Indeed, it should come as no surprise that Razer has unveiled the Razer Cobra Pro, a slim, chroma-enabled gaming mouse with a 170-hour battery life (on Bluetooth). Since the business also introduced the wired, lightweight, and much less expensive Razer Cobra, technically it is a new mouse series.
With a maximum sensitivity of 30,000 DPI, a maximum speed of 750 IPS, and the ability to withstand up to 70 Gs of acceleration, Razer’s most recent Focus Pro 30K optical sensor is featured in both mice. This review will concentrate on the Cobra Pro, which has three different connectivity options (2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and wired via USB-C), 10 programmable controls, 11 RGB lighting zones that are compatible with Chroma, and polling rates of up to 4,000 Hz if used with Razer’s HyperPolling Wireless Dongle and/or Mouse Dock Pro, both of which are sold separately.
Fortunately, the Cobra Pro is less expensive than the typical flagship Razer mouse, costing only $129.99 when purchased alone (the Cobra is, of course, even less expensive at just $39.99). The Cobra Pro will cost slightly more if you want to buy it with accessories: $169.99 for the Mouse Dock Pro, $144.99 for the HyperPolling Dongle, or $139.99 for the Wireless Charging Puck (which is included with the Mouse Dock Pro).
Cobra Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse: Compact Design, 11-Zone RGB, and 10 Programmable Buttons
A wireless gaming mouse with 10 customizable buttons and 11-zone RGB lights, the Cobra Pro is compact and light. Like the Razer Viper V2 Pro, it has a tiny, semi-ambidextrous form factor and a nearly symmetrical body, with the exception of the two thumb buttons on the left side. It is actually somewhat smaller than the Viper V2 Pro, which is 4.98 x 2.6 x 1.49 inches (126.5 x 66.2 x 37.8mm) in size, measuring 4.71 inches (119.6mm) in length by 2.46 inches (62.5mm) in width and 1.5 inches (38.1mm) in height. With a weight of 2.72 oz (77 g), the Cobra Pro is heavier than the incredibly light Viper V2 Pro (2.05 oz/58 g).
Smooth, matte black plastic makes up the Cobra Pro’s chassis, which features rubberized, textured grips on either side. It boasts curved mouse buttons, glossy black accents, and a textured, rubberized scroll wheel with a lighted notch. The Cobra Pro has 11 customizable RGB lighting zones, including a scroll wheel, a logo on the palm rest, and nine underlighting zones. Additionally, the Cobra Pro is the first Razer mouse to include “Smart Dimming,” which preserves battery life by automatically lowering the lighting while the mouse is in use (now that I think about it, why don’t other RGB mice have this feature?). After three seconds of inactivity, the lights becomes low.
Razer claims that the Cobra Pro includes ten configurable buttons. Naturally, this includes the profile switch button on the mouse’s bottom and the scroll wheel’s up and down scroll capabilities (it’s simply a scroll wheel, no tilt). The mouse really has seven programmed buttons: scroll wheel click, two thumb buttons on the left side, left/right click, and two buttons beneath the scroll wheel that automatically cycle through the mouse’s sensitivity levels.
Two broad 100% PTFE mouse feet are located at either end of the Cobra Pro’s bottom, and a PTFE circle encircles the sensor. There is enough PTFE for a smooth, steady glide because the Cobra Pro is already a very compact and light mouse. Additionally, there is a detachable puck that conceals storage for the mouse’s 2.4GHz USB-A dongle, a power switch, and a programmed profile switch button. For wireless charging through the Mouse Dock Pro, this puck may be swapped out for Razer’s Wireless Charging Puck.
A USB-A dongle, a USB extender, and a six-foot USB-C to USB-A “SpeedFlex” connection are included with the Cobra Pro. Additionally, the Cobra Pro is compatible with Razer’s Mouse Dock Pro and HyperPolling Wireless Dongle, which are offered on Razer’s website separately or in combination with the Cobra Pro at a marginal savings.
Spacification Razer Cobra Pro
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Sensor Model | Razer Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor |
| Max Sensitivity | 30,000 DPI |
| Max Speed (IPS) | 750 IPS |
| Max Acceleration | 70 Gs |
| Polling Rates | 1000 Hz / 500 Hz / 125 Hz |
| Programmable Buttons | 10 |
| LED Zones | 11 |
| Cable | 6-ft USB-C to USB-A “SpeedFlex” |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired (USB-C) |
| Measurements (L x W x H) | 4.71 x 2.46 x 1.5 inches / 119.6 x 62.5 x 38.1 mm |
| Weight (excluding cable) | 2.72 oz / 77g |
| MSRP / Price at Time of Review | $129.99 / $129.99 |
| Release Date | June 29, 2023 |
Razer Cobra Pro Review: A Compact Gaming Mouse with Top-Tier Precision and Performance
Razer’s flagship Focus Pro 30K optical sensor, which can withstand up to 70 G of acceleration and has a maximum sensitivity of 30,000 DPI and a maximum speed of 750 IPS, is included in the Cobra Pro. Razer’s gen-3 optical mouse switches, which are certified for 90 million clicks, are also included with the mouse. The sensor and mouse switches both functioned as well as they do in other mice; the sensor provided precise motions and fast stops, as well as accurate tracking over a variety of surfaces, including glass; the switches were low-latency, clicky, and tactile. I didn’t find the mouse’s side buttons to be as sensitive as Isaac did with the Viper V2 Pro’s, yet they were still tactile enough while being a little less clicky.
