The short version
The Razer DeathAdder Essential is 5 mm wider (128 × 68 × 44 mm vs 127.3 × 72.7 × 42.8 mm). The Razer DeathAdder V3 is 37 g lighter (59 g vs 96 g). The Razer DeathAdder V3 tracks to a higher maximum DPI (30,000 vs 6,400). The Razer DeathAdder V3 came out about 4 years later (August 2022 vs July 2018). In our rankings the Razer DeathAdder V3 is #17 overall and the Razer DeathAdder Essential is #83.
What actually separates them
| RazerDeathAdder V3 | VS | RazerDeathAdder Essential |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/08 | Release Date | 2018/07 |
| #17 | Overall Rank | #83 |
| #12 | FPS Rank | #84 |
| #12 | MOBA Rank | #84 |
| #21 | MMO Rank | #77 |
| 30000 | Max DPI | 6400 -78.7% |
| 70 G | Acceleration | 30 G -57.1% |
| 750 | IPS | 220 -70.7% |
| No | RGB Lighting | Yes |
| Colors | ||
| 128 mm | Length | 127.3 mm |
| 68 mm | Width | 72.7 mm |
| 44 mm | Height | 42.8 mm |
| 59g | Weight | 96g +62.7% |
| 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
| RazerDeathAdder V3 | VS | RazerDeathAdder Essential |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Razer | Brand | Razer |
| 2022/08 | Release Date | 2018/07 |
| Rankings | ||
| #17 | Overall Rank | #83 |
| #12 | FPS Rank | #84 |
| #12 | MOBA Rank | #84 |
| #21 | MMO Rank | #77 |
| Performance | ||
| 30000 | Max DPI | 6400 |
| 70 G | Acceleration | 30 G |
| 750 | IPS | 220 |
| 8000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | Unknown |
| 1.2 | Lift-off Distance | Unknown |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Optical |
| Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor | Sensor | Unknown |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| No | RGB Lighting | Yes |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Unknown |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 128 mm | Length | 127.3 mm |
| 68 mm | Width | 72.7 mm |
| 44 mm | Height | 42.8 mm |
| 59g | 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 |
| Software Features | ||
| Unknown | Hardware Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Software Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Angle Snapping | Unknown |
| Unknown | Smoothing | Unknown |
| Always On | Motion Sync | Unknown |
Where to buy
Razer DeathAdder V3
Razer DeathAdder Essential
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Razer DeathAdder V3 or the Razer DeathAdder Essential?
The Razer DeathAdder V3 is lighter: 59 g vs 96 g.
Are the Razer DeathAdder V3 and Razer DeathAdder Essential the same shape and size?
No, the Razer DeathAdder Essential is 5 mm wider (128 × 68 × 44 mm vs 127.3 × 72.7 × 42.8 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the Razer DeathAdder V3 or the Razer DeathAdder Essential?
The Razer DeathAdder V3 is higher on paper: 30,000 vs 6,400 DPI and 750 vs 220 IPS.
Which is newer, the Razer DeathAdder V3 or the Razer DeathAdder Essential?
The Razer DeathAdder V3, by about 4 years: August 2022 vs July 2018.
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