Razer DeathAdder Essential (2021) – Wired Gaming Mouse
Razer DeathAdder Essential (2021) – Wired Gaming Mouse with 6,400 DPI Optical Sensor (True 6,400 DPI Optical Sensor, 5 Programmable Buttons, Ergonomic Form Factor, 10 Million-Click Life Cycle) Black
| Weight: | 96 g |
| Dimensions: | 64.01 x 64.01 x 19.3 cm; 96 Grams |
| Brand: | Razer |
| Model: | RZ01-03850100-R3M1 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Razer |
| Dimensions: | 64.01 x 64.01 x 19.3 cm; 96 Grams |
Amazing!
This mouse is easy to use, setup and has very good grip. I love this mouse and I’ve had it less than a week ! I do recommend and it is a steal for this price!!
Nice large mouse
Bought it for a friend who wanted a larger mouse. Used it a bit and already have a different Razer mouse of my own.
They are still using it months later and has shown no problems.
My favourite mouse!!
I’ve had this mouse for 2 years now and still no issues!! very pleased with the quality as sometimes razer can be hit or miss, extremely satisfied and would recommend to any gamer on a budget or just looking for a pretty white mouse 🙂
Lightweigh
Battery life is really good, connections flawless, extremely lightweight and very comfortable. It’s best mouse I’ve ever used but is it really worth over 100 for a mouse? I think it takes the P to be honest like most products labelled as gaming but I’m still the mug cuz i paid i
Very good budget mouse
Not very expensive yet has all the features and performance required for my gaming. I can see lots of improvement in my aim.
However I would not recommend this mouse for claw and fingertip grips as it is too large for anything but palm grip.
Pretty good mouse.
Been using it for over a year now, but lately the scroll wheel has been very jumpy and this is a common issue with all razer deathadder mouses. Quick solution is to blow hard into the scroll wheel and scroll at the same time, and it should release any trapped dust inside. Minor inconvenience but a pretty good mouse for the price overall
Very reliable and nice mouse
Had this mouse for a while now and have been playing all sorts on different consoles and pcs and at first I hated it the way it felt the way in how heavy it was but all of that just takes time the ergonomic shape makes it so my pinky and ring finger aren’t levetated all hours while playing and with the smooth feel of the mouse provides a comfortable experience but this mouse does have down sides if your thinking about playing this on a xbox you at no avail can change the dpi I would go to play fortnite with the Mrs and have to put the sensitivity all the way up to 25 percent as out the box it’s set to 450 dpi with no way of changing it on console and even if you do, do it on pc it still won’t transfer same with macros it will read the mouse button as unusable so things to be careful about but after using this couldn’t go back to my light mouse
Best Ergo Mouse
Shape:
I have average sized hands and play relaxed claw. This mouse is so comfortable. I previously used a Logitech Superlight since it’s heavily used in the pro scene. After pain in my index finger I realised the shape was too flat at neutral for my hand. This mouse fixed the problem.
Battery Life:
Excellent. I can go over a week or 2 without charging. I use it pretty heavily most days too.
Sensor:
Razor are known for making the best sensors. I have found it does an excellent job.
Buttons:
The buttons are clicky and nice feeling. Particularly impressed with the side where companies usually put cheaper ones. Every button is nice.
Summary:
If you want a very light mouse with an ergo shape I think this is the best on the market.
I love this mouse, it uses a 2.4 BT Connection (but can be wired), this mouse has up to 30000 optical sensor (up to 30000 dpi) but I use around 800.
The colour is amazing and goes extremely well with my setup, there is no RGB if you care about that please get a different mouse.
super good for gaming
good but can be bette
battery life is less than Logi G pro wireless
the sensor is better than GPW
right hand design is better in gaming
Everything’s right but can be better in battery
The best lightweight ergonomic mouse on the market.
I don’t typically use Razer peripherals, the last one I probably used was a starcraft II limited edition keyboard that I bought back in EGX like a decade ago.
I’ve used deathadders before at a mates’ house and generally have a good idea of the shape, and the mouse before I have had this one was the logitech g pro superlight.
