The HyperFlux V2 mousepad is only compatible with five of Razer’s gaming mice right now: Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, Razer Basilisk V3 Pro, Razer Cobra Pro, Razer Cobra HyperSpeed, and Razer Naga V2 Pro. Pop any of these on top of the pad and they’ll automatically recharge.
The largest issue was occasional warmth from the charging elements. The heat wasn’t strong enough to cause any concern, and it only happened intermittently when the mouse was (presumably) running low on power and needed a boost, but it was just warm enough to distract me. It’s worth noting that Razer doesn’t recommend placing the HyperFlux V2 on metal surfaces (sorry to anyone with a Secretlab Magnus desk).
This mousepad’s second ability is to function like a wireless dongle. The HyperFlux can connect to both Razer mice and keyboards, which can help to free up some USB ports if you’re running short. It’s similar to having multiple Logitech peripherals connected to one Logi Bolt receiver. But there’s a tradeoff: Many of Razer’s mice are capable of 8,000-Hz polling rates, a top-of-the-line spec for gaming peripherals. This extra polling—how many times per second the mouse communicates with the computer—can be unlocked with the HyperPolling dongle, but it isn’t available here. That should be included in a mousepad that costs this much.
Infinite Life
Battery life is a fickle thing. The longevity of your mouse’s charge relies not only on usage but also on the settings. Increasing the polling rate or cranking the RGB can significantly cut down battery life. However, mouse batteries have become so energy-dense that even the battery in a lightweight mouse, like the Cobra HyperSpeed, is rated for up to 110 hours of use. Even with the settings at the max, you likely won’t have to charge your mouse more often than once a month unless you’re spending multiple hours gaming every day or working from home on your desktop.
My biggest concern was keeping a device with a battery at 100 percent charge for a prolonged period. It’s a surprisingly common issue with wireless mechanical keyboards right now, since some of them don’t have a way to differentiate between charging and being used wired. In a worst-case scenario, this can lead to the battery swelling over time. Keeping a battery fully-charged and plugged-in can also significantly lower the battery’s maximum capacity over time. Luckily, the HyperFlux accounts for this: The battery can be limited to a certain capacity (I chose 80 percent for my testing), and past that point, the mousepad will disable charging.
