The short version
Both are ergonomic, but the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro is 6 mm longer, 3 mm wider, and 3 mm taller (122.2 × 64.8 × 41.3 mm vs 128 × 68 × 44 mm). By length that is medium-sized against large. The Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is 1 g lighter (55 g vs 56 g). The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro uses the newer Focus Pro 45K Optical Sensor Gen-2 and tracks to a higher maximum DPI (26,000 vs 45,000). Both poll at up to 8,000 Hz. At 8,000 Hz, Razer claims 20 hours for the DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed and 22 hours for the DeathAdder V4 Pro, so the DeathAdder V4 Pro lasts longer on paper. The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro came out 13 months later (June 2024 vs July 2025). In our rankings the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is #21 overall and the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro is #4.
What actually separates them
| RazerDeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed | VS | RazerDeathAdder V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/06 | Release Date | 2025/07 |
| #21 | Overall Rank | #4 |
| #14 | FPS Rank | #3 |
| #14 | MOBA Rank | #2 |
| #28 | MMO Rank | #12 |
| 26000 | Max DPI | 45000 +73.1% |
| 40 G | Acceleration | 85 G +112.5% |
| 500 | IPS | 900 +80% |
| Razer Focus X 26K Optical Sensor | Sensor | Focus Pro 45K Optical Sensor Gen-2 |
| Colors | ||
| 122.2 mm | Length | 128 mm |
| 64.8 mm | Width | 68 mm |
| 41.3 mm | Height | 44 mm |
| 55g | Weight | 56g +1.8% |
| Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 | Main Switch | Optical Mouse Switches Gen-4 |
| 90M | Switch Lifespan | 100M +11.1% |
| 20 h at 8,000 Hz | Battery Life | 22 h at 8,000 Hz +10% |
Every spec, side by side
| RazerDeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed | VS | RazerDeathAdder V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Razer | Brand | Razer |
| 2024/06 | Release Date | 2025/07 |
| Rankings | ||
| #21 | Overall Rank | #4 |
| #14 | FPS Rank | #3 |
| #14 | MOBA Rank | #2 |
| #28 | MMO Rank | #12 |
| Performance | ||
| 26000 | Max DPI | 45000 |
| 40 G | Acceleration | 85 G |
| 500 | IPS | 900 |
| 1000-8000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 8000 |
| 1.2 | Lift-off Distance | Unknown |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Optical |
| Razer Focus X 26K Optical Sensor | Sensor | Focus Pro 45K Optical Sensor Gen-2 |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| No | RGB Lighting | No |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Ergonomic |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 122.2 mm | Length | 128 mm |
| 64.8 mm | Width | 68 mm |
| 41.3 mm | Height | 44 mm |
| 55g | Weight | 56g |
| No | Extra Weights | No |
| Buttons | ||
| 6 | Total Buttons | 6 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 2 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Notched |
| Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 | Main Switch | Optical Mouse Switches Gen-4 |
| Optical | Main Switch Type | Optical |
| 90M | Switch Lifespan | 100M |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless, Wired | Connection | Wireless, Wired |
| Built In | Battery Type | Built In |
| 20 h at 8,000 Hz | Battery Life | 22 h at 8,000 Hz |
| Software Features | ||
| Unknown | Hardware Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Software Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Angle Snapping | Unknown |
| Unknown | Smoothing | Unknown |
| Unknown | Motion Sync | Always On |
Where to buy
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed
Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed or the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro?
The Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is lighter: 55 g vs 56 g.
Are the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed and Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro the same shape and size?
No, both are ergonomic, but the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro is 6 mm longer, 3 mm wider, and 3 mm taller (122.2 × 64.8 × 41.3 mm vs 128 × 68 × 44 mm). By length that is medium-sized against large.
Which has the better sensor specs, the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed or the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro?
The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro is higher on paper: 26,000 vs 45,000 DPI and 500 vs 900 IPS.
Which has longer battery life, the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed or the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro?
The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro, on the manufacturer's own claim: 20 hours vs 22 hours at 8,000 Hz.
Which is newer, the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed or the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro?
The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro, by 13 months: June 2024 vs July 2025.
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