Name: DeathAdder Essential
Brand: Razer
SKU: 458797
Rating: 3.7 (231 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.5 / 5

The lighting is fine and simple to configure in the easy to use Razer
they re crisp
consistent

lack of a DPI button IS a real issue
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the breathing effect is quite choppy and not impressive

Operating resolution: 6400 dpi
Number of buttons: 5
Number of wheels: 1
Weight: 96 g
Type of motion sensor: Optical

Razer DeathAdder Essential - Pros & Cons

The lighting is fine and simple to configure in the easy to use Razer
they re crisp
consistent
and do a pretty solid job
decent bulk of time on Apex was really enjoyable
it worked great on that as well
quite smooth and comfortable
A solid performer all-around here
are well-sized
easy to reach
and consistently efficient
supremely comfortable design
battery life is solid under both conditions
The optical sensor works very well
The scroll wheel and side buttons are great
glide easily and smoothly on both hard and soft pads
The cable is long and flexible
Ergonomic yet stylish and with a killer sensor
the build is solid and lightweight
DeathAdder Elite is simple yet stylish
the build is very sturdy in our creak test
build quality and the tracking is really awesome
The movement is actually OK and has worked well
scroll wheel feels and works great
the mouse is super easy and comfortable to use constantly
sleek and distinct body is designed for comfort
excellent gaming mouse that works phenomenally for day to day work
The mouse just feels great to use
Essential fits nicely in the hand and has very good ergonomics
Essential is well built for its affordable price
Razer is significantly lighter and feels sturdier
Razer is slightly lighter and feels sturdier
Razer DeathAdder Essential is decent for office use
better quality cable
smoother-gliding mouse feet
Razer performs better overall
It feels well-built and comfortable
more lightweight and has a higher maximum CPI
Basilisk performs better overall
Razer has better overall performance
It has a better build quality than most others in its segment
a good 6400 DPI sensor that provides consistent tracking during gaming sessions
The mouse is very well built and feels very durable in your hand
good offering and very well justifies its price tag
The mouse is very well-built and feels very durable
faster clicks and minimal latency
The mouse is also compatible with hands of all sizes
quality and does not raise any concerns

lack of a DPI button IS a real issue
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the breathing effect is quite choppy and not impressive
The wheel is quite loud and is a little tight to press
mean it s not suitable for general use too
pinkie rest area flares out and is a little wider which
slight audible resistance and 96 gram weight
only accents are lighting the logo and scroll wheel
only with Razer keyboards
Razer Essential without software which is really disappointing
There are no sharp areas
The sensor here is hard to find
Scroll Wheel The notches on the scroll wheel are a bit soft
lack of grips on each side
mouse
in a bad way
The LED software is programmable but very rough
little wireless usb receiver for your mouse cannot be replaced
still positioned a little too awkwardly to fully map into muscle memory
Outages would only last a second or so
With no RGB or onboard storage
The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog
70 price point being a little on the expensive side
a super heavy like many other gaming mice
Razer do not make any replacement receivers
you cannot change the DPI on the mouse through a DPI button
the mouse is quite heavy
scroll wheel doesn't have any L/R tilt buttons
No L/R tilt buttons or free scrolling
its CPI adjustments steps are irregular
lacks some of the features the more expensive models
this mouse is very disappointing
Feet - Terrible
inconsistent
felt like sandpaper
Cable - Braided and very stiff
V2's cable never distracted me during gameplay
SpeedflexÃ¢ÂÂ braided cable used for connecting to the PC
there is no onboard memory on the mouse
this mouse offers no DPI switch
uncomfortable
unresponsive mouse ruining your game

Razer DeathAdder Essential - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Number of buttons	5 Best: 3DConnexion SpaceMouse Enterprise Number of buttons: 31
Operating resolution	6400 dpi Best: Redragon Ranger Operating resolution: 124000 dpi
Weight	96 g Best: Dicota Twister Weight: 0.07 g

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Razer DeathAdder Essential - Full Specifications

Type of motion sensor	Optical
Device interface	USB Type-A
Purpose	Gaming

Ergonomic design	yes
Programmable mouse buttons	yes

Width	2.87 in
Height	1.69 in
Depth	5.0 in
Weight	3.39 oz

Operating resolution	6400.0 dpi
Buttons type	Pressed buttons
Number of buttons	5
Number of wheels	1
Scroll type	Wheel
Scrolling directions	Vertical

Colour of product	Black White
Form factor	Ambidextrous
Illumination	yes
Illumination colour	Green
Surface coloration	Image
Cable length	2.1

Power source	Cable

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Razer DeathAdder Essential Razer - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.8

Based on 7 reviews

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Published: 24.01.2019

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RTINGS.com

Published: 14.06.2021

Razer DeathAdder Essential Review

3.8

The Razer DeathAdder Essential gaming mouse is a more affordable entry to the full-sized DeathAdder series. It has the same shape and size as the more expensive ...

TechPowerUp

Published: 09.05.2019

Razer DeathAdder Essential Review

4.0

Razer recently introduced their Essential lineup with cheaper variants of the DeathAdder and Abyssus mice. This review is of the DeathAdder Essential, which features the same iconic shape, but with a mid-level optical sensor, single-color lighting, non-rubberized sides, and a more friendly price tag compared to its bigger brother.

Razer DeathAdder Essential Razer DeathAdder V2 X review: 'great value for money with some sacrifices'

gamesradar

Published: 20.12.2021

Razer DeathAdder V2 X review: 'great value for money with some sacrifices'

3.5

The Razer DeathAdder V2 X is the latest budget entry in the highly popular range. With a solid spec sheet considering its $59.99 price point, there's certainly a lot to love here - but some sacrifices