Razer’s first vertical mouse is for office domination
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I’m a big fan of gaming mice for productivity applications thanks to their deep customization options. Razer has tried to expand into office-style devices before, but with mixed results. Its second stab at the space includes two new mouse designs, including its first vertical mouse. Both the Pro Click V2 and Pro Click V2 Vertical are on sale today for $100 and $120, respectively.
The Pro Click V2 Vertical is definitely the more interesting design, if only by virtue of its novelty. The flat bottom and 71.7-degree tilt puts your hand into a “handshake” position with the outer edge resting on the lip of the device, a form factor you’ll no doubt recognize from other mice like Logitech’s MX Vertical. Razer seems to have borrowed the top edge and button from similar designs in this sector, and thrown in thumb buttons above and below the standard resting place.
But this is Razer we’re talking about, so naturally you get features like 30,000 DPI sensor and an RGB ring that goes nearly all the way around the base. Razer’s promo page says this can be used for “reactive RGB notifications” using the Chroma program, you know, in case you needed to justify this thing on an expense report. The battery lasts for up to six months with a USB-C recharge and it can connect over wired, Bluetooth, or 2.4GHz dongle modes.
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The non-vertical Pro Click 2 looks a lot more like a standard Razer mouse. You’ve got a typical “shooter” setup with two thumb buttons, but the switch above the scroll wheel can shift it from standard to “free-spin” mode, again as seen on Logitech’s MX designs, and all the better for getting through a massive spreadsheet. Razer says it’s designed for maximum comfort over long stretches with an extended thumb rest.
Other features are identical to the Pro Click V2, with the exception of the battery, which lasts “only” 3.5 months. Both mice are shipping from Razer’s store right now in any color you want, so long as you want black.
Author: Michael Crider, Staff Writer, PCWorld
Michael is a 10-year veteran of technology journalism, covering everything from Apple to ZTE. On PCWorld he’s the resident keyboard nut, always using a new one for a review and building a new mechanical board or expanding his desktop “battlestation” in his off hours. Michael’s previous bylines include Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and he’s covered events like CES and Mobile World Congress live. Michael lives in Pennsylvania where he’s always looking forward to his next kayaking trip.
