STACK #258 April 2026

GAMING FEATURE

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THE RAZER VIPER V4 PRO STRIKES!

Razer has a reputation for greatness amongst serious gamers, and their Viper mouse is the choice of many a champion.The Razer Viper V4 Pro is now with us, and it delivers a raft of improvements over its predecessor. Words Amy Flower

Weight for it! This latest evolution of the Viper continues the mouse’s legendary ultra-lightweight design, even managing to shave another five grams off the heft of its predecessor via structural optimisation – it now weighs in at a mere 49 grams (black) and 50 grams (white). The outside It may weigh next to nothing, but the Viper V4 Pro is certainly no lightweight in the

introducing the gen-3 Focus Pro 50K optical sensor. This newest of sensors allows granular adjustments to DPI and more to suit anybody’s play style, delivering up to 99.8% resolution accuracy. With 50,000 DPI sensitivity, an impressive max speed of 930 IPS (inches per second), and a maximum acceleration of 90 G (that’s how quickly a sensor can track fast

0.204ms response time, meaning near instant precision, and low motion latency – more performance for the player! It all comes together via the latest advance in Razer’s dongle, an attractive little domed critter, connected via a supplied USB cable

and designed to stay put when placed, with improved antenna strength for added reliability, and three handy LED status indicators for connectivity status, battery life, and polling rate. Set! The key to setting up your Razer Viper V4 Pro just browser-based configuration platform, which is easily accessible online without needing to install any special software. It’s ready and waiting for on-the-fly adjustments, via an intuitive interface that provides access to every setting from DPI sensitivity and polling rates to key mappings and onboard profiles. Go! A popular tool of the trade for pro esports gamers for many years now, this latest iteration of the Viper comes to us following extensive testing amongst elite pros, including five-time League of Legends champion Lee “Faker” Sang-Hyeok. Now we can all get our hands on the mouse of champions! The Razer Viper V4 Pro Wireless Esports Gaming Mouse is available now. exactly how you want it is Razer’s nifty Synapse Web

features department, still delivering an exciting set of top-of-the-line specs. The right-handed symmetrical design introduced with the V3 remains, still perfectly suited for both claw and fingertip grip styles – and its super comfortable smooth-touch finish still impresses. Meanwhile, finger

grooves on the buttons provide excellent grip, while the two side buttons are perfectly placed for accessibility. Large 100% PTFE mouse feet glide like a breeze and maintain accuracy across many different surfaces. The scroll wheel has also been updated. The latest in Razer’s optical technology has been implemented, delivering a claimed 3.3x higher durability than old school mechanical wheels, zero missed inputs or accidental movements, and continued top grade performance throughout its life. The inside But it’s on the inside where the biggest changes have been introduced. Razer has upgraded their already impressive gen-2 Focus Pro 35K optical sensor significantly, by

movements), you’re really playing with power. Continuing the internal upgrades, Razer’s latest gen-4 optical switches – which work via light rather than metal contacts – promise a whopping 100 million click life cycle, with reassuring tactile feedback, plus zero bounce to prevent those annoying accidental double clicks. Ready! As far as connectivity goes, the Razer Viper V4 Pro has you covered, whether you prefer wired or wireless play. Gen-2 Razer Hyperspeed wireless connectivity offers up to almost double that of its predecessor at 1000Hz – a huge 180 hours – and up to more than double the V3 Pro at 8000Hz, with an impressive 45 hours. Razer’s Hyperspeed gen-2 promises a

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