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The short version

Both are ergonomic, but the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed is 2 mm wider (128 × 68 × 44 mm vs 127 × 70.1 × 42.7 mm). The Razer DeathAdder V3 is 44 g lighter (59 g vs 103 g). The Razer DeathAdder V3 uses the newer Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor, tracks to a higher maximum DPI (30,000 vs 14,000), and polls faster (8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz). The Razer DeathAdder V3 came out 10 months later (August 2022 vs October 2021). In our rankings the Razer DeathAdder V3 is #17 overall and the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed is #74.

What actually separates them

RazerDeathAdder V3VSRazerDeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed
2022/08Release Date2021/10
#17Overall Rank#74
#12FPS Rank#73
#12MOBA Rank#73
#21MMO Rank#63
30000Max DPI14000
-53.3%
70 GAcceleration35 G
-50%
750IPS300
-60%
8000Poll Rate (Hz)1000
-87.5%
Focus Pro 30K Optical SensorSensorRazer 5G Advanced Optical Sensor
128 mmLength127 mm
68 mmWidth70.1 mm
44 mmHeight42.7 mm
59gWeight103g
+74.6%
6Total Buttons7
Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3Main Switch2nd-gen Razer™ Mechanical Mouse Switches
OpticalMain Switch TypeMechanical
90MSwitch Lifespan60M
-33.3%
WiredConnectionWireless, Bluetooth
NoneBattery TypeAA, AAA

Every spec, side by side

RazerDeathAdder V3VSRazerDeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed
General
RazerBrandRazer
2022/08Release Date2021/10
Rankings
#17Overall Rank#74
#12FPS Rank#73
#12MOBA Rank#73
#21MMO Rank#63
Performance
30000Max DPI14000
70 GAcceleration35 G
750IPS300
8000Poll Rate (Hz)1000
1.2Lift-off Distance1.2
OpticalSensor TypeOptical
Focus Pro 30K Optical SensorSensorRazer 5G Advanced Optical Sensor
Ergo & Design
NoRGB LightingNo
RightHandednessRight
ErgonomicShapeErgonomic
SolidShell TypeSolid
Colors
128 mmLength127 mm
68 mmWidth70.1 mm
44 mmHeight42.7 mm
59gWeight103g
NoExtra WeightsNo
Buttons
6Total Buttons7
2Buttons (Left)2
0Buttons (Right)0
NotchedScroll Wheel TypeNotched
Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3Main Switch2nd-gen Razer™ Mechanical Mouse Switches
OpticalMain Switch TypeMechanical
90MSwitch Lifespan60M
Connectivity
WiredConnectionWireless, Bluetooth
NoneBattery TypeAA, AAA
Software Features
UnknownHardware AccelerationUnknown
UnknownSoftware AccelerationUnknown
UnknownAngle SnappingUnknown
UnknownSmoothingUnknown
Always OnMotion SyncUnknown

Where to buy

Razer DeathAdder V3

Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed

Common questions

Which is lighter, the Razer DeathAdder V3 or the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed?

The Razer DeathAdder V3 is lighter: 59 g vs 103 g.

Are the Razer DeathAdder V3 and Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed the same shape and size?

No, both are ergonomic, but the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed is 2 mm wider (128 × 68 × 44 mm vs 127 × 70.1 × 42.7 mm).

Which has the better sensor specs, the Razer DeathAdder V3 or the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed?

The Razer DeathAdder V3 is higher on paper: 30,000 vs 14,000 DPI and 750 vs 300 IPS.

Which is newer, the Razer DeathAdder V3 or the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed?

The Razer DeathAdder V3, by 10 months: August 2022 vs October 2021.

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