Razer Krait Review

What the reviewers like:
Reviewers say the Razer Krait is very accurate and easy to adjust through the software. Resolution is high (1,600 dpi). The Krait has a long cord with a gold-plated USB connector. Reviewers like the smooth-sliding bottom. Some reviewers like the symmetrical shape, small size and lack of superfluous buttons. The Razer Krait is inexpensive for a gaming mouse.

What the reviewers don't like:
Some reviewers don't like the symmetrical shape and small size, and want more than three buttons. Higher-end mice have more features, but also cost more than the Razer Krait.

Razer Krait review highlights

The corded Razer Krait is less expensive than the Razer Copperhead (*est. $55), and reviews see it as a good budget gaming mouse, though most say that there are better performers. A few reviewers do prefer the Krait, however, which has fewer buttons. The symmetrical shape makes the mouse usable -- though not necessarily comfortable -- for right- or left-handers. The small size is also a love-it-or-hate-it proposition.

ExtremeTech.com has the best review of the Razer Krait corded gaming mouse. It covers all buying considerations in detail. Techtree.com has a good review with a slightly different conclusion. Maximum PC has a short but productive review. OCIA.net and Hi-TechReviews.com have rave reviews that aren't as critical.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Extreme Tech.com
Razer's Modest Mouse is Krait
Jeremy Atkinson
July 13, 2006

This is an extraordinarily balanced and comparative review of the Razer Krait. The market and product value are analyzed. Prospective buyers can make a very well informed decision from this review.

2. Techtree.com
Razer Krait Review
Punit Lodaya
Oct. 25, 2006

This review is comparative, but not as comprehensive as some others. The older Razer Copperhead earns a higher rating than the Krait. The editor concludes that the choice mainly comes down to personal preference.

3. MaximumPC.com
Razer Krait Review
Will Smith
Nov. 29, 2006

This three-paragraph review documents no testing and lacks the depth of the best reviews, but it is concise and surprisingly useful. The Razer Krait is briefly compared with the higher-end Razer Copperhead.

4. OverClock Intelligence Agency (OCIA.net)
Razer Krait High Precision Infrared Gaming Mouse Review
Frank "fstroupe" Stroupe
June 28, 2007

Enthusiast website OverClock Intelligence Agency reviews several high-end mice every year. Mice are evaluated for all purposes, not just gaming. Extremely detailed photographs and screen shots thoroughly document features and usage. However, this review of the Razer Krait gaming mouse makes no comparisons and isn't very critical.

5. Hi-Tech Reviews.com
Razer Krait Mouse and Mantis Gaming Surface Review
Kevin Elliott
Aug. 11, 2006

Every mouse reviewed by Hi-TechReviews.com scores well enough to earn an Award of Excellence or an Editor's Choice award. The rave reviews are not comparative, except that each newly reviewed mouse becomes the best Kevin Elliott has ever used.

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Razer Krait Review