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Razer DeathAdder Essential vs Razer DeathAdder V2 Mini
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Razer DeathAdder Essential
Razer DeathAdder V2 Mini
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight93.2 g
AmbidextrousNo
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight62.5 g
AmbidextrousNo
Variants
- DeathAdder Essential (Black)
- DeathAdder Essential (Matte Black)
- DeathAdder Essential (White)
- Razer DeathAdder V2 Mini (Classic Black)
Our Verdict
Razer DeathAdder Essential
Razer DeathAdder V2 Mini
The Razer DeathAdder V2 Mini is overall better than the Razer DeathAdder Essential. They have the same classic shape, but the V2 Mini is a lot smaller and lighter. Also, the V2 Mini has a CPI switching button below its scroll wheel, a more flexible cable, and better quality mouse feet. It has a wider CPI range, and its click latency is much lower. However, the Essential's sensor is significantly more consistent, and its better suited for larger hands using a palm or claw grip.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Work
6.8
6.0
Mouse Compatibility
10
8.3
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
Green
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
5.0" (128 mm)
4.5" (115 mm)
Width
2.8" (70 mm)
2.4" (62 mm)
Height
1.7" (43 mm)
1.5" (38 mm)
Grip Width
66 mm
60 mm
Ambidextrous
No
No
Left-Handed Friendly
No
No
Finger Rest
No
No
Portability
5.4
5.8
Portability picture
Box Volume
23.43 in³ (384 cm³)
16.54 in³ (271 cm³)
Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality picture
Weight
6.4
8.9
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
93.2 g
62.5 g
Default Weight
93.2 g
62.5 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Left-Handed Friendly
No
No
Ambidextrous
No
No
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Maximum Of Paired Devices
Wired
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
No
X.Large Hand
No
Cable
7.0
8.5
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Cable Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.0 ft (1.8 m)
Cable Type
Braided
Paracord-like
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
No
X.Large Hand
No
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Mouse Feet
7.5
9.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Good
Good
Material
PTFE
Virgin Grade PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Additional Buttons
7.3
7.4
Buttons Picture
Total Number Of Buttons
5
6
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
12
14
Profile Switching Button
Yes
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
7.1
9.6
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
12.0 ms
2.1 ms
Wired
12.0 ms
2.1 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
8.1
8.6
CPI Video
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-0.58%
-0.58%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-0.84%
-0.67%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.75%
-0.50%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.40%
0.33%
Precision Error Between CPI
3.82%
2.39%
Worst Tracking Error
16.75%
5.63%
Minimum CPI
200 CPI
200 CPI
Maximum CPI
6,400 CPI
8,500 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
100 CPI
100 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.9
8.9
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
11.5 ms
12.4 ms
Delay At Half Movement
4.0 ms
3.8 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
5.1 ms
4.8 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
PixArt PAW3328
PixArt PMW3359
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
Quiet
Loud
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Razer Synapse 3
Razer Synapse 3
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
No
On-Board Memory
No
Yes
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
8.3
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Partially
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