Exactly 12 years ago, Razer launched a very different mouse than any other model. Small, lightweight, wireless and easy to carry, Orochi was at first glance an ideal mouse option for laptop gaming systems. But thanks to its short body and lightweight structure, Orochi has also become a favorite of those who like claw grip and small mice. Moreover, unlike other wireless Bluetooth mice, you could plug in the cable and use it with high performance if you wanted. It was such an unrivalled and good product in its own class that Orochi managed to stay in the market for 12 years without interruption.
But in recent years, Orochi has seen serious rivals, and it’s time to regenerate. What’s interesting here is that Razer changed everything when he was renovating such a successful product, and he literally recreated it. Form, technology, connection options, sizes… Honestly, when you put two Orochis together, you don’t think they’re the same series. It is very controversial how meaningful it is to completely replace such a beloved product, especially changing its iconic design and grip. Those who love Orochi for claw grip may also resent this new design. But if you ask me, the result of all these changes is that it created the best player mouse I’ve ever used.
Design for all styles
Let’s start with the form of Orochi V2. With its symmetrical and simple body design, small sizes, few keys, it has a style we have never seen from Razer, orochi V2 and looks more like Logitech’s G series. With this new design, Orochi fills the hand better and, in fact, becomes a mouse suitable for all kinds of grip styles. Like I said, the claw grip is weaker than before, it’s a little longer, the reduction of the buttons and side indentations reduces control. But it’s become much more comfortable, fast and controlled for other grip styles. Orochi V2 will probably feel very comfortable if you don’t like large or asymmetrical mice in particular.
What makes the form of the Orochi V2 both comfortable and dynamic is that its upper curve is drawn more boldly than other mice. So when you look at the mouse from the side, the back is quite high, but you see that the front is very low towards the end of the buttons. You also see that your mouse, which at first looks flat and symmetrical, is full of small details that will make your hand feel comfortable. For example, slight curves on the keys, a small indentation under the thumb. You feel that designers design every millimeter of this mouse with delicacy, just like a watchmaker.
Not only wireless, but dual wireless
One of the key changes Razer has brought with the new model is that the cable has been completely removed. In the past, Orochi was available via Bluetooth or wired. The new Orochi V2 has two separate wireless modes. If you wish, you use it in Bluetooth mode, so it connects easily to more devices and its battery life is very long. If you want, you can use 2.4GHz Razer Hyperspeed wireless mode with its own USB receiver without delay, you will not have problems with games. I don’t play very competitively anymore, but I’ve never had a delay or performance problem in any of the games I’ve tried.’ I think the fact that it has completely recovered from the cable without sacrificing performance makes the Orochi V2 much more attractive than the first model.
Based on your mode of use and frequency, the Orochi V2 can be used for two months to a year with a single AA battery. One of the features I admire is that it works with AAA battery if you want. This not only brings ease of use, but also allows you to fine-tune the weight of the Orochi V2. In addition, the placement of the batteries does not disturb the balance of the mouse. According to the battery selection, the weight varies from 68 to 73g. There’s also a slot next to the battery compartment where you can store the 2.4GHz receiver, so you can comfortably carry it with you.
Another feature that makes this new model comfortable is the rather large slippery contact points underneath. Small mice need to slide comfortably on the mousepad, as they are lighter and faster. The PixArt optical sensor with an 18,000dpi 40G response on the mouse also has no difficulty with these high speeds and sudden movements. So you can use it very easily, even at very high DPIs. If you want to get up to speed, they’re a great duo with Razer’s Sphex V3 hard surface mousepad. Of course, you can fine-tune it through Synapse software and store your profile in the internal memory on the mouse. A first-time feature of the Orochi V2 is that you can also plug in a wireless keyboard via its own USB receiver. So two devices can work with a single receiver, but I didn’t get a chance to try.
One mouse per hand, every use
The sharp and satisfying press of the mouse keys is one of Razer’s most iconic features of mice. The mechanical keys used in the Orochi V2 are simply great. It’s all about its toughness, its reaction and the sound it makes. In addition, the use of the wheel and the two back/back keys on the left is very good both in position and in response. Unlike before, the two extra keys on the right are removed and there’s a DPI adjustment key. I’ve been using the first Orochi for 12 years, maybe I’ve never had a mouse daily, but it’s been used for a total of 2-3 months every year because it’s out there with me on a laptop or every trip, and it still works like it did the first day. Both the body and keys of the Orochi V2 feel very good quality, and frankly, it seems to me to last even longer. But this time it looks like it’s not just going to stay on your laptop, it’s going to displace all my rats.
The only thing we can complain about about razer orochi V2 is that it’s expensive. But with so many features, incredible design and production quality combined, it’s inevitable. I found it in Vatan for 690TL, yes it is comparable and it has competitors that are 30% cheaper on the market. But the Orochi V2 is so good, I think it’s worth the difference.
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