If you have a compatible Razer mouse and cash to burn, you can enjoy near-infinite battery life with this mousepad.
All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.High price. Charging element gets warm during use.
Doesn’t allow for 8,000-Hz support. Only compatible with some Razer mice. Is it even necessary?, but what about a wireless mouse that doesn't need recharging? The technology has been around for a while. Logitech released thein 2017, a mousepad that wirelessly juices up the mouse on top, and Razer has its own version called thefrom 2018. Neither took the gaming world by storm, but Razer is giving it a second try with the $120 HyperFlux V2.has become these days, charging your mouse isn’t something you actively think about. When it runs out of power, take aThe Mamba HyperFlux eliminated the need for a battery in the mouse, as the mousepad created a magnetic field to transfer power directly to the peripheral. Razer touted the weight savings of not having a battery, making the mouse more nimble and easier to use. But today's wireless gaming mice have become so lightweight that this perk is negligible. Is there a real benefit to a wireless charging mousepad? Or is it a technology that has been outpaced before it could shine?As far as mousepads go, the HyperFlux is perfectly competent. I received the plastic mousepad, as opposed to the fabric option Razer offers. I do like the hard surface, but it feels less slick than some ultra-smooth cloth mousepads. This comes down to preference, as Razer advertises the two materials as being focused on control versus speed.All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links.The texture on the mousepad is consistent, and I think there are some benefits to the plastic over the fabric one. I always find a way to get small cuts or perforations in my typical fabric mousepads, and it’s much more difficult to damage a plastic mousepad when you’re tinkering on top of it. Considering you cannot remove and replace the mousepad itself, the plastic version may enjoy a longer lifespan. The mouse area is relatively small compared to the XXL mousepads popular among keyboard enthusiasts. I occasionally found myself bumping the mouse up against the raised section at the top of the mousepad or running it off the edges onto the bare desk. However, since you’re not putting a keyboard on it, the size is a solid middle ground between being too small to use and being too large to fit on an average-size desk. Almost the entire underside of the mousepad is comprised of a rubberized material that holds the mousepad in place. This rubber is grippy, and during regular gaming, the mousepad was more or less anchored onto the desk. It slightly crept backward over time, presumably after I rested my wrist on the mousepad, but the distance was insignificant, and similar to the slow creeping of any mousepad on a desk over time.All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links.The largest issue was occasional warmth from the charging elements. The heat wasn’t strong enough to cause any concern, and it only happened intermittently when the mouse was running low on power and needed a boost, but it was just warm enough to distract me. It's worth noting that Razer doesn't recommend placing the HyperFlux V2 on metal surfaces , and past that point, the mousepad will disable charging.All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The benefits of this product stave off inconvenience. You don’t have to jiggle your mouse awake before you can use it, and you don’t have to stop and charge your mouse. It’s like how you don’t appreciate breathing through your nose until you’re congested., don’t have the required puck on the underside. The same goes for high-performance mice, like the Viper and Deathadder, which prioritize lightness over the modular charging puck necessary for wireless charging. You should only buy the HyperFlux V2 if your preferred mouse is compatible, rather than choosing a mouse based on compatibility.All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links.I tested this mousepad with both the Basilisk V3 Pro and the Cobra, and both had seamless compatibility and functionality. The Basilisk is a great option for a work-from-home setup, with a more comfortable ergonomic shape and great productivity features. The Cobra HyperSpeed, on the other hand, is a nice lightweight option at only 66 grams. But all the compatible mice are somewhat pricey, starting at around $100. I often disassemble products when I review them to gauge repairability and build quality, but there doesn’t seem to be a non-destructive way to disassemble this mousepad. The entire backside is covered with a large sheet of adhesive rubber to prevent slipping, and anything non-rubberized is concealed by a sticker. I wasn’t able to properly disassemble the HyperFlux to determine charging dead zones on the pad. However, I never found myself leaving the mouse in a place where it wasn’t charging for a significant enough time that I ran out of power. Overall, this is a niche product. It’s a $120 add-on for a limited selection of $100-plus mice, meant to eliminate inconveniences that aren't a big deal for most people. If you spend a lot of time at your computer, the benefits will be a little more apparent. $120 more apparent? I don't think so. The HyperFlux V2 accomplishes what it sets out to do, but I can’t help feeling like the money would be far better spent elsewhere.All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links.is a WIRED contributor specializing in mechanical keyboards and PC peripherals. He also reviewed hardware for Input and Inverse. He graduated from Miami University, where he studied journalism, media and communications, and photography. He resides in Cincinnati. ...
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