Like many people, I have a gaming mouse and a productivity mouse.  The gaming mouse (Logitech G ProX SuperLight 2) is incredibly lightweight with fast switches and a fast sensor.  The productivity mouse (Logitech MX Master 3S), on the other hand, is about three times as heavy and has more buttons and is much more ergonomic.

Now, Razer has released two mice, both gaming mice but both also offering new ergonomics to the gaming mouse.  The two versions are the Razer Pro Click V2 and the Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical.

The Razer Pro Click V2 looks and feels a lot like the MX Master 3S, while the Vertical edition of the Pro Click V2 is very similar to the Logitech Lift or the older MX Vertical.  Razer sent me both mice to check out, so read below for my detailed thoughts on both mice.

Razer Pro Click V2

The Razer Pro Click V2 is so similar to the MX Master 3S that there was virtually zero learning curve for my hand to go from using one to the other.  The Pro Click V2 is approximately 30% lighter than the MX Master 3S at just 110 grams versus 141, and you could feel that quite significantly.

I was able to use the Razer Pro Click V2 for productivity purposes, nearly without missing a beat.  There is one main button less on this than the MX Master 3S so I had to remap the forward button to the thumb button I had been using on the MX Master 3S.  

There are, in fact, nine programmable controls, all controlled from the Razer Synapse app.  The app takes a bit of navigating if it’s your first crack at it, but once you investigate it thoroughly, there are so many customisations you can perform within it.  You can even download other users’ macros to install and use yourself.

The mouse is a great combination of ergonomics and gaming switches, featuring a design that can cater to both.

The ergonomics are such that the right hand is tilted to the right and the front of the mouse downward at 30 degrees to bring the hand to a more neutral position.  

The sides of the mouse are rubberised, including the new extended thumb rest, making it feel extremely comfortable in the hand – the hand just sits there and the rubber keeps everything in place.  

The switches are mechanical switches that feel really nice.  They don’t have the loud click of the Logitech G mouse I use but they feel a bit softer and more premium.  When it comes to gaming, though, they feel like the activation point is lower than that of the Logitech G mouse, but without any documentation from either company, that could be just the difference in clicking noise playing tricks on me.  When gaming with either, I did not notice any difference in activation.

The optical sensor underneath is a Focus Pro Optical sensor, delivering 99.8% resolution accuracy and a sensitivity of up to 30,000 DPI.  Although this is an impressive DPI it is unlikely folks using this mouse will ever be comfortable with that level.  Personally, I set it around 1800DPI for productivity and around 2500 to 3000 for gaming.  

The scroll wheel offers both Tactile Cycling and Free-Spin (hyperscroll) with a simple button behind the scroll wheel dedicated to switching between these two options.  I prefer tactile cycling when doing productivity work and free-spin when gaming so I can see why Razer included that button on this mouse, a mouse designed to be used for productivity and gaming purposes.

Underneath is a 14-zone RGB lighting ring, which is fully Razer Chroma compatible, allowing you to sync other Razer Chroma RGB-enabled devices to it.  I’m not a true gamer because I’m not a huge fan of the RGB lighting when gaming.  It doesn’t make my gaming worse, but it also doesn’t improve it – maybe if you are streaming your gaming, you may feel otherwise, but that is not me.

Connectivity-wise, the Razer Pro Click V2 offers connections via the Hyperspeed Wireless 2.4GHz dongle, Bluetooth (supporting three devices simultaneously in memory), and USB-C wired.  This results in a polling rate of up to 1,000 Hz, which is easily sufficient for the vast majority of gamers.  If you need more than this, I dare say you will be using a lighter, dedicated gaming-only mouse.

Gaming with this mouse was a breeze.  I really felt comfortable gaming with it, given the more comfortable position of the hand.  For fast-paced gaming, you may get sore hands if using it for a long session, though, because of its weight.  Of course, that depends on what your current mouse is.  

If you already have a mouse that is around the 100 gram mark then this will be a massive improvement for you – my son uses a Razer DeathAdder v2 Pro which comes in at 88 grams so the weight is about the same so he would find this a massive improvement.  

I’m surprised that Razer did not try to make the mouse lighter, maybe removing the RGB lighting to start with, to help with its gaming chops.  All of the ~60gm lightweight mice do not have RGB lighting for this reason.  

I tend not to game for a long time, though, so it was fine for me, but I certainly noticed the difference between this and my usual 60-gram gaming mouse – not enough to upset my skill level, though.  The additional weight is offset though by the massively improved ergonomics.

Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical edition

While the Razer Pro Click V2 offered a very fast learning curve, the vertical edition was the opposite.  I actually used it solely for productivity for a week or so until I was used to it before beginning any gaming with it.

