Gaming: New Razer Cobra Hyperspeed Review 2026
While the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro remains king of all gaming mice, the Cobra HyperSpeed makes a whole lot of sense for considerably less cash. It doesn't have a specs sheet to make your head spin (at least without an extra 8K dongle), but it's still light, clicky, and accurate in all the right ways.
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Are you an esports pro, or do you have dreams of being one? Then you might want to take a look at the best gaming mouse we've ever tested, the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro. As our Dave said when he reviewed it last year, it has everything you could possibly want in a gaming rodent.
However, he also rightly pointed out that most gamers don't need its bleeding-edge features, nor do they need to spend $170 to get a fabulous gaming mouse. Enter, then, the Razer Cobra HyperSpeed, a mouse with a much more reasonable specs sheet—and a much more reasonable price tag, to boot.
The Cobra HyperSpeed is a gaming mouse for the rest of us. For $99/£99, you get a list of specs that, on paper, don't look anywhere near as impressive as the DeathAdder. It's got a 26K sensor compared to the 45K model in the V4 Pro, for example, and a 1,000 Hz polling rate as standard (the HyperPolling-dongled version costs $25-$40 extra). However, it's also got a couple of features that come straight from its bigger, pricier brother, and that makes it well worth your consideration. More on that in a bit.
The Cobra HyperSpeed has smaller dimensions than the DeathAdder, resulting in a 119.6 mm length and 62.5 mm width compared to the V4 Pro's 128 mm and 68 mm sizing. It's also roughly six millimetres shorter in height, which makes for a very compact package. I tend to alternate between a palm and fingertip grip for daily usage, and while the Cobra is fantastic for the latter, those of you with larger hands will likely find it too small for palm-based duties.
Sensor: Razer Focus X 26K OpticalConnectivity: HyperSpeed 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C wiredPolling rate: Up to 1000 Hz (boosted to 8000 Hz with HyperPolling Wireless Dongle, not included)Max. sensitivity: 26,000 DPIMax. acceleration: 40 GMax. speed: 500 IPSRGB: Four-zone Chroma lighting with underglowWeight: 62 gPrice: $99/£99
There's a lot to be said for the Cobra's neat and tidy little chassis, though. The subtle curves in the main butto
Source: PC Gamer
