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RAWM Leviathan V4 Review: The Best Mouse of 2025?
The RAWM Leviathan V4 stands out as a superior alternative to the Razer Viper V3 Pro, offering a more comfortable and secure shape, excellent implementation, and performance. Despite some minor drawbacks, it is considered one of the best mouse options of 2025.
1. 🖱️ Introduction to the RAWM Leviathan V4: A Standout Competitor
- ✅ The RAWM Leviathan V4 is presented as a mouse with a shape similar to the Viper V3 Pro.
- ✅ Its excellent implementation and improvements in its shape are highlighted.
- ✅ The reviewer considers it their main recommendation to replace the Viper V3 Pro.
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1. 🖱️ Introduction to the RAWM Leviathan V4: A Standout Competitor
- ✅ The RAWM Leviathan V4 is presented as a mouse with a shape similar to the Viper V3 Pro.
- ✅ Its excellent implementation and improvements in its shape are highlighted.
- ✅ The reviewer considers it their main recommendation to replace the Viper V3 Pro.
00:39 - 01:18
2. 🏆 Overview and Price of the Leviathan V4
- ✅ The Leviathan V4 is inspired by the shape of the Viper V3 Pro, but with significant improvements.
- ✅ Unlike other similar mice, this one doesn't have any obvious flaws.
- ✅ Its price is competitive, around $90, similar to the K7 and the X1 V2 Ultimate.
- ✅ The possibility of acquiring it for less than $50 on AliExpress with coupons and offers is mentioned.
01:19 - 02:07
3. 🖱️ Click Analysis: TTC V2 Optical Switches
- ✅ The mouse uses TTC V2 optical switches, which are easy to actuate.
- ✅ The clicks have an adequate amount of pre and post-travel.
- ✅ The main buttons have a comfortable rounding and well-defined comfort grooves.
- ✅ The TTC V2 optical switches are considered the reviewer's second favorite, after the onboard optical ones.
02:08 - 02:40
4. ⚙️ Scroll Wheel and Side Buttons
- ✅ The scroll wheel has medium and well-defined steps.
- ✅ The wheel click is a bit stiffer than preferred, but not excessively so.
- ✅ The side buttons stand out for their excellent implementation, with minimal pre and post-travel and good rebound.
- ✅ The side buttons are a good size and accessible, even for forward grips.
02:41 - 03:17
5. 🛷 Underside and Skates: Design and Functionality
- ✅ The sensor is virtually centered, unlike the X1 V2.
- ✅ The skates are large and smooth, not fast but not slow either, offering a satisfactory glide.
- ⚠️ The main complaint is the Razer-type power/DPI button, which requires holding it down instead of a simple switch.
03:18 - 04:15
6. 🎨 Coating: Grip and Texture
- ✅ The coating is good for being metallic, with a slightly rubberized touch.
- ✅ It offers good grip with a little moisture, although it can be a bit slippery with cold and dry hands.
- ⚠️ The main complaint about the coating is the textured designs on the sides, which are annoying to the touch.
04:16 - 04:56
7. 💪 Build Integrity and General Implementation
- ✅ The build integrity is excellent, with no flex anywhere.
- ✅ The weight is light, similar to the Viper V3 Pro.
- ✅ The general implementation is very positive, with minor complaints such as the wheel click and the power button.
04:57 - 06:40
8. 📐 Shape Comparison: Leviathan V4 vs. Viper V3 Pro/X1
- ✅ The shape of the Leviathan V4 is compared to the ATK X1 V2 Extreme, similar to the Viper V3 Pro.
- ✅ The scroll wheel of the Leviathan V4 is a little further back and less protruding.
- ✅ The front curvature of the buttons is more comfortable on the Leviathan V4.
- ✅ The Leviathan V4 has a more rounded design in the pinky finger area, offering more comfort.
06:41 - 07:17
9. 🖐️ Conclusions on Shape: Comfort and Security
- ✅ The Leviathan V4 is considered an almost perfect remaster of the Viper's shape, making it more comfortable and secure.
- ✅ The less sharp and less protruding edges make it easier to find a comfortable grip.
- ✅ The comfort grooves are soft to the touch, making the grip even easier.
07:18 - 08:27
10. 🥇 Verdict: The Best Viper V3 Pro Clone?
- ✅ The Leviathan V4 is the main recommendation as a clone of the Viper V3 Pro, surpassing the X1 V2 and the K7.
- ✅ The TTC optical is preferred over the X1 V2's switches.
- ✅ The centralized sensor is an advantage over the X1 V2, which has the sensor further back.
- ✅ The weight balance could be improved with a smaller battery.
08:28 - 09:04
11. 📶 Performance and Dongle: Stable Wireless Connection
- ✅ The wireless performance is very satisfactory, although not at the level of the Nordic 54H of the ATK X1 V2 Extreme.
- ✅ The larger dongle offers a more consistent and interference-resistant connection.
- ✅ The dongle allows changing the polling rate on the fly.
09:05 - 10:15
12. 🤔 General Impressions: A Surprisingly Good Mouse
- ✅ The Leviathan V4 made the reviewer want to use the Viper V3 Pro shape.
- ✅ It felt natural and comfortable to use, with soft and curved edges.
- ✅ The stellar performance and amazing implementation make it an excellent mouse.
- ✅ It could have been higher on the tier list if it had been reviewed again.
- ✅ It is considered possibly the best mouse of 2025.
10:16 - 10:48
13. ⚙️ Software: ROMHub and Customization Options
- ✅ The ROMHub software is very good, with independent DPI adjustments for X and Y.
- ✅ The mouse supports up to 8K polling rate.
- ✅ It includes a gaming plus mode for performance and a glass mode for use on glass surfaces.
- ✅ It allows adjusting the angle tuning and the debounce of the optical switches.
10:49 - 11:23
14. ⚖️ Weight and Measurements: Light and Compact
- ✅ The weight of the RAWM Leviathan V4 is 53.9 grams.
- ✅ It compares favorably with the X1 V2 Extreme (58.8 grams) and the Viper V3 Pro.
- ✅ The narrowest grip width is 56.3 mm, the front grip width is 62.3 mm, the maximum rear width is 63.8 mm, and the maximum height is 39.5 mm.
11:24 - 12:02
15. 🎯 Final Thoughts: Main Recommendation
- ✅ The RAWM Leviathan V4 is almost perfect and is the main recommendation as an alternative to the Viper V3 Pro.
- ✅ The changes in shape are positive and safe.
- ✅ The color is impressive, the coating is solid, and the performance is very good.
- ✅ ROM is expected to continue improving in the future.