If the Razer Pro Click V2 represents an ergonomic improvement, then the vertical edition takes it to an entirely new level in terms of ergonomics.  The 71.7-degree angle is designed to mimic a natural handshake position.  The idea is that this position will reduce wrist pronation, thereby helping to prevent any RSI or other wrist injuries.  Sessions of long use will not result in any increased pain in your wrists – once you are used to the position.

The vertical edition has the same switches and optical sensor as the standard edition.  It is effectively the same mouse but just on its side.  There is a larger thumb rest/shelf, once again covered with a rubberised material making it comfortable for your thumb to sit there.  

There is a button above and one below the thumb rest that you can customise too.  I originally had the lower one customised to show my desktops but I kept accidentally hitting it when returning to the mouse after typing so I switched that customisation to the button above and turned the one below off.

There is also a small 5th finger rest as well which can feel a bit cramped at times given your ring finger will rest on top of the 5th finger as well.  I ended up often resting the ring finger on the pinkie finger rest and having the pinkie just trail across behind the mouse.

The big difference between the two is the lack of free-spin with this vertical mouse.  Tactile Cycling is your only option here so if you use hyperscrolling a lot then maybe look elsewhere. 

The weight of the vertical Razer Pro Click V2 is significantly more, weighing 150 grams and this is noticeable, especially when gaming.  While it did not affect my gaming much, if at all, it is heavier so if you are normally used to a lightweight mouse you will certainly notice a significant difference.  

Productivity-wise, the vertical Razer Pro Click V2 is fantastic with long sessions even more comfortable.  Going back to a standard mouse after using this one is a big difference and difficult to do.  

Gaming with the mouse is different.  Even after a week or so of using the vertical mouse I am really not fully used to it so gaming was a bit slower at times.  The more I use it and become accustomed to the new hand position, the better the gaming experience becomes.  Remember, you won’t be able to overcome the muscle memory of years of using a mouse in one way in just a few days or weeks.

Once you are used to it, though, it is difficult to go back to a less ergonomic gaming mouse, and even after just under two weeks of use, I am noticing this.

Nearly every other feature of the Razer Pro Click V2 is included in the vertical version.  The vertical version does include 18-zone lighting instead of 14 but the switches, optical sensor, and connectivity are all the same.  

Interestingly, you need to use the specific wireless dongle for each device – it would be nice to be able to pair both mouse to a single dongle – after all you are unlikely to be using them both at the same time so polling rate would not be affected.

It seems that some of the weight difference between the two Razer Pro Click V2 must be in the battery size.  The Razer Pro Click V2 has a battery life of “up to 3.5 months”, whereas the Razer Pro Click V2 vertical edition has a battery life of “up to 6 months.”  I’d prefer them both to be three months and be lighter to be honest.

Software

The Razer Synapse software is exceptional with endless ways for you to customise the mouse to your liking.  You can save different profiles for different games so that you can easily switch to the customisation you prefer for different games.

Different profiles can also be used for different productivity apps, allowing for exceptional customisation to help your day go a lot smoother.

The app allows you to just change and remap the buttons but also adjust the sensitivity of the mouse movement, change the polling rate and of course change the RGB lighting.

One new thing Razer has done with the software is include an “AI Prompt Master.”  By default, there is a button that will open this and allow you to select the AI Engine to rephrase the text you place in the box or create an image.  At this stage, the only engines in the default AI Prompt master are ChatGPT and Copilot.  

For those wanting to use other AI Engines, there are macros available for download that will open the sites for Gemini, ChatGPT, etc., allowing you to perform your AI tasks within these sites instead of the default Razer Synapse window.

Final thoughts

It can be annoying having one mouse for gaming and another for your productivity work and for those that hate this, Razer is here with two new mice that straddle both worlds but with serious gaming chops.

The Razer Pro Click V2 and Pro Click V2 Vertical are mice that offer the ergonomic solution normally reserved for dedicated productivity mice while at the same time offering the features and hardware that have made Razer mice some of the most popular gaming mice in the world.

Both mice offer 2.4GHz connectivity for those fast-paced games, impressive mechanical switches under the main buttons and the impressive Razer Focus Pro optical sensor, making them great for most games and gamers. The vertical edition does take quite a while to get used to, as I am still doing even after two weeks, but it offers an incredibly ergonomic feel for your mouse hand.

Unfortunately, only right hand mouse users need apply, there is no way you are sticking this in a left hand.

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY:

  • Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition: $199.95 AUD / $ 249.95 NZD MSRP
    Available at Razer.com, RazerStores, and Authorised resellers worldwide.
  • Razer Pro Click V2: $ 189.95 AUD / $ 219.95 NZD MSRP
    Available exclusively at Razer.com and Razer Stores worldwide.