Notice: Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available.
Razer DeathAdder Essential vs Razer Viper Mini
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Razer DeathAdder Essential
Razer Viper Mini
Tested using Methodology v1.4
Updated Dec 15, 2022 05:36 PM
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comTested using Methodology v1.5
Updated Feb 21, 2024 09:11 PM
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight93.2 g
AmbidextrousNo
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight58.7 g
AmbidextrousShape Only
Variants
- DeathAdder Essential (Black)
- DeathAdder Essential (Matte Black)
- DeathAdder Essential (White)
- Viper Mini (Black)
Our Verdict
Razer DeathAdder Essential
Razer Viper Mini
The Razer DeathAdder Essential and the Razer Viper Mini are both wired gaming mice. The Mini is a better choice if you prefer small, ultra-light mice and use a fingertip grip. It has a more flexible, paracord-like cable, better quality mouse feet, and a programmable button below its scroll wheel. While they have similar sensor performance, the Mini has a higher maximum CPI and much lower latency, but its sensor is even less consistent. On the other hand, the DeathAdder Essential is heavier and larger, making it suitable with any grip type for most hand sizes.
Check Price
Main Differences forWork
Work
Threshold
Work
6.8
6.1
Mouse Compatibility
10
8.3
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
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)
2.4" (61 mm)
Height
1.7" (43 mm)
1.5" (39 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)
16.96 in³ (278 cm³)
Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build quality picture
Weight
6.4
9.1
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
93.2 g
58.7 g
Default Weight
93.2 g
58.7 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
8.0
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Cable Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
Cable Type
Braided
Paracord-like
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
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
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Optical
Switch Model
Razer Optical Mouse Switch Gen 2
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
9.5
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
12.0 ms
2.3 ms
Wired
12.0 ms
2.3 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
8.1
8.3
CPI Video
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-0.58%
-1.27%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-0.84%
-1.75%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.75%
-1.25%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.40%
0.71%
Precision Error Between CPI
3.82%
2.34%
Worst Tracking Error
16.75%
4.50%
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
9.0
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
11.5 ms
12.5 ms
Delay At Half Movement
4.0 ms
3.2 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
5.1 ms
4.2 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 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
Quiet
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
Yes
RGB On/Off
Yes
Yes
Mouse Compatibility
10
8.3
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Partially
Check Price
You have 10/10 free reviews left
To access
and
Become an Insider
unlimited full product reviews,
product prices
other exclusive site features
Razer DeathAdder Essential
Razer Viper Mini
Comments
Razer DeathAdder Essential vs Razer Viper Mini: Main Discussion
What do you think of these products? Let us know below.
Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Insiders have direct access to buying advice on our insider forum.