Review: Razer and Humanscale ‘Pro’ ergo keyboard and mouse are a dream for the modern office

“The average person spends 40% of their working day, 40 hours a week, and about 40 years of their life” is how Razer launches its PR spin on its new co-branded and developed mouse and keyboard accessories . While those numbers are sober, they offer a hefty reminder that, like owning a good bed, using ergonomic PC accessories to reduce stress and injury is worth a little thought.

The computer accessories Pro Click, Pro Type and Pro Glide, which are made in combination with Humanscale’s knowledge of design, offer a clean, non-aesthetic non-gaming that would make any Surface Studio owner proud. These wireless accessories are not low cost, but they do deliver some things I have been looking for, including backlit LED lights on a 2.4 GHz keyboard.

I have spent the last few weeks using these tools, trading in my usual Razer gamer-oriented. Here’s what I think and what you need to know.

Razer Pro Click wireless ergonomic mouse

The $ 100 Pro-Click is the most accessible of all new products and probably the most popular. The Pro Click follows other high-profile, pro-level office mice such as Microsoft’s $ 99 Surface Precision Mouse and Logitech’s popular MX series.

The Pro Click is very similar in design to those mice with a large palm grip and design that “prevents wrist anchoring on the work floor and instead encourages the use of large arm and shoulder muscles, which are less likely to be tired than delicate wrists and hand muscles.”

• Ergonomic
• Up to 50M clicks
• Up to 16,000 DPI (up to 5 DPI stages stored)
• Razer 5G Advanced Optical Sensor
• 1000 Hz interview
• Tilt-click scroll wheel
• Eight programmable buttons
• 400 hours of battery life via Bluetooth; 200 via 2.4 GHz wireless
• Charging via micro USB (included)
• Multiple host connectivity: up to 4 devices (2.4 GHz + BT)
• Razer Synapse 3 enabled (optional)
• Weight: 105 grams
• Now available: $ 99.99

No frills are spared. There’s the famous Razer optical “5G” sensor with up to a running 16,000 DPI and flashing fast 1000Hz polling. There are also eight programmable buttons, a tilt scroll wheel, and options to use it via Bluetooth or 2.4GHz with the included dongle. That dongle fits in a small compartment at the bottom of the mouse for transport.

All this is packed in an earth-friendly package with recycled materials, which is a nice touch.

Battery life is especially good with the Pro Click up to 200 hours available with the 2.4 GHz connection, and double that with Bluetooth. Some of that is because there is no RGB lighting on the power, unlike Razer gaming mice. Unfortunately, to charge, you need the included micro USB cable finesse in the front port. It’s not bad, but you want to avoid losing the included two-meter cable, as the port gap is too small for most off-the-shelf micro USB connectors.

Here’s what I can tell you about the Pro Click: it’s an excellent mouse.

Humanscale touts how “is in a 30-degree angle, which is ideal for optimal comfort”, and both companies spent a lot of time researching and refining what works best, and taking care of small fatigue. I enjoy how this mouse feels to use, the clicks and the soft-click wheel. The inside plates of the Pro Click are what can be found in Razer’s premium gaming mice, making it super accurate (and you can also use it for some quick fragging).

The white and gray color matches the Pro Type keyboard, and it all goes well with a modern office setup. Both companies have also added some extra protection to prevent long-term comparison of the mouse, but we’ll have to see how that stops. White mice are always a bit risky that way.

While you can set up Pro Click with Razer’s Synapse 3 software, it’s thankfully not required. But by doing this you can control DPI presets (which can be switched directly on the hardware), polling rate, energy saving, and of course programming all these buttons.

Compared to the Surface Precision, the Pro Click substance is lighter at just 105 grams against 138 grams of Microsoft’s mouse. However, despite its lighter weight, the Razer mouse is more important with more area filling your palm, giving it a substantial feel. Click is also lighter and quieter with Pro Click.

And yes, you can use this mouse when you plug in and charge. That may seem obvious, but you’d be surprised how many mice get it wrong.