What sort of player is Razer aiming to attract with the Cobra Pro? That is the true question. The mouse weighs 77g, which is less than the DeathAdder V3 Pro’s 63g and the Viper V2 Pro’s 58g, but it’s not ultra-lightweight—in fact, our review unit measured 76.5g, but I’m getting off topic. However, the Cobra Pro is a very simple mouse to pick up and use due to its small size and gripping side panels. It is definitely made for a claw or fingertip grasp (not a palm grip, unless you have tiny hands). Moving about while playing Overwatch 2 didn’t seem too taxing, but it also didn’t feel like an extension of my arm as the DeathAdder V3 Pro did.Although Razer has mice that are lighter and more eSports-oriented, it undoubtedly falls into the category of lightweight, competitive eSports mice.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Cobra Pro is not a good fit for MMOs and MOBAs. The Cobra Pro features essentially five programmable buttons, assuming you require the right/left click and scroll wheel scroll functionality. In contrast, the Basilisk V3 Pro has a tilt wheel and a programmable trigger button. While Razer’s larger mice are designed for comfort, the Cobra Pro is still a little lacking for general gaming, which falls somewhere between 37-button MMO mice and stripped-down eSports performance mice. Even standard RPGs could use a few more inputs than what’s typical on a productivity mouse.
I may be biased because the Cobra Pro is so little, but my hands are on the bigger side of medium (I have very long fingers). The Cobra Pro could be the more portable Basilisk mouse you’ve been waiting for if you usually find Razer mice to be too big (although, to be honest, the majority of Razer’s mice are rather huge).
Ultimate Guide to Razer Cobra Pro: Customization, Performance, and RGB Lighting
Razer’s Synapse 3 peripheral software allows you to customize the Cobra Pro (I won’t go into detail about it here). The mouse functions well right out of the box, but in order to adjust the buttons, DPI steps, lighting effects, and other options like mouse mat calibration and low power mode, you’ll need to utilize Synapse 3. If you wish to link the Cobra Pro with an accessory like the Mouse Dock Pro or HyperPolling Wireless Dongle, or if you want to configure the Cobra Pro’s HyperSpeed multi-device pairing dongle, you’ll also need to utilize Synapse 3.
You may set up any button on the Cobra Pro to do whatever mouse, keyboard, multimedia control, Windows shortcut, etc. you want. You can even utilize the included macro recorder to make your own unique macros. The adjustable settings are fairly usual for Razer mice. A button on the mouse or another Razer device, such a keyboard, may be used to switch to HyperShift, which adds a second layer of customizable controls to the mouse. For moving the mouse horizontally (X-axis) as opposed to vertically (Y-axis), you may also adjust the preset DPI increments (up to five stages) and activate various sensitivity settings.
The Cobra Pro’s RGB illumination looks amazing. It’s well-positioned, bright, and colorful; I particularly like the scroll wheel and underglow illumination. In comparison, the Cobra Pro appears far more impressive than Razer’s Naga V2 Pro, which features illumination on the side panel and logo. Additionally, the Smart Dimming is a great feature. Despite the fact that this appears to be the most straightforward idea ever put into a gaming mouse, I’m pleased. Synapse 3 provides fairly normal control over the Cobra Pro’s lighting customisation, including a few pre-made “quick effects” and the needlessly intricate and sophisticated Chroma Studio, which allows you to create layers of unique lighting effects that are synchronized across all of your Razer devices.
Razer Cobra Pro Review: Triple Connectivity, Exceptional Battery Life, and HyperSpeed Gaming Performance
Three connectivity options are available for the Cobra Pro: USB-C cable, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz wireless. The majority of gamers will mostly employ 2.4GHz wireless, also known as Razer’s “HyperSpeed” wireless technology, which provides the quickest and lowest-latency connection (apart from cable). Although Bluetooth has too much delay for intense gaming, it’s a useful feature to have in a mouse for other situations (such as when you’re traveling, don’t have a spare USB port, or need to connect to something other than a PC). You can link numerous Razer devices with the Cobra Pro’s 2.4GHz wireless dongle, which also saves USB ports, because it is a multi-device dongle.
According to Razer, the mouse’s battery lasts up to 170 hours when using Bluetooth and up to 100 hours when using 2.4GHz wireless. The battery life estimate is reduced to 33 hours if you’re utilizing Razer’s HyperPolling Wireless Dongle or Mouse Dock Pro to achieve that 4,000 Hz wireless polling rate. Naturally, all of this is predicated on the lights being off. I left the Cobra Pro alone with the lighting at its greatest brightness and configured to never turn off, and after about five hours, it went from 100% to 82%.
conclusion
Offering a well-balanced blend of performance, customisation, and aesthetics at a fair price range for a flagship mouse, the Razer Cobra Pro is an outstanding addition to Razer’s roster. Notable features include triple connection (2.4GHz wifi, Bluetooth, and USB-C), 11-zone RGB lighting with Smart Dimming, and the Focus Pro 30K optical sensor for the highest level of precision. It is a flexible option for both casual users and competitive gamers due to its lightweight, compact design and 170-hour Bluetooth battery life.
But the Cobra Pro’s weight (77g), semi-ambidextrous physical design, and small number of fully customizable buttons put it in the middle of more feature-rich gaming alternatives like Razer’s Basilisk series and lightweight esports mice. Users with tiny hands, especially those who employ claw or fingertip grips, are better suited for it. Players may need to check at other Razer models if they want a design that is really light or if they want a lot of MMO/MOBA features.
In the end, if you value RGB aesthetics and precise performance, the Cobra Pro is a great option for gamers looking for a portable, fashionable, and highly configurable gaming mouse. For those who want a high-end mouse without going over budget, it offers great value for $129.99 (with extra optional accessories).
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