The short version
The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro is ergonomic and the Razer Viper V3 Pro is symmetrical, and the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro is 4 mm wider and 4 mm taller (128 × 68 × 44 mm vs 127.1 × 63.9 × 39.9 mm). The Razer Viper V3 Pro is 9 g lighter (63 g vs 54 g). The Razer Viper V3 Pro uses the newer Focus Pro 35K Optical Sensor Gen-2 and tracks to a higher maximum DPI (30,000 vs 35,000). Both poll at up to 8,000 Hz. At 8,000 Hz, Razer claims 17 hours for the DeathAdder V3 Pro and 17 hours for the Viper V3 Pro. The Razer Viper V3 Pro came out 20 months later (August 2022 vs April 2024). In our rankings the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro is #18 overall and the Razer Viper V3 Pro is #12.
What actually separates them
| RazerDeathAdder V3 Pro | VS | RazerViper V3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/08 | Release Date | 2024/04 |
| #18 | Overall Rank | #12 |
| #13 | FPS Rank | #9 |
| #13 | MOBA Rank | #9 |
| #23 | MMO Rank | #18 |
| 30000 | Max DPI | 35000 +16.7% |
| Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor | Sensor | Focus Pro 35K Optical Sensor Gen-2 |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Symmetrical |
| 128 mm | Length | 127.1 mm |
| 68 mm | Width | 63.9 mm |
| 44 mm | Height | 39.9 mm |
| 63g | Weight | 54g -14.3% |
Every spec, side by side
| RazerDeathAdder V3 Pro | VS | RazerViper V3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Razer | Brand | Razer |
| 2022/08 | Release Date | 2024/04 |
| Rankings | ||
| #18 | Overall Rank | #12 |
| #13 | FPS Rank | #9 |
| #13 | MOBA Rank | #9 |
| #23 | MMO Rank | #18 |
| Performance | ||
| 30000 | Max DPI | 35000 |
| Unknown | Min DPI | 100 |
| 70 G | Acceleration | 70 G |
| 750 | IPS | 750 |
| 1000-8000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 8000 |
| 1.2 | Lift-off Distance | 1.2 |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Optical |
| Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor | Sensor | Focus Pro 35K Optical Sensor Gen-2 |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| No | RGB Lighting | No |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Symmetrical |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 128 mm | Length | 127.1 mm |
| 68 mm | Width | 63.9 mm |
| 44 mm | Height | 39.9 mm |
| 63g | Weight | 54g |
| 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-3 |
| Optical | Main Switch Type | Optical |
| 90M | Switch Lifespan | 90M |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless, Wired | Connection | Wireless, Wired |
| Built In | Battery Type | Built In |
| 17 h at 8,000 Hz | Battery Life | 17 h at 8,000 Hz |
| Software Features | ||
| Unknown | Hardware Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Software Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Angle Snapping | Unknown |
| Unknown | Smoothing | Unknown |
| Always On | Motion Sync | Always On |
Where to buy
Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro
Razer Viper V3 Pro
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro or the Razer Viper V3 Pro?
The Razer Viper V3 Pro is lighter: 63 g vs 54 g.
Are the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro and Razer Viper V3 Pro the same shape and size?
No, the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro is ergonomic and the Razer Viper V3 Pro is symmetrical, and the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro is 4 mm wider and 4 mm taller (128 × 68 × 44 mm vs 127.1 × 63.9 × 39.9 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro or the Razer Viper V3 Pro?
The Razer Viper V3 Pro is higher on paper: 30,000 vs 35,000 DPI and 750 vs 750 IPS.
Which has longer battery life, the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro or the Razer Viper V3 Pro?
Neither — both are claimed to last 17 hours at 8,000 Hz.
Which is newer, the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro or the Razer Viper V3 Pro?
The Razer Viper V3 Pro, by 20 months: August 2022 vs April 2024.
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