The Most Expensive Mouse we’ve ever Tested - Razer Boomslang

Quick Overview

The Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition mouse, priced at $1,337 and limited to 1,337 units, ultimately proves to be a poor performer compared to modern mice due to its heavy weight (109g) and outdated ergonomic design, despite its strong nostalgia factor and premium packaging.

Key Points: The Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition mouse is a limited collector's item priced at $1,337, with only 1,337 units produced. The mouse weighs 109g (2.08 oz), which the reviewer finds significantly heavier than modern premium gaming mice. The original wired Boomslang had a mean latency of 7.84 ms, while the new wireless version achieved a much better mean latency of 1.59 ms. The mouse features a unique, non-ergonomic shape that the reviewer finds uncomfortable for modern gaming, feeling like holding a kettlebell. The included software allows customization of DPI stages (up to 45,000 DPI) and polling rates (up to 8,000Hz), and includes a Smart Polling Rate Switcher. The side buttons feel very clicky but are poorly positioned, making them hard to use without accidentally pressing them. The overall conclusion is that while the mouse is a cool nostalgic product and collector's piece, its performance and ergonomics do not justify the high price for daily use.

Context: This video is a review of the Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition mouse, a highly exclusive and expensive rerelease of a revolutionary gaming mouse from 1999/2000. The reviewer, Linus Tech Tips staff, unpacks the premium collector's packaging to examine the features, performance metrics (especially latency), and ergonomics of this retro-inspired device, comparing it to modern gaming peripherals.

Detailed Analysis

The video reviews the Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition mouse, a limited collector's item priced at $1,337, with only 1,337 units made. The unboxing reveals an elaborate presentation featuring the mouse disassembled in a display case, along with the mouse itself, a charging dock, and accessories. The mouse features a transparent green chassis showing internal components, including the scroll wheel/charging coil and PCB, and uses the modern Focus Pro 45K Optical Sensor Gen-2. Latency testing shows the new wireless version performs well with a mean latency of 1.59 ms, significantly better than the original wired version's mean latency of 7.84 ms. However, the mouse weighs 109g (2.08 oz), which the reviewer finds heavy. The reviewer criticizes the shape, stating it is clearly designed for an older, less ergonomic style, feeling awkward to hold, especially the side buttons which are poorly placed. Despite the premium packaging and nostalgia factor, the reviewer concludes the mouse is not a viable daily driver for modern gaming due to its weight and awkward ergonomics, suggesting it is purely a collector's item.