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Overall, I am currently surprised by the Pro Click. I usually use Razer’s excellent Basilisk Ultimate, but at least for now I’m stuck with the Pro Click.

There’s also a matching $ 10 mouse pad, which is nice but basic. It is high density rubber tight with a textured microfiber cloth and anti-slip base. You buy most to complete the set here, not because of special features.

While you could opt for the Pro Click mouse, Razer also has a fairly expensive $ 140 keyboard to match. Like the mouse, this keyboard is paired with Humanscale, so ergonomics and office environments are a consideration.

The Pro Type is a full-size keyboard, a nice 60 percent change from my Huntsman I used. It has a metal top cover, which is a beautiful silver. It uses Razer Orange mechanical switches, which deliver a “quiet but tactile” typing experience. I love orange because it is not too loud, and it has a soft kiss to use it. There are the usual rolls of 10 keys and a soft touch on the keys, which feels great.

• Full size keyboard
• Ergonomic design with soft-touch coating
• Metal top cover
• Durability up to 80M keystrokes
• 10-key rollover
• Razer Orange Mechanical Switches (silent, tactile)
• Multiple host connectivity: up to 4 devices (2.4 GHz + BT)
• Programmable keys with macro recording
• White LED backlit keys
• Battery life: Up to ~ 12 hours on Bluetooth and 2.4GHz with backlight on; up to ~ 84 hours without backlighting on Bluetooth, and ~ 78 hours on 2.4 GHz
• Charging via Type-C-braided 2M cable (included)
• Razer Synapse 3 enabled (optional)
• Size: 442 x 133 x 39
• Weight: 900 grams
• Now available: $ 139.99

But what makes the Pro Type unique is its wireless capability. Keyboards with Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity are not new, but I have seen some really wireless keyboards that are also backlit. Microsoft certainly does not. However, the Pro Type has really nice, cool white LEDs that come from below. Sure, the LEDs significantly reduce the battery life at 2.4GHz from about 78 hours to just 12, but at least it’s my choice.

On the downside, like all wireless keyboards I’ve ever used, you run the risk of interfering with the signal, which can be a mind-numbingly frustrating experience. Such a problem normally happens with Bluetooth, but even at 2.4GHz it can happen. Fortunately, I did not experience much of this during my review period.

Charging is simple with the included Type-C-braided cable, and you can use this keyboard as wired all the time. Like the mouse, Razer Synapse 3 is optional. However, the software provides advanced configuration capabilities such as controlling the brightness of those LEDs, switching off, breathing or static effects, and other power-saving tricks. You can also control LED lighting via FN + F11 / F12, which is a nice touch.

Unfortunately, there are no dedicated media or volume keys, something I appreciated about Razer’s refreshing Ornata (another one I run regularly with).

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I’m also disappointed that Razer and Humanscale did not offer or include matching wrist rest. I’m a huge fan of these keyboard accessories because they give some extra cushion to your floor palms. Surprisingly, no company considered such a feature as part of the ergonomic game here, even if they paid extra for it. Fortunately, third-party wrist rests are easy to obtain, even from Razer. Just lucky finding a white one.

It’s clean to see that Razer is pivot from just a gaming company to a prosumer. This transition began with their non-gaming $ 200 Razer Opus headphones, which are recommended for the price.

Humanscale, “the world’s oldest experts in office ergonomics,” is an excellent match with Razer. Clearly, they have the ergo and design chops to match what Razer can produce, and the result here is distinctive and high quality.

The very “Pro” aesthetic here with clean, white, minimalism works well for matching PC and office layouts. There’s a heel modern look at all of this, and it’s the right tone to ride in distinction from the all-black gaming world that Razer is known for.

If I had to choose one of these accessories, I think the Razer Pro Click is the one to get. It’s a well done mouse that has become my go-to for some time to come. The Pro Type is also incredibly useful, but besides the look, you have to decide if you like Orange switches (I prefer them). I’m just glad I can now have a wireless keyboard setup and get some of that sweet LED backlighting.