Razer's new gaming mouse cuts the cord, keeps the performance
Using unique tech, Razer says the cord connection is good enough from pro competition.
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Razer's Lancehead wireless mouse promises wired performance.
The Razer Lancehead could change your opinion on using a wireless mouse for gaming.
Available in the May/June timeframe, the $150 mouse (approximately AU$200 or £120) uses a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless technology that lets the Lancehead automatically hop frequencies within the band to maintain a lag-free connection with your PC. Razer claims that it will outperform every other wireless gaming mouse.
Along with the unique wireless, the mouse features mechanical mouse switches, two DPI buttons to instantly change sensitivity and new hybrid onboard and cloud memory for storing performance profiles.
Razer also has a wired version, the Lancehead Tournament Edition, available now for $80. Check out their full specs below.
Lancehead specifications
| Razer Lancehead | Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition |
|---|---|
| True 16,000 DPI 5G laser sensor | True 16,000 DPI 5G optical sensor |
| Up to 210 inches per second (IPS) / 50 G acceleration | Up to 450 inches per second (IPS) / 50 G acceleration |
| Adaptive Frequency Technology | N/A |
| Razer mechanical mouse switches | Razer mechanical mouse switches |
| On-the-fly sensitivity adjustment | On-the-fly sensitivity adjustment |
| Gaming-grade tactile scroll wheel | Gaming-grade tactile scroll wheel |
| Ambidextrous design with enhanced rubber side grips | Ambidextrous design with enhanced rubber side grips |
| Razer Chroma lighting with true 16.8 million customizable color options | Razer Chroma lighting with true 16.8 million customizable color options |
| Inter-device color synchronization | Inter-device color synchronization |
| Nine independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons | Nine independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons |
| 1000 Hz Ultrapolling | 1000 Hz Ultrapolling |
| 2.4 GHz dongle | N/A |
| Razer Synapse Pro (Beta) enabled | Razer Synapse Pro (Beta) enabled |
| 2.1 m / 7 ft braided fiber USB charging cable | 2.1 m / 7 ft braided fiber cable |
| Approximate size: 117 mm / 4.6 in (Length) x 71 mm / 2.79 in (Width) x 38 mm / 1.49 in (Height) | Approximate size: 117 mm / 4.6 in (Length) x 71 mm / 2.79 in (Width) x 38 mm / 1.49 in (Height) |
| "Approximate weight: 111 g / 0.24 lbs (Excluding cable)" | Approximate weight: 104 g / 0.23 lbs(Excluding cable) |
| "Battery life: Approximately 24 hours (with lighting) (Life expectancy of the battery depends on its usage settings)" | N/A |