Thursday, February 2nd 2023
Razer Unveils Viper Mini Signature Edition Magnesium Alloy Gaming Mouse
Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Viper Mini Signature Edition, the epitome of gaming mouse technology. Built as a result of years of meticulous craftsmanship and engineering, the Viper Mini Signature Edition is an ultra-high-end, hyper-lightweight wireless performance gaming mouse that is turbocharged with Razer's best-in-class technologies.
Engineered for the gamers that dare to want it all, the Viper Mini Signature Edition is the pinnacle of gaming mouse performance. Weighing an astonishing 49 grams, gamers can experience true perfection with a master-grade gaming peripheral packed with our best-in-class technologies, all in one perfect form.
Hyper-Lightweight at just 49 g
"We set out to create the best lightweight performance gaming mouse," said Barrie Ooi, Head of Razer's PC Gaming Division. "We went beyond our usual design process to look at material selection and alternate industrial designs to create an ultra-durable magnesium alloy exoskeleton chassis in the fan-favorite Viper Mini shape. As a result, the Viper Mini Signature Edition is just 49 grams light with no compromises, making it our lightest mouse ever."
The use of magnesium alloy and injection-molding techniques enabled significant weight reduction in the mouse without compromising on durability, while still allowing for a comfortable grip in the popular Viper Mini design. These choices enabled the Viper Mini Signature Edition to remain hyper-lightweight at just 49 grams while still delivering world-class performance.
Magnesium Alloy Exoskeleton
Crafted from high-grade magnesium alloy, the Viper Mini Signature Edition features an exceptional weight-to-strength ratio, owing to a new intricate, ultra-durable design created using an injection molding technique.
"The Viper Mini Signature Edition represents the most ambitious design and engineering project we've ever undertaken," said Charlie Bolton, Head of Industrial Design at Razer. "We wanted to push beyond the traditional honeycomb design and this required a material with an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio. After evaluating plastics, carbon fiber, and even titanium, we ultimately chose magnesium alloy for its exceptional properties."
Each unit of the Viper Mini Signature Edition is created with an injection-molded exoskeleton that is then CNC machined, and polished. The exoskeleton shell then undergoes passivation to reduce any susceptibility to corrosion, after which it is painted and assembled. At each step, each unit is meticulously inspected to uphold only the highest quality.
Industry-Leading Performance
Armed with the latest innovations, the Viper Mini Signature Edition is a high-end mouse that holds nothing back.
Boasting the Razer Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor, Razer Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3, and HyperPolling Wireless with true 4000 Hz wireless polling rates, the Viper Mini Signature Edition features the fastest wireless gaming technology from Razer for higher speeds and stable performance. In addition, the Viper Mini Signature Edition can fully charge in under 90 minutes thanks to a 2C charging rate, which is four times the peak charging capacity of most other wireless mice.
The Viper Mini Signature Edition comes with a pre-paired Razer HyperPolling Wireless Dongle, a set of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Mouse Feet, micro-fiber cleaning cloth, 2 Razer Mouse Grip Tape sets, and 2 alcohol prep pads. As an added benefit, the Viper Mini Signature Edition also includes a 3 year extended warranty.
The Viper Mini Signature Edition is the ultimate choice for gamers who demand a hyper-lightweight high-performance gaming mouse that does not compromise on performance or features, making it Razer's best gaming mouse ever.
ABOUT THE RAZER VIPER MINI SIGNATURE EDITION
Engineered for the gamers that dare to want it all, the Viper Mini Signature Edition is the pinnacle of gaming mouse performance. Weighing an astonishing 49 grams, gamers can experience true perfection with a master-grade gaming peripheral packed with our best-in-class technologies, all in one perfect form.
"We set out to create the best lightweight performance gaming mouse," said Barrie Ooi, Head of Razer's PC Gaming Division. "We went beyond our usual design process to look at material selection and alternate industrial designs to create an ultra-durable magnesium alloy exoskeleton chassis in the fan-favorite Viper Mini shape. As a result, the Viper Mini Signature Edition is just 49 grams light with no compromises, making it our lightest mouse ever."
The use of magnesium alloy and injection-molding techniques enabled significant weight reduction in the mouse without compromising on durability, while still allowing for a comfortable grip in the popular Viper Mini design. These choices enabled the Viper Mini Signature Edition to remain hyper-lightweight at just 49 grams while still delivering world-class performance.
Magnesium Alloy Exoskeleton
Crafted from high-grade magnesium alloy, the Viper Mini Signature Edition features an exceptional weight-to-strength ratio, owing to a new intricate, ultra-durable design created using an injection molding technique.
"The Viper Mini Signature Edition represents the most ambitious design and engineering project we've ever undertaken," said Charlie Bolton, Head of Industrial Design at Razer. "We wanted to push beyond the traditional honeycomb design and this required a material with an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio. After evaluating plastics, carbon fiber, and even titanium, we ultimately chose magnesium alloy for its exceptional properties."
