Review: Razer Abyssus V2

In a world of a billion mice, I feel that you need to be a (digital) Pied Piper and gather as many as you can until you find the perfect one for you and your play (or office) style. That said, it’s probably a good start to focus on Razer products, as they seem to have done their homework when it comes to higher-end devices. This is definitely the case with the Abyssus V2 — though, with a surprisingly lower price tag when compared to the company’s normal wares.

Opening the box, the Abyssys looks small; it’s decidedly smaller compared to my regular mouse. Minutes into usage though, it already felt more at-home in my hand than anything previous. The usual left and right buttons and a mouse wheel are all present, with each offering up a satisfying click upon use. The mouse is symmetrical, allowing for both left- and right-hand use, and with comfortable rubber grips lining either side.

A good length USB cable rounds out the build of the mouse and the usual Razer glam is here, with three color backlit lights. When coupled with Razer Synapse, they’ll synchronise with other Razer products you may have in your stable.

All up, the mouse provides ease of use when making fast movements or when lift and dropping is required. With a dedicated DPI cycling button just below the mouse wheel — ranging from 800 to 5000 dpi — I found re-positioning the mouse during use simply wasn’t needed.

With a stack of positives, I only found one failing with the Abyssus — and it’s a small one at that. With only two buttons, you’re not going to be able to do things like macros or any other programmable extras. Still, for the price point, you’re probably not looking for that type of thing anyway.

If you want a mouse you can throw into a laptop bag, a cheapish-yet-solid spare or even a sexy office mouse that will still perform when it’s time for lunchtime breaks, the Abyssus V2 will suit each role quite well. You can grab it for $79.95 plus shipping from the Razer webstore.