Razer has introduced a brand new model of its HyperFlux mouse pad, which first launched in 2018. The brand new HyperFlux V2 carries ahead the identical wi-fi charging performance as the unique, however as a substitute of solely being suitable with a single particular mouse, it really works with a number of fashions in Razer’s present lineup, charging their batteries constantly utilizing an included adapter.
The HyperFlux V2 Wi-fi Charging System is available in two variations for $119.99. One with a tough floor that’s accessible now, and one with a softer fabric floor, which is anticipated to launch later this yr. The unique Razer HyperFlux was offered as a part of a $249.99 bundle that included the Mamba HyperFlux mouse. The V2 mannequin doesn’t include a mouse, however is suitable with the Razer Basilisk V3 Professional 35K, Basilisk V3 Professional, Cobra Professional, and Naga V2 Professional mice, which vary in value from $129.99 to $179.99.
The Mamba HyperFlux mouse that labored with the unique model of the HyperFlux pad featured an excellent capacitor inside that retained energy for about 5 to 10 seconds when it was lifted off the pad. That was sufficient time to let you reposition the mouse with out it dying, however to make use of it anyplace else required a USB cable.
The brand new HyperFlux V2 as a substitute makes use of a puck inserted into the underside of the supported mouse fashions that expenses their batteries wirelessly whereas they’re on the pad. An LED indicator on the prime of the pad signifies the battery’s cost degree by altering colours.
Like the unique model, the brand new HyperFlux V2 mouse pad additionally serves as a receiver, permitting Razer’s mice and keyboards to wirelessly hook up with a PC (by means of the pad, which connects to a pc over USB) utilizing its proprietary HyperSpeed expertise that’s sooner and extra dependable than Bluetooth. The mouse pad can be suitable with Razer’s wi-fi keyboards, together with the BlackWidow V3 Professional and DeathStalker V2 Professional, however it could actually’t cost them wirelessly.
The performance of the HyperFlux V2 Wi-fi Charging System seems just like Logitech’s patented Powerplay Wi-fi Charging System. The Verge has reached out to Logitech for remark and to Razer to make clear if its new wirelessly charging mouse pad is utilizing a unique strategy than the Powerplay system. We’ll replace this story in the event that they reply.