Each unit of the Viper Mini Signature Edition is created with an injection-molded exoskeleton that is then CNC machined, and polished. The exoskeleton shell then undergoes passivation to reduce any susceptibility to corrosion, after which it is painted and assembled. At each step, each unit is meticulously inspected to uphold only the highest quality.
Industry-Leading Performance
Armed with the latest innovations, the Viper Mini Signature Edition is a high-end mouse that holds nothing back.
Boasting the Razer Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor, Razer Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3, and HyperPolling Wireless with true 4000 Hz wireless polling rates, the Viper Mini Signature Edition features the fastest wireless gaming technology from Razer for higher speeds and stable performance. In addition, the Viper Mini Signature Edition can fully charge in under 90 minutes thanks to a 2C charging rate, which is four times the peak charging capacity of most other wireless mice.
The Viper Mini Signature Edition comes with a pre-paired Razer HyperPolling Wireless Dongle, a set of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Mouse Feet, micro-fiber cleaning cloth, 2 Razer Mouse Grip Tape sets, and 2 alcohol prep pads. As an added benefit, the Viper Mini Signature Edition also includes a 3 year extended warranty.
ABOUT THE RAZER VIPER MINI SIGNATURE EDITION
- Razer HyperSpeed Wireless and Wired modes
- Razer Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor
- Up to 750 inches per second (IPS) / 70 G acceleration
- 99.8% resolution accuracy
- Razer Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 rated for 90M clicks
- Battery Life: Up to 60 hours with HyperSpeed wireless
- True wireless 4000 Hz polling rate with Razer HyperPolling Wireless Dongle
- 1.8 m / 6 ft Speedflex Type C cable for charging and wired use
- Approximate size: 119 mm / 4.68 in (Length) x 62 mm / 2.44 in (Width) x 39 mm / 1.53 in (Height)
- Approximate weight: 49g / 1.72oz (Excluding cable)
37 Comments on Razer Unveils Viper Mini Signature Edition Magnesium Alloy Gaming Mouse
Most other mice don't have that, they just have the raw PCB with the sensor mounted to it like this:
You don't even know what that metal is made of. It could easily weigh less than plastic.
Edit: Cute updating your post after I already commented.
On the other hand, if they'd gone this route, we'd be looking at $350 then, knowing how Razer is.
Razer, us gamers didn't ask for this. Probably didn't even want this. It's not a good product, and it's clear this mouse doesn't have gamers in mind, but the gullible folk who think having the most expensive keyboard, mouse, etc. will absolutely, positively, 100 percent, make them a "god-tier" gamer the moment they touch the mouse or keyboard; it's for the easily-influenced sheep who saw their favorite streamer using it and then decided that they had to have it too, because hey if *insert name here* is using it, then it MUST be amazing because *insert name here* is amazing!
While it's true people have been clamoring for an ultimate Viper Mini FOR YEARS, this...this ain't it, chief. All people wanted was a wireless Viper Mini, with the specs of the Viper Ultimate. That's it. Not this abortion calling itself Viper Mini Ultimate.Yes, that's what I meant. Like that one tiny mouse, the Zaunkoenig M2K, I think it's called. The whole thing is made from carbon fiber and since it's tiny (made exclusively for finger tip grip) it weighs a ridiculously low 24 grams.
Unless I'm misunderstanding and you mean make a traditional design (full shell) and make it carbon fiber? If so, Carbon fiber wouldn't yield any weight savings over traditional indection molded plastic, only durability which isn't an issue.
Source redd.it/2dn83t
None.
While it seems like a lot, and it sort of is, inflation did not bring up mouse prices and you have to keep in mind you're paying for R&D, Q&A, Support, Durability. Compare that at $80 to a cheaper 'gaming mouse' on Amazon and let me know how it holds up, spoiler, I do.
Bought 4 different brands of mice that were rated highly and barely lasted a year. Cost me more than 1 good mouse. Last time buying a mouse I bought a brand name and here we are years later and it still works.
It all depends on what ones priorities are.
(reading that it came off standoffish, wasn't meant to be).
How would I have done it? Like all the other other mice, of course (including two of Razer's own mice in this small selection).
Feel free to keep checking back through even older reviews, but I think I've made my point....)
No I don't know if it's real metal and you're correct, it could be extra weight but is unlikely to be significant enough to matter. Time will tell when the reviewers and or suckers who buy this provide proper and full details.
Here are more perforated mice teardowns.
www.techpowerup.com/review/xtrfy-m42-wireless/
www.techpowerup.com/review/spc-gear-lix-plus-wireless/
www.techpowerup.com/review/aqirys-tga-alpha/
www.techpowerup.com/review/xtrfy-mz1-wireless/
Realistically, it's cosmetic flair that sacrifices weight for style. Razer aren't alone in doing this but Razer are alone in charging $280 for a frickin' mouse.