The Razer Orochi V2, priced at $29.99 after clipping the on-page coupon (was $69.99), is a rare piece of hardware that quietly influences talks long after it initially appears on the scene. At first appearance, it is evident that size was the design priority for this mouse. Razer designed it to be 108mm long, 60mm wide, and 38mm tall, making it easy to fit inside a laptop bag. It’s also incredibly light, weighing less than 60 grams without the battery and more than doubling to 73 grams with a regular AA.
The secret to its lightness is a basic smart design, as Razer has avoided going overboard with extravagant features, instead keeping the shell plain yet strong. Its balanced form works just as well for lefties as it does for everyone else, albeit side buttons are only available on the left side, which isn’t a big deal. People with larger hands prefer the fingertip hold on this mouse, whilst smaller hands can use claw or palm without straining.
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Battery life is the true MVP here, as you can switch to Bluetooth mode and receive up to 950 hours from a single AA battery, which is more than enough to last you all year without requiring a replacement. If you use Razer’s HyperSpeed 2.4GHz wireless option, you will experience lower latency gaming while still getting a respectable 425 hours from the battery. Most users only need to replace batteries once or twice a year, which is precisely what Razer is going for. The fact that this mouse can run on either AA or AAA batteries is a good bonus, since it allows you to save a few grams by using a smaller cell.
The sensor truly shines through, and it remains consistent across the board; its 5G Advanced optical sensor can reach 18,000 DPI, track up to 450 inches per second, and take 40G acceleration with ease. Numbers like that take a battering in competitive gaming, and it’s comforting to know that this mouse can handle even the most demanding games on a variety of surfaces, including glass if necessary.
Six mechanical switches from Razer’s second generation offer 60 million clicks and provide sharp feedback. The six customizable buttons also allow you to create your own small shortcuts using Razer’s software, however the mouse keeps things simple by not overloading you with capabilities you don’t need.
Portability is undoubtedly the most appealing feature, since it is simple to slip this mouse into a backpack or pocket, couple it with your laptop for work, then switch to the dongle for desktop gaming. There’s no need to deal with cables or constant charging. The finish is matte, so you don’t have to worry about dirt or scuffs, and the scroll wheel is perfect for gaming but also works well for scrolling through papers.
