TL;DR
The first one had scroll problems. Common.
The second one was purchased after a 4-month wait.
Hoping to NOT have another bad experience.
'TL; I care to read' version
Been using a Havit MS-300 as a backup. 0 scroll wheen issues till date over 2 years of use and 12 times more scrolls than the RVM as per mousotron data. And it costs less than half of the RVM and still contains a better encoder :|
Coming to my RVM history: The first one had a scroll wheel and click issue. Both. That unit was made by a manufacturer of Razer with the 'FRML Packaging'. Details on it are found on the web. If yer too lazy, let me know, I'll Ctrl+C; Ctrl+V for you
So, I returned that unit and after waiting 3 months minus 3 days for a replacement, the retailer (local) refunded me the full amount.Then I bought this new unit (the second one) from another local retailer, HOPING that the newer batches will address these issues..... HOPING.... on sth which has no relevance to hope because all information is out there in facts but not disclosed to customers...
Anyway, this unit is made by retailers keeping China region in mind and comes with CHS Packaging. English-Chinese written box. I write about this to the community, asking if anybody knows about any possible quality differences, but apparently, nobody has any clue.
Both units registered in my Razer ID.
Also, I wrote TONS about these issues with Razer's Viper lineup in the forums here. The scroll wheel (encoder), middle clicks, etc etc. One can call me a fool for re-purchasing the Viper mini and they'd be right. But if this purchase goes bad in 2 years.... oh boy, not getting Razer mice again. Maybe, just maybe it'll be a lesson worth learning, idk.... Just won't seem worth it. Be it the cheaper versions or the expensive Viper/Deathadder V2 which surprisingly carry the same issues... Razer's new Optical switches are bulletproof (most of the time) but if the middle button goes bad (again, a common issue)... what's the point...
The second choice was the HyperX Pulsefire Haste since I've yet to hear 0 problems with any of its clicks from customers in my country OR abroad. But just leaned over ONLY because of the Optical switches.
To all those who are still rocking your Viper minis, you can shout out :D
FYI, just an experience, this is the first time I'm moving from a 100g or so weighted mouse to a 61g mouse. Big change, the first day, today seems effortless while moving the mouse. Thankfully, light weighed mice are becoming a thing more and more as we move into an uncertain future.
And thanks for reading.