Razer DeathAdder Essential

Overview

Razer’s signature design remains comfortable, sleek and minimalistic. The asking price is still a decent investment in a mouse and you will find more feature-rich offerings elsewhere, but those who want the DeathAdder shape without the bells and whistles of the Elite model will get on well with the Essential.

-- As reviewed by KitGuru

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Last revision on April 11, 2024

Reviewers Liked

Feels well-built
Low minimum lift-off distance
Great stock mouse feet
Comfortable for palm gripping even with large hands

Reviewers Didn't Like

Somewhat heavy
Cable isn't very flexible
No replacement mouse feet in the box
Software very heavyweight
Possible QC mishaps

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Expert reviews and ratings

The Razer DeathAdder Essential is good for FPS gaming. It has a low minimum CPI, a low lift-off distance, and satisfactory click latency, although it may not feel responsive enough for some gamers. It feels well-built and is suitable for almost all hand sizes using any grip type, but people with small hands may struggle with a claw or fingertip grip. Unfortunately, it's somewhat heavy, and its cable isn't very flexible.

By RTings on December 09, 2022

A little heavy, and with a stiff cable, but this is still a capable and great-value gaming mouse.

By CustomPC on October 15, 2022

This mouse is well suited for someone who is a beginner-level core gamer or a casual gamer who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a gaming mouse but still wants a mouse that satisfies their gaming needs. Overall the mouse is a good offering and very well justifies its price tag.

By GeekMan on June 26, 2022

Overall the Razer DeathAdder Essential is great for gaming, especially if you are on a budget and it is a great option to consider.

By TheTechFrontier on April 03, 2021

Looking for a budget mouse with a reputation as long as your arm? Then the DeathAdder Essential is perfect. Rivals might just edge it on some features, but that name speaks a lot on its own.

By TrustedReviews on January 09, 2020

By KitGuru on January 24, 2019

Overall this mouse is very disappointing, at $50 it is an absolute joke and on sale it is better but still a hard sell. It is definitely a stripped down version of a Deathadder, but not worth the price. I wouldn't recommend buying this mouse.

By Tekify on July 25, 2022

At this price, with these specs and a chance of QC failure on the sensor lens, I wouldn't personally recommend the DeathAdder Essential. If you can get it on sale, it can be a great choice, but you shouldn't expect a high lifespan, especially from the main switches. There are many alternatives in this price range that could be better, and if we consider second-hand products, there are alternatives aplenty.

By TechPowerUp on May 09, 2019

Razer DeathAdder Essential

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