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HyperX Pulsefire Core vs Razer DeathAdder Essential
Side-by-Side Comparison
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HyperX Pulsefire Core
Razer DeathAdder Essential
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight91.5 g
AmbidextrousYes
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight93.2 g
AmbidextrousNo
Variants
- Pulsefire Core (Black)
- DeathAdder Essential (Black)
- DeathAdder Essential (Matte Black)
- DeathAdder Essential (White)
Our Verdict
HyperX Pulsefire Core
Razer DeathAdder Essential
The HyperX Pulsefire Core and the Razer DeathAdder Essential are wired gaming mice with different designs. The Razer has a right-handed design, and its shape is best suited for palm or claw grip for medium to extra-large hands. It has a slightly higher maximum CPI, smoother-gliding mouse feet, and lower latency. The HyperX has an ambidextrous shape with two buttons on its left side, as well as two CPI switching buttons below its scroll wheel. It's better suited for smaller hands who prefer a palm or claw grip.
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Threshold
Work
7.2
6.8
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Number Of Programmable Inputs
7
12
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
RGB
Green
Shape
3D Model
Length
4.7" (119 mm)
5.0" (128 mm)
Width
2.5" (64 mm)
2.8" (70 mm)
Height
1.6" (41 mm)
1.7" (43 mm)
Grip Width
60 mm
66 mm
Ambidextrous
Yes
No
Left-Handed Friendly
No
No
Finger Rest
No
No
Portability
5.7
5.4
Portability picture
Box Volume
19.10 in³ (313 cm³)
23.43 in³ (384 cm³)
Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Build quality picture
Weight
6.5
6.4
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
91.5 g
93.2 g
Default Weight
91.5 g
93.2 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Right-handed
No
Left-handed
No
No
Ambidextrous
Yes
No
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Maximum Of Paired Devices
Wired
Bluetooth
No
No
Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Use When Charging
No
No
On/Off Activation
None
None
Receiver Extender
No
No
Battery Indicator
No
No
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
No
Cable
7.0
7.0
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Cable Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Cable Type
Braided
Braided
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Mouse Feet
7.0
7.5
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Ok
Good
Material
PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Additional Buttons
6.9
7.3
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
7
5
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
7
12
Profile Switching Button
No
Yes
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
6.9
7.1
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
13.6 ms
12.0 ms
Wired
13.6 ms
12.0 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
8.3
8.1
CPI Video
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-1.33%
-0.58%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-0.83%
-0.84%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-1.17%
-0.75%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.55%
0.40%
Precision Error Between CPI
3.50%
3.82%
Worst Tracking Error
7.50%
16.75%
Minimum CPI
200 CPI
200 CPI
Maximum CPI
6,200 CPI
6,400 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
100 CPI
100 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.9
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
11.5 ms
Delay At Half Movement
4.0 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
5.1 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
PixArt PMW3327
PixArt PAW3328
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum Lift Off Distance
2.4 mm
2.4 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Loud
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
NGenuity
Razer Synapse 3
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
No
On-Board Memory
Yes
No
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
Yes
Software settings screenshot
RGB On/Off
Yes
Yes
Account Needed
No
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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