The Razer Cobra Pro is here, and we don’t know much about it. In recent years, Razer has been able to keep its game mouse lines pretty clear. You have the Basilisk for all-around controls, the Naga for chunky versatility, the Viper for fast FPS action, and the DeathAdder for light movement in an ergonomic design. The Cobra seems to be a mix of everything that has come before it. It has a middle-of-the-road price, weight, and number of buttons, but it still has the best parts of Razer’s high-end devices. It works, which is a surprise.
When I first took the Cobra Pro out of the box, I didn’t know who it was for. So many Razer game mice are made for specific uses, I wasn’t sure who it was for. After working and playing with this pointer for a few weeks, it’s clear that it was made for just about anyone.
Design
At first look, the Razer Cobra Pro could be mistaken for a Viper because it is between the size of the full model and the size of the Mini and has the same thin, light build. When you add some shiny details, underglow RGB effects like the Basilisk V3, and two DPI shifter buttons under the scroll wheel, the Cobra’s unique personality starts to come out.
You still get the high-quality smooth matte black body that we all know and love from Razer, with a grippable side panel on both the left and the right.
Like the rest of its family, the Cobra Pro has an understated look. This is an all-black thing that could pass for a regular office mouse if you didn’t notice the two side buttons and turned off that RGB thing. Because it has a shorter body and less of a hump, you can swing it just as well with your palm, your claw, or your thumb. However, people with bigger hands might not like the smaller, narrower shape.
Features
The Cobra Pro is also different from its brothers because it has a lot of features. Not many pointers can do this yet, but you can use both a 2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth to link wirelessly. That’s great if you want to get a week’s worth of use out of your battery (Razer promises 170 hours over Bluetooth and 100 hours over 2.4GHz).
This mouse has a total of eight customizable buttons, including the two DPI shifter buttons. You can also quickly switch between two different layers of programming by using the Hypershift feature in Synapse. That means there are a total of 15 inputs that can be changed (a main click must always be kept) and five profiles that can be saved.
That’s not as many choices as a chunkier mouse like the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro with more dedicated side panel buttons, but it’s a smart way to get a lot of functionality in a smaller size. Strangely, like most Razer mice, the button to switch profiles is on the bottom, which isn’t very helpful if you switch profiles a lot.
Performance
With the Razer Focus Pro 30K sensor and Gen 3 Optical switches in charge, the Cobra Pro was always going to feel quick and fast. But everything about this mouse works well with its smaller size to make it feel very cool.
Of course, the 2.4GHz connection has very low lag times (though Bluetooth slows things down a bit), and the mouse worked well on every surface I tried (mouse pad, desk top, grainier wood, and a plastic laptop case).
The Razer Cobra Pro was accurate and precise whether I was flying through Halo Infinite battlefields or desperately trying to aim a super shotgun at Doom Eternal Marauders. The shape and style helped even slower games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The two side buttons are easy to reach in a pinch, and the extra space made by the smaller size made swinging much more comfortable.
The battery life is good, but I had to charge it a little more often than with other mice. It seems that the Cobra doesn’t turn off all the way when it’s not being used. This isn’t because the battery life is shorter, but because it doesn’t handle power well when used in everyday life.
Should you buy the Razer Cobra Pro?
If you have the money and want a game mouse that can do everything, the Razer Cobra Pro is a great choice. At $129.99/£129.99, it’s not Razer’s cheapest pointer, but it’s also not their most expensive. This mouse is a true middle-of-the-road option, but it still has the latest and best parts from the brand. It’s a great choice for anyone who wants a work-and-play mouse.
If you want to take some of the weight off your shoulders, the $149.99/£149.99 Razer Viper V2 Pro is still our top choice for FPS. You get the same specs under the hood, but the end weight is almost 20g lighter. The wider body will also work better for people with bigger hands.