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Avg. price:~£55Connectivity:wirelessMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:7200 DPIWeight:66 g

Razer Atheris Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical Score

20%

8.8

User score

â–²Better than 59% of mice
6.1

Technical Score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

36%

4.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.1

Controls

16%

8.5

Design

14%

4.2

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 56% of mice
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on 7,835 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 81% of mice
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Verdict

The Razer Atheris is a compact, ambidextrous wireless mouse designed for mobile productivity and gaming, featuring a 7,200 DPI optical sensor, 220 IPS tracking speed, and 30 G acceleration. Its standout characteristic is a dual-connectivity system that utilizes both 2.4 GHz Adaptive Frequency Technology for a stable, lag-free gaming signal and Bluetooth LE for broader device compatibility. Primary pros include an impressive battery life of up to 350 hours on two AA batteries, five independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons, and a travel-friendly form factor with a built-in dongle compartment. However, notable cons include its relatively high weight of approximately 113g with batteries, a lack of wired mode or RGB lighting, and an ergonomic shape that is often too small for users with larger hands or those who prefer a palm grip.

Technical Specifications of mouse Razer Atheris

Technical Score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

36%

4.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.1

Controls

16%

8.5

Design

14%

4.2

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

6.1
Razer Atheris has a technical score of 6.1 points, which is higher than that of 56.3% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on 7,835 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.8
Razer Atheris has a user score of 8.8 points, which is higher than that of 80.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
8.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Popularity:
Razer Atheris has a popularity score of 8.8 points, which is higher than that of 81.2% of products in this category.
8.8
Razer Atheris has a popularity score of 8.8 points, which is higher than that of 81.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
Razer Atheris has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is higher than that of 57.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
Razer
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 28% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
N/A
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 33% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 33.4% of mice and equal to 46.9% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
250 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
250 Hz
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 250 Hz, which is higher than 99.5% of mice and equal to 0.2% of mice.
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This mouse supports wireless connectivity, which is more versatile than 35% of mice and equal to 21.7% of mice.
connection modes: Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
yes
Bluetooth support
yes
â–² Better than 65% of models
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4
Bluetooth version
4
â–² Better than 69% of models
This mouse uses Bluetooth 4, which is newer than 68.8% of mice and equal to 2.1% of mice.
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
Receiver included
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
AA
Rechargeable battery
no
Rechargeable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 78% of models
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
5
N. of buttons
5
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 5 buttons, which is less than 76.9% of mice and equal to 9.6% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
N. of side buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
5
N. of programmable buttons
5
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, which is less than 64.5% of mice and equal to 13.4% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
Profile switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
66 g
Weight
66 g
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 66 g, which makes it lighter than 68.8% of mice and equal to 0.7% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
N/A
Cable type
N/A
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Onboard memory profiles
0
Onboard memory profiles
0
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, which is less than 52.2% of mice and equal to 47.8% of mice.
Onboard memory size
0 KB
Onboard memory size
0 KB
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has an onboard memory size of 0 KB, which is smaller than 12.6% of mice and equal to 87.4% of mice.
no onboard memory.
Software name
Razer Synapse
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Razer Atheris vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 19.5% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    66 g
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 66 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    66 g vs 82 g
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    50 million clicks
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 50 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    50 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 10% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Razer Atheris
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Razer Atheris has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.80 vs 8.000).
    8.8 vs 8
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • 5.6 mm lower mouse height
    Height
    34.1 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse is 34.1 mm tall, while the average mouse is 39.7 mm tall.
    34.1 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • Well-tuned default DPI
    Default DPI
    1,800 DPI
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This mouse defaults to 1800 DPI, while the average mouse defaults to 1000 DPI.
    1,800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 10% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Razer Atheris
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Razer Atheris has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.80 vs 8.000).
    8.8 vs 8
  • 37.9% more popular
    Razer Atheris is more popular than the average mouse (8.8 vs 6.4).
    8.8 vs 6.38
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • Well-tuned default DPI
    Default DPI
    1,800 DPI
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This mouse defaults to 1800 DPI, while the average mouse defaults to 1000 DPI.
    1,800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    50 million clicks
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 50 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    50 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 19.5% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    66 g
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 66 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    66 g vs 82 g
  • 5.6 mm lower mouse height
    Height
    34.1 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse is 34.1 mm tall, while the average mouse is 39.7 mm tall.
    34.1 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • 45% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    220 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 220 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    220 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • No RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 28% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    7,200 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 7200 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    7,200 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 25% lower maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    30 G
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 30 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    30 G vs 40 G
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2017
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This mouse has a release date of 2017, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    August 2017
    2017 vs 2021
  • 57.1% more expensive
    Razer Atheris is more expensive than the average mouse (£55 vs £35).
    £55 vs £35
  • 45% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    220 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 220 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    220 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 28% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    7,200 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 7200 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    7,200 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 25% lower maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    30 G
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 30 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    30 G vs 40 G
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • No RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2017
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This mouse has a release date of 2017, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    August 2017
    2017 vs 2021
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1

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Third-party reviews

Based on 7,835 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Razer Atheris?

  • Compact and highly portable design, ideal for travel and mobile use
  • Dual wireless connectivity with support for both 2.4 GHz USB dongle and Bluetooth
  • Stellar battery life of up to 350 hours, especially when using Bluetooth
  • High-performance 7,200 DPI optical sensor that is snappy and accurate for gaming
  • Low-key, understated aesthetic without garish RGB lighting, suitable for professional environments
  • Convenient internal storage compartment for the USB dongle

What customers dislike about Razer Atheris?

  • Notably heavy and dense for its small size due to requiring two AA batteries
  • Very small form factor is uncomfortable for users with large hands or those who prefer a palm grip
  • Connectivity issues, including reported frequent Bluetooth disconnections and lag in congested areas
  • Dependence on Razer Synapse 3 software, which some users found buggy or lacking advanced features
  • Side buttons are often described as small, mushy, or difficult to distinguish by feel
  • Lack of a wired mode or rechargeable internal battery option
  • Despite the ambidextrous shape, the lack of right-side buttons makes it less ideal for left-handed users

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