The short version
The Razer DeathAdder Essential is 8 mm longer, 10 mm wider, and 5 mm taller (119.6 × 62.5 × 38.1 mm vs 127.3 × 72.7 × 42.8 mm). By length that is medium-sized against large. The Razer Cobra is 38 g lighter (58 g vs 96 g). The Razer Cobra tracks to a higher maximum DPI (8,500 vs 6,400). The Razer Cobra came out about 5 years later (June 2023 vs July 2018). In our rankings the Razer Cobra is #43 overall and the Razer DeathAdder Essential is #83.
What actually separates them
| RazerCobra | VS | RazerDeathAdder Essential |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/06 | Release Date | 2018/07 |
| #43 | Overall Rank | #83 |
| #36 | FPS Rank | #84 |
| #43 | MOBA Rank | #84 |
| #50 | MMO Rank | #77 |
| 8500 | Max DPI | 6400 -24.7% |
| 35 G | Acceleration | 30 G -14.3% |
| 300 | IPS | 220 -26.7% |
| Colors | ||
| 119.6 mm | Length | 127.3 mm |
| 62.5 mm | Width | 72.7 mm |
| 38.1 mm | Height | 42.8 mm |
| 58g | Weight | 96g +65.5% |
| 6 | Total Buttons | 5 |
| Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 | Main Switch | Mechanical |
| Optical | Main Switch Type | Mechanical |
| 90M | Switch Lifespan | 10M -88.9% |
Every spec, side by side
| RazerCobra | VS | RazerDeathAdder Essential |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Razer | Brand | Razer |
| 2023/06 | Release Date | 2018/07 |
| Rankings | ||
| #43 | Overall Rank | #83 |
| #36 | FPS Rank | #84 |
| #43 | MOBA Rank | #84 |
| #50 | MMO Rank | #77 |
| Performance | ||
| 8500 | Max DPI | 6400 |
| 35 G | Acceleration | 30 G |
| 300 | IPS | 220 |
| 1000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | Unknown |
| 1.2 | Lift-off Distance | Unknown |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Optical |
| 8500 DPI Optical Sensor | Sensor | Unknown |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| Yes | RGB Lighting | Yes |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Symmetrical | Shape | Unknown |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 119.6 mm | Length | 127.3 mm |
| 62.5 mm | Width | 72.7 mm |
| 38.1 mm | Height | 42.8 mm |
| 58g | Weight | 96g |
| No | Extra Weights | Unknown |
| Buttons | ||
| 6 | Total Buttons | 5 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 2 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Unknown |
| Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 | Main Switch | Mechanical |
| Optical | Main Switch Type | Mechanical |
| 90M | Switch Lifespan | 10M |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| None | Battery Type | Unknown |
Where to buy
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Common questions
Which is lighter, the Razer Cobra or the Razer DeathAdder Essential?
The Razer Cobra is lighter: 58 g vs 96 g.
Are the Razer Cobra and Razer DeathAdder Essential the same shape and size?
No, the Razer DeathAdder Essential is 8 mm longer, 10 mm wider, and 5 mm taller (119.6 × 62.5 × 38.1 mm vs 127.3 × 72.7 × 42.8 mm). By length that is medium-sized against large.
Which has the better sensor specs, the Razer Cobra or the Razer DeathAdder Essential?
The Razer Cobra is higher on paper: 8,500 vs 6,400 DPI and 300 vs 220 IPS.
Which is newer, the Razer Cobra or the Razer DeathAdder Essential?
The Razer Cobra, by about 5 years: June 2023 vs July 2018.
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