And when I tell you the way it feels in the hand, not only in texture, but in the shape vs. the superlight? it’s objectively better.
My superlight has become my work mouse, and the glossy plastic on it just feels so slippery and mentally abrasive, if that makes sense.
the only thing that could make this mouse better is if the power button/dpi switch was on the top of the mouse. but other than that- very very solid mouse, I highly recommend this.
After 3 years of service I can say that the mouse is starting to show its age. Recently, the scrolling wheel started to misbehave and not record the down scroll properly and sometimes scrolling up instead of going down.
I know it is a late review but I felt that I need to say it.
During these 3 years the mouse did not have an issue at all.
All the rubbers are still in their place. The inner side rubber (where the 2 buttons are) is slightly worn out where the thumb sits frequently.
The RGB lighting is still working at least 80% of its original power.
Knowing how reliable this mouse has been, I am considering buying the same version again.
Not a fan of the cheap feeling plastic but still really good.
I have to say, after using them for a while I am a little bit bothered by the fact that the plastic they are made of feels a bit cheap especially since it started making weird crackling noises from the first 3 days of use. I was slightly worried about this issue becoming worse in the future however after using it for couple of months now I would say the plastic holds up just about well enough and the noises have not become any worse. Its just a slight feel that can annoy some people but honestly if you don’t press on the side panels of the mouse with your fingers harshly you probably won’t even notice it. Apart from that every single other aspect that I can think of of this mouse is just pure perfection. I have no complaints about its price either however I would recommend getting it on a discount as there will be better options coming up soon probably so I would say on a 20%-30% off definitely worth it however if you decide on getting it for full price and don’t mind the plastic too much then definitely worth it too.
I switched to a Razer mouse for the first time a few months ago which was the Deathadder V2 Mini as I needed a really lightweight and claw grip mouse for precision, it was good but having medium/slightly larger hands it was generally way too small and trying to be accurate was inconsistent. (The sensor was also imperfect, flicking back and forth on the same spot resulted in the cursor being in different spots) I then decided to try the regular V2 mouse and instantly felt a huge improvement in accuracy, the glides were as perfect as a viper, the clicks felt very thonky instead of high pitch, the cord is better than any stock cord I’ve ever felt, the weight is about 79grams making it in the absolute perfect size to weight and of course the sensor has no delay and is unbelievably accurate, with a 1600dpi it feels crispy for my 280hz monitor and got me form hardstuck diamond/ascendant to immortal.
The size is pretty big so if you feel your hands are smaller than medium you’ll be limited in the ways you can grip it.
The only complaint I have is the ergonomic shape makes the sides which have a rubberised material not good enough for a perfect grip so as you can see in the pictures I applied the V2 Mini’s grip tape onto it which worked really well.
The mouse feels very premium, in video reviews the only thing people complained about is the clicks were kinda wobbly which is not the case at all, probably fixed it.
Second ergo shape i’ve tried after not liking the Pulsar X-Lite V2 Wireless and i think i’ve found the perfect mouse for me. The weight is spot on and perhaps even a couple grams lighter than the advertised weight which is never usually the case with mice which usually weigh more than the manufacturer tells you.
The coating which is a very good one and definitely an upgrade over the coatings you’ll find on older Razer mice, this mouse gets grippier the more sweaty your hands get.
The main clicks / side buttons and scroll wheel are all well tensioned, sound good and don’t require too much force to actuate.
Lastly the sensor, top of the line optical sensor which goes up to 8K polling rate which is double that of the wireless version which just so happens to cost double this so no problems there.
All in all, the value for money here is unbeatable. You will not get a mouse with these specs and build quality at this price from no other manufacturer. The only con some might say is the fact it’s wired but to be honest having a wire has it’s up sides such as not having the charge the mouse etc. Also you aren’t getting 8K on any wireless mice not yet atleast, and even when they start making them they will have awful battery life.
Anyways let me not waffle. I don’t usually leave reviews but this mouse really impressed me. Now to sell my Endgame Gear XM2we!