Razer Orochi V2 Wireless Gaming Mouse: Game on the Go

Pocket mice are typically associated with productivity, given their portable, lightweight designs that let you work in an airport, coffee shop, or office.

- MIKE EPSTEIN

The Razer Orochi V2 offers that same capability, but for gaming. It’s a small, wireless mouse, but with the sensor and software support of a Razer gaming mouse. The Orochi V2 isn’t a full-on replacement for a standard-size gaming mouse, but it’s convenient as a backup input device for your laptop bag.

DIMENSIONS AND BUTTONS

Measuring 1.4 by 2.4 by 4.2 inches (HWL), the Orochi V2 is shorter and thinner than your average gaming mouse. Even with my average-size hands, my thumb and pinky naturally drag along the mouse’s surface, which isn’t ideal for responsive play. Unlike Razer’s other shrunk-down designs, such as the DeathAdder V2 Mini and Viper Mini, the Orochi has a somewhat ergonomic chassis that creates support for your hand, so playing with a palm grip works, albeit imperfectly.

Aside from its small size, the Orochi V2 is a basic six-button gaming mouse. It has four buttons on top: two click panels, a thumb wheel, and a DPI cycle in the center column. The usual back and forward buttons live on the mouse’s side. The mouse is made of matte-black plastic; there’s no textured side panels or grips. There’s also no RGB lighting, though that might be for the best if you plan to use the mouse in a public space where swirling lights may be deemed distracting.

On the mouse’s underside, you’ll find a three-setting power switch that lets you toggle between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. As usual, the dongle-based 2.4GHz connection provides a more stable, responsive signal that makes it better for gaming. Bluetooth, however, is compatible with more devices that lack a USB port, such as phones and tablets, and takes less toll on the battery.