The Razer Mamba HyperFlux ($249.99) isn't the company's first wireless gaming mouse, but it's the first to incorporate wireless charging technology.
With the aid of its companion, the Firefly HyperFlux charging pad, the Mamba can operate continuously without the need to fuel up using a traditional micro USB connection.
This pairs uninterrupted wireless connectivity with the performance and aesthetics that gamers have come to expect from Razer products.
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Coiled and Ready to Strike
If you're familiar with Razer's conventional wireless mouse, the Mamba ( at Amazon) , you'll find many of the same features in the Mamba HyperFlux, right down to an all-but-identical form factor.
The sole difference between the Mamba HyperFlux and its predecessor is the absence of a pair of RGB running lights on either edge of the chassis.
The persisting features include two DPI switch buttons situated directly below the mouse wheel and another two customizable buttons under your thumb on the left edge of the mouse.
The sides of the mouse also feature a textured grip for better handling.
While the frame is symmetrical, the buttons' location on the left side of the mouse means that it's not entirely ambidextrous.
The comfortable 2-by-3-by-5-inch (HWD) frame weighs a modest 3.2 ounces, only slightly larger than Razer's smallest mouse, the Atheris ($40.97 at Amazon) (1.3 by 2.5 by 3.9 inches).
The Mamba's unobtrusive, matte black frame is functional, but is relatively simple when compared with some of Razer's more recent designs like the Basilisk with its DPI clutch button and sleeker curves, an aesthetic I would've liked to see mirrored here.
The Mamba HyperFlux stays in contact with the receiver built into the base of the Firefly mouse pad via a 2.4GHz wireless connection.
The mousepad itself remains tethered to your PC via a braided micro USB cable.
This connection serves as both a source of power and a convenient intermediary for the mouse to rapidly communicate with your machine.
The mouse itself uses an internal battery to ensure that there is no lapse in communication, even if you lift the mouse off the pad or it otherwise has to run under its own power.
The Mamba HyperFlux can be used for up to 7 hours without charging, but will operate continuously as long as it's used on its companion pad.
The 11-by-14-inch pad is reversible to provide either a cloth or plastic surface to mouse on, depending on your preference.
A nonslip rubber base ensures that the pad remains planted wherever you put it, and the perimeter is ensconced by RGB lighting that is customizable via Razer's Synapse 3 client software.
Unfortunately, unlike the Corsair Dark Core SE ($89.99 at GameStop) , this pad is not Qi-enabled, meaning that the wireless charging capability extends only to this mouse and not other Qi charging devices like the Samsung Galaxy S9.
Together, or Not at All
Unlike the Logitech G903 ($111.99 at Amazon) or the HyperFlux predecessor, the $150 Mamba Wireless, the Razer Mamba and Firefly HyperFlux pad are only available for purchase as a bundle.
This means that if one breaks, you would need to purchase an additional set.
However, like all Razer mice, both units are covered under warranty for two years.
The performance of the Mamba HyperFlux is top of the line.
With sensitivity reaching up to 16,000dpi and reporting 1,000 times every second, you can rest assured that any input is seamless and accurate.
The Mamba HyperFlux fits a variety of usage scenarios, but really shines in the realm of competitive gaming.
Games such as Playunknown's Battlegrounds or Overwatch stress lightning reflexes just as much as precision, and this mouse supplements both with equal measure.
The Mamba and Firefly HyperFlux are both compatible with the latest version of Razer's Synapse 3 software.
The customization options for the Firefly are limited to the RGB lighting that surrounds the perimeter of the mouse pad.
However, the Mamba gleans the full benefit of this intuitive and versatile software client.
Apart from the typical gamut of RGB lighting options offered on Razer products, the Mamba Hyperflux offers full customizability of its four dedicated macro buttons in addition to its scroll wheel, and allows for storage of up to five individual DPI settings for each profile.
Additionally, the "Hypershift" feature introduced with Synapse 3 allows you to quickly swap between a set of macros with a single button, effectively doubling the number of macros you can devote to a single profile.
Winning the Rat Race
The similarities between the Mamba Hyperflux and the Logitech G903 with its Powerplay mat are undeniable.
They both feature top-grade gaming sensors, and cost the same when purchased with their respective charging mats.
However, the form factor is what allows the G903 to inch ahead of its competition.
Logitech's competitor is ambidextrous, features additional macro buttons, and the ability to unlock its scroll wheel.
The convenience and performance of the Mamba HyperFlux are undeniable, but such excellence comes at a cost.
With a price tag that is more than triple the cost of most conventional wireless mice, you may be hard-pressed to find room in your budget for such a luxury.
If you're looking for a more affordable alternative, the original wireless version of the Razer Mamba is virtually identical, sacrificing only the Firefly HyperFlux.
Alternatively, the $100 Logitech G603 ($58.39 at Amazon) Lightspeed allows you to invest in a wireless charging mat separately while retaining a more affordable price tag for the mouse itself.
Regardless, the Mamba and Firefly HyperFlux remain an excellent, if somewhat decadent amalgamation of gamer-level performance and convenient amenities for anyone looking to elevate the status of their gaming setup.
The Bottom Line
The Razer Mamba HyperFlux comes at a hefty price, but this gaming mouse combines seamless charging with great performance and a sleek package.
