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Razer DeathAdder Essential vs Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC
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Razer DeathAdder Essential
Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight93.2 g
AmbidextrousNo
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight84.6 g
AmbidextrousShape Only
Variants
- DeathAdder Essential (Black)
- DeathAdder Essential (Matte Black)
- DeathAdder Essential (White)
- G203 LIGHTSYNC (Black)
- G203 LIGHTSYNC (Blue)
- G203 LIGHTSYNC (Lilac)
- G203 LIGHTSYNC (White)
Our Verdict
Razer DeathAdder Essential
Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC
The Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC and the Razer DeathAdder Essential are wired gaming mice, but the Logitech is a better choice if you prefer lighter, ambidextrous-shaped mice. Also, it has a wider CPI range, a more precisely adjustable CPI, a lower lift of distance, and a much lower latency. Comparatively, you may find the Razer's larger, right-handed shape more comfortable when using a palm or claw grip if you have larger hands.
Main Differences forWork
Work
Threshold
Work
6.8
6.4
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Additional Buttons
7.3
6.8
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
Green
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
5.0" (128 mm)
4.6" (117 mm)
Width
2.8" (70 mm)
2.5" (64 mm)
Height
1.7" (43 mm)
1.5" (38 mm)
Grip Width
66 mm
60 mm
Ambidextrous
No
Shape Only
Left-Handed Friendly
No
Yes
Finger Rest
No
No
Portability
5.4
5.8
Portability picture
Box Volume
23.43 in³ (384 cm³)
17.09 in³ (280 cm³)
Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build quality picture
Weight
6.4
7.1
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
93.2 g
84.6 g
Default Weight
93.2 g
84.6 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
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
Cable
7.0
7.0
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Cable Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.9 ft (2.1 m)
Cable Type
Braided
Rubber
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
Ok
Material
PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Mechanical
Switch Model
Not Specified
Additional Buttons
7.3
6.8
Buttons Picture
Total Number Of Buttons
5
6
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
12
11
Profile Switching Button
Yes
No
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
7.1
9.1
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
12.0 ms
3.7 ms
Wired
12.0 ms
3.7 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
8.1
9.8
CPI Video
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-0.58%
-0.11%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-0.84%
0.00%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.75%
0.00%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.40%
0.27%
Precision Error Between CPI
3.82%
0.27%
Worst Tracking Error
16.75%
-3.88%
Minimum CPI
200 CPI
200 CPI
Maximum CPI
6,400 CPI
8,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
100 CPI
50 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
14.0 ms
Delay At Half Movement
4.0 ms
3.6 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
5.1 ms
4.7 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
PixArt PAW3328
1855
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum Lift Off Distance
2.4 mm
1.2 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel Type
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel Type
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
Logitech G HUB
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
Yes
On-Board Memory
No
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
Yes
Yes
RGB On/Off
Yes
Yes
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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