Razer USA's latest gaming mouse is now available. With Razer sticking with the serpentine naming theme, the Copperhead High Precision Gaming Mouse promises improvements over its Diamondback predecessor. What are these improvements? Do they add considerable value to the Copperhead? Let's find out.

Razer Copperhead High Precision Gaming Mouse

The Copperhead is available in three lighted color options: Tempest Blue, Anarchy Red, and Chaos Green. The Tempest Blue option is what CrazyPC provided us for this review. The red and green color options will become available sometime later so for now the blue is what you'll likely find for sale.

Copperhead Color Options

Unlike the Diamondback before it, the Copperhead utilizes the latest in laser technology at a whopping 2,000 counts per inch (cpi). This technology comes from Agilent Technologies. The Copperhead is built on the very latest Agilent LaserStream architecture coupled with the ADNS-6010 high performance optical mouse sensor (PDF). All of this is also found in the Copperhead's main competition:  Logitech's new G5 Laser Mouse...so from a technical standpoint both mice are essentially the same.

Agilent Diagram

• 2000 DPI Laser Engine Powered by Razer Precision™ 1000 Hz Ultrapolling™ with 1 ms response time as compared with 125Hz/8 ms response time used by other conventional gaming mice 32KB Onboard Memory Powered by Razer Synapse™ 7 independently programmable buttons optimized with Razer’s Hyperesponse™ technology for ultra tactile button feedback and maximum actions-per-minute (APM) gameplay
   
• Up to 3 customizable weight standards and optional dummy buttons (Razer Copperhead Pro-Tools™ accessory kit sold separately for ~$10)
   
• Zero-Acoustic Ultraslick™ Teflon feet
   
• 16 bit data path, as compared to 8 bit and 12 bit data paths used by other conventional mice
   
• High speed motion detection, up to 45ips and 20g / Over 7080 frames per second
   
• Always-On™ mode pioneered by Razer™ - the laser engine sensor never powers down to provide instantaneous response at all times during gameplay
   
• Award winning Razer™ drivers featuring On-the-Fly Sensitivity™ DPI adjustment pioneered by Razer
   
• Size: 5.04" length x 2.5" width x 1.54" height
   
• GlowPipe™ non-slip side rails
   
• Ergonomic ambidextrous design
   
• Ultra large non-slip rubber coated mouse buttons
   
• Gold plated USB connector for maximum conductivity
   
• 7 foot, lightweight, non-tangle cord

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