Razer HyperFlux V2 Wireless Charging System Review

I feel like we live in an era of desperate attempts to cut the strings and make everything look as neat and tidy as possible. Unfortunately, technology no longer exists quite there is no way to make such things possible yet – at least not cheaply. We have already passed the “tangled cables” stage, but we have not yet reached the “cables?” stage. What cables? scene. Nothing exemplifies this better than the existence of the Razer HyperFlux V2 wireless charging system.

This is a very polite attempt to keep cables away from your desk. However, it seems that the technology is not mature enough to achieve this goal at a truly affordable price. Or even at a moderate price. Yes, the HyperFlux V2 looks and works great and does the job, but it is very steep at $120.

But I’m moving forward. Let’s talk about what kind of work it is. Razer calls it a “wireless charging system,” but in basic terms it’s a charging mouse pad, the same as the Logitech G PowerPlay 2. You place a compatible wireless mouse on top and it keeps it charged without having to plug it in. Like the Logi pad, this is achieved by a disk located at the bottom of the mouse that receives a charge from the electromagnetic field created on the surface of the mouse pad.

However, I prefer Razer’s solution to Logitech. This happens for several reasons. First, it looks and feels like a more premium product. I really love seeing it on the walnut desk, with its delicately chamfered and shiny edges and the gently raised module at the top with a single gaunt LED.

Secondly, this elevated module includes a wireless receiver, which means you don’t have to plug the dongle into another USB port to connect the mouse to your computer. The original Logitech G PowerPlay also had a built-in receiver, but the modern one dropped that feature, which meant you had to connect not only the pad but also the wireless receiver. This is part of what made me rate Logi’s modern charging pad so low, and it’s great to see Razer hasn’t followed suit.

What the Razer HyperFlux V2 does, it does well. Using the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K DPI version on this pad, I had no problems. I didn’t have to plug in a mouse once, and connectivity was flawless. The mouse’s RGB lighting sometimes malfunctions, but I think it has to do with the mouse and Razer Synapse software, not the charging pad.

It connects immediately if the puck is in the mouse, thanks to “seamless auto-pairing” that can be toggled in Synapse, and if you have the “battery health optimizer” turned on, it keeps the battery at a moderate level rather than fully charged. You can choose a value between 50-80% and the pad will keep the mouse charged at around that level.

Apparently – judging by the comments on my last article on the HyperFlux V2 – these types of charging pads may have trouble placing on a metal surface, so keep that in mind if you have a metal desk. I have a wooden desk so I don’t have any problems. I notice a slight interference with wired headphones when the cable rests on the pad, but I just make sure the cable doesn’t run over it.

The version I have has a strenuous surface and is great if you like a slippery surface. Even the rather hefty basilisk I used glides on easily. There is also a fabric version, but I haven’t tried it. The rubber on the bottom of the pad is great: there is no risk of the pad slipping when lying flat on a strenuous surface.

The list of mice this charging pad works with is not very extensive. Same as those that work with Razer charging station: Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, Basilisk V3 Pro, Cobra Pro, Cobra HyperSpeed ​​and Naga V2 Pro.

The top of the pad is unfortunately built into the charging system itself, which means you won’t be able to pry up either the fabric or the strenuous pad to replace it. This could be an issue for durability, which will be a much more significant issue for a $120 charging mouse pad that also functions as a wireless receiver than a regular, inexpensive mouse pad.

I should also note that the cable has an electromagnetic choke which may prevent it from being routed through narrower openings or cable runs.

However, price is the main point of contention here, coupled with the question of how much charging mouse pad you actually need. I thought the Logitech G PowerPlay 2 was too steep at $100, but this one costs $20 more. It is true that the quality of the Razer pad is much better than the Logitech one, but it is still incredibly steep.

Ultimately, for the price, you simply get the luxury of not having to plug the mouse in to charge it, which over the last few months I’ve come to realize isn’t a gigantic deal. At least it’s not for me; I enjoy plugging in my mouse to charge it from time to time.

And that’s not even taking into account the fact that the list of compatible mice is very restrictive. If a DeathAdder were on this list – preferably the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro, which is the best gaming mouse on the market right now – it might have a bit more charm, but it’s just a smattering of Basilisks, Cobras, and Naga V2 Pros.

Ultimately, you spend $120 to buy a specific mouse pad and a diminutive set of mice for the foreseeable future until the mouse pad wears out and you decide to ditch it completely. For $50 or $60 I would praise this console based on the quality of the pad and the ability to charge, but for $120 you can buy yourself a brand modern, high-end gaming mouse of your choice.

If the idea of ​​never having to manually charge your mouse again sounds absolutely amazing, you’ll love the Razer HyperFlux V2: it’s your best option right now. However, for most people, saving $120 and purchasing the mouse and pad of your choice is a much wiser option.

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