than the G Pro Superlight 2's 60 grams, offering a noticeable difference for users who prefer lighter mice.
• 🏗️ Both mice exhibit excellent build quality with no flex or rattle, indicating solid construction.
• 🔕 The G Pro Superlight 2 has higher-pitched and more tactile main clicks compared to the Viper V3 Pro, which has a more subdued click sound.
• 🔘 The Viper V3 Pro's side buttons are described as better, being more clicky and tactile, unlike the mushy side buttons on the G Pro Superlight 2.
• 🔄 The Viper V3 Pro's scroll wheel is tighter and more defined, preferred by the reviewer over the easier-to-scroll wheel on the G Pro Superlight 2.
• 🛷 The Viper V3 Pro's stock skates are smooth and perform well on various mouse pads, whereas the G Pro Superlight 2's stock skates are scratchy and thin, prompting the reviewer to swap them for aftermarket skates.
• 💻 The G Pro Superlight 2 allows for settings changes on-the-fly without downloading Logitech G Hub, using an onboard memory manager, which is a notable advantage over the Viper V3 Pro, which requires Razer Synapse software.
• 🔋 Both mice offer excellent click latency and performance, with the Viper V3 Pro having a slight edge in objective latency numbers due to its 8,000 Hz polling rate, compared to the G Pro Superlight 2's 4,000 Hz.
• 🤚 The reviewer finds the Viper V3 Pro more comfortable for their hand shape due to its comfort grooves and slightly narrower middle, making it the preferred choice over the G Pro Superlight 2.

Q & A

What are the two gaming mice being compared in the script?

The two gaming mice being compared are the Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Logitech G Pro Superlight 2.

How much do the Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Logitech G Pro Superlight 2 retail for?

Both mice retail for $160 USD.

What is the difference in the feel of the coating between the black and white versions of the Razer Viper V3 Pro?

The black version of the Razer Viper V3 Pro is said to have a soft touch feel, while the white version has a more rubberized feeling.

Which mouse has a better coating in terms of grip, according to the script?

The Razer Viper V3 Pro is said to have a better coating in terms of grip, especially for users with moist hands.

What issue was noted with the coating on the Logitech G Pro Superlight 2?

The coating on the Logitech G Pro Superlight 2 was noted to be discolored and less durable, with paint chipping on the side where the thumb rests.

How do the weights of the Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Logitech G Pro Superlight 2 compare?

The Razer Viper V3 Pro weighs 54 grams, which is 6 grams lighter than the Logitech G Pro Superlight 2 that weighs 60 grams.

Which mouse has better build quality according to the script?

Both the Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Logitech G Pro Superlight 2 have excellent build quality with no flex or rattle.

What is the difference in the sound and feel of the main clicks between the two mice?

The clicks on the Logitech G Pro Superlight 2 are higher pitched and more tactile, while the Razer Viper V3 Pro has more subdued and mellowed out clicks.

Which mouse has better side buttons according to the review?

The Razer Viper V3 Pro has better side buttons, which are described as clicky and tactile, compared to the mushy side buttons on the Logitech G Pro Superlight 2.

What is the difference in the quality of the skates between the two mice?

The Razer Viper V3 Pro has better quality skates that are smooth and do not require replacement, while the Logitech G Pro Superlight 2's skates are thin, scratchy, and of lower quality.

Which mouse has a more user-friendly software experience according to the script?

The Logitech G Pro Superlight 2 has a more user-friendly software experience as it allows for changes without downloading Logitech G Hub, using the onboard memory manager instead.

Which mouse has a higher polling rate and what is the difference in performance?

The Razer Viper V3 Pro has a higher polling rate of up to 8000 Hz, which offers slightly faster click and movement latency compared to the Logitech G Pro Superlight 2's 4000 Hz polling rate.

What is the reviewer's personal preference in terms of mouse shape and why?

The reviewer prefers the shape of the Razer Viper V3 Pro due to its comfort grooves, slightly wider back, and more narrow middle, which provides a more comfortable grip.