Do polling rates above 1,000 Hz really make that big of a difference? For Razer, the answer to that is a definite “yes,” having announced today that it is bringing an 8,000 Hz wireless polling rate update to a wider selection of its gaming mice: namely, the Viper V2 Pro, DeathAdder V3 Pro, Cobra Pro, Basilisk V3 Pro, and Viper V3 HyperSpeed. The new feature, which rides off of Razer’s HyperPolling Wireless Technology and is “true 8,000 Hz,” according to the company, means that eight times more data is transmitted every second from the mouse to PC versus the usual setting, enabling reduced input delays of down to 0.125 ms. Razer’s Viper Mini Signature Edition was the first mouse to get a 8,000 Hz HyperPolling Wireless Update, back in April 2023.
In practice, this results in smoother cursor movements, impeccable accuracy, and the elimination of any micro-stutters. And for those who love tweaking settings, our Razer Synapse software lets you adjust the polling rate to your liking, from 125Hz all the way to 8000Hz, allowing you to tailor your mouse’s performance to individual games.
To upgrade a Razer HyperPolling compatible gaming mouse, users must ensure they have the latest version of Razer Synapse installed.
Once updated, within the main Synapse dashboard, users will notice a link under their HyperPolling compatible device indicating “Firmware update available“. By clicking on this link, they’ll be redirected to Razer.com where the firmware updater can be downloaded.
This update applies to owners of the Viper V2 Pro, DeathAdder V3 Pro, Cobra Pro, Basilisk V3 Pro, and Viper V3 HyperSpeed and is rolling out starting from today, 6th November 2023, 8am PT.
