Razer Cobra Review 13

Razer Cobra Review

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Shape



Aesthetics and minor differences in its dimensions aside, the shape of the Cobra matches that of the Viper Mini almost exactly. Much like the latter, the Cobra is a small and narrow mouse, differing from its big brother, the Viper, in several aspects. The Cobra has a much more pronounced hump, accompanied by the front and back flaring out more, resulting in the Cobra being more successful in filling the hand. When comparing the Cobra to the Viper Mini, the differences are more subtle. The hump sits marginally lower on the Cobra, the front appears ever so slightly wider, the scroll wheel is smaller, and the Cobra is a bit longer. Compared to the Cobra Pro, the Cobra does not feature rubber side grips, and instead employs very similar materials to the Viper Mini. Overall, the changes aren't significant enough to affect the feeling in hand, though the Cobra definitely isn't just a Viper Mini 2, either.


As for grip styles, I'd say the Cobra is mostly suited for claw and fingertip grip. It is a small mouse with a moderately pronounced hump, which makes it more suitable for medium to small hands. For reference, my hands are 19 cm long and 10 cm wide, and I found the Cobra very comfortable in claw grip.



Dimensions

This table includes the dimensions of the Cobra and several other ambidextrous mice. "Front height" denotes the distance between the base and main buttons. Measurements with two decimals have been taken with a caliper, while those with one decimal have been taken with a ruler. For a full list of all measurements taken, please refer to this sheet compiled by an esteemed community member.

Razer Cobra Dimensions
CobraViper MiniStrix Impact IIIMM310
Base Length10.5 cm10.5 cm11.9 cm11.7 cm
Length (including overhang)11.92 cm11.74 cm12.57 cm12.46 cm
Front Height (lowest point)1.1 cm0.9 cm1.2 cm1.4 cm
Height (highest point)3.77 cm3.80 cm3.73 cm4.00 cm
Front Width (widest point)5.88 cm5.91 cm6.04 cm6.35 cm
Back Width (widest point)6.18 cm6.12 cm5.86 cm7.07 cm
Grip Width (narrowest point)5.54 cm5.63 cm5.96 cm5.81 cm

Below are some comparison shots with each of the measured mice:


Razer Viper Mini


ASUS ROG Strix Impact III


Cooler Master MM310
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