Razer Pro Click 2 review: A mighty Mac mouse with powerful features

Price When Reviewed

$99.99

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Most mice and keyboards will work with a Mac, but there aren’t many that are specifically designed for use with Macs. Many mice and keyboards also require an app that provides additional features, such as the ability to reprogram the buttons on a mouse or the Function keys on a keyboard.

In recent years, Logitech has been one of the few companies that provides a proper Mac app for its MX range of mice and keyboards, which has made it the first choice for many Mac users who wanted an alternative to Apple’s own Magic mice and keyboards. 

Logitech has finally got some competition, though, as the gaming gurus at Razer have released a new version of its Synapse app that finally works on Macs with Apple Silicon (there was a version of Synapse for Intel Macs many years ago, but that has long since been discontinued).

The Mac version of Synapse is still in its beta preview phase, and it currently only supports a limited selection of Razer’s mice and keyboards. However, it does support the new Pro Click V2 mouse that we review here, which costs $99.99/£99.99. There’s also an ergonomic version of the mouse called the Pro Click Vertical, which tilts the surface of the mouse to provide better support for your wrist and fore-arm, priced at $119.99/£119.99. Sadly, though, both models are only available for right-handed users.

Razer, of course, is known for its gaming gear, and the Pro Click V2 is festooned with the gratuitous glowing lights and high-precision sensor that you’d expect from a gaming mouse. However, it’s actually part of Razer’s Productivity range, and – when using Synapse – provides a number of features that will appeal to people who use their Mac for work as well as the occasional bout of gaming.

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Apart from the lighting effects, the Pro Click V2 actually looks fairly conventional, but it’s neatly designed and solidly built. The top panel has a contoured surface that fits comfortably into the palm of your hand, and a smooth matte finish that lets you move your fingers easily around the various buttons and controls.

There are plenty of options here too, with the standard Left and Right mouse buttons on the top, along with a scrolling wheel that can also tilt to the sides to allow both Up/Down and Left/Right scrolling when viewing documents or photos. There’s also a Scroll Mode button that allows you to switch the scroll wheel between high-speed, free-scrolling mode, and a more precise, tactile mode that clicks as you scroll from page to page.

There are also two thumb buttons on the left side of the mouse, with a small thumb rest just below for extra comfort. 

Mac App

And, as mentioned, there’s the new Mac version of Razer’s Synapse app, which can be used to reprogram the various mouse buttons and to adjust other settings, such as the glowing lighting effects and the sensitivity of the mouse sensor. Admittedly, Synapse isn’t the most intuitive app we’ve ever come across, and it took me a little while to figure out how to program the two thumb buttons to move Forward or Back through web pages in Safari (a task that Logitech’s more straightforward Options+ app can handle in a matter of seconds).

It’s worth persevering, though, as Synapse does include more powerful features such as the ability to record ‘macro’ commands that can automate and speed up many repetitive tasks. It’s also possible to create profiles for use with specific apps, such as using the scroll wheel to control the Presenter View in a PowerPoint presentation.

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Connectivity is good too, as the Pro Click V2 can be paired with three different devices via Bluetooth, with a button on the base of the mouse that allows you to quickly switch between devices.

There’s also a separate wireless adaptor included in the box, which can provide faster response speeds than ordinary Bluetooth for gaming. Some business users prefer to use wireless adaptors as they’re more secure and less prone to hacking than Bluetooth.

You can also use the Pro Click V2 as a conventional wired mouse with the USB charging cable that is included in the box. However, both the charging cable and wireless adaptor use a USB-A interface to connect to your Mac, so you’ll need an adaptor if your Mac only has USB-C or Thunderbolt.

Battery life is around 3.5 months in wireless mode, and the Synapse app also provides a Smart-dim option that can turn off or dim the lighting effects to save power.

Should You Buy The Razer Pro Click V2

It’s always good to have more competition in the Mac market, and Razer’s Pro Click V2 is a welcome alternative to Apple’s Magic Mouse, as well as high-end rivals such as Logitech’s MX Master. It’s fairly expensive, but the mouse is well designed and comfortable to use – as long as you’re right-handed – and we like the ability to program the various buttons in the Synapse app. The app could be more straightforward to use, but powerful features such as macro recording can provide a useful productivity boost for pro users at work.