Razer updated its productivity-focused mouse with the Pro Click V2, which comes in conventional and the more ergonomic vertical form factors. We were sent both for review, but today we’ll be looking at the conventional option of the two.
That being said, there’s only so much of a mouse that can be tested when it is strictly constrained in a work-only environment. With that and the less esoteric form factor in mind, we’ve taken it outside if its comfort zone, and put into the gaming gauntlet. And that would influence the review somewhat, despite what it was primarily made to do.
What Am I Looking At?
Because the company has gone with a more familiar black coat of paint here, there’s little to indicate that the Razer Pro Click V2 is not a gaming mouse. Perhaps there’s the metallic gunmetal grey bits in the middle as well as the less aggressively-angled side buttons, but then all that is countered somewhat by the RGB lighting underglow.
Other features that you may not necessarily associate with gaming mice include the button that toggles between tactile wheel spinning, as well as the ability to tilt the mouse wheel left and right for horizontal scrolling. But again, this isn’t exclusive to the Razer Pro Click V2, as the brand has given these to the Basilisk V3 line, which is geared less toward work and more for play.
Another similarity to the Basilisk series is the angled buttons, but the Razer Pro Click V2 seems to have a more aggressive angle than the Basilisk. Ditto the thumb rest, which protrudes out a lot more, though it’s unclear to me if any of these actually bring additional productivity benefits over gaming. Rounding out the physical features are the textured sides on both the left and right for a better gip.
What’s Good About It?
Let’s start with the weight of the Razer Pro Click V2. While the hardcore gaming mice like the Viper and DeathAdder has their lightweight nature as their primary feature, the Pro Click V2 has a bit of heft to it. Not so much that you’ll be fatigued after hours of gaming with it, but enough that it helps with precision in your mouse movements for work.
Then there’s the sheer convenience that the Razer Pro Click V2 provides. The tilt scrolling is in my opinion, a pretty underrated feature, especially when your work involves a lot of multi-windowing and many apps and websites are not well-optimised that way. Bluetooth connectivity is also much appreciated, and while I don’t use all three available devices that it affords, it’s definitely nice for those who do.
What’s The Catch?
With all of that being said, my first major gripe with the Razer Pro Click V2 is with the right mouse button. Specifically, pressing said button on the very edges will fail to register a click half the time. Of course, this is dependent on your grip style, and indeed one colleague has told me that this is a me problem. To be clear, it’s not an issue while using it for work, but when gaming, more often than not I’m not particularly mindful of the way I hold the mouse, which can lead to characters refusing to aim down sights in shooters.
On that note, it’s worth pointing out that that unlike the brand’s gaming mice, the Razer Pro Click V2 doesn’t feature optical switches. Instead, you get conventional mechanical ones with lower lifespan, but since this is still measured in the millions of clicks, it should not be a problem for a dedicated work mouse.
Finally, there’s the battery life. Razer claims that the Pro Click V2 has a battery life of up to 3.5 months on its official product page. But in use, with a mix of Bluetooth and the wireless dongle, I’m down to 20%. Granted, I did leave the RGB lighting at its default, and the official battery life rating probably assumes only Bluetooth connection and RGB turned off.
Should I Buy It?
For a mouse that made with productivity in mind, RM489 is a pretty steep asking price. If you don’t particularly care about ergonomics, you could get one that’s a lot more affordable, including other gaming options by the same brand. In fact, if you don’t mind the lack of wireless connectivity, the Basilisk V3 is a good alternative, while keeping most of the ergonomics intact.
Of course, if wireless connectivity is a must, then the Razer Pro Click V2 is at a more convincing price point than, say, the Basilisk V3 Pro. Though doing so would be at the cost of optical switches, as well as more aggressive RGB lighting if that’s what you’re into. Ultimately, with ergonomics being such a subjective thing, you’ll have to give the Razer Pro Click V2 a try for yourself to decide if this is something that’s right for you.
