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Razer DeathAdder Elite vs Razer Basilisk Essential
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Razer DeathAdder Elite
Razer Basilisk Essential
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Variants
- DeathAdder Elite
- DeathAdder Elite (Destiny 2 Edition)
- DeathAdder Elite (Overwatch Edition)
- DeathAdder Elite (SKT T1 Edition)
- Basilisk Essential (Black)
Our Verdict
Razer DeathAdder Elite
Razer Basilisk Essential
The Razer DeathAdder Elite and the Razer Basilisk Essential are both gaming mice, but the Elite has a much wider CPI range, a CPI that you can adjust very precisely in increments of one, a lower lift-off distance, and much lower click latency. On the other hand, the Essential has a dedicated sniper button and a thumb rest. Both are best-suited for larger hands, although people with small hands may be comfortable with a palm grip.
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DeathAdder Elite
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Office/Multimedia
Threshold
Office/Multimedia
7.2
7.2
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Type
Standard
Standard
Style Picture
Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
5.0" (128 mm)
4.9" (124 mm)
Height
1.7" (43 mm)
1.7" (43 mm)
Width
2.8" (70 mm)
2.9" (75 mm)
Grip Width
65 mm
59 mm
Portability
5.4
5.4
Portability picture
Volume
23.49 in³ (385 cm³)
24.41 in³ (400 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality picture
Weight
6.0
6.5
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
99.4 g
98 g
Default Weight
99.4 g
129 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Maximum Weight Without Wire
98 g
Comfort Of Use
8.5
8.5
Right-handed
Yes
Yes
Left-handed
No
No
Ambidextrous
No
No
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
Thumb
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Yes
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Yes
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
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
Cable
7.0
7.0
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Cable Video
Cable Length
7.0 ft (2.1 m)
7.1 ft (2.2 m)
Cable Type
Braided
Braided
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
Mouse Feet
7.5
7.5
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Good
Good
Material
PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Buttons
7.4
8.0
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
7
7
Number Of Side Buttons
2
3
Number Of Programmable Inputs
16
16
Profile Switching Button
No
Yes
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
7.2
6.5
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
11.6 ms
Wired
11.6 ms
25 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
9.3
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
0.10%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.25%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
0.08%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.27%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.26%
Worst Tracking Error
5.06%
Minimum CPI
100 CPI
200 CPI
Maximum CPI
16,000 CPI
6,400 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
1 CPI
100 CPI
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
Razer 5G
PixArt PAW3328
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
100 CPI
200 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
16,000 CPI
6,400 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
1 CPI
100 CPI
CPI (DPI) Variation
6%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 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
Quiet
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Compatible Software Option
6.5
6.5
Software settings screenshot
Software Name
Razer Synapse 3
Razer Synapse 3
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
No
Account Needed
No
No
On-Board Memory
No
No
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
RGB On/Off
Yes
Yes
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
8.3
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Partially
Partially
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