The Shmu in My Hands: A Review of the Razer Pro Click Mini
I've been using this as my daily driver, every single day, for eight hours at the office. It works really, really well ergonomically, which is where some people might have a little bit of an issue with it because it's a mobile mouse, of course. It's so tiny that for my hands, it works sort of okay, but for longer-term use, I enjoy using something that is very much ergonomically designed, like the Pro Click itself.
On the other hand, if you're using this on a daily basis, I would not recommend it for anybody who has larger hands. A couple of people here in the office tried to use it for a day or two at a time and they did complain about a little bit of hand cramping, but luckily, everything else about it - the build quality, the fact that you have a little compartment in here for the dongle, everything about it is what I would look for in a mobile mouse. So, that's pretty much it for me. I absolutely love this thing right now.
While I'm recording this, I'm not quite sure about what the price is, but if it's under $100, Razer really nailed it. The Pro Click Mini is a great alternative to the Logitech MX Anywhere 3 mouse, which costs around the same amount. Feature-wise, the MX Mouse has an integrated battery that can be charged over USB Type-C, while the Pro Click Mini uses two AA batteries.
The sensor performance on this guy was actually really, really good. It was amazing, and I didn't have any issues with tracking. Razer's actual use of an advanced optical sensor is great for navigating through applications on a day-to-day basis. They've also added a free spin mode which basically lets the scroll wheel spin in freestyle depending on how much force you give the scroll wheel. This will be useful if you're working with longer documents or spreadsheets.
There is a tilt function, which I'm sure will come in handy with certain applications. Now, it's certainly not as good as Logitech's MagSafe system because that automatically shifts between tactile mode and free spin mode. And there's a little bit of weight to that, so I just find the Logitech stuff to be a little bit more premium than this.
Finally, I want to go over these switches now. Razer opted to go with silent mechanical mouse switches which offers a quiet distraction-free experience when you click away. They're also very durable for up to 15 million clicks and honestly, it just feels like I'm clicking a dampening material right underneath the primary left and right buttons. It's somewhere between tactile and mushy.
This is a thoughtful feature for those who value a sound experience when using peripherals, but ironically, when you pair the Pro Click Mini to the Prototype Ultra, it just takes away from that silent aspect because this thing is really loud and it's just not consistent when you use these devices together. So, that's something to keep in mind when shopping around.
I should also mention that all these buttons are programmable through Razer Snap software, but if you look at the competition once again, Logitech actually has pre-built profiles for applications like Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Microsoft applications. This is another benefit going with the MX Anywhere 3 or just any MX peripheral or MX product.
A Takeaway
Here's a takeaway with these new Pro profiles from Razer. I'm going to start things off with the Pro Type Ultra. See this thing is a good start for Razer because it's a very unique piece as I mentioned at the beginning. It's a wireless mechanical keyboard with really good battery life and a great comfort experience when you're typing away. Unfortunately, it's a bit louder for my tastes and not to mention the fact that it doesn't support Mac OS is a huge downside.
The Pro Click Mini is a great mouse, though. It's quiet, compact, sleek, and has fantastic battery life. Then again, you have to remember that you need to use two AA batteries to get this thing set up instead of charging it over a cable. And for $80, it's a great alternative to the MX Anywhere 3 mouse if you're looking for something that's completely white and matches with the rest of the Pro lineup from Razer.
Conclusion
Thank you so much for watching. I hope I was able to cover everything that you need to know about the new Razer productivity peripherals. Let me know what you guys think about the Pro Type Ultra and the Pro Click Mini if you're shopping around for something to sort of fit your productivity setup, would this be on your list? I'm really curious to know. Thank you so much for watching, and I'll talk to you guys in the